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INFO / NEWS / UPDATES Saturday, April 24, 2010

    OUR SERVICE TIMES

  • ECC Sunday Worship @ 11am
  • Mon, Tue, Fri - Teleconference - 9pm to 10pm Call 760-569-0800 Access code 731055#
    Wed- Prayer meeting @ ECC-6:30PM to 8:00PM
    Thurs - In Home fellowships at various locations
    Sat - 4:30PM- 6PM Praise and Worship Rehersals

 

  • MINISTRIES

    Leadership Ministry

    Effective Leadership

    It is no light matter to represent God’s Son in such a great task as erecting and extending God’s kingdom, in caring for the salvation of souls whom the Lord Himself has deigned to purchase with His own blood, and ruling the Church which is God’s inheritance. Spiritual leadership in the church isn’t all about titles and honor and glory; it’s about work. Jesus said: If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all. (Mark 9:35). The ministry is not an idle man’s occupation, but a sore labor.


    Pastors/Elders-1Timothy 3

    The office Paul describes in 1 Timothy 3 is that of a bishop/overseer. Based on what bishop means, a bishop is someone with oversight in the church. Such a person may also sometimes be called a pastor (shepherd) and or an elder as in Acts 20:17, 28.

    Qualifications for Pastors/Elders: 1Timothy3

    Blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?); not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

    A. Blameless: This word literally means, “Nothing to take hold upon.” There must be nothing in his life that others can take hold of and attack the church.

    i. This is a broad term for a man who lives a righteous life that can be seen as righteous. No one can stand up and rightfully accuse the man of grievous sin.

    ii. In 1 Timothy 3:10, in speaking about deacons, Paul used the phrase being found blameless. This implies being blameless is demonstrated by a track record of behavior.

    B. Husband of one wife: The idea here is of “A one-woman man.” It is not that a leader must be married (if so, then both Jesus and Paul could not be spiritual leaders in our churches). Nor is the idea that leader could never remarry if his wife had passed away or divorced according to the bible. The main idea is that, his love and affection and heart is given to one woman, and that should be his lawful and wedded wife.

    i. This means that the Biblical leader is not a playboy, an adulterer, a flirt, and does not show romantic or sexual interest in other women, including the depictions or images of women in pornography.

    C. Temperate: The idea is of someone who is not given to extremes. They are reliable and trustworthy, and you don’t have to worry about wide swings of vision, mood, or action.

    D. Sober minded: This describes the person who is able to think clearly and with clarity. They are not constantly joking, but know how to deal with serious subjects in a serious way.

    i. This does not mean he has no sense of humor, or that he/she is always solemn and somber. Rather it suggests that he knows the value of things and does not cheapen the ministry or the Gospel message by foolish behavior.

    E. Of good behavior: The idea is “orderly.” It is the same word translated ‘modest’ in 1Timothy 2:9. Orderly and dignified in the best sense of the term.

    F. Hospitable: They are willing and able to open up their home to both friends and strangers.

    G. Able to teach: Skilled enough in the Bible to teach, either in a public or one-on-one setting. Teachers are supposed to lead by example. A Pastor or an elder shall be practical in all matters relating to faith in the Lord and the teachings in the word of God.

    H. Not given to wine: The idea is of not being addicted to wine or intoxicating drink.
    I. Not violent: This is a man who is not given to violence either publicly or privately; a person who allows God to fight His cause.

    J. Not greedy for money: The King James Versions puts it far more memorably: not greedy of filth.

    K. Gentle: The kind of man who takes Jesus as his example, not the latest action hero.

    L. Not quarrelsome: The kind of person who is not always fighting over something or other.

    M. Not covetous: This is a more encompassing thought than merely greedy for money. The covetous man is never satisfied with anything, always demanding something more or different. A man who is constantly dissatisfied is not fit for leadership among God’s people.

    N. Who rules his own house well: The godly leader demonstrates his leadership ability first in his own home; Paul recognized that it is in the home where our Christianity is first demonstrated.

    i. It is true that a child may rebel from even a good home; but if the rebellion comes because of the parents or in spite of their job as parents? This is the question that must be asked.

    O. Not a novice: New converts should not be given leadership too quickly. The leader should be well past the novice stage in their spiritual development.

    i. Novice is literally “newly planted.” When someone first comes to Jesus, it is not good to put them into a place of leadership until they have been allowed to grow long enough to put down some deep roots.

    ii. Novices are not only bold and impetuous, but are puffed up with foolish self-confidence, as though they could fly beyond the clouds. Promoting a novice too quickly gives occasion to the great sin - pride, in imitation of the devil himself.

