Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2009-2012 - Adult Ministries : Ministries that Help Adults Love God and Neighbor

• ISBN13: 9780687646821
• ISBN10: 0687646820
• Edition: Pamphlet
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-01
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Summary

Available November 2008"The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Local churches provide the most significant arena through which disciple-making occurs" ( The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2008 , ¶120.Adult MinistriesThe adult ministry life span is the greatest and most diverse of any age level because it can encompass seven (or more) decades. An adult ministry that includes all adults encourages people to grow and mature in faith so they may be vital disciples for a lifetime. Look for this and more:A biblical-theological basis for adult ministryThe role and responsibilities of the adult coordinatorStages of adult developmentWorking on a comprehensive adult ministryMinistry issues unique in young, middle, and older adulthoodStarting new classes and groupsThe twenty-six Guidelines cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church ; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees ; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, and Christian Education , age-level ministries, Communications , and more.Church CouncilPastorPastor Parish RelationsFinanceStewardshipTrusteesLay Leader/ Lay MemberLeader Selection & DevelopmentSmall Group MinistriesSmall Membership ChurchChristian EducationAdult MinistriesChildren's MinistriesFamily MinistriesYouth MinistriesEvangelismWorshipAdvocates for InclusivenessChurch and SocietyChurch HistorianCommunicationsHigher Education & Campus MinistryMissionMen's MinistriesWomen's MinistriesScouting & Civic Youth-Serving Ministry