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ü Go through required Leadership training provided or approved by ICC that addresses the relationship between spiritual and emotional health, personal deliverance and inner healing.

ü Be familiar with all ICC policies and guidelines as outlined in ICC Policy Manual.

Spiritual Requirements:

ü A born-again believer with a heart for God and dependence upon Him.

ü Engaged in personal discipleship: daily devotions.

ü A passion for the Lord that translates into a love and desire to share Jesus with others.

ü Baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit.

ü Operates in spiritual gifts and anointing.

ü Have healthy primary relationships in home and with the church family.

ü A servant heart that is affirmed by others. Puts other’s needs first.

ü A life above reproach- not perfection but humble openness to grow in Christ and maintain a holy and moral life. ITim.3:7

ü Faithfulness and reliability.

ü Under authority- your ministry is not your own but belongs to God. Your authority to minister is delegated to you from the Lord through the Pastors and elders of ICC.

ü Teachable and accountable. You must be willing to receive correction and evaluation of your life and ministry from those you are accountable to. You are accountable to God, the church leaders and congregation.

ü Intercession: it is expected that you will regularly intercede for those you minister with and to.

ADDENDUM TO LEADER REQUIREMENTS

OF NON ICC MEMBERS

All non-ICC member leaders must:

ü Meet the requirements and expectations of leaders at ICC (except membership). See page 1 of the Immanuel Manual for Leaders and Ministries.

ü Be formally recommended by a minister or ministry approved of by ICC Pastors and Elders.

ü Function in their area of ministry as described in the Immanuel Manual for Leaders and Ministries.

ü Become familiar with the principles and policies of the following ICC documents:

· Vision Statement

· Guidelines for Commitment Levels

· Partnership Covenant

· Steps to Conflict Resolution

· Guidelines for Using Faith Hall

ü State term of leadership role.

ü Be approved by the congregation during the ICC Annual Meeting

ALTAR MINISTRY

Mission of Ministry:

Altar Ministers are humble servants of the LORD that intercede for members of the body who, under the conviction of the Holy Spirit are seeking God for salvation, healing, deliverance, greater intimacy with God, the in-filling of the Holy Spirit, anointing for a specific task, or guidance. Altar ministers provide or assist the Pastor or minister to pray, prayer counsel, intercede, anoint with oil, lay hands for healing and deliverance, and present scriptures that speak to the convictions of the person they are addressing.

Responsibilities of Ministry Members:

Prayer

Pray for people during, and after the service-prayers of salvation, healing, deliverance etc. Be in an attitude of Prayer throughout the service. Pray for the ministry that is in progress even if not praying for anyone specifically. Pray for openness to the move on the Holy Spirit and pray for the Pastor or Minister.
Provide support to visiting minister/preacher who is praying for people.
As directed by Pastor or Minister- lay hands, anoint, counsel
Provide anointing oil.
Maintain the modesty of any person receiving ministry- may involve covering women who have fallen under the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Maintain order at the altar- no one should be ministering or laying hands that is not cleared by church leadership to do so.

Safety

Specifically for men who are able to pray and keep safe those (men and women) who are falling under the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Responsibilities of Altar Ministry Coordinator

All of the above.
Select, recruit, and assign trained ministry workers.
Keep list of scheduled ministers for each Sunday or special service.
Schedule regular meetings for training, evaluation, and debriefing purposes.
Review and revise guidelines having to do with altar ministry as needed and as approved by Pastor and Leadership Team.
Provide oversight, direction, and evaluation for Ministry.

Requirements for Ministry Members:

1. Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.

2. Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD.

3. Demonstrate having received God’s grace, love, and compassion and be able to release it to others.

4. Demonstrate humility (Col 3:12-14, Luke 14:11) and the fruit of the Spirit.

5. Demonstrate spiritual gifts: mercy, discernment, wisdom, encouragement, service, intercession, pastoring, evangelism, healing, exhortation, leadership.

6. Complete required training provided by Pastor(s), Ministry Coordinator, or other leader.

7. Be able to lead others to salvation in Jesus Christ through the scriptures, sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, personal testimony, and prayer.

8. Understand and apply the teaching in scripture regarding healing (physical and emotional), deliverance, the in-filling of the Holy Spirit, and intimacy with God.

9. Understand and apply the teaching in scripture regarding laying on of hands, anointing with oil, and falling under the Holy Spirit’s ministry.

10.Be submissive to authority and always be prepared to serve.

11.Be non-judgmental, diligent, teachable, and thankful in your approach and attitude.

12.Maintain confidentiality and know when to ask for assistance or

refer to someone else who is equipped to handle the situation.

Requirements for Ministry leader:

All of the above.
Be able to train others and to encourage, counsel, comfort, exhort, and challenge ministry workers as needed.
Set the example for others to follow.
Gifts of encouragement, leadership, wisdom, discernment, teaching, exhortation.
Member of Intercessory Team.

Ministry Evaluation for Leader:

Accountable to Pastor and Leadership Team
Meet with Pastor quarterly and after any special service or event.
Meet with Leadership Team annually.
Perform evaluation of team member ministry
Self-evaluation and Ministry evaluation in the form of type-written annual reports.

Ministry Evaluation for Team Members:

Accountable to Altar Ministry Coordinator
Meet quarterly and as needed with coordinator
members perform a yearly evaluation of ministry and ministry
Leader as well submit to evaluation by ministry leader

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mission of the Board of Trustees:

1. To ensure that Immanuel Community Church applies its resources in pursuance of its mission and vision in accordance with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God

2. To ensure the effective and efficient administration of Immanuel Community Church

3. To ensure the financial stability and financial increase of Immanuel Community Church resources

4. To ensure that funds are spent on activities that are included in the objectives and vision of Immanuel Community Church

Responsibilities of the Trustees:

1. To contribute actively by giving direction, setting policies, goals and targets for the benefit of the mission and vision of Immanuel Community Church

2. To be aware of activities and needs of Immanuel Community Church and its members

3. To bring to the attention of the Leadership Team any concern or need of both the Church as an organization as well as the members that they feel needs to be acted upon

4. Legally responsible to the State for proper use, management and reporting of funds

5. Budget development

6. Fundraising

7. To be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in making decisions, suggested changes or any issue being brought before the Board of Trustees

Requirements of Trustees:

1. Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.

2. Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

3. Respect and honor the leadership of Immanuel Community Church

4. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team

5. Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort

6. Shows selflessness, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership; in accordance with the Holy Spirit’s guidance

Accountability:

1. Trustees are accountable to Head Trustee, Pastors, Elders and Leadership Team

2. Financial Review

Evaluation:

1. Trustees perform yearly evaluation of ministry and Head Trustee

2. Members are evaluated by Head Trustee every 6 months

HEAD TRUSTEE

Mission of the Head Trustee:

1. To ensure that the Board of Trustees applies its resources in pursuance of its mission and vision in accordance with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God

Responsibilities of the Head Trustee:

To evaluate the performance, actions and decisions of the Board of Trustees against the expectations and vision of Immanuel Community Church
To schedule quarterly meetings of the Board of Trustees
To be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in making decisions, suggested changes or any issue being brought before the Board of Trustees

Requirements of Head Trustee:

1. Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.

2. Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

3. Respects and honors the Leadership Team of Immanuel Community Church

4. Exhibits gifts of leadership and administration

5. Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to oversee ministry

6. Shows selflessness, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership; in accordance with the Holy Spirit’s guidance

Accountability:

1. Head Trustee is accountable to Pastors and Leadership Team

2. Financial Review

Evaluation:

1. Self-evaluation and ministry evaluation will be submitted in the form of type-written annual reports

2. Meets annually with Pastors and Leadership Team

TREASURER

Mission of Ministry:

To oversee, on a day to day basis, the finances of Immanuel Community Church and to report to the Pastors, elders and trustees on the financial condition of the church.

In conjunction with ICC Pastors, Elders and Trustees, help make financial decisions based on the budget and goals of Immanuel Community Church.

Make suggestions for improving cash flow and investing funds for the long-term financial health of Immanuel Community Church.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Counting and keeping records of tithes, offerings and gifts to Immanuel Community Church.
Make weekly deposits of funds.
Reconcile church bank accounts.
Handle accounts payable and receivable.
Work with various ministry heads to finance approved church events.
Provide annual tax contribution statements to donors.
Purchase bank supplies.
Attend Trustee and other planning meetings, as required.
Provide various financial reports, as needed.

Qualifications for Treasurer:

Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.
Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD.
Have a proven record of responsible handling of time sensitive matters.
Have a servant’s heart and be concerned for the welfare of the church.
Be trusted by the congregation and have personal finances in order.
Be mature and able to keep confidences.
Have gifts of organization and stewardship.
Have basic understanding of accounting, bookkeeping and computer use.

Evaluation and Accountability:

1. Treasurer is accountable to the Trustees and Elders of ICC.

2. Meets regularly with Trustees and as needed with Elders.

3. Submits regular financial updates and reports to the Trustees and

Elders.

4. Submits annual financial report to the congregation

CAMP DEERPARK RETREAT COMMITTEE

Mission of ministry:

Facilitate and organize ICC’s annual church retreat.

Responsibilities of ministry leader and members:

1. Raise funds for retreat expenses and scholarships

2. Supervise and coordinate all fundraisers

3. Create flyers, bulletin announcements, and verbal announcements for retreat promotion.

4. Set registration fees based on cost

5. Collect, record, and bank deposit all registration fees

6. Receive and mail all applicable fees, required registration forms, and memberships to Camp Deerpark (CDP)

7. Be contact person for CDP

8. Arrange space usage, meals, and recreational use of CDP with CDP Guest Services Coordinator.

9. Arrange lodging for church members and guest speakers.

10.Make sure all rooms being used are in good condition (hospitality).

11.Facilitate transportation when needed.

12.Plan or assign someone to lead recreational games, Family Fun Night, campfire, pool times.

13. Make sure lifeguard arrangements are made

14. Committee leader is the liaison between CDP and ICC for any problems arising at the retreat.

15. Make sure tips for CDP kitchen staff are collected and disbursed.

16. Assist ICC treasurer with reconciling ICC’s retreat expenses and payment to CDP.

Requirements of Ministry Leader and Members:

1. Confidently confess Jesus Christ as savior and LORD

2. Have a servant heart

3. Gifts of hospitality, creativity, giving, administration, helps, serving

4. Good organizational skills

Ministry evaluation for leader and committee:

1. After-retreat evaluation through informal interviews with attendees.

2. Committee does internal evaluation

3. Ministry evaluation will be submitted in the form of a written annual report.

BUILDING LIAISON

Mission of Ministry:

Meet the facility needs of the ICC church body and communicate effectively with the other churches and organizations on the premises.

Responsibilities of the Coordinator:

1. Create a monthly calendar of weekend activities, non-ICC services and changes in building usage that may impact ICC schedule. Distribute to the Pastor, Set-up Coordinator, and any other ministry leaders impacted by those changes.

2. Maintain the facility calendar by weekly checking with the First Presbyterian Church (FPC) Office for any changes and/or additions in facility use which may impact ICC’s ministries and scheduled events. Communicate changes to Pastors and appropriate ministry leaders.

3. Complete a Facility Use Request Form.

· For usage outside of contracted space usage.

· Submit form at least 1 month ahead of scheduled event.

· Encourage ministry leaders to submit own forms to FPC office.

4. Notify Set-up Coordinator if ICC banners need to be removed before a non-ICC event.

5. In the event of facility use conflict, try to resolve the conflict with the appropriate church or ministry before contacting FPC. Once conflict is resolved, notify FPC office of any change.

