Highview Christian Fellowship Key Ministries
The ministry leaders embrace excellence, and everything we do is for God’s Glory. Therefore, we are continually developing our gifts and talents in order “to provide world-class ministry deserving of an Awesome God” - Timothy 2:2. Our leaders are expected to be “Called, Competent, Committed and Connected”.
Administration
Provides clerical and administrative support to the Senior Pastor and ministries as deemed necessary. The administrative support is comprised of the following: executive assistant to the senior pastor, church clerk, correspondence secretary, and newsletter editor.
Church Administrator
Responsible for maintaining the church, classrooms, and offices and grounds
in quality condition and perform other duties and responsibilities as deemed
necessary by the Senior Pastor, such as keeping members apprised of emergencies,
such as church cancellations due to in climate weather.
Youth and Young Adult
This ministry provides carefully structured programs and activities to stimulate spiritual growth and cultural development and focus on making better followers of Jesus Christ among our elementary to middle school students. This ministry also provides spiritual training curriculum through Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Summer Camp and plans social and church-related activities to encourage children ages 4-11 to explore and learn about their individual spiritually.
Teens
This ministry is designed to challenge and meet the needs of young adults
ages 13-20, with special emphasis on discipleship, spiritual growth, fellowship
and worship through the support of Teen Counselors who serve as mentors in
order to prepare the teens for spiritual and social transition from childhood
into adulthood.
Children’s Church
This ministry offers excellent training and learning opportunities to children
ages 4-11 in their own setting simultaneously with regular worship service.
Children are taught Biblical truths, encouraged to study the bible on their
own, and participate in activities, which enhance their knowledge and Christian
growth and encourages them to become disciples.
Computer Automation
Provides technical skills and assistance in support of the church’s
computer automated systems.
Couples Ministry
This ministry assists married and single couples of all ages in sustaining
and maintaining strong, healthy relationships and equips couples to build
strong relationships that will help them with the pressures of every day life
through counseling, biblical study, training and fellowship.
Diaconate
The deacon ministry supports the pastor in addressing the needs of the congregation.
As a liaison between the members and the ministerial staff, the deacons operate
primarily as care group leaders. They provide aid to individuals and families
through focusing primarily on spiritual counseling and assistance to persons
experiencing possible struggles or concerns in various areas of life, such
as bereavement, family and person crisis, health issues and emergencies, i.e.,
provides financial counseling for the purpose of practicing good stewardship
and tithing for the furtherance of the ministry. This ministry is also responsible
for membership retention and conducting in-home visitations, and visits to
hospitals and nursing homes in order to minister to those who are unable to
worship in a corporate setting, and baptismal.
Dance Ministry
This ministry’s use of skits, plays, dramatic readings, musicals, and
interpretive movement tell stories about the good news of Jesus Christ and
other Biblical truths. Worship is also demonstrated through the interpretation
of dance, which introduces the congregation to various styles of dance worship.
Christian Education
This ministry provides information on educational programs, grants, scholarships,
recognizes
graduation and other achievements, counsels youth about higher education,
and provide financial assistance to members who wish to attend institutions
of higher learning contingent upon the availability of funds.
Events Coordination
The events coordination ministry's primary function is to act as liaison between the members and the community to ensure proper planning and execution of events.
Finance Ministry
The finance ministry makes sure all funds are collected and distributed in
an efficient and effective manner, with particular attention to accountability
and responsibility. This ministry also administers the duties of the business
manager.
Health and Fitness
This ministry promotes good health education and awareness and assists individuals
in becoming active participants in their own health maintenance. Sessions
are conducted once a month to introduce members to the application of biblical
principles to sustain their temple.
Hospitality
This ministry is comprised of helpers who coordinate, prepare and serve meals
and set-up and clean up for church services, including, but not limited to
meals for visiting churches, breakfasts, receptions, repast and other events
as necessary.
Men
Under the close guidance and leadership of the Senior Pastor and an appointed
ministry leader, men are equipped to grow into the fullness of Christ by building
accountable relationships among each other, proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ,
study the Bible, pray and serve as God calls. Fellowship held the first Friday
of the month provides a confidential atmosphere where men can bear their burdens
and get Biblical answers to their deepest questions. This ministry also provides
opportunities for men to have fun and fellowship together, but most importantly,
come together around God’s Word to feed and to grow. The ministry also
hosts conferences and retreats annually and an annual men’s day.
