Settlement Road Church of Christ
What is a Ministry…
“Ministry” is from the Greek word diakoneo, meaning “to serve” or douleuo, meaning “to serve as a slave.” In the New Testament, ministry is seen as service to God and to other people in His name. Jesus provided the pattern for Christian ministry- He came, not to receive service, but to give it (see Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45; John 13:1-17).
The Christian should minister by meeting people’s needs with love and humility on Christ’s behalf (see Matthew 20:26; Mark 10:43; John 2:5, 9; Acts 6:3; Romans 1:1; Galatians 1:10; Colossians 4:12). Christians are to minister to others out of their devotion to Christ and their love for others, whether the other people are believers or unbelievers. Ministry to others should be impartial and unconditional, always seeking to help others as Jesus would. From the early New Testament churches to the churches of our day, each Christian should be in the ministry of helping others (see Romans 12: 3-8, 10-13; 2 Timothy 2:24-26).
The content of ministry seems to prioritize the ministering in spiritual things, not just practical things. Ministry should certainly place emphasis on sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others so they can come to know Him and receive Him as personal Savior, go on to experience Him as Lord of their Life, and go even further to know Christ as the essence of their Life (see John 1:12; Colossians 2: 6-7; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 3: 8-10). Ministry can, and should, include ministering to the physical, emotional, mental, vocational, and financial needs of others. Jesus did, and so should we!
“If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose” Philippians 2:1-2.
To be an effective instrument of Christ’s ministry, we must first be “united with Christ”. Out of this union, three things are outworked:
Being like-minded (to Christ)
Having the same love (as Christ)
Being one is spirit and purpose (with Christ and together)
Ministry is not competitive. We measure the success of our ministry not against each other, but against the ministry of the Lord Himself (Ephesians 4:13, 3:19). He is the yardstick of all ministries.
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Restoration Ministry
Elder Clement Gamble
Favorite scripture: Luke 1:37
"For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
Transportation Ministry
Singing Ministry
Youth Ministry
Brother Quantarious Simmons
Favorite scripture: Philippians 4:13
"I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me."
Evangelistic Ministry
Deacon Lenoir Varner, Sr.
Favorite scripture:
John 14:1
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me .”
Greeters Ministry
Sister Lisha Kidd
Favorite scripture: II Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Finance Ministry
Finance-Benevolent Ministry
Brother Robert Fuller
Favorite scripture: John 14: 1-4
“1. Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself: that where I am, there ye may be also. 4. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.”
Prison Ministry
Brother Randy Wilson
Favorite scripture: Luke 1:37
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
Tape DVD Production Ministry
Brother JaMichael Hardy
Favorite scripture:
Luke 1:37
"For with God nothing shall be impossible."
Song Ministry
Sister Asia Polk
Favorite Scripture: John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life."
Helpers Corner Ministry and Health & Wellness Ministry
Sister Stephanie Kelly
Favorite scripture : Matthew 5:16
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
C & B (cleaning and beautifying) Ministry
Sister Danyelle Gamble
Favorite scripture: Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness: and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Ushers Ministry
Brother Jacob Polk
Favorite scripture: Luke 1:37
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
Vineyard Ministry
Sister Doloris Slaughter
Favorite scripture: Psalm 23: 1-6
“1. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou annointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all they days of my life: and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”
Nursery Ministry
Sister TeQuila Chambliss
Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
OPEN
Sister Wanda Thomas
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 121: 1-2
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth."
Community Day Ministry
Sister Debra Murray
Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4: 13
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Website Ministry
Wednesday Night Tutoring
Sister LaQuacher Kidd
To maintain a professional website to promote the spiritual unity and growth of the church.
Favorite Scripture: Matthew 6:33
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things will be added unto you."
Breakfast Ministry
Sister Valerie Lykes
To edify the spiritual, physical, and mental state through nutritional meals and fellowship with the Saints.
Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 33 vs 3
"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."
Senior Citizen Ministry
Sister Sylvia Scales
Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
To encourage all members who are 62 years old and over to continue working for the Lord with love and care for others.
Vacation Bible School Ministry
BCTC Ministry
Sister Rowena Adams
Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4: 6
" Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto GOD."
Exercise Ministry
Sister Phyliss Gamble
Favorite Scripture: John 3: 16
"For GOD so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Security Ministry
Brother LaClement Gamble
Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
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