6. Make recommendations to ICC Pastors regarding facility use at annual contract renewal with FPC.

7. When Faith Hall is rented out to an outside group who plan to clean the facility themselves, be sure the clean-up is done properly:

· Thorough cleaning of Faith Hall, the kitchen, the 1^st floor restroom, and Faith Hall entrance.

· If the bathrooms were used on the 2^nd floor, they need to be restocked with paper and “touched up”.

· If the clean-up is not done properly, a written or oral report needs to be filed with the FPC office.

Requirements of Coordinator:

1. Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

2. Have a servant heart. (gift of service or helps)

3. Have organizational and people skills.

4. Have a humble spirit.

Ministry Evaluation:

1. Accountable to the Pastor and Leadership Team.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Mission of Ministry:

Among God’s people (young and old), oversee those who through teaching promote spiritual maturity, Christian character, knowledge and training in God’s word, and encouragement in the walk of faith. (Col. 1:28)

Responsibilities of CE Director:

Oversee those who are providing Christian training and education to all age groups
Provide training opportunities for teachers and leaders
Be a resource for information and materials that augment teaching
Assist teachers in choosing teaching materials and curricula
With Pastor, approve materials for teaching
Work with Pastor(s) to implement Core Curriculum
Oversee church library- borrowing of materials, purchasing and or updating materials.
Establish ministry budget and maintain expenses within budget.
Leadership Team member

Requirements of Ministry CE Director:

Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.
Confidently confess Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior.
Gifts of teaching, exhortation, knowledge, encouragement and leadership.
Possess administrative skills.
Desire to see themselves and others grow in the Faith.
Knowledgeable in of scripture and able to apply it.
Understand and accept ICC’s confession of faith.
Have a basic understanding of church history and Christian literature.

Ministry Evaluation:

Meet every six months with Pastor.
Meet yearly with Leadership Team.
Self-evaluation and ministry evaluation will be submitted in the form of type-written annual reports.

Teaching Ministry

Mission of Ministry:

Among God’s people (young and old), promote spiritual maturity, Christian character, knowledge and training in God’s word, and accountability and encouragement in the walk of faith.

(Col. 1:28)

Responsibilities of Teaching Ministry:

Teach the Word of God through use of scripture and other material as approved by CE Director.
Train in the practice of the Word of God
Guide in understanding the Faith
Guide Christian discipleship
Encourage prayer and pray with students.
Be available to answer questions.
Children’s Church teachers maintain communication with parents as necessary.

Responsibilities of Children’s Church Coordinator:

1. All of responsibilities of Teaching Ministry as listed above.

2. Choose Children’s Church Curriculum and submit to CE Director for approval.

3. Order all teaching materials.

4. Create an expense budget for this ministry and submit to CE Director. Keep track of all expenses.

5. Select and recruit qualified teachers.

6. Establish and maintain a rotating schedule of teachers with substitutes.

7. Organize children into appropriate groupings for teaching.

8. Coordinate children’s special events and performances.

9. Maintain a well stocked supply of materials (pens, pencils, paper, crafts etc.) and snacks.

10. Make sure Children’s Church cabinets are in order and locked when not in use.

11. Make sure Children’s Church videos and television are maintained.

12. Assure that a summer schedule for Children’s Church is in place.

13. Uphold sense of “teamwork” among teachers.

14. Provide opportunities for ministry development through seminars, trainings, conferences, mentorship, books, and/or videos.

15. Manage (with treasurer) and designate Children’s church offering (specify mission).

Responsibilities for VBS Coordinator:

1. All of responsibilities of Teaching Ministry as listed above.

2. Choose curriculum with the approval of CE Director.

3. Establish a budget.

4. Recruit teachers and volunteers

5. Schedule teachers/volunteers and facility use.

6. Coordinate with participating churches

7. Provide necessary introduction to curriculum and training.

8. Promote program (flyers, mailing, church bulletins, announcements)

9. Make sure all needed items and equipment are in place for program.

10. Assure proper set-up and clean-up before, during, and after program.

11. Coordinate closing program.

12. Responsible for coordinating follow-up of children and families that attend VBS.

Requirements of all Teachers and Program Coordinators:

Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.
Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD.
Gifts of teaching, exhortation, encouragement, leadership, creativity, and knowledge.
Possess organizational skills
Desire to see themselves and others grow in the Faith.
Knowledgeable in scripture and able to apply it.
Understand and accept ICC’s confession of faith.
Have a basic understanding of church history and Christian literature.
Children’s Church teachers must have a love and ability to work with children.

Ministry Evaluation:

Accountable to CE Director.
Children’s Church teachers are accountable to Children’s Church Coordinator and meet with Coordinator every 6 months.
VBS Director accountable to CE Director and meets with Director as needed for programming purposes and evaluation of program.
Children’s Church Coordinator and VBS Director provide self-evaluation and ministry evaluation submitted in the form of type-written annual reports.

DEACONATE MINISTRY

Mission of Ministry:

Meet physical needs of church members and families the church is reaching out to. Provide encouragement, mercy, and the love of Jesus in tangible ways.

Responsibilities of Ministry Leader and Members:

Coordinate meals for those who are ill.
Set up visits with those who are ill in the hospital or at home.
Attend to the needs of the elderly or physically challenged people in the service. (i.e. position and remove raised toilet seat, provide chair with arms etc)
Provide food from the food pantry or other source to members of the body who are in need.
Pray regularly regarding needs in the body.
Volunteer periodically with related service ministries in the church.
Work with Immanuel Mutual Aid committee by identifying and recommending families or individuals for aid.
Hospitality assistance (housing, meals, fellowship) to guests of ICC- visiting missionaries or ministers, and short term missionaries to ICC.

Requirements of Ministry Leader and Members:

Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.
Confidently confess Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior.
Have a servant heart. (gift of service or helps)
Show mercy and encourage others. (mercy and encouragement)
Be able to identify needs in the body that the church can address. (gifts of discernment, knowledge, wisdom)
Take initiative. (gifts of leadership and administration)
Identify others who can share in this ministry.