Missionaries
This ministry is primarily involved in the distribution of food baskets at
Thanksgiving and Christmas, the distribution of toys, and conducts in-home
visits, visits to nursing homes and hospitals and other assistance deemed
necessary by the Pastor. This ministry is under the guidance of the Outreach
ministry.
Multimedia
This ministry records through various mediums (audio and video) church programs
and services. Sound techs and multi-media are essential to quality sound and
providing a visual aid and enhancement to our congregation. Several hours
are required by the techs for set up and dry runs to ensure the equipment
is ready before the services. Recordings are made of applicable services and
made available to the public, as well as being offered to the sick and shut-in.
This ministry is also responsible for marketing various church items, overseeing
the radio broadcast ministry and maintaining archival references of messages.
Music
Provide the musical (vocal and instrumental) worship and leads the congregation
in passionate praise and worship by proclaiming His glory with a joyful noise.
The music ministry is comprised of the following: children’s choir,
youth choir, B.A.S.I.C. – Brothers and Sisters In Christ, mass choir
men’s choir, and praise team. The music ranges from the most contemporary
and inspirational to the traditional hymns of the church.
New Member Orientation
Newcomers to our church family are acclimated into a caring and nurturing
environment when they attend New Members Class. New member classes are held on the third Saturday of each month. Members are given much needed information about the church’s doctrine
and beliefs and are afforded the opportunity to express themselves on a number
of spiritual and Biblical topics in an informal setting. This ministry has
become a vital ministry because it offers new members an excellent "first
step" into service in our church and encourages the utilization of their
spiritual gifts as soon as possible.
Nursery
This ministry accommodates infants and children up to age 4 during the regular
worship and other services by capable and responsible volunteers and child care providers.
Outreach
This ministry supports the membership and outsiders through its efforts to
reach the spiritual lost and the needy within and outside the walls of the
church. This ministry also conducts street ministry and prison fellowship.
Pastor’s Aid
This ministry serves as a caretaker for the senior pastor by contributing,
financial, social, and spiritual representation and support.
Desktop Publishing
Responsible for keeping the members and public in general apprised of church
functions and activities through the high performance of developing brochures,
flyers, and informational packets, and to disseminate information essential
to the success of the church's programs, using various media. Website administration
is also provided under this ministry.
Christian Education
Provides a learning environment that stimulates and enhances the knowledge
and interpretation of living and doing the Word, thus promoting Christian
growth, development, and service. Classes are offered to children, teens and
adults and designed to present one with a challenging and comprehensive look
at God's Word and to make God's Word applicable to daily living.
Summer vacation bible school and the annual church picnic are also administered
under this ministry.
Transportation
Provides transportation to various activities and church services, and outside
sources on a contractual basis. Transportation is made available to the general
congregation for both local and out-of-town visits.
Ushers
It is the vision of the Senior Pastor and the responsibility of the ministry
leader to ensure that each usher represents God’s heart to anyone entering
the sanctuary; to make each person he/she has contact with feel “special”,
welcome and comfortable whether a member or guest. There is currently only
an adult team, however it is anticipated that youth will be utilized in the
future.
Women
This ministry provides a supportive environment where women can experience
nurturing relationships; participate in service, while sharing in the life-changing
message of Christ. A council of devoted and spiritual women is charged with
the task of overseeing to the spiritual and physical needs of the female member
population. The Heart-to-Heart ministry, under the guidance of the Council,
serves as a liaison to ensure that the needs of the women are met and that
no one feels advertently ignored or neglected. For those women who need a
night for themselves, the ministry host monthly fellowship every 3rd Friday
to testify, draw strength from one another and find answers to life’s
challenges, and turmoil and corporately study the word of God. The ministry
also celebrates annual women’s day, retreats and conferences.
Prison Fellowship
The “LifeSavers” program, under the guidance of the Mark of Excellence
Community Outreach Center, is a female ministry that provides counseling and
services to incarcerated women. The Outreach Ministry is responsible for incarcerated
men.
Substance Abuse
The “Overcomers” program provides group and individual counseling
and services to men and women who struggle with drug and alcohol addictions.
Financial Literacy
Focuses on family budgeting and eliminating debt.