Senior Minster Leo Stossich Oversight - Elders The Elders provide the overall oversight and management of the assembly, and is also concerned with the teaching and shepherding of the whole congregation. The Diaconate is responsible to serve the church in areas assigned to them by the eldership, and includes property management, administration, welfare and various church departments. The Care and Support Team assist the Diaconate particularly in the areas of welfare (support), and community development (care). The deacons are appointed by the conviction of the senior minister and the elders and the positions are renewable annually. This is a time when all the leaders in the church come together for inspiration, team building, discussion and planning, around the out-working of the Church’s vision. State Leadership The State Leadership Team implements vision for the State, ensures cooperation and relationship between the churches, recognizes and appoints ministers, and is involved in matters of ministerial accountability with reference to the National Leadership Team. A team of anyone who has a gifting or heart for evangelism and wish to be part of the churches outreach ministries. Discipleship Team Discipleship coordinators are to oversee a variety of courses and activities that work to equip believers with the tools necessary for continuous growth in the Christian life. Spiritual foundations are strengthened and Christian disciplines are taught leading to spiritual maturity and freedom. Pastoral Care Team Pastoral Carers are available to assist in follow up and pastoral care within the life of the church. They are part of the whole pastoral care network, made up of elders, home-group leaders and others with a pastoral gifting. Each of the Pastoral Carers are available to visit, pray, encourage, care and share. Training coordinators shall organise a variety of courses and activities that work to equip believers for ministry. The courses help to learn servant hood, discover spiritual gifts, and promote ongoing ministry preparation and development. Worship Leadership Team The Worship Leadership Team meets regularly to oversee the Worship team. It is made up of members of both worship teams. This time is used to pray for the team and plan teaching / training and selection of new songs. A representative of this group meets with the pastors and evangelism team to plan special events such as Christmas services etc. Service Team Service coordinators shall work to facilitate the connection of every person in the church by identifying their gifts and to align them with a suitable area of ministry Social Committee Life is about relationships, and the Social Committee’s desire that we get to know each better as well as have fun together through a number of social activities that have been organized throughout the year. From games, picnics, movie nights, dinners, bowling, bushwalking, etc.
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