    P. A good testimony: These characteristics must be evident to all, even unbelievers to see. The potential leader must be a good Christian outside the walls of the church.

    Deacons

    An example of the appointment of deacons (leaders/servants) is in Acts 6:1-6, where the apostles saw the need for those to distribute the daily assistance to the widows among the church, yet did not have the time to distribute the aid themselves. They chose men to act essentially as deacons (leaders) in that church.

    Qualifications for deacons (leaders) -Timothy3

    Their qualifications are much the same as those for pastors/elders- Reverent, not double-tongued, holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience, But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

    A. Reverent: Showing proper respect towards both God and man.

    B. Not double-tongued: A man who speaks the truth the first time, with no intent to deceive.

    C. Holding the mystery of the faith: Those who can adhere to proper doctrine, out of sincere conviction.

    D. First be proved: A man demonstrates his fitness for office in the church by his conduct. Deacons and bishops are more recognized than appointed.

    E. Their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things: The original wording permits the reference to the spouse of the person serving.

    i. Not slanderers: Literally, not devils. This may be properly enough translated slanderers, backbiters, tale-bearers, for all these are of their father, the devil, and his lusts they will do.

     

    Building Project

    We should start envisioning for a future home for ECC. The appropriate starting point would be to elect/appoint a building committee whose appointees should be ECC members across the board.

    Role of the building committee
    • Appoint the chairman, secretary and any office bearers deemed necessary.
    • Research and investigate:-
    (i) The options of buying land-to-build vis-à-vis buying a pre-built real estate that would suite ECC vision.
    (ii) Legal processes that we ought to be aware of included in documentation etc.
    (iii) Model possible options and means of raising the building funds.
    (iv) Investigate and inform the church leadership on everything else about the building project we need to know and pursue.
    (v) Give progress reports to the Pastoral Board (PB) on a bi-monthly basis.
    (vi) To be added/amended…

    Sunday School


    (Proverbs 22:6)
    Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it

    Sunday school is as vital in the growth of any church as organization and as an organism. The entire Sunday school which comprises children of different ages (from new-borns to mid teens) is coordinated by a Sunday school superintendent. The superintendent will have class teachers and other specified coordinators.

    A dynamic Sunday school program will:-
    -attract every parent who desires to have their children grounded in the things of God.
    -produce children that are knowledgeable to the word of God.
    -promote steady church growth
    -will produce well seasoned future ministers of the word of God.

    The role of the Sunday school superintendent

    (i) To research and secure curriculums and teaching aids materials e.g. books, videos, DVDs, puppets, karaoke etc.
    (ii) Effectively set up roles and communicate expectations for the Sunday school teachers and other specified organizers for each tier group.
    (iii) Organize teaching plans and draw schedules for the teachers.
    (iv) Brain storm with teachers about a calendar of events and activities for the groups.
    (v) Build rapport with teachers as well as call for regular minute - meetings.
    (vi) Recruit of new teachers for all the groups.
    (a) Announcements in the church.
    (b) Solicit help through word of mouth by the current teachers.
    (c)Organization and active participation will draw new recruits.
    (viii) Commitment to Lord and the work of the Ministry.
    (a)We are to be role models to children we teach.
    (b)We bring positive influence to our children.
    (ix) Keeping a clean and organized class environment.
    (a) Primarily the responsibility of the teacher on duty.
    (b) Collective responsibility.
    (c) Secure all materials ready for next lessons.

    To be added/amended…

    Men Fellowship

    1Jonn 2:13
    I'm writing to you, fathers, because you know Christ who has existed from the beginning...

    A vibrant Men’s fellowship is functional when men’s needs are addressed. Some of these needs are:-

    (i) Most men tend to be locked into a virtual prison of egocentrism.
    (ii) In times of adversity, men naturally tend to hibernate within their masculinity denying the need of help in the prevailing situation.
    (iii) Most men Lack mentors to model priesthood and leadership both at home and in the marketplaces.
    (iv) Severe lack of knowledge about their role and identity biblically.
    (v) Understanding the biblical role of a husband in a marriage relationship.
    (vi) Dealing with issues of sexuality in marriage.
    (vii) Understanding the role of father in a family.
    (viii) The need of role models by young fathers/husbands.
    (ix) Dealing with trust and infidelity issues.
    (ix) Dealing with children.
    • Discipline issues.
    • Dealing with different age groups and sexes.
    • Home work issues.
    • General academic performance in school.
    • Dealing with bullying in school.
    • Preparing the children for early adulthood.
    • Summer camps etc.
    (x) Address business opportunities around us.
    • To be added…


    The Men’s fellowship main goal is to address these issues.

