Only a nurtured and cared-for church will be strong enough to continue making new disciples. God provides the gifts to make this ministry possible; we provide the caring individuals to do the ministry.

Lay Pastors

If a church is to be all God calls it to be, it must respond to the needs of its people.  If lay people care like pastors, visit like pastors, and have pastoring gifts like pastors, they are pastors.  The lay pastors are key to Christ Church’s caring ministries.

The ordained pastors provide the overall care of members, including crisis and special needs care.  They nurture, mobilize, and equip the laity to provide the grassroots, on-going care of the church community.

Lay pastors visit those hospitalized or homebound.  They provide love and care and a listening ear to individuals in need.  Lay pastors give personal attention, support and guidance in Christ’s name.

The church equips and enables those with the passion and commitment for this ministry.

Hospitality Ministries

Churches must be extroverted, for we are ambassadors for Christ.  To help set our thermostat on “friendly,” we have several important groups:

• Our parking lot volunteers help direct cars into open spaces in the lot and provide that first welcome greeting.

• Greeters are at the doors of the Sanctuary before each worship service to extend a hand of friendship and a warm, welcoming presence.

• Ushers at all services provide worship guides and help to make people comfortable by locating seats.

• The Welcome Center, both Sunday Morning in the lobby and Sunday Night at the back of the sanctuary, provides information and printed materials.

Other Care-Giving Ministries

The following are other programs that help us meet the needs congregation.

• Casserole Team – Here’s a way to make a difference from the comfort of your own kitchen or car.  We need cooks to provide meals and drivers to deliver them for members in need after illness or injury.

• Minor Home Repair Team – Retired men donate time and expertise for the elderly who are unable to make minor repairs themselves.

• Audio Tape Team – Tapes of sermons and worship services are made for the homebound, for those who have to miss worship, and for members who would like to share a message with a friend.

Contact Tom Funka for more information about Congregational Care Ministries.