Step 1: Contact the Leadership Team Chair when you have an action or project idea.
Step 2: Leadership Team Chair will identify a ministry team to support your action or project idea. You will be given the ministry team’s name and the corresponding chair name.
Step 3: A representative from the team will contact you to determine what support is needed. Team assistance may include the following:
Step 4: Work may proceed once individuals commit to helping with a project
Step 5: The team chair will provide progress reports to the Leadership Team on behalf of the project leader
The Caregiving Ministry Team's central interest is the spiritual, physical and emotional well-being of the church family. The members do this through intentional connection, prayerful support, and encouragement to congregants.
The Faith Formation Ministry Team provides opportunities and resources for formal study of Christian education. Duties include educating visitors about Brethren beliefs and values and to encourage them to consider church membership.
The Fellowship & Hospitality Ministry Team assists in creating a hospitable environment where strangers are welcomed and new people are assimilated into the life of the church. Duties include developing plans and securing leadership for special interest groups.
The Gifts Assessment & Development Team is responsible for developing a process for discerning spiritual gifts of all congregation members. Duties include seeking appropriate ways to use those gifts for the ministry and mission of the church.
The Leadership Team assures the congregation’s mission and vision are fulfilled by encouraging the development of new ministries and by evaluating existing ministries. The team is accountable to the Congregational Forum.
The Outreach Ministry Team provides education and activities that will engage the congregation with peace and justice issues. Duties include serving the local, regional, national and global community as opportunities are identified.
The Properties Ministry Team supervises the care, maintenance and development of church property. Duties include consulting with the Leadership Team to hire and supervise church custodians.
The Stewardship and Finance Ministry Team educates and encourages members to be good stewards of their resources and encourages Christian giving. Duties include building the annual budget, managing outreach giving and tracking pledges.
The Worship Ministry Team consults with pastoral leadership and plans varied corporate worship experiences. Duties include guiding music ministry, planning for seasonal or historical events and securing worship participants.
The Youth Ministry Team provides programming for middle school and high school youth including regular youth meetings and activities. Duties include managing youth fundraising efforts and encouraging youth participation in denominational opportunities.
Good Beginnings Preschool is housed in the education building at the McPherson Church of the Brethren. Established more than 40 years ago, the early childhood education center is dedicated to helping children develop skills in a safe learning environment and creating a lasting impact on future learning.
We give because God has given so much to us. Being good stewards of those blessings means putting them to the best possible uses. This church can carry out its ministries only because those who value them give generously. Thank you for your support!
