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Adult Ministries

The purpose of this ministry is to connect the people of NCC to God and to each other. Contact person is Ray Sanders 336-4622 ext. 232.

Christian Living Groups

ABF & Adult Bible Study Teachers  Volunteers will teach, reach and minister to members and prospects through God’s Holy Word & with the help of other leaders within    the class; Pre-service & on-going training is required. Commitment Length: 1 year

 Ministry Occurrence  ABF Teachers are on Sunday mornings; Other Bible Study teachers   on Wednesdays &   other times

Time Investment  2 hours a week class preparation; Meetings & training: 1 hour quarterly min  

 

 

 

 

An effective person here is…  People Sensitive; Well-prepared; Thorough; Influencing; Inspiring _____________________________________________________________________

ABF Class Leaders The Class Leader is the right arm of the ABF teacher who manages & oversees the group meeting time & other leaders within the ABF group. Pre-service & on-going training is required. Commitment Length: 1 year

Ministry Occurrence  Group meets on Sunday mornings; Preparation for meeting time at home

Time Investment  1 hour a week class prep; Meetings & training: 1 hour quarterly min.

An effective person here is…  Decisive; Goal Oriented; Takes Initiative; Influencing ____________________________________________________________________

ABF Care Leaders To encourage the people to become active in Christ and His Church; to build support among group members, relationships, accountability and shepherding. Pre-service & on-going training is required. Commitment Length: 1 year

Ministry Occurrence  Group meets on Sunday mornings; Organizing Caring Ministry for the group at home

Time Investment 1 hour a week class meetings; Training 1 hour quarterly min.

An effective person here is…  Shepherd’s Heart Well-prepared People Sensitive Encouraging ____________________________________________________________________

ABF Outreach Leaders To coordinate efforts in evangelism and assimilation in order to incorporate guests and new NCC members to active participation in the class. Pre-service & on-going training is required.  Commitment Length: 1 year

Ministry Occurrence  Group meetings on Sunday mornings; Organizing Outreach Ministry for the group at home

Time Investment  1 hour a week class meetings; Training 1 hour quarterly min.

An effective person here is…  Takes Initiative; Influencing; Goal Oriented; Positive; Inspiring _____________________________________________________________________

Salt & Light Home Small Group Facilitators: Develops a lesson plan and prepares Bible based lessons to edify the group members. Guides the group discussion as much as if not more than teaches. Pre-service & on-going training is required. Commitment Length: 1 year.

 Ministry Occurrence  Preparation at one’s home & group meetings at the homes of various group members

Time Investment  2 hours preparation; 1 hour teaching weekly; Training 1 hour quarterly min.

 

An effective person here is…  People Sensitive; Well-prepared; Thorough; Influencing; Inspiring _____________________________________________________________________

Salt & Light Apprentice Leaders Assist the Group Facilitator in leading group discussions, ministering to group members & prospects, and other leadership duties of the small group under the direction of the Group Facilitator; Pre-service & on-going training is required. Commitment Length: 1 year

Ministry Occurrence  Preparation at one’s home & group meetings at the homes of various group members

Time Investment  1 hour preparation weekly; Training 1 hour quarterly min.

An effective person here is…  People Sensitive; Well-prepared; Thorough; Influencing; Inspiring _____________________________________________________________________

Salt & Light Hospitality Leaders Takes the lead in the fellowship aspects of the group by building relationships, accountability, shepherding and support among group members. Pre-service & on-going training is required. Commitment Length: 1 year

Ministry Occurrence  Preparation at one’s home & group meetings at the homes of various group members

Time Investment  1 ½ hour meetings; Training 1 hour quarterly min.

An effective person here is…  Shepherd’s Heart Well-prepared People Sensitive Encouraging  ___________________________________________________________________

Recovery & Support Group Volunteer Needs

Broken Promises Group Leaders Leads Divorced Parents & their children  through healing message of the Broken Promises curriculum. Pre-service & on-going training is required. Commitment Length: 4 months each offering.

Ministry Occurrence  Preparation at one’s home & group meetings at NCC or person’s home

Time Investment  2 hours preparation; 1 hour teaching weekly; Training 1 hour quarterly min.

An effective person here is…  Inspiring; Stable; Well-prepared; People Sensitive; Encouraging _____________________________________________________________________

Men’s Ministry Director The men’s ministry director will organize and lead a ministry that builds up and helps the men of the church become spiritual leaders and provides an avenue of outreach to men in the community. Commitment Length: 1 year minimum

Ministry Occurrence  Group meetings at NCC or person’s home; ministry events on church building &   off-site  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time Investment  Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: two to three hours a week; Participating in meetings/ training: one hour a quarter

An effective person here is…   Stable, Maturing Christian Administration,  Pastor/ shepherd,  Exhortation, Leader, Dependable ____________________________________________________________________

Men’s Ministry Care Leader This volunteer will direct the men’s ministry in areas of building support, relationships, accountability & shepherding among the men of NCC. Commitment Length: 1 year

Ministry Occurrence  Group meets on Sunday mornings; Organizing Caring Ministry for the group at home

Time Investment  1 hour a week class meetings; Training 1 hour quarterly min.

