congregational care

TO ASSIST THE SENIOR PASTOR IN THE AREAS OF CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ASSISTANCE FOR THE GENERAL WELL BEING OF EVERY MEMBER WITH COMPASSION, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, FOLLOWTHROUGH, AND A SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE.

What this involves (Ministry Coordinators)  

· Prepare Sign-In Sheets for Ministry Volunteers

· Lead Instructions and Give Announcements at Morning Prayer 

· Stakeholder of Worship Timeline

· Stakeholder of all Member Service documentation

· Operator of Member Services Station.

· Facilitate face to face transactions of tithes and offerings.

· Coordinate with all Ministry Team leads to assure adequate inventory and supplies are properly dispersed.

· Coordinate with all Ministry Team leads to assure that assure that all inventory and supplies are properly collected and stored. 

· Retrieve credit card machine from finance team. 

· Adequately settle/close out credit card machine and return it to finance team.

· Assist Children’s Church and New Members Ministries with proper coordination and set up of areas to service those ministries. 

· Assist with Facilitation the New Member Picture Taking Process 

· Assist with Facilitating Communion Distribution (1st Sundays Only)

· Give Date and Time for the next Starting Point/New Members Orientation

· Provide Connection Cards for those seeking to unite with the church via the Member Services Station.

What this involves (Baptism Team) 

· Assist with Baptism Candidates Sign-In Process

· Assist with Changing Areas and lining up candidates in order of sign-in

· Assist with Baptism Candidate Picture Process

· Assist with the distribution and collections of towels, and wet items.

· Assist with Baptism Candidate designated seating for worship services.

· Assist with Baptism Certificate Distribution Process

What this involves (Baby Dedication) 

· Assist the family in designated seating for baby dedication worship service.

· Assist the Pastor in distribution of Baby Dedication Sacraments 

· Assist the Pastor in distribution of Baby Dedication Certificates

What this involves (Comforters) 

· Assist the Pastor in care and concern of those who have experienced grief and loss.

· Extend a call of care, concern, and condolence in the first 24 hours upon notification of death by the executive staff.

· Attend services and memorials of those members of the church who have lost loved ones. 

· Distribute sympathy cards, telegrams, condolences, and resolutions on behalf of the Senior Pastor and Church.

· Make home visits to the bereaved family, and take food or necessities on behalf of the Senior Pastor and Church. 

· Speak to offer heart-felt sympathy and condolences during remarks portion of the family hour/memorial service on behalf of the Senior Pastor and Church.

· Make follow up call within 30 days after funeral/memorial service to remain in contact with the family.

· Submit Transition of Life Assessment form to the Office of Pastor for filing. 

What skills are desirable?

· A true Love for God

· Basic knowledge of the Plan of Salvation, and scriptures of hope, comfort, and peace

· A passion for people

· An eye for attention to detail 

· A warm, kind, compassionate, and approachable personality

· A Patient Spirit