    Men’s fellowship is coordinated by an elected committee.
    The committee comprises the chairman, the secretary, the treasurer and other specified officials.

    The men’s fellowship will cater for:-
    i. The married men.
    ii. Single unmarried men.
    iii. Single parent men.

    What is the Role of the Committee

    -get time to study God’s word and pray together
    -Seek ways and ideas that will build and propel men into their leading role in the family.
    -encourage open dialogue through frequent Q&A town-hall type meetings.
    -determine to be involved in attractive activities that will enhance fellowship and encourage openness among men, e.g. Sports, balling, and pool barbeques
    -encourage adopt-a-man program
    -arrange to attend local /national seminars /conferences organized for men, egg the man power conferences.
    -invite gifted teachers/ministers of the word in their meeting.
    -address the needs of adult single unmarried men
    -address the needs of single parent men.
    -address the needs of single unmarried men.
    -organize fellowship days for the different groups within the men fellowship.


    To be added/amended…

    Ladies Fellowship


    Titus2:3-8
    Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored…

    Women have a natural God given nurturing ability which when translated into a role in the church, brings both healing and reconciliatory movements that bring lost souls back into God’s Kingdom.

    The women fellowship will cater for
    (i) The married women.
    (ii) Single unmarried women.
    (iii) The single parent women.

    A vibrant women Fellowship will be successful when we closely address needs common to women. The following are some of the needs.

    (i) Many women suffer from low self esteem.
    (ii) Abuse by the other spouse.

    (iii) Dealing with trust and infidelity issues.
    (iv) Dealing with children.
    • Discipline issues.
    • Dealing with different age groups and sexes.
    • Home work issues.
    • General academic performance in school.
    • Dealing with bullying in school.
    • Preparing the children for early adulthood.
    • Summer camps etc.


    (v) Understanding the biblical role of a wife in a marriage relationship.
    (vi) Understanding the role of mother in a family setting.
    (vii) The need of role models by young mothers/wives.
    (viii) Address business opportunity around us.
    (ix) To be added…

    The women fellowship is coordinated by a committee which is chaired by the leader of the woman’s fellowship.

    The Role of women’s ministry.
    -get time to study God’s word and pray together
    -Seek ways and ideas that will build and propel women into their role in the family.
    -encourage open dialogue through frequent Q&A town-hall type meetings and encourage openness among women, e.g. Bible studies, ladies-day-outs, picnics etc.
    -encourage adopt-a-woman program
    -arrange to attend local /national seminars /conferences organized for women.
    -invite gifted teachers/ministers of the word in their meeting.
    -address the needs of adult single unmarried women
    -address the needs of single parent women.
    -address the needs of single unmarried women.
    -organize fellowship days for the different groups within the women fellowship.

    Audio / Video Technicians

    Our Audio video technicians play a major role during regular services.

    Roles
    • Professional administration of sound effect during regular church services.
    • Maintain and secure all the equipment that relate to the audio visual systems e.g. microphones, video cameras, digital cameras etc.
    • Record and maintain a filing system for all ECC audio CDs and video DVDs.
    • Run and maintain power points, overhead projectors and visual screens.
    • Proper care and use of the network computers by the sound both.
    • Secure the sound both.
    • Ensure that the entire system is ready for use at the beginning of every scheduled church service.
    • Ensure that the department has enough stock of the necessary accessories e.g. batteries, Recordable CDs and DVDs.
    • Submit list of things needed for the month to the purchasing coordinator.
    This should never be done on Sunday.
    • The coordinator may appoint and give responsibilities to other members of the audio/video team in order to organize different matters called for in the sound booth.
    • (To be continued)

    Protocol Team

    A big smile talks volumes! Great treatment to a first-time guest determines if they come back. It’s important to treat people kindly.

    Roles:

    • Wait on the visitors in the pastor’s office after the service, while the pastoral team joins them.
    • Provide refreshments to the guests/visitors
    • Ensure the visitors fill in their visitor’s card and inquire of any prayer request.
    • The coordinator shall create basic rules that are to be observed by the entire team.
    • The coordinator will provide procedures/guidelines on who should do what when and how!
    • Clean up after the visitors are gone.

