SERVING GOD - LOVING PEOPLE

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) Gifts-Based Service Guide

WELCOME!

Westminster PCA Mission:

reaching people to know Christ,

equipping believers to obey Christ, and sending disciples to advance Christ’s kingdom. This Mission includes:

God’s Word - God’s Family - God’s World Ministry Vision: A community of believers actively showing and sharing the love of Christ. Ministry Mission: To provide encouragement and relevant opportunities to the congregation to serve others out of their love for Christ and their neighbor. Hello, Thank you for picking up Westminster’s Gifts-Based Serving Guide. I’m so excited that God is working in your heart to help you discover your purpose for serving Him through opportunities at Westminster. As you look over this guide, keep in mind that the reason for these opportunities is because there are many who have gone before you who stepped out in faith to fulfill the plan and purpose God had for them. 1 Corinthians 12:27 tells us, “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” Those who have gone before us have played their part, now you are ready to play your part! I pray that God blesses you through your service. May you experience Him in a very real way, sensing His presence with you as you seek to honor him in your work. I look forward to serving with you! Sincerely, Jocelyn Richardson jocelynr@westminsterpca.com

How To Use This Guide

This guide has been arranged by the different areas within the church in which you can serve. It highlights the spiritual gifts that make a good fit with each ministry. It is not required that you know your spiritual gifts before you begin serving nor that you serve in an area where you are gifted. The purpose of listing ministry opportunities in this book is to help get you familiar with them, help you find a good match and encourage you to take the Spiritual Gifts Assessment so you can find our what your gifts are. We hope this guide will help you find your fit in God’s plan to serve Him and others. With each opportunity is listed: The name of the ministry team A short description of the ministry opportunity The time commitment The spiritual gifts that make a good fit for the team Once you have made a choice as to where you’d like to serve, you can fill out the form at the end of this guide and drop it in the offering plate or send it to the church office (420 N. Main St, 16001). You may also e-mail the contact person for the team. We realize it may take several tries to find the perfect fit. It’s okay if you start with a team and decide it’s not for you. Someone will walk through the process with you until you find something that IS a good fit.

Spiritual Gifts

What is a spiritual Gift? A spiritual gift is a special ability, given by the Holy Spirit to every believer at conversion. “ As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace” 1 Peter 4:10 (ESV) Who receives spiritual gifts? Every believer receives at least on spiritual gift. “each has his own gift from God, one of one kind and one of another.” 1 Corinthians 7:7b Why does God give spiritual gifts? God gives believers spiritual gifts to serve others. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another …” 1 Peter 4:10a What are MY spiritual gifts? They are all given by the same Spirit which means that your gift is equally important as the gifts of anyone else. All of us and all of our gifts are needed to build the church. To discover your spiritual gifts, call me Jocelyn Richardson at 724-283-4204 to arrange a time to meet.

Leadership Romans 12:6, 8—This gift is used by God for the purpose of discover-ing and casting the “big picture” vision. Individuals with this gift are able to convey vision to the body of Christ and to inspire believers to use their gifts to accomplish the mission. Key words—vision, lead. Suggestions: Adult Teaching Fellowships, Children’s Ministry, College Network, Communications, Member Care, New Ministry Start-up, Seniors’ Ministry, WIC, Worship Planning, Youth Ministry Administration 1 Corinthians 12:28—Person s with the gift of administration are typically detailed organizers and strategic thinkers with the ability to take a big picture vision and break it down into stages of development and orderly tasks. They are good at delegating to others and monitor-ing their progress. Key words—strategy, organize. Suggestions: Building & Grounds, Communications, Greeting & Assimi-lation, Information Technology, New Ministry Start-up, Personnel & Administration, Property Management, Stewardship, Worship Planning

Teaching Romans 12:6-7—This gift is given to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by teaching sound doctrine in relevant ways and empowering people to gain a sound and mature spiritual education. It is their passion to make biblical concepts clear and understandable and they seek opportunities to help others grasp biblical truth. Key words—teach, train. Suggestions: Adult Teaching Fellowships, Children’s Ministry, College Ministry, WIC Ministry, Youth Ministry

Knowledge 1 Corinthians 12:7-8—The gift of knowledge usually manifests itself from learning and teaching. It is the God-given desire and ability to learn, know and explain the precious truths of God’s Word and the historical context in which it was written. Key words—scholar, knowledgeable. Suggestions: Building & Grounds, Communications, Greeting & Assimi-lation, Information Technology, Library, Personnel & Administration, Property Management, Stewardship, Worship Tech Wisdom 1 Corinthians 12:7-8—Wisdom is the gift that discerns the work of the Holy Spirit. Individuals with this gift are often sought after by members of the body who need counsel and sound advice. They have the ability to offer practical ways to apply biblical truth in real-world situations. They recognize God as the primary source of wisdom and direction. Key words—wise, direction. Suggestions: Children’s Ministry, College Network, Personnel & Admini-stration, Seniors’ Ministry, WIC Ministry, Youth Ministry Prophecy Ephesians 4:7, 11—The gift of prophecy is proclaiming the Word of God boldly. This builds up the body and leads to conviction of sin. Prophecy usually manifests itself in reaching and teaching. It includes both “forth telling” (preaching) and “foretelling” (revelation). They frequently receive and share specific direction from God for comforting, challenging and confronting His people. Key words—confrontation, boldness. Suggestions: Adult Teaching Fellowships, Children’s Ministry, College Ministry, WIC Ministry, Youth Ministry

