What is a Ministry Team?
The purpose of a Ministry Team is to assist and aid the staff ministers in addressing tasks and needs in furthering the ministries of the church.
TEAM STRUCTURE
Ministry Teams are composed of a staff minister, a Team Leader, and as many church members and nonmembers who desire to join in the work of a specific ministry. In consultation with the Ministry Team Leader, the staff minister shall determine how to utilize the Ministry Team to best serve the needs of a particular ministry. There is no set number of Ministry Team members, meetings, quorum, or meeting minutes taken. Meetings are informal and are called at the discretion of the staff minister.
STAFF LIAISON
The Senior Pastor shall appoint a staff minister to each Ministry Team. The staff minister is responsible for coordinating the work of the team, planning of any ministry activity or event, and purchasing any needed materials. Ministry Team Leaders and members do not have access to church funds or the calendaring of events and activities. It shall be the responsibility of the staff minister to submit an annual report of the of the Ministry Team to the Leadership Council by January 31.
TEAM LEADERS
The identity of all Ministry Teams and their leaders are recommended to the Leadership Council by a staff minister in consultation with the Senior Pastor. After annual approval of the Leadership Council, the names of the Ministry Teams and Team Leaders shall be reported to the church by the Leadership Council during the Annual Meeting or at a regular business meeting of the church. All Team Leaders must be members of the First Baptist Church and are responsible to the membership.
MINISTRY TEAM INVOLVEMENT
All church members are encouraged to join a Ministry Team of their choice. A list of current Ministry Teams, including the staff minister and team leader, and a brief description of the work of a particular committee, will be kept on file in the church office. The list of Ministry Teams and opportunities for volunteer service will be given to new members and sent periodically to all members. Ministry Teams are open to any church member or nonmember who wants to serve and be connected to a particular ministry. It is the responsibility of the staff minister to coordinate the best structure to utilize the talents and volunteer efforts of Ministry Team Members. When the work of a specific Ministry Team has been completed, or there is no continuing need for the ministry, the Leadership Council, upon recommendation of the Senior Pastor, may discontinue the service of the Ministry Team.
Ministry Teams
Activity Center Volunteer Team
This team is for anyone interested in helping at the front desk, greeting guests, answering phones, and assisting at events.
Minister: Christian Davis (cdavis@fbcwilmington.org)
Hospitality
Ministry Team
This team is for anyone looking to help during specific events that require First Baptist to host. Areas of service include Bereavement, Tuesday Noon Cooking Teams, as well as Special Events.
Minister: John Daniels (jdaniels@fbcwilmington.org)
Kids
Ministry Team
This team is for those wanting to support Becca and our kids’ ministry as well as being in the know about special needs such as Sunday School, nursery, CrossTraining, setting up, cleaning up, and chaperones for out-of-town events.
Minister: Becca Jones (bjones@fbcwilmington.org)
Media
Ministry Team
This team works with Gavin in the back of house on Sunday mornings to help with livestream, audio, cameras, and worship slides as well as special events.
Minister: Gavin Spell (gspell@fbcwilmington.org)
Missional
Engagement Team
This team helps to support the missional opportunities and initiatives for the church. Areas of service are constantly rotating, but this team stays in the know and helps gather information about partners as well as local missional needs.
Minister: Christian Davis (cdavis@fbcwilmington.org)
Recreation
Ministry Team
This team supports and stays in the know about all recreational opportunities including leagues such as softball, basketball, pickleball, and kickball.
Minister: Christian Davis (cdavis@fbcwilmington.org)
Security
Team
This team is an important component to Sunday mornings. This team is for those willing to serve rotationally as well as help monitor and review the security policies.
Minister: John Daniels (jdaniels@fbcwilmington.org)
Senior Adult
Ministry Team
This team will eventually be responsible for helping coordinate volunteers for Tuesday Noon Church planning for trips and offering classes for Seniors.
Minister: TBD
Spiritual Formation Team
This team helps to support the educational and contemplative initiatives for adults. Areas of service include Milestones production, Communities of Practice, and Organization & Hospitality for Spiritual Formation events.
Minister: Jayne Davis (jdavis@fbcwilmington.org)
Worship Arts
Team
This team is for anyone interested in helping behind the scenes to make worship happen. Areas of service include Baptism, Communion, Candles, Ushers, Decorators, Art Gallery, and Greeters.
Minister: Tracie Jernigan (tjernigan@fbcwilmington.org)
Youth Ministry
Team
This team is for those wanting to support Josh in logistics for events as well as be the first to know of needs involving Sunday School, CrossTraining, and out of town chaperones.
Minister: Josh Godwin (jgodwin@fbcwilmington.org)