Ministry Evaluation for Leader:

Is accountable to Pastor.
Meet every six months with Pastor(s).
Meet yearly and as needed with leadership team.
Self-evaluation and evaluation of ministry will be submitted in the form of type-written annual reports.
Members are evaluated by ministry leader at least every 6 months.
Members evaluate ministry and ministry leader yearly.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELDERS

Call of God:

Prospective elders will be recognized as those who have a call from God to serve in that capacity. This call may be recognized by the individual through an inner sense of God’s call in their spirit, and by the existing elders as he/she functions in the congregation.

In recognizing this call, prospective elders will be willing to make a long-term commitment to serve as elder.

Biblical Qualifications:

Prospective elders will be expected to meet the spiritual qualifications as given in the New Testament. Paul gives the following list of qualifications for elder in I Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:6-9:

Personal life and family are to be under control (*)
Be able to teach
Have spiritual maturity – not a recent convert
Have the respect of the un-churched community
Be blameless
Be free from inordinate seeking of wealth – free from a materialistic spirit
Live disciplined, holy lives
Hold to the message of the gospel of Christ – to be found in doctrine

(*) In relation to #1 above, it is expected that if married, the elder’s spouse will be in harmony with his/her call, and will seek to support in everyway possible the spouse’s responsibility as elder.

The Spirit of Eldership:

Prospective elders will recognize that serving as elder is a sacred trust from God. They will respect the development of existing eldership and seek to enter into the spirit of the existing elders. They will exhibit a spirit of openness to learn, and work in harmony with the existing elders.

In relationship to the congregation, prospective elders recognize that the primary function of the elders is to bring a discerning, Spirit led leadership to the congregation. Congregational concerns are brought to the elders for their discernment.

Prospective elders will respect the confidentiality of the eldership which means that they will hold in confidence all matters discussed in meeting with the Pastor and elders. Those things made public are those which have been so designated by the Pastor and elders.

The Vision of Eldership

Prospective elders will recognize God’s call on the Pastor as the leading elder of the congregation and unite themselves with his spirit and calling. They will also seek to find unity with the Pastor’s and elder’s vision for the congregation and work with them in fulfillment of that vision. This vision for Immanuel Community Church includes the following concepts:

Team Ministry – composed of Pastor(s) and the team of elders
Discipleship – teaching, preaching of basic discipleship principles, discipleship groups for worship, Bible study, fellowship and outreach.
Demonstrating Community – establishment of recognizable forms of Christian community with the church (i.e. families in close proximity).
Worship – a strong emphasis on charismatic worship in the weekly worship services and discipleship group meetings.
Evangelism – the making of disciples though conversion to Christ, water and Holy Spirit baptism, strong social action ministries.
Growth and Ministry – in order to carry out this vision it is recognized that there is a need for the church to be self-supporting and growing. Additional ministries are added as the inner body is able to support them with money and commitment of people.

Training Requirements for Elders:

Prospective elders usually serve one year as an elder-intern or elder-elect before receiving full elder status. During this year the prospective elders will be receiving minutes of elder meetings, meet occasionally with the elders, and begin to function as elder in relationship to others in the congregation.

Duties of Elders:

It is the duty of the elders to support and assist the Pastor and/or pastoral team with their duties of spiritual oversight, administrative guidance and leadership to the congregation.
The elders will attempt to discern, encourage and practice the five-fold ministry among themselves and the congregation – Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor Teacher…Eph 4.
The elders will serve as a discernment committee to oversee placement of all official positions in the congregation by discerning, selecting and recommending persons in the congregation for approval and affirmation.
The elders will assist the pastor in calling, organizing and chairing the congregational meetings.
The elders may assist the congregational overseer as a pastoral search committee of pastoral change, reviews, tenure or resignation and provide leadership for the congregation in the absence or illness or incapacity of the Pastor and/or Pastoral team.

Procedure for Choosing Elders:

Prospective elders will be identified and selected by the Pastor/pastoral team and existing elders. They will be interviewed by the Pastor and elders for the purpose of discerning their call, qualifications, spirit, vision and training as outlined above.
After acceptable interviews by the elders, prospective elders will be presented to the congregation for affirmation as elder-interns or elders-elect. Upon the affirmation of the congregation, they will serve as interns or elders-elect for one year followed by a review with the Pastor and elders to discern one of the following options: Intern-elect

is ready to move into full elder status
should serve as intern-elect for another year
should no longer be considered a prospective elder

When it is discerned by the elders that the elder-intern/elder-elect is ready for full elder status he/she is presented by the elders to the congregation for affirmation. This would normally take place at the annual partnership/membership meeting.

Kitchen and Special Events Coordinator

Mission of Ministry:

Serve the body through the facilitation of meals or snacks for church banquets, fellowship hour, special meetings or seminars.

Responsibilities of Ministry:

Recruits and maintains a list of volunteers for all events.
Trains and orients volunteers in what is needed for ministry
Establishes and adheres to a budget for needed kitchen supplies.
Purchases and maintains stock of kitchen supplies and makes sure ICC items are properly labeled.
Assures clean up after every event
Is responsible for money collection and reimbursement to volunteers from collected funds or through treasurer.
Makes sure ICC section of refrigerator is kept clean and in order.
Purchases cakes for special celebrations.
Makes sure all volunteers adhere to kitchen and Sunday service guidelines (no food is to be brought through the sanctuary while service is in process)

Requirements for Ministry:

Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD.
Gifts of service, helps, hospitality, giving, encouragement.
Have organizational and people skills.

Ministry Evaluation:

Accountable to Deaconate Ministry Leader.
Meets with accountability leader annually and as needed.
Self-evaluation and evaluation of Ministry in the form of type-written annual reports.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mission of Ministry:

Provide a body of support, discernment accountability, and evaluation for ministry leaders and church ministries. Provide a body of support and discernment to the Pastor(s). This is not a decision-making group but a vital part of the direction-setting process at ICC.