    Outreach Coordinator

    As a church we stand up to the challenge of reaching out to the whole world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Role

    • Train and equip members of the outreach team with tools necessary to reach out for the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
    • Work with the pastor and the leadership to recruit believers in the church into the outreach ministry.
    • Work alongside the street ministry coordinator to reach out for the lost into the streets of our cities. See herewith some examples.
    • Creation of basic rules that are to be observed by the entire team
    • May appoint others leaders from among the outreach team
    • Seek various but relevant methods of outreach within our city and across the Dallas metropolis as well.
    (i) Could do barbeque and throw an outreach party in one of the apartment complex around us.
    (ii) We can do an outreach car wash for free.
    (iii) We can have an ‘outreach night’ where can have everyone in the church invite at least three or more unsaved people. We would then pour our love toward them thus beginning their journey toward the Lord.
    (iv) Do a back-to-school outreach within our area.
    (v) Grocery outreaches.
    (vi) We could do ‘prayer drives- thro’ throughout the entire city.
    (vii) Apartment BBQ outreaches.
    (viii) Brain storm on more opportunities…

    • Seek to know and evaluate the dire needs in our community, eventually addressing these needs which may end up with new believers in the Lord.
    • Organize how we could better reach out for visitors in our church beside the visit by the pastor.
    • To be added…

    Church Purchasing Officer (CPO)


    As we centralize our operations, there is a great need for a purchasing officer.
    The Church Purchasing Officer (CPO) will be the person responsible in purchases of all ECC supplies:

    Roles

    • The CPO will be responsible for the purchases of the church regular supplies e.g. tissues, office supplies and batteries. (Note: efforts should be made to have all the purchases made at a wholesale outlet like Sam’s club.)
    • Receive monthly supplies orders from departments by email or phone.
    • Maintain a record of inventory for all church supplies.
    • The CPO will work with the Pastor and or the treasurer for funds; hand in all receipts to the church treasurer for book keeping purposes.
    • To be added…

    Potluck and Church meals coordinator

    The potluck and church meals coordinator will be the person coordinating potlucks, cookouts, and all types of meals in the church.

    Roles
    • Calls on peoples’ participation in bringing in meals during all potlucks. (Idea: We could divide ourselves into four groups so that each group organizes for lunch / refreshments once a month.)
    • Makes refreshment arrangements for the church services.
    • Coordinates cookouts.
    • Makes clean
    • To be added…

     

    Home Cells Coordinator / Friday Fellowship

    Do not neglect the coming of one another…

    Vision: To promote church growth and enhance fellowship among brethren at ECC.

    Roles
    • Work out with pastor in establishing the home fellowships.
    • Closely monitor what goes in every home cell. This could be achieved by liaising with the home fellowship leader.
    • Develop a standard theme and mode of operation within all the home cells. This will eliminate confusion and promote unity and uniformity in line with ECC vision.
    • Regular visits to the fellowship meetings (The Home cell coordinator can also delegate this if they overly tied up) for moral support and connection purposes.
    • Brainstorm ideas on outreach within the neighboring fellowship locations.
    • To be added /amended…

    Church Treasurer

    Roles

    • The church treasurer shall be the custodian of all financial records in the church.
    • Maintain church financial records like balance sheets etc.
    • Prepare yearly/quarterly financial reports for the board of trustees and or board of elders.
    • Shall advice on all church financial issues at ECC.
    • Shall work closely with the Pastor, Church administrator, the benevolent and honorarium department and the CPO in order to coordinate reimbursements, payments of church bills and purchases of supplies as well as payments of church regular bills.
    • Work with the church the leadership to draw budgets for departments in the church.
    • To be added/amended…

    Church Advisory Board

    Roles

    • Will offer uncompromised and genuine advice on matters relating to church growth, organization modifications, proper record keeping, outreach projects etc. They will do so to different church boards and committees within the ECC leadership hierarchy.
    • Will review wages/salary/pay/reimbursements for the pastor and/ or all church employees/ contractors.
    • To be added.