Discernment 1 Corinthians 12:7-10—Discernment aids the body by recognizing peoples’ true intentions. Discernment tests the message and the actions of others for the protection and well-being of the body. Those with this gift are able to “read” others and are most often correct in their assessment. They can recognize the spiritual source of a message. Key words—discerning, authenticity. Suggestions: College Network, Music Ministry, New Ministry Start-up, International Network, Mission Possible, Regional Network, WIC Minis-try, Worship Planning Exhortation Romans 12:6,8—Possessors of this gift help others live God-centered lives through inspiration, encouragement, counseling and empower-ment. This gift is also known as “encouragement”. Individuals with this gift are able to help believers trust in the sovereignty of God in difficult times. They see the circumstances of life from a spiritual rather than a physical perspective. They look to the eternal rather than the temporal. Key words—encourage, inspire. Suggestions: Childcare/Nursery, Children’s Ministry, College Network, International Network, Member Care, Mission Possible, Personnel & Administration, Regional Network, Seniors’ Ministry, WIC Ministry, Worship Planning, Youth Ministry Shepherding Ephesians 4, 7, 11—The gift of shepherding is manifested in persons who look out for the spiritual welfare of others. Although pastors, like shepherds, do care for members of the church, this gift is not limited to a pastor or staff member. Individuals having this gift have the ability to develop personal, trust-based relationships with a small number of people. Key words—guide, mentor. Suggestions: Adult Teaching Fellowships, Children’s Ministry, College Network, Member Care, Seniors’ Ministry, WIC, Worship Planning, Youth Ministry,

Faith 1 Corinthians 12, 7, 9—Faith trusts God to work beyond the human capabilities of people. Believers with this gift encourage others to trust God in the face of apparently insurmountable odds. They typically have a passionate prayer life and embrace ideas that most see as impossible. Key words—believe, trust. Suggestions: Adult Teaching Fellowships, Children’s Ministry, College Network, Communications, Member Care, New Ministry Start-up, Sen-iors’ Ministry, Stewardship, WIC Ministry, Worship Planning, Youth Ministry Evangelism Ephesians 4:7-11—Those with the gift of evangelism lead others to Christ effectively and enthusiastically. They have a deep concern for those who do not know Christ. They are good at building relational bridges with non-believers and seem to have a sense when a person is open to Christ’s message of forgiveness. Key words—witness, outreach. Suggestions: Children’s Ministry, College Network, Greeting and Assimilation, Mission Possible, Regional Network, Youth Ministry Apostleship Ephesians 4:7, 11—Apostles motivate the body to look beyond its walls in order to carry out the Great Commission. Apostleship provides people with the desire and ability to start new endeavors for God, most often churches. They are eager to be known as ambassadors for Christ in the world. Key words—motivator, entrepreneur. Suggestions: College Network, Regional Network, New Ministry Start-up, Mission Possible

Service/Helper 1 Corinthians 12:28—Those with the gift of service/helping recognize practical needs in the body and joyfully give assistance to meeting those needs. Those exercising this gift typically take on the challenges of ministry that occur “behind the scenes” and do not seek recognition for their service. They have a servant heart and are fulfilled in serving others. Key words—assisting, servant. Suggestions: Aesthetics, Building & Grounds, Childcare/Nursery, Children’s Ministry, College Network, Communications, Facilities Management, Information Technology, Library, Property Management, Sacrament Prep, Stewardship, WIC Ministry, Worship Planning, Wor-ship Tech, Youth Ministry Mercy Romans 12:6,8—Persons with this gift aid the body by empathizing with hurting members. They keep the body healthy and unified by keeping others aware of the needs within the church. This gift is seen in Christians that are drawn to minister to the needs of those in hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, etc. They are able to connect at a deep level with those who are grieving and walk with them through difficult seasons of life. Key words—care, empathize. Suggestions: Childcare/Nursery, Children’s Ministry, College Network, Greeting & Assimilation, Hospitality, Member Care, Mission Possible, Regional Network, Seniors’ Ministry, WIC Ministry, Youth Ministry

Giving Romans 12:6, 8—Members with the gift of giving give freely and joyfully to the work and mission of the body - beyond their tithe. Cheerfulness and liberality are characteristic of individuals with this gift. They prefer their donations to be anonymous and recognize that their resources are merely tools for God’s use. Key words—generosity, abundance. Suggestions: All areas of the church that would benefit from giving. In particular: College Network, Regional Network, Mission Possible, Inter-national Network, Stewardship, Member Care, Library, Building & Grounds, Facilities Management, IT, Property Management, Steward-ship Hospitality 1 Peter 4:9-10—Those with this gift have the ability to make visitors, guests and strangers feel at ease. Persons with this gift integrate new members into the body and are known for making those around them feel valued and significant. They desire that people always feel loved and welcomed and often have gatherings at their home for fellowship. Key words—welcome, valued. Suggestions: Adult Teaching Fellowships, Children’s Ministry, College Network, Greeting & Assimilation, Hospitality, Member Care, Mission Possible, Regional Network, Seniors’ Network, Ushering, WIC Ministry, Youth Ministry