Responsibilities of Ministry:

Meet quarterly and as needed for purposes of ministry evaluation and discernment (guide in reviewing and refining the goals and operations of a ministry).
Pray consistently for God’s guidance for the leaders of each ministry, for the Pastors and for the body to move in the direction intended by the Lord.
Make recommendations regarding direction of a ministry, suggestions for leadership, and the working out of the vision of the body.

Requirements of Ministry members:

Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.
Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD.
Be an example of a servant leader, demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit.
Must be mature in the Faith (I Tim. 3:6) and active in leading a ministry.
Gifts of leadership, discernment, wisdom, shepherding, encouragement, exhortation, administration, and gifts related to the ministry in which leadership is being exercised.

Ministry Evaluation:

Accountable to Pastor(s) and Elders
Pastoral evaluation of individuals and team every six months or as needed.
Internal evaluation every six months or annually in the form of a self and group-assessment tool.
Annual congregational evaluation.
A written yearly report of this ministry is to be submitted to the congregation annually by the secretary and approved by the Leadership Team.

MMA ADVOCATE

Mission of Ministry:

1. To represent the resources and services of Mennonite Mutual Aid (MMA) such as the MMA Sharing Fund within ICC.

2. To represent the financial assistance requests of ICC members and regular attendees to the Immanuel Mutual Aid (IMA) Committee (See Immanuel Mutual Aid below).

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Be the initial contact person by ICC members or take the initiative to approach ICC members in short term emergency situations.

2. Communicates the policies of IMA and MMA to potential recipients of IMA/MMA assistance. Determines potential recipient’s eligibility for such assistance.

3. As member of the IMA Committee, notifies the Elder’s representative to the IMA Committee regarding needs for financial aid and/or other forms of emergency assistance.

4. Writes MMA Sharing Fund Grant Requests for emergency situations approved by and matched by the IMA Committee.

5. Writes matching grants for Community Service projects such as the MHNA Food pantry also approved by and matched by the IMA Committee.

6. Writes MMA Quarterly Reports.

7. Be in regular contact with MMA Representative to ICC.

8. Participate in yearly MMA Advocate Trainings.

9. Be familiar with all MMA resources and services. Upon the approval of the Elders, initiate and administer MMA and other similar services within the church.

10. Ensure monthly distribution of MMA Tool Kits to ICC

congregation.

Qualifications for MMA Advocate:

1. Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD.

2. Be a member of ICC in good standing.

3. Have a servant’s heart and be concerned for the welfare of the church.

4. Non-judgmental and proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

5. Have skills in personal financial matters.

6. Have organizational and computer skills.

Ministry Evaluation for MMA Advocate:

1. Accountable to Pastor, Elders and the IMA Committee.

2. Accountable to MMA Representative on an annual basis.

3. Accountable to ICC through a written report of Annual Congregational Meeting.

IMMANUEL MUTUAL AID COMMITTEE

Mission of Ministry:

The Immanuel Mutual Aid Committee (IMA) reviews all requests for emergency assistance through the IMA Fund and approves, denies or refers the final decision to the Elders when necessary.

Assists the MMA in maintaining the policies of IMA.
Provides the role of the MMA Advocate if they are not available. (See MMA Advocate).

Members of the IMA Committee: No more than these three persons shall form the IMA Committee and shall consist of a representative from the Elders, the Deacons, and the MMA Advocate.

MISSIONS COORDINATOR

Mission of Ministry:

Promote maintain a world-view beyond our immediate environment and an awareness of what God is doing outside of ourselves. Keep the church accountable to tithing for and in touch with outside ministries.

Responsibilities of Ministry Members:

Pray regularly for missions.
Recommend suitable mission supports to Pastors and Trustees.
Correspond regularly with missionaries
Keep church members updated on prayer needs of missions ICC has supported or is supporting.
Establish and adhere to budget for this ministry’s expenses.

Requirements of Ministry Leader and Members:

Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.
Confidently confess Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior.
Have a heart for missions.
Have a heart for the lost and needy.(gifts of evangelism/mercy)
Be able to maintain correspondence.(gifts of exhortation, encouragement)
Pray consistently for missions
(Leader) Be able to schedule at least annual updates/meetings/presentations to the church regarding missions and mission supports. (gifts of administration, encouragement, exhortation, giving)

Ministry Evaluation for Leader and Members:

Leader reports to Trustees as requested
Leader meets every six months with Pastor(s)
Leader performs self-evaluation and ministry evaluation to be submitted in the form of type-written annual reports.
Members are evaluated by ministry leader at least every 6 months.
Members evaluate ministry and ministry leader yearly.

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Office assistant is accountable directly to the Pastor.

Job Description:

1. General filing

2. Copy and stuff bulletin

3. Pick up and sort mail

4. Organize office.

5. Answer voice messages and answer phone while in office.

6. Set aside any sign up sheets or information table materials needed for Sunday service.

7. Purchase stamps and office supplies as needed.

8. Provide assistance to Pastor as needed (may include phone calls. assistance with obtaining permits for outreaches, follow-up with 1^st Presb. regarding building usage).

Qualifications:

1. Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD.

2. Be able to do basic filing.

3. Basic computer skills.

4. Organizational and troubleshooting skills

5. Friendly and good communication skills

6. Demonstrate good time management.

7. Gifts and talents- administration, helps, organization, service, encouragement, creativity, communication.

OUTREACH COORDINATOR(s)

Mission of Ministry:

Assist with coordination of evangelistic events so that activities flow as smoothly as possible for members of the body to present the gospel. Coordinate follow-up to people who have visited the church or have been introduced to Christ at an event.