    Church Administrator

    Roles

    • Will oversee and sub-rental contracts.
    • Will oversee the maintenance of our rental facility.
    • Will ensure the availability of regular church supplies like envelopes, brochures etc.
    • Will coordinate the printing of church promotional items/materials like posters for conferences etc.
    • Submit order for all office and lavatory supplies to the CPO.
    • Payment of church bills.
    • Will send weekly updates through email.
    • Will coordinate guest preachers’ meals, hotel and or flights bookings.
    (i) Will also coordinate the guest speaker’s honorariums according to laid down procedures on honorariums from the benevolent and honorariums departments.
    • To be added/amended…

    Dance Ministry Coordinator

    Vision: To achieve an uncommon choreographic dance that will deliver a powerful gospel message to the church as well as outreach to the lost.

    Roles

    • To solicit gifted gospel dancers within church.
    • Draw and communicate schedules for practice sessions to the troop.
    • Organize for the group performance at ECC meetings and services.
    • Work with elder in-charge to organize for group performances beyond ECC meetings and services.
    • Secure dance uniforms for the troop (The church may subsidize the cost of the uniform).
    • When necessary, seek professional aid to help with the dance.
    • Will be responsible for the contents of every song and dance. The coordinator will ensure that every music and dance is morally acceptable even within the church.
    • Will model and promote high level of discipline and the fear of the Lord within the troop. We can achieve these through regular joint prayer and bible studies.
    • Creation of basic rules that are to be observed by the entire troop.
    • The coordinator may appoint and give responsibilities to members of the troop in order to organize different matters and/ or called for in the dance troop.
    • To be added/amended…

    Worship

    Vision: Touching the very heart of God by authentic, unpolluted, uncompromised, extravagant praise and worship music.

    Roles of team & director

    Director:
    • Build a cohesive group of individuals who will not only worship God extravagantly, but love one another.
    • Revamp a rich database of praise and worship songs which should be uploaded into the easy worship database.
    • Aim to have a variety of praise and worship songs that will be relevant to different multi-culture and multi-nationals at ECC.
    • Develop and communicate schedule for practice at all times.
    • Prepare and communicate the list of all songs early in the week so everyone can practice.
    • Arrange to introduce new songs to the worship team and the congregation.
    • Will be responsible for the contents of every song.
    • Will model and promote high level of discipline and the fear of the Lord within the team. We can achieve these through regular joint prayer and bible studies.
    • Creation of basic rules that are to be observed by the entire team.
    • Keep recruiting new worship team members by, weekly updates, church announcements etc.
    • Arrange to involve everyone within the team (at least most if not all should be groomed to coordinate or lead in praise and worship).
    • Be creative in the outfit area. Coordinate to choose what colors to have on during service. (note: please communicate the dress code expected at all services. Please no offensive, revealing or very tight dress ware- we should glorify the Lord in our dress code.)
    • To be added/amended…

    Film / Drama Ministry
    Vision: to create gospel outreach themes through visual arts

    Roles

    • Develop simple playwrights that be developed into a film.
    • Seek professional help through taking up courses on both film and drama.
    • Recruit gifted brethren who would participate in the development of this kind of visual arts at ECC.
    • Set up parameters of operation per given work in progress
    • To be added/amended

    Biz Club

    Vision: To develop articulate business people who apply the Holy scripture in their business model.

    Roles
    • Develop a business class people who fear the Lord God.
    • Engage in biblical admonishment that is relevant to corresponding different market places.
    • Engage successful Christian business people who will teach and train young entrepreneur who love God.
    • Schedule and communicate meeting times early enough so everyone can participate.
    • Secure rich materials available in Christian book stores on business, finance etc.
    • To be added/amended…

    Benevolent Fund (BF) and Honorariums (H) committee.

    Roles
    • Determine what shall qualify as benevolent.
    • To develop rules for all benevolent fund.
    (i) Who shall qualify for the BF if available.
    (ii) Under what circumstances will someone qualify for BF if available?.
    (iii) How to determine how much to disburse to the qualified person.
    (iv) Do we have certain amounts for certain situations?
    (v) Where there is death in the family:- parents on either sides, brothers and sisters also of either sides only in these situation shall a member receive benevolent if available
    (vi) Do we have to consider other factors? eg is someone a tither and a regular giver at ECC.
    All beneficially will be an active member of ECC.
    (vii) Anyone who need benevolent would have to apply and request through email to the BF & H committee.
    (viii) The Pastor shall not be a BF& H committee member.
    (ix) The committees’ names shall not be revealed.

    • To be added /amended.