MINISTRY TEAMS

Westminster Church (PCA) is passionate about doing ministry in the name of Christ. The greatest asset and resource for our ministry is the Holy Spirit at work in the lives of our people. Part of our congregational mission of Reaching, Equipping and Sending involves helping our members discover and use their Spiritual Gifts in cooperation with others in the Body of Christ engaged in love-motivated service.

Westminster Church (PCA) seeks to minister using a biblical team approach to ministry. Our overall ministry is organized around the Great Commission utilizing the Spiritual Gifts and the ministry callings of our people. We have an acronym at Westminster called WONDER, which helps us remember the six major ministry areas that Christ empowers in a healthy church committed to His Word, His Mission, and His Glory!

Each major ministry area is overseen by a Leadership Team made up of laypeople who in turn lead individual ministry teams. This promotes collaborative efforts as well as the opportunity for people to grow by being fully supported while using their gifts in ministry. Each Ministry Team encourages people to serve God by serving others.

On the following pages, you will find our Ministry Teams. They are listed in order of our WONDER Congregational Ministry Structure. Under the heading of the Leadership Team, you will find the Ministry Teams with Leader followed by the suggested Spiritual Gifts.

New Ministry Start-up?

Spiritual Gifts: Leadership, Administration, Discernment, Faith,

Apostleship, Giving

Worship Leadership Team

Aesthetics Lisa Hoehn JLHoehn@zoominternet.net We provide the seasonal decorating of the Narthex and the Sanctuary. Spiritual Gifts: Service/Helper, Hospitality

Music Ministry Holly Steck hollybberries@yahoo.com Children’s Music, Praise Team, Chancel Choir and Special Offerings Spiritual Gifts: Leadership, Discernment Sacrament Prep Bill & Sheri Rodgers brodgers@zoominternet.net We prepare the bread and juice for communion; set the com-munion table for the Elders to serve; clean up and put everything away after worship. We also prepare the baptismal fount and fill it with water for baptism, providing a clean towel for the pastor and cleaning up after. Spiritual Gift: Service/Helper

Worship Planning Dan Ledford Danl@westminsterpca.com This team meets to discuss the elements of worship and how they best fit with the scripture passage being preached. Spiritual Gifts: Leadership, Administration, Discernment, Exhortation, Shepherding, Faith, Service/Helper

Worship Tech Mark Richardson mark16001@yahoo.com On the Worship Tech Team, we use audio and video technology to assist in Worship . Spiritual Gifts: Knowledge, Service/Helper

Outreach Leadership Team

Mission Possible Jeanne Beatty jeanne.b@zoominternet.net Mission Possible focuses on short-term missions trips for our church family and those in our community. Spiritual Gifts: Discernment, Evangelism, Exhortation, Apostleship, Mercy, Giving, Hospitality

Regional Network Brian Sholes brian_sholes@yahoo.com The purpose of the Regional Network Team is to foster active relationships between the congregation of Westminster Church and the ministry partners we support; and to maintain an avenue for church members who are led to serve to connect with opportunities to serve the needs of these ministry partners. Spiritual Gifts: Discernment, Exhortation, Evangelism, Apostleship, Mercy, Giving, Hospitality

International Network **Needs a Leader This team was set up to equip, send and encourage the Westminster body of Christ and our international partners to impact the world for the glory of God and the advancement of His Kingdom. Spiritual Gifts: Exhortation, Evangelism, Apostleship, Mercy, Giving, Hospitality

Nurture Leadership Team

Greeting & Assimilation Harry Glenn harryg@zoominternet.net Our goal is to welcome our family and guests. We are available to as-sist and direct, too. In addition, we offer a bulletin for the morning worship service. Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Knowledge, Evangelism, Mercy, Hospitality Hospitality Ron & Brenda Neigh Ron: rneigh@zoominternet.net Brenda: Bluebird03@zoominternet.net This team has hot and cold beverages ready and available every Sunday morning, and for the occasional special event. Spiritual Gifts: Service/Helper, Mercy, Hospitality

Member Care Moms In Touch - Kim Boyce hiho.boyce@gmail.com Send care packages to our college students. Spiritual Gifts: Exhortation, Shepherding, Giving Prayer Chain - Spiritual Gifts: Exhortation, Faith, Mercy, Phone - Maxine Hendrickson 724 524 1822 Email - Darlene Mitchell cyborg@zbzoom.net Wedding Guild - Jan Wigton janw@westminsterpca.com Provide logistical guidance and emotional support at Westminster weddings for the bride, groom and their families. Spiritual Gifts: Leadership, Exhortation, Hospitality WIC - Meals - Barbara