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We Are Committed To...

• Discipling people holistically (spiritually, mentally, and physically) by providing the tools and guidance necessary for them to reach their full potential in Christ.
• Developing and nurturing lasting relationships in which each person is dedicated to helping the other experience God's best for their life.
• Serving, while maintaining an attitude of humility and love toward all those with whom we interact.
• Building and maintaining unity, order and rank within the body, in order to maximize the various strengths and abilities that each member brings, for the advancement of the entire church.
• Advancing the kingdom of God, through empowering every believer and providing the opportunity for them to share the gospel with their family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
• Creating an environment of clear and consistent communication of information and direction, between all and to all those who need that information in order to fulfill their part of the mission.

ELDERS MINISTRY

Mission Statement:
“Assist in the Work of Nurturing and Maturing the Body of Christ, Until We All Come Into the Fullness of Christ”

Services:

• Serve as an armor bearer of God’s vision for FFM
• Provide a prayer shield for Pastor, staff ministers and the congregation
• Assist the Pastor and staff ministers providing for the spiritual well-being of deacons and the congregation
• Be available to the congregation as an extension of Christ and the Pastor
• Teach, defend and practice principles of sound doctrine
• Recognize and train the saints for service
• Be the eyes and ears of the Pastor

DEACONS MINISTRY

Mission Statement:
“Demonstrate God’s Love Through Practical Service and Ongoing Support”

Services:

• Perform various services of a practical nature
• Care for the physical and spiritual well-being of the flock, in love
• Visit the sick, shut-ins & those in the hospital
• Support bereaved families
• Evangelize and disciple new believers
• Encourage, pray for, and fellowship with members one on one or small groups
• Encourage all members to practice principles of godly living
• Encourage and help members to become active participants in the church

ELDERS AND DEACONS MINISTRIES (E.D.M.)

Mission Statement:
“ Serving God and His People”

Network Services:

• A network of support that allows God’s vision for FFM to come to pass.
• A network comprised of staff ministers, elders, deacons and members working together to advance God’s kingdom.
• Support Life Groups
• Coordinate community and evangelism outreach activities
• Support services such as: visit the sick, shut-ins
• Support those in the hospital
• Support bereaved families

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES PROGRAMS (M.S.P.)

Mission Statement:
“Connecting Believer’s to the Local Church”

Services:

• Conduct all membership classes in English & Spanish
• Coordinate right hand of fellowship events
• Conduct water baptism ceremonies
• Conduct parent/child dedication classes & ceremonies
• Information center maintain/distribute church information
• Provide certificates/cards/pictures
• Process all new membership application

THE ROAD TO CHRISTIAN GROWTH AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

Mission Statement:
“Equipping Believers for the Work of the Ministry”

Services:

• Conduct 32 spiritual growth training
• Teach sound doctrine with life application focus
• Minister to the needs of student before and after classes
• Promote prayer, fellowship and discipleship
• Encourage and help new members to become active members and participants in the church

EVANGELISM & COMMUNITY OUTREACH MINISTRIES (E.C.O.M.)

Mission Statement:
“Evangelize To Disciple: Seeking And Saving The Lost”

Services:

• Provide evangelism training, tools and opportunities to evangelize
• Support community service and evangelism outreaches
• Prepare believers to embrace our communities with God’s love
• Encourage individual members to win souls for Christ
• Help establish new believers as disciples in Christ
• Encourage EVERY individual to personally embrace evangelism

FINDING YOUR PLACE IN THE MINISTRY (FYPM)

Mission Statement:
“Launching Believers into effective Service”

Services:

• Share fundamental principles that will help each Believer to understand the why and how of serving in the Body of Christ
• Provide the opportunity for believers to use their talents, skills and abilities in ministry.
• Assist believers in determining their place of service within the local church.
• Providing an overview of departments and how you can serve within.
• Each student is to complete a FFM worker’s application.
• The Finding Your Place in The Ministry team will follow up within (7) days