Responsibilities of Ministry Leader:

1. Is the contact person for all outreach and evangelistic events.

2. Is responsible for follow-up to church visitors and outreach contacts.

3. Work with ministry leaders in planning particular outreaches (i.e. VBS Director for VBS outreach)

4. Obtain list of items needed (from Pastor or ministry leader) for an event and makes sure those items are present at the event.

5. Obtain list (from Pastor or ministry leader) of tasks needed to carry out an event.

6. Obtain list of volunteers for those specified tasks.

7. Make sure all items brought to an event are properly returned.

8. Keep prayer stations stocked and in order and is responsible for loaning station when requested by other ministries or churches.

9. Coordinate phone calls and visitation as needed.

10. Assist Pastor(s) in mobilizing gifts of evangelism.

11. Establish and ahere to budget for this ministry’s expenses.

12. Leadership Team member

Requirements for Ministry Leader:

Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.
Confidently confess Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior.
Have a heart for evangelism. (gift of evangelism)
Have administrative/organizational skills and gifts.
Be able to work with people and be able to delegate.
Be teachable and submissive to those in authority (i.e. those running an event, the Pastor(s) etc)
Other gifts- helps, service, hospitality, leadership.

Ministry Evaluation for Leader:

Is accountable to Pastor and Leadership Team..
After every event, the event leader may offer feedback.
Meets every six months or as needed with the Pastor(s).
Meets yearly and as needed with Leadership Team.
Self-evaluation and evaluation of ministry will be submitted in the form of type-written annual reports.

PASTORS

Mission of Pastor(s):

“To equip the saints for ministry by providing preaching and teaching the Word of God, visiting and counseling members, recruiting and developing new leadership, and promoting the development of the church and its mission outreach.” -- ICC Constitution, Section C

Responsibility of Pastor(s):

The pastors of Immanuel Community Church will carry out their mission of equipping the saints through the following:

1. Discern, maintain and promote God’s vision for ICC.

2. Preach weekly sermons and supervise church services.

3. Plan and conduct with lead elder (who may also be a pastor) elders, leadership, and congregational meetings.

4. Identify, train, supervise, and authorize all ICC intern-elders and ministry leaders with presiding elders.

5. Assist ICC members in discerning and releasing their gifts and callings.

6. Regularly pray for and/or visit with ICC members in need.

7. Supervise and/or conduct all teaching modules in ICC.

8. Conduct and/or supervise ICC Membership Classes.

9. Recommend iterant apostles and other equipping ministers to ICC with elders.

10. Meet weekly with Flushing Ministers Fellowship. Also meet weekly with the leaders of ministries that are using the FPC facility.

11. Spend quality and extended time with the Lord daily and through periodic personal retreats.

Ministry Evaluation of Pastor(s):

1. The Pastors of ICC shall be accountable to co-pastors, elders, apostles, the overseers of the Atlantic Coast Conference of the Mennonite Church (ACC), and to the congregation of ICC.

2. Regularly meet, communicate and pray with ICC pastors, elders, apostles, and ACC overseers.

3. Yearly written report to ACC and to the congregation at ICC Annual Meeting.

Qualification of Pastor(s):

1. As an elder, all ICC pastors must meet Biblical Qualifications of Elders (See Qualifications For Eldership).

2. Theological training in Christian doctrine and leadership from a recognized seminary, bible institute or study program, and/or mentorship under another recognized pastor who provides the recommendation.

3. Acquaintance and/or instruction in Anabaptist/Mennonite perspectives of Christian faith and able to support this perspective.

Selection of Pastor(s):

“The Pastor and/or pastoral team shall serve the congregation by vote of the congregation upon the recommendation of the Apostles, the Elders and/or Pastoral Search Committee and Overseer/Bishop after being duly certified by the ACC district conference, and/or the local Council of Mennonite Churches.” -- ICC Constitution, Section C

Prayer /Intercession Ministry

Mission of Ministry:

Watchmen and women who consistently provide intercession and engage in spiritual warfare for the church, church ministries, Pastors, and leaders.

Responsibilities of Ministry Leader and Members:

Pray and fast regularly for the church, its mission, ministries, and leaders.
Respond to calls for intercession regarding urgent needs.
Maintain strategic and targeted intercession.
Attend prayer meetings, fasts, and AQNOWI gatherings consistently.
May lead regular prayer meetings through the church or through the House of Prayer.
Activate prayer chain for urgent needs.
Leader of this ministry is member of Leadership Team.

Requirements of Ministry Leader and Members:

Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.
Confidently confess Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior.
Spirit-filled Christian demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit, humility and perseverance in the things of God.
Gifts (all or some) of faith, intercession, prophecy, exhortation, discernment, wisdom.
Leader should also demonstrate leadership, administration, pastoral gift (all or some).
Must be in regular communication with Pastor regarding intercessory needs

Ministry Evaluation for Leader:

Accountable to pastor.
Meet with Pastor(s) quarterly for evaluation.
Meet with Leadership team annually or bi-annually.
Self-evaluation and ministry evaluation will be submitted in the form of type-written annual reports.
Members meet with leader quarterly for evaluation.

ICC PUBLICITY

Mission of Ministry:

To promote the face of ICC to the immediate and at-large community.

Strategies for Promotion:

1. Assist with design and maintenance of ICC web site

2. Designs for ICC letterhead

3. Assist with creation, and maintenance of ICC Welcome packet

4. Designs for ICC bulletin

5. Assist with development of other materials that can be given to the public for purpose of inviting others to church:

· ICC invitation card

· Pastor’s card

· Specific ministry cards

6. Assist with outside of building signs that identify ICC meeting times, and ministries

7. Assist with inside building décor that creates a warm, lively, and bright environment. May make recommendations for set up of materials, bulletin boards etc.

8. Establish and maintain a budget for ministry expenses.

Requirements for Leader:

1. Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD.

2. Gifts of creativity, administration, helps, service

3. Skills in computer, artistic ability, vision.

Accountability:

1. Accountable to Pastor, Leadership Team, Trustees.

2. Under direct supervision of Pastor

SMALL GOUP COORDINATOR(s)

Mission of Ministry: To supervise and empower small group leaders to be effective in their ministry.

