Team Ministry

Deacon Team Ministry Plan
GOAL: to create a structure which encourages those persons called to be Deacons of RHBC to “kick up dust in the service: of persons who make RHBC their church home, their families, and friends.
STRATEGY: To create small, challenged Deacon Ministry Teams which take focused approaches toward effectively addressing some of the specific human and spiritual needs which are a part of the lives of RHBC’s staff, members, visitors, and friends. These teams are encouraged to solicit members of the church to help in the implementation of these ministries.

DEACON MINISTRY TEAMS
Name: HOMEBOUND MINISTRY TEAM
Focus: Persons confined to their homes, whether they make their homes in private dwellings, retirement communities or nursing centers. This is a ministry of contact by personal visitation, phone call, or writing.
Message: “You remain an important part of our lives.”

Name: CELEBRATION MINISTRY TEAM
Focus: Persons who have experienced something for which we can join in celebration and thanksgiving. Recognize birthdays, wedding anniversaries, baptisms, graduations, staff anniversaries, bulletin boards, etc.
Message: “We rejoice with you!”

Name: HOSPITAL VISITATION MINISTRY TEAM
Focus: Persons who are affected by hospitalization. This is a ministry of visitation for those in the hospital short or long-term.
Message: “You are not alone or forgotten in this time of crisis and healing.”

Name: BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TEAM
Focus: Persons affected by the death of a loved one. This is a ministry of visitation to the home, funeral home, funeral service, as well as providing some care items in this time of need (coffee pot, paper supplies, note book, etc.)
Message: “You are not alone in the shadow of your loss, we walk with you.”

Name: NEW MEMBER MINISTRY TEAM
Focus: Persons who have recently chosen our church as their church home
Message: “Welcome. Come in and let’s get acquainted.”

Name: PRAYER MINISTRY TEAM
Focus: Persons whose personal needs call out for intercessory prayer. This is a ministry of sending prayer cards from the church and personal notes of encouragement.
Message: “Today I spoke with God about your need.”

Name: VISITOR OUTREACH MINISTRY TEAM

Focus: Persons new to the community served by the church. The primary focus is to follow-up on persons who have visited our church.

Message: “We care about people. Come, let us care for you. RHBC is a ‘Place to belong…A Place to Become.’”

Name: SMALL JOBS MINISTRY TEAM
Focus: Persons who need God’s hands and feet (and occasionally His back, too) applied to their lives in a tangible way.
Message: “Please, let us help you with that.”

Name: TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY TEAM
Focus: Persons who cannot provide their own transportation to and from our services and special events, including those needing assistance getting elsewhere (doctor, pay bills, grocery store, etc.)
Message: “Having you be a part of our church life is very important to us. Let us help get you there and other places important in your life.”

Name: STAFF SUPPORT MINISTRY TEAM
Focus: Persons serving as full or part-time staff members and their family members. This is a pro-active and re-active ministry of providing encouragement, empowerment, and support.
Message: “We care and appreciate you.”

Name: CASSEROLE MINISTRY TEAM
Focus: Persons affected by a time of crisis and/or upheaval of their normal schedule. This is a ministry of providing food for those dealing with other issues in their lives. Food is provided in several ways and delivered (home cooked, purchased, gift certificate, money donated).
Message: “Let us provide your meals while you are dealing with crisis in your life.”