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OUR MINISTRIES

Interest in Ministry and Orientation:

Interest in a ministry may be expressed to the Ministry Leader at any time upon completion of the following:

 Graduation from the New Member’s Class; and

 Policy and Procedure Manual must be read and the Acknowledgement of Receipt signed.

Upon completion of these steps, the Ministry Leader will contact the interested individual to schedule a meeting, in order to assess skill, and to provide an overview of the ministry. Expressing interest in a ministry does not guarantee acceptance for service. Ministry Leaders may assess the need and/or timing of an opening for new volunteers (which is approved by the Senior Pastor). Every volunteer and Ministry Leader is required to re-enroll in the ministry of interest on an annual basis. Continued involvement in a ministry will be assessed by Executive Pastoral Leadership. Volunteering and/or serving as a Ministry Leader or Ministry Co-Leader is not a lifelong commitment or appointment. Executive Pastoral Leadership reserves the right to assess, reassign and/or terminate the status of all volunteers and Ministry Leaders and Ministry Co-Leaders at any time. As such, decisions are based on commitment and adherence to the Policy and Procedures as set forth. All volunteers are requested to maintain an updated demographic profile with The LWMC Church Administration.

The expectations of the Ministry Leader include, but is not limited to the following: outline the goals and guidelines of the ministry (within the confines of The LWMC Church Policy & Procedure Manual), plan the team/ministries monthly and quarterly training and outreach event calendar and submitting to the Executive Pastor for approval, complete and submit a monthly report of all meetings, trainings, outreach events, plan and manage the service schedule for team members and communicate to the team members in a timely manner, ensure that all team members communicate their vacation and personal schedule to you within the time specified, manage and attend team meetings and outreach events or notify the Ministry Co-Leader when back-up is needed, attend all Leadership and Volunteer meetings, plan community outreach events (at least two times per year), plan team training classes (at least two times per year), maintain an updated team member database, participate in classes and mentor opportunities, and complete the Volunteer Recognition Form when applicable. The Ministry Co-Leader serves as a back-up to the Ministry Leader when the Ministry Leader is unable to attend a service or outreach event or meeting, unable to serve in full capacity of duties, or otherwise noted by the Ministry Leader and Executive Pastoral Staff. The Ministry Co-Leader is expected to serve within the same expectations as the Ministry Leader.

The orientation period for volunteer service is set by the Ministry Leader. However, at least four training/shadow sessions are required before the new volunteer is able to serve in full capacity. The new volunteer will be evaluated during the training sessions, and for the first 60 days, or the equivalent of providing volunteer services at nine consecutive services/events. All volunteers and Ministry Leaders and Ministry Co-Leaders are required to pay tithes and give offering to The LWMC Church, except where there is an agreement in place with the Executive Pastoral Team.

To transition from one ministry to another, a Volunteer Interest form needs to be completed and submitted to current and new Ministry Leader for review/approval by the Senior Pastor prior to transition.

New Ministry Structure and Process:

As the need arises for the development of new ministries, The LWMC Church Executive Leadership Team may often identify a member to lead the efforts of the new ministry that fits within the vision of The Living Waters. The member will be responsible for creating a plan including an overview and the goals of the new ministry, expectations of the leader and team, and how the ministry plans to serve the congregation and community. In the case that a member would like to present an idea for a new ministry to the Senior Pastor, a plan should be drafted and presented to the Senior Pastor for review. Upon identifying that there is a need for the new ministry that is not yet provided by an active ministry, a meeting may be scheduled for the member to present their idea to the Senior Pastor and the Executive Leadership Team. Due to the requirements of maintaining a ministry to align with the vision of The Living Waters, a presented idea does not guarantee an approved new ministry.

Cultural Diversity and Guests Services:

The LWMC Church is a non-profit organization who assists with the needs of its members and the community through teaching of the Holy Bible, prayer, service, and ministry. The Living Waters focuses on recognizing and bringing awareness to cultural diversity and serving all individuals with respect and love. English is the official language at The Living Waters Miracle Centre Church. As a result, unless all participants are fluent in another language, services and training should be conducted in English.

Basics Kids & Teen City (BK & TC)

LWMC church offers a space for kids of all ages to learn and play during the 9am service. Through fun activities, pointed lessons, and caring adult volunteers, we make sure that your kids are learning what it means to love God and love others.

Our church is a great place for your family to grow and connect in the city. We offer something for kids and teens, ages 0-18. While we ask our teens to attend the Sunday morning worship service, kids ages 0-12 can be checked into one of two Sunday morning programs.

Joshua Generation (JG)

This is youth's ministry which consists of varsity students and young adults (both married and sinle). This is a great platform where young people are nurtured, discover themselves, trained and released in ministry and life in general. Youth is the backbone of any family, church society and the nations. We believe that empowered young people have the power to drive the nation to its highest both in production and invention. We therefore seek to produce dynamic young people ready to face to world with greatest courage and provide a long lasting principled leadership.