 An effective person here is…  Shepherd’s Heart; Well-prepared; People Sensitive; Encouraging ____________________________________________________________________________

 Men’s Ministry Outreach Leader This volunteer will direct the men’s ministry in areas of evangelism and assimilation in order to incorporate guests and new NCC members to active participation in men’s ministry. Commitment Length: 1 year

Ministry Occurrence   Group meetings on Sunday mornings; Organizing Outreach Ministry for the group at home  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time Investment   1 hour a week class meetings; Training 1 hour quarterly min.

An effective person here is…   Takes Initiative; Influencing; Goal Oriented; Positive; Inspiring   ____________________________________________________________________

Sports Ministry Director The Sports ministry director will organize and lead a ministry that builds up and helps the people of the church in order to become connected to NCC as well as an avenue of outreach to others in the community by the way of the various sporting groups in which we offer. Commitment Length: 1 year minimum.

Ministry Occurrence   Group meetings at NCC or person’s home; ministry events on church building & off-site

Time Investment   Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: two to three hours a week; Participating in meetings/ training: one hour a quarter

An effective person here is…   Stable, maturing Christian Administration,  Pastor/shepherd,  Exhortation, Leader, Dependable ____________________________________________________________________

W.inG.S. Women’s Ministry (Women in God’s Service): W.inG.S. exists to glorify God by: 1 guiding women to develop & strengthen personal relationships with God & each other; 2 teaching women about their value & identity in Christ; 3 equipping women to serve in God’s Kingdom.

Bible Study Leaders  Recruited by the W.inG.S. Ministry leaders; pre-training required; Contact Dorianne Smith 330-825-4767 Course and subject matter must be approved. Commitment Length: 3 months to 1 year

Ministry Occurrence   Weekday a.m. or p.m.

Time Investment   2-3 hours preparation; 1 hr. teaching; 1  training session

 An effective person here is…   NCC Member Complete Training; Well-prepared; People sensitive ____________________________________________________________________________

Secret Sister Chairperson  Ladies who encourage others through notes, gifts & other acts of kindness; Open to all; Contact persons Jamie Stump 335-4108 or Lori Gaffney 336-7457. Commitment Length: 1 year

Ministry Occurrence   Year round February to February

Time Investment  1 hour a month or less

 An effective person here is…   Take initiative; Positive; Creative; People Sensitive ____________________________________________________________________________

Ladies Retreat Coordinator  Planning retreat; committee meetings and organizational work leading up to retreat; Contact person  for 2007 is 330-723-3196 Nanette Waite. Commitment Length: 3 months to 1 year for 2 years

Ministry Occurrence   Retreat is held in January

Time Investment  Varies according to meetings needed & activity

An effective person here is…   NCC Member; Well-prepared; Takes initiative; Thorough; People sensitive ____________________________________________________________________

Fall Informational Kick-off  Volunteers needed to help plan, coordinate & publicize this event. Contact Karen Derhammer 330- 334-2448. Commitment Length: I day in Sept.

Ministry Occurrence One September Saturday Morning

Time Investment Prep time several months ahead

 An effective person here is…  Creative; Organized; People Sensitive ____________________________________________________________________________

Christmas Dinner & Fellowship Chairperson  Decorations, reservations & publicity. Contact person is Cathy Blackford 335-4319. Commitment Length: Plan and Prep per event

Ministry Occurrence  Month of December

Time Investment  Varies according to group activity

 An effective person here is…   NCC Member; Creative; Organized; People Sensitive ____________________________________________________________________________

THRIVE Committee forming now to publicize and coordinate this event.  Some training will be required. Contact Karen Derhammer 334-2448. Commitment Length: Plan and Prep per event

Ministry Occurrence   Weekday Seminar November 2007

Time Investment   Several months ahead prep time

An effective person here is…   NCC Member; Goal oriented; Decisive; Well Prepared; People Sensitive ____________________________________________________________________________

Child Care for Day-time Ladies Bible Studies Volunteers needed to care for class members children.  Contact Dorianne Smith 825-4767 (position is paid) Commitment Length: Seasonal

Ministry Occurrence   Weekday mornings

Time Investment   1 ½-2 hours weekly 

An effective person here is…   Calm; Cautious; Member of NCC or participant parent ____________________________________________________________