Team Based Ministry
The purpose of Covenant United Methodist Church is to be a vital and inclusive Christian community of encouragement and hope and, as disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ, to reach out to all persons in ministries of worship, learning and service.
Covenant has embarked on an exciting new process of revitalizing its ministry in order to better serve its community in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Team-Based Ministry is a leadership model that is not based on traditional church hierarchy, but on a process of collaboration that mirrors the relationship of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Teams are formed as Worship, Service or Learning needs arise. Interested members are invited to join a team, write a team charter, and work together to accomplish the team's stated goals.
We have eight ministry clusters responsible for various aspects of the church’s ministry. Each cluster is headed by a coordinator. The eight coordinators along with the Planning and Policy Team Leader, the Lay Leader, and the Lay Member of Conference, comprise the Planning and Policy Team. The Planning and Policy Team serves as the coordinating body which sets overall policy for Covenant United Methodist Church.
Please let us know where you would like to share your talents by contacting the church office. There are many, many ways to be involved.
Worship – resources worship by making sure that there are people to assist in leadership, by decorating the sanctuary, and helping plan special events from time to time
Learning – plans and executes the educational ministry of the church for people of all ages
Outreach – serves and involves others in serving those in need within our community and beyond
Nurture and Caring – engages others in ministries of caring within the congregation
Leadership Care and Development – helps members identify and strengthen their God-given gifts for leadership
Finance – develops and oversees the finances of the church to make ministry possible
Stewardship – works closely with both Leadership Care and Development and Finance to help members understand the use of their time, talents, and resources as part of their overall commitment to Christ
Property – oversees the maintenance and development of facilities to make on-site ministry possible
Other groups required by the Discipline of the United Methodist Church include the Nominations Team, the Staff/Parish Relations Team, and the Trustees.