Responsibilities of Ministry Coordinator(s):

Promote the vision of small groups as the primary discipleship unit at ICC.
Provide a source of accountability for all small group leaders.
Along with Pastor(s) make decisions about the formation of any new small group, the multiplication of a group, or the closure of an existing group.
Provide on-going leadership training.
Oversee no more than five small groups.
Be the contact person for anyone desiring to be part of a small group
Encourage each ministry or small group leader to establish and adhere to a budget for their ministry.
Leadership Team member.

Requirements of Ministry Coordinator(s):

Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.
Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD.
Be an example of a servant leader, demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit.
Active member /leader of a small group.
Gifts of administration, leadership, teaching, discernment, wisdom, exhortation, encouragement, pastoring.

Ministry Evaluation:

Accountable to Pastor(s) and Leadership Team.
Meets with Pastor(s) quarterly and as needed for evaluation of small groups.
Self-evaluation and evaluation of Ministry in the form of type-written annual reports.

SOUND SYSTEM TASK GROUP

Mission of Task Group:

To assure quality sound during the Sunday worship service and other services or events

Responsibilities of Task Leader:

Be familiar with all aspects of sound system
Train other task group members.
Be available or on-call as needed
Arrive early to any service
Provide a schedule of sound system technicians to set up, monitor equipment during service, and take down.
Make sure a technician is present during rehearsals if needed.
All set-up and take down is to be coordinated with Worship Service Coordinator and set-up/take-down crew
Assure safe handling of all equipment and public safety with wires
Submit recommendations for equipment repair or replacement as needed

Requirements for Task Leader:

Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD
Gifts of helps, service, administration, exhortation, leadership
An ear for balancing sound
Punctuality and good communication skills

Requirements for Task Group Members:

1. Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD

2. Gifts of helps, service or exemplify these gifts

3. An ear for balancing sound

4. Consistent attendance in Worship Services

5. Punctual, responsible and submissive to leadership

Ministry Evaluation for Leader:

Accountable to Worship Leader and Pastor
Weekly evaluation with Worship Leader and Pastor

USHERS

HEAD USHER

Mission of Ministry:

Provide hospitality and helps to members and guests, and maintain order in the service. (ICor. 14:40)

Responsibilities and Strategies of Ministry:

Serves as usher at least monthly.
Secures a pool of ushers for weekly services.
Organizes a monthly or quarterly usher’s schedule with 2 ushers per service.
Makes sure that usher’s schedule is kept and is the person all ushers are accountable to.
Organizes periodic ministry evaluation meetings with the ushers and provides training.
Provides ushers for any other church event as requested by the Pastor.
Keeps a guest list for follow-up by the outreach coordinator.

Requirements of Ministry Leader:

Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.
Confidently confess Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior.
Have a servant heart. (gift of service or helps)
Be organized. (gift of administration)
Have hospitable spirit. (gift of hospitality)
Exhibit the Fruit of the Spirit
Guard the body and the honor of God in the service (may include gift of exhortation)
Be willing and able to organize training and evaluation sessions for ushers. (gift of leadership)

Ministry Evaluation:

Is accountable to Pastor and Worship Director.
Meets every 6 months with Pastor(s) and worship Director.
Meets yearly and as needed with leadership team.
Evaluation by team members.
Self-evaluation and ministry evaluation will be submitted in the form of type-written annual reports.

USHER

Ministry Responsibilities:

Before the Service responsibilities:

1. Arrive to service by 10am and obtain “usher’s keys” from the office.

2. Set up usher’s tables with table cloths and place in their proper places:

ü bulletins

ü collection baskets

ü Bibles

ü offering envelopes

ü tambourines

ü any needed sign up sheets (read bulletin to find out)

ü flowers/plants

ü informational and devotional literature

3. Place worship flags in the front.

4. Make sure there are completed bulletins on the pulpit for the Pastor and for the Worship Team

5. Make sure there are boxes of tissues on both sides of the room: front, middle, and back.

6. Make sure there is a lined, small waste basket in the back.

7. General Overview of facility for congregational comfort: windows, fans, curtains, heating.

8. Spend some time in prayer before the service begins.

9. By 10:45 there should be one usher by the door entrance welcoming worshipers and giving them a bulletin. This usher should remain by the door until 11:20.

10. One usher should be inside offering bibles and/or escorting anyone who needs escorting to a seat.

During service responsibilities:

1. Ushers continue to greet late-comers, give bulletins, guest packets to first time visitors, and bibles as needed.

2. Ushers seat late-comers to available, empty seats from the side aisles. (As long as there are empty seats try not to set up new chairs)

3. Do not seat people during a time of prayer, wait until prayer is finished.

4. Do not allow anyone who is serving in the kitchen to walk through the sanctuary during the service. Direct them to walk through the second floor.

5. Try to keep people from “hanging out” in the back. Acceptable reasons to stay in the back may include a small child, a person not feeling well, or waiting for someone.

6. Ushers collect offering when called upon by Pastor or leader and are prepared to pray for the offering if asked.

7. Ushers immediately secure offering to a designated place in the office and lock the office.

8. An usher needs to remain by the inner entrance door during the service to make sure no one is entering the building that is not intending to come into the service. (During offering you may designate someone to temporarily stand in your place)

9. Ushers are servants, not police. Ushers are always ready to help and to maintain order in a kind, gentle, and loving manner.

After service responsibilities:

1. Collect “Guest Card” from guests. Welcome them back, talk to them, and introduce them to someone.

2. Clear tables, fold table cloths neatly, empty and dispose garbage, return all items that were put out (literature, flags, bibles, tambourines, flowers, and plants back to their designated places.