    Couples Fellowship

    Vision: Reclaiming authentic relationships that depict Christ and His Church

    Roles/Goals
    • Dealing with issues of sexuality in marriage.
    • Understanding men in a marriage relationship
    (i) Most men tend to be locked into a virtual prison of egocentrism.
    (ii) In times of adversity, men naturally tend to hibernate within their masculinity denying the need of help in the prevailing situation.
    (iii) Most men lack mentors to model priesthood and leadership both at home and in the marketplaces.
    (iv) Severe lack of knowledge about their role and identity biblically.
    (v) Understanding the biblical role of a husband in a marriage relationship.
    (vi) Understanding the role of father in a family.
    (vii) The need of role models by young fathers/husbands.
    (viii) Dealing with trust and infidelity issues.
    (ix) Dealing with children.
    • Discipline issues.
    • Dealing with different age groups and sexes.
    • Home work issues.
    • General academic performance in school.
    • Dealing with bullying in school.
    • Preparing the children for early adulthood.
    • Summer camps etc.
    (x) Address business opportunities around us.
    • Understanding Women in a marriage Relationship
    (i) Many women suffer from low self esteem.
    (ii) Dealing with trust and infidelity issues.
    (iii) Abuse by the other spouse.
    (iv) Dealing with children.
    (v) Understanding the biblical role of a wife in a marriage relationship.
    (vi) Understanding the role of mother in a family.
    (vii) The need of role models by young mothers/wives.
    (viii) Address business opportunities around us.
    • Regular monthly or bi-monthly couple’s fellowship.
    • Address difference between men and wives
    (i) Study five love languages.
    (ii) Purpose driven life
    • Address the common conflicts in marriage.
    • Conflict resolution.
    • Address communication in marriage.
    • Pre-marital counseling course.
    • Organize Moms’ day out.
    • Organize trivia quizzes, puzzles games etc
    • To be added / amended.

    Intercessory Ministry

    Roles/Goals/Procedures
    • Will be praying for all the issues that pertain to ECC.
    (i) Will seek the Lord for growth both physically and spiritually.
    (ii) Will ask for the Lord’s guidance in the leadership at ECC
    (iii) Will pray for all the departments within the church.
    (iv) Will intercede for the members at ECC.
    (v) Will surrender to the Spirit of God’s guiding and leading.
    • Will regularly receive a weekly email update with prayer requests from members and or other people or friends of ECC.
    • Will meet regularly to pray and provide updates accordingly.
    • Will communicate in confidence to the Pastor any messages passed on from the throne room of God.
    • The team shall at will, call and or organize special prayer and fasting sessions independent from the church.
    • To be added/amended.

    Usher Ministry

    The role of the usher is so vital. Nearly every person getting into a church meets with an usher first. It’s therefore necessary for an usher to be ready to usher people into the house of God with a smile and cheerful heart.

    Role /procedures
    • To welcome people into the service of the Lord.
    • Will have the official usher budge and should smartly dressed
    (i) We must have modest clothing that will glorify the Lord
    (ii) We shouldn’t have overly tight garments on.
    • Direct people into their seating area.
    • Help in waiting for people in the tithes and offering.(provide envelopes).
    • Will help to welcome new visitors providing them with visitors’ card
    (i) Will ensure cards completely filled before handing them into the offering basket.
    (ii) Will hand over new visitors to protocol personnel for refreshments after the service.
    • Makes sure that the seating area is clean and ready to receive the people into the house of God.
    • Will ensure enough supply of envelopes, bulletins, lavatory supplies etc.
    • Will assist in the alter ministry ( assist when people are being prayed for).will
    • Will wait on the preacher/guest in water, juices and napkins during service
    • Usher may be asked to help the protocol department or any other service while the Lord’s service is in session.
    • The lead usher will develop rules that every usher will have to abide with.
    • The lead usher may create and or delegate responsibilities to any usher in service.
    • The lead usher will create a service schedule where everyone will be expected to cooperate.
    • To be added /amended.

    Media

    Media ministry is one of the most important departments in any growing church.

    Roles of the Media Tech
    • Record and Catalogue all audio and video messages preached at ECC.
    • In-charge of photography and storage. (may delegate this responsibility).
    • Duplication of CDs and DVDs
    • Maintenance and security of all audio/video duplicating and recording systems video cameras, digital cameras.
    • In-charge of all audio/video recording.
    • To be added/amended…

    Church Website

    Role of Webmaster
    • Frequent and timely updates to the website.
    • Constant contact with church leadership for information updates.

    Overseas ministry

    to be updated soon..