OUR CHURCH MINISTRIES
"THE HOPE" IS COMMITTED TO THE MINISTRY OF THE SAINTS. WE BELIEVE THAT WITHOUT A COMPREHENSIVE MINISTRY PROGRAM THE PEOPLE OF GOD CANNOT GROW. THEREFORE, IT IS THE CONSTANT EFFORT OF THIS CHURCH TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE UPON THE MINISTRY ARM OF OUR PARISH.
THE LEADERSHIP
THE LEADERSHIP OF THE HOPE IS THE PASTOR, THE PASTORAL SUPPORT STAFF, THE BOARD OF DEACONS AND THE TRUSTEE BOARD.
THE PASTOR IS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE LOCAL CHURCH. AT THE HOPE, CHRIST IS THE HEAD SHEPHERD OF THE CHURCH. THE PASTOR IS THE UNDERSHEPHERD. THE PASTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FIRST TO GOD FOR THE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF THE LOCAL KINGDOM AND THEN TO THE CHURCH BODY. THE PASTOR SETS THE VISION FOR THE CHURCH AS GIVEN TO HIM BY THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD.
CHIEF ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR IS THE HEAD OF THE PASTORAL SUPPORT STAFF AND IS RESPONSIBLE TO THE PASTOR TO FULFILL ANY AND ALL OBLIGATIONS GIVEN TO HIM BY THE PASTOR. THE ASSISTANT ALSO STANDS IN ANY TIME THE PASTOR IS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM HIS DUTIES, I.E. SICK, OUT OF THE CITY, ETC. THE ASSISTANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PASTORAL CARE.
ASSOCIATE MINISTERS ARE MEMBERS OF THE PASTORAL SUPPORT STAFF. THEY SERVE THE PASTOR, THE CHURCH AND THE COMMUNITY BY PARTICIPATING IN SERVICE, MINISTERING THE WORD AND ASSISTING THE PASTOR IN ALL OF THE DUTIES PERTAINING TO THE CARE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH. THE ASSOCIATE MINISTERS ALSO SERVE IN OTHER CAPACITIES WITHIN THE MINISTRY, SUCH AS PASTOR OF MEN, PASTOR OF WOMEN, PASTOR OF YOUTH, AND PASTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY.
DEACON BOARD ASSISTS THE PASTOR IN THE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHURCH. THEY ALSO JOIN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PASTOR IN MINISTERING TO THE FLOCK OF GOD IN THE AREA OF CARE. THE DEACONESS IS AN EXTENSION OF THE BOARD OF DEACONS AND ASSIST THE PASTOR AND DEACONS IN THEIR ASSIGNED TASKS.
TRUSTEE BOARD ASSISTS THE PASTOR IN BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PHYSICAL PLANT GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHURCH FACILITY.
THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEAM
CHURCH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IS TO ASSIST THE PASTOR IN THE DAY TO DAY OPERATION OF MANAGING THE CHURCH. THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CARRIES OUT THE MANDATES SET FORTH BY THE PASTOR AND BOARD OF DEACONS.
CHURCH SECRETARY IS RESPONSIBLE TO THE PASTOR, THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND CHURCH IN HELPING TO FULFILL THE DAILY TASK IN THE CHURCH OFFICE. THE SECRETARY IS TO ASSIST THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.
CHURCH RECEPTIONIST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANSWERING THE PHONES, RECEIVING GUESTS AND IS TO ASSIST THE ADMINISTRTIVE ASSISTANT AND CHURCH SECRETARY IN ALL ASSIGNED DUTIES.
TEACHING MINISTRIES
HOUR WITH PASTOR IS A WEEKLY CLASS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 7:00 PM DESIGNED TO STUDY THE BIBLE IN DEPTH. THIS CLASS IS FOR THE ENTIRE CHURCH.
PASTOR'S TIME WITH PREACHERS IS A CLASS HELD THE 2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH. THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST PREACHERS WITH THE PROPER PREACHING TOOLS IN ORDER TO PRESENT AN EFFECTIVE SERMON. PASTORAL SUBJECTS ARE ALSO TAUGHT IN THIS CLASS, SUCH AS PULPIT DISCIPLINE, CHURCH ADMINISTRATION, ETC.
PASTOR'S TIME WITH DEACONS AND DEACONESS IS A CLASS HELD EACH SATURDAY PRIOR TO THE 1ST SUNDAY. THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED TO TEACH DEACONS AND DEACONESS THEIR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACCORDING TO THE WORD OF GOD.
SUPPORT MINISTRIES
MEN IN ACTION IS OUR MINISTRY FOR OUR MEN. THIS MINISTRY IS DESIGNED TO LEAD MEN TO EXALT JESUS CHRIST, DEVELOP THEM TO CHRIST-LIKE MATURITY, AND TO EQUIP THEM FOR THEIR DUTIES IN THE CHURCH, THE COMMUNITY, AND IN THEIR HOMES. THIS MINISTRY ALSO PROMOTES FELLOWSHIP BETWEEN MEN OF GOD. WE ALSO HAVE A MALE CHORUS KNOWN AS "MEN IN BLACK," DESIGNED TO LEAD MEN IN PRAISING GOD IN THE SANCTUARY.