Singles Yielded in Christ (SYNC)

The Singles Yielded in Christ Ministry is a supportive group of singles (unmarried men and women), divorced men and women, widows, single fathers and mothers who are members of The Living Waters Miracle Centre Church. The S.Y.N.C. group may often attend local events, workshops, volunteer in the community, and provide useful resources to the group’s members.

Greeters and Ushers

Overview:

The greeters and ushers ministry is an important role at The Living Waters Church, and the first to come into contact with the congregation. The mission of the greeters and ushers ministry is modeled after Psalm 84:10 "Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked." Team members are expected to adhere to the guidelines outlined in this manual.

Expectations:

Team members are asked to arrive approximately 30 to 45 minutes prior to the start of service to pray and gather the tithe and offering envelopes for the baskets. As a team we share any special needs to pray for one another. Team members will also conduct a “walk-through” the sanctuary before and after service to ensure the space is neat and clean. Doorkeepers are expected to inquire of guests whether they are first time guests and special guests. Special guests include but are not limited to those identified by the Executive Pastoral Team as bishops, pastors, guest artists, and dignitaries. The doorkeeper will inform the appropriate team member and Executive Pastoral Team member of any special guests.

Serving:

Greeters generally serve at the entry to the sanctuary to greet the guests and inquire the number in their party/family to inform the usher of how many to seat. The ushers generally serve in the sanctuary in each aisle and seat guests as they are directed into the sanctuary by the greeter. Doorkeepers also serve on the greeters and ushers ministry, and stand at the entry to the church building to greet each guest. Team members are cross-trained to enable coverage at the entry doors and in the sanctuary. All members should be well equipped to serve as an usher, greeter or doorkeeper.

Music and Fine Arts [Praise & Worship]

Overview:

The praise and worship team is responsible for leading the congregation into a corporate expression of praise and worship with the use of songs and praise. The singing ability is one element amongst many that helps to sustain one’s position with the worship team. Leaders and members of the team should have a teachable spirit to be empowered with spiritual implantation of the songs, and perform in excellence. An individual may join the team by audition or appointment only. Once you have passed the audition process you then become equipped for singing on the praise and worship team.

Expectations:

Leaders and members are expected to be a faithful member of the church in terms of visibility and financial commitment to God by way of tithes and offerings. The praise team members are expected to attend every scheduled rehearsal, and come prepared and knowledgeable of the parts and lyrics. Members are expected to respond to all events posted in the Planning Center online tool in regards to new material, rehearsals and services. Members are expected to wear proper attire in accordance with the pre-arranged schedule.

Every praise team member is a leader of praise and worship as it pertains holistically to our expression of worship in service. Member’s lifestyle matters, both inwardly and outwardly. The music department at The Living Waters church reserves the right to view any social media such as: Facebook, Twitter, etc. as it pertains to the team members. We also reserve the right to terminate your membership, in the unfortunate event of there being some personal content that is contrary to the depiction of what The Living Waters stands for.

Evaluations:

Evaluations in the music and fine arts department occur on a quarterly basis. Upon your membership into the department there will be a formal one-on-one introduction. The quarterly evaluations offer an opportunity for personal assessment in the department, as well as a personal two-way dialogue with the leadership. Leadership of the department reserves the right at any time aside from the quarterly evaluations to meet with any member one-on-one to address issues, concerns, and/or to express gratitude.

Doing Life Together Ministry (DLTM)

The DLT is a couple's ministry. The vision of the ministry is to build strong Christ Centered Families, while its mission is “to facilitate the growth in Christian maturity of young couples and to strengthen and encourage one another in the application of Biblical principles in family life hence influencing successive generations for Godly Living.”

The vision and mission are derived from the ministry’s theme verse Joshua 24:15“And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”

Queens' Closet Department (QCD)

This is a women's ministry whose vision is to proclaim the gospel to every woman, each one reaching one, raising godly women with the purpose of impacting and influencing our communities.

The mission is to witness to the women, grow them into maturity and mentor them to achieve their God given potential and to impact the world positively through the application of Kingdom principles as a way of life and help them cope with life challenges.

Kings' Cave Department (KCD)

This men's ministry is determined to provide Godly leadership in their homes, church, communities by highlighting, improving and facilitating enhanced relationships between fathers and their families in our Nation’s communities.

We believe that:

· Friendship is essential to the soul;

· Manhood compels men to be active in enriching the lives of their children socio-culturally, economically, educationally, politically and spiritually;

· Emphasis upon academic excellence, community service, and personal growth can best be achieved through scholarship, perseverance, and uplift;

· Integrity and sound judgment, as well as social and ethical values serve as a foundation in civilized societies for respectable conduct and valued productivity.