3. Return keys to key rack in the office.

4. Collect all bibles, bulletins, papers, garbage scattered throughout the sanctuary and place where they belong.

Requirements of Ministry Members:

1. Confidently confess Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior.

2. Have a servant heart. (gift of service or helps)

3. Be organized.

4. Have hospitable spirit. (gift of hospitality)

5. Exhibit the Fruit of the Spirit

6. Guard the honor of God in the service (gift of exhortation)

7. Guard the body of Christ at ICC.

8. Be teachable

Ministry Evaluation:

Accountable to Head Usher.
Meet with head usher quarterly.
Self-evaluation annually in the form of a questionnaire provided by head usher.
Evaluation of ministry and ministry leader annually.

WORSHIP

WORSHIP DIRECTOR

Mission of Ministry:

It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord; and when they lifted up their voice. . . And praised the Lord . . . that then the house was filled with a cloud even the house of the Lord; So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of God.” II Chronicles 5: 13 & 14.

As stated in the passage above, the Worship Director’s main purpose is to lead and equip the worship team as “one” in praising the Lord and to inspire the congregation into worship as we invite the Lord’s presence to fill His house.

Responsibilities of Worship Director:

1. Create a monthly worship schedule and plan rehearsals with the worship team members.

2. Develop and improve personal and team worship skills through seminars, books, etc.

3. Provide training to worship team members in the following:

· music and voice skills

· biblical understanding of worship

· working cohesively as a team

· becoming sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit’s promptings in prophetic song, words of knowledge, prophesy, etc.

· setting an enthusiastic example to the congregation through clapping, shouting, lifting hands, dancing, singing in the Spirit, etc.

· concentrating and focusing on ministering to the Lord – not on performing.

4. Provide opportunity for worship team bonding outside of scheduled rehearsals and trainings.

5. Through advance praise, prayer and worship be prepared to lead the congregation into God’s presence.

6. Minister in the confidence and anointing of the Holy Spirit by being obedient in all things to God.

7. Meet with each team member for an evaluation on a six-month basis or as needed.

8. Be actively involved in mentoring relationships of team members with leadership gifts with the approval of pastors.

9. Plan and encourage special music and dance presentations.

10. Recruit new team members as the Lord leads.

11. Be familiar with the spectrum of worship music, from Hymns to Contemporary music and be responsible to introduce and/or approve new songs.

Requirements of Worship Director:

1. Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.

2. Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

3. Spirit-filled – worship leader by example – must be a devoted worshipper.

4. Has a desire to aspire for excellence in his/her talent or ability.

5. Teachable, cooperative, submissive to those in authority and responsible.

6. Not a turf-guarder – but secure and stable in their God-given talent/ability/gifting.

7. Participation in the worship team does not meet an ego need.

8. Work with Worship Leaders and Worship Service Coordinator.

Skills of the Worship Director:

1. Must have substantial vocal or musical ability and be able to train others.

2. Ability to lead.

3. A positive non-verbal communicator – e.g., body language, facial expressions, etc.

4. Ability to inter-relate well with others.

Experience of the Worship Director:

1. Absolutely not a novice –as a Christian 1 Tim. 3:6

2. Ten months to one year of submission to ICC headship and teaching.

3. Adequate experience as either a lead vocalist or singing in a choir and/or must demonstrate skilled command of their instrument.

Ministry Evaluation for Worship Director:

1. Worship Director is accountable to Pastor and Elders.

2. Evaluate the Worship service on a weekly basis with the pastor and Worship Service Coordinator

3. Meet quarterly or as needed with the Pastor and/or Worship Service Coordinator for ministry team evaluation.

4. Evaluate Ministry group and individual members quarterly and as needed.

5. Self-evaluation and evaluation of ministry will be submitted in the form of type-written annual reports.

WORSHIP SERVICE COORDINATOR

Mission of Ministry:

To take care of the administrative details which pertain to the Pastor, Worship Director/Leader, and visiting speaker, freeing them to exercise their spiritual gifts and focus completely on the service, prayer, the ministry of the Word, and where the Holy Spirit is leading.

Responsibilities of Worship Coordinator:

1. Pray for the Sunday worship services, pastors, worship team, and congregation on a regular basis.

2. Serve the pastor by facilitating and/or communicating all details which he needs to know pertaining to testimonies, announcements, special music, offering, sermon set-up, and any other matter that pertains to the public interaction between the pastor, and worship leader with the congregation.

3. Serve as liaison between the pastor and all participants involved with the service.

4. Type the worship order of service and distribute to all pastors, special speakers, persons making special announcements, worship team, projector operator, soloist and/or dancers.

5. Supervise projector operator in the following: (a) the projector operator is “on time” to assemble the laptop and projector (b) worship songs are in proper order (c) worship songs lyrics are correctly spelled on the laptop and match the lyrics on the musician’s song sheets.

6. Liaison between the Pastor and ICC Kitchen Coordinator and representatives from other fellowships in the building regarding any changes in service schedule and Fellowship Hour.

7. Communicate with the set-up coordinator, any schedule changes which would affect the set-up schedule.

8. Communion – communicate the date of communion to the Kitchen Coordinator and Head Usher ahead of time.

9. Type and distribute a monthly set-up calendar to the Set-up Coordinator and pastors.

10. Be actively involved in mentoring who show giftings in this area of ministry.

Requirements of Worship Coordinator:

1. Requirements and Expectations for Leaders apply to this ministry. See pg. 1 of this manual.

2. Confidently confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

3. Gifts of serving, leadership, exhortation, discernment, and knowledge.

4. Possess administrative skills.

5. Heart of humility.

6. Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit’s leading.

7. Be teachable and submissive to those in authority.

Ministry Evaluation for Worship Coordinator:

1. Accountable to Pastor and Elders and Leadership Team

2. Evaluate the Worship service on a weekly basis with the Pastor and Worship Leader.

3. Meet yearly and as needed with Leadership Team.

4. Self-evaluation and evaluation of ministry will be submitted in the form of type-written annual reports.