SEASONED WOMEN IS A MINISTRY DESIGNED TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP, WORSHIP AND SERVICE AMONG THE SENIOR WOMEN OF OUR CHURCH THROUGH CLASSES, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. THIS MINISTRY MEETS EVERY 2ND AND 4TH MONDAY AT 11:00
AM.
WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE IS A MINISTRY DESIGNED TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP AMONG THE WOMEN OF THE CHURCH THROUGH BIBLE STUDY, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS. THIS MINISTRY MEETS EVERY 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAY AT 11:00 AM.
WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE IS A MINISTRY DESIGNED TO MINISTER TO YOUNG WOMEN. THIS MINISTRY IS TO PROMOTE MATURITY BOTH SPIRITUALLY AND EMOTIONALLY THROUGH BIBLE STUDY, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS.
YOUTH EXPLOSION IS A MINISTRY DESIGNED FOR THE YOUTH OF OUR CHURCH. THIS MINISTRY FOCUSES ON ENCOURAGING OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO LIVE GODLY LIVES IN THIS ADVERSE GENERATION THROUGH BIBLE STUDY, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. THIS MINISTRY MEETS EACH WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 PM. THIS MINISTRY ALSO HAS A CHOIR KNOWN AS "YOUTH IN PRAISE".
PRAISE MINISTRIES
THE HOPE CHOIR IS OUR MAIN SANCTUARY CHOIR. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO EXALT THE LORD AND ENCOURAGE THE BODY OF CHRIST THROUGH VARIOUS MUSIC STYLES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TRADITIONAL GOSPEL MUSIC.
MEN IN BLACK IS OUR MALE CHORUS WHO SINGS ONCE A MONTH. THIS CHOIR IS DESIGNED TO LEAD MEN IN THE PRAISE OF GOD. IT ALSO IS TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP AMONG BROTHERS IN CHRIST.
YOUTH IN PRAISE IS A CHOIR FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE TO PROMOTE PRAISE FROM ALL OF GOD'S LITTLE ONES. THIS CHOIR IS ALSO DESIGNED FOR FELLOWSHIP BETWEEN YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OF GOD.
STEPPERS FOR CHRIST IS A MINISTRY DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE TALENTS OF YOUTH THROUGH ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES WHILE SERVING AS REPRESENTATIVES OF CHRIST.
SHOUTS OF PRAISE IS A MINISTRY DESIGNED FOR OUR YOUTH TO EXPRESS THEIR PRAISE THROUGH BODILY MOVEMENT, TO TELL THE STORY OF JESUS THROUGH DANCE.
HOSPITALITY MINISTRIES
USHERS WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS TO THE HOPE. THEY LEAD IN DIGNITY TO SERVICE THE FLOCK OF JESUS CHRIST WHILE IN WORSHIP. THEY ENSURE THE COMFORT OF EVERY PARISHONER IN THE PRAISE EXPERIENCE.
GREETERS SET THE TONE FOR WORSHIP BY WELCOMING ALL WHO ENTER THE DOORS OF "THE HOPE", HELPING EACH PERSON FEEL LIKE A PART OF THE FAMILY OF THIS LOCAL CHURCH FAMILY.
HELPING HANDS IS A MINISTRY DESIGNED TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE AND THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ON HARD TIMES. WE BELIEVE AT THE HOPE THAT EFFECTIVE WITNESSING INCLUDES HELPING THOSE WHO ARE DOWN PHYSICALLY. THIS MINISTRY ALSO LEADS THE CHURCH IN COMPASSIONATE GIVING EVERY YEAR FOR OUR THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS BASKET EFFORT. THIS MINISTRY ALSO SPONSORS AN ANGEL TREE FOR OUR SENIOR MEMBERS AT CHRISTMAS TIME.
PASTOR'S SUPPORT TEAM IS A MINISTRY DESIGNED TO CARE FOR THE SENIOR PASTOR AND HIS FAMILY THROUGH PRAYER, COUNSEL AND IN A TANGIBLE WAY. THEY BLESS THE PASTOR DURING SPECIAL DAYS FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY SUCH AS BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, GRADUATIONS, ETC.
CULINARY IS A MINISTRY THAT IS DESIGNED TO ORGANIZE, PREPARE, AND PRESENT SOCIAL EVENTS AT "THE HOPE," SUCH AS FRIEND AND FAMILY DAY FEAST, CHRISTMAS SOCIAL, ETC. THIS MINISTRY IS TO PROVIDE AN ATMOSPHERE THAT PROMOTES WHOLESOME CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP.
MISCELLEANOUS MINISTRIES
WEDDINGS, MARITAL INSTRUCTIONS, PASTORAL COUNSELING, FUNERALS AND BABY DEDICATIONS ARE MINISTRIES PROVIDED BY THE PASTOR FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE FLOCK. COORDINATION IS MADE THROUGH THE CHURCH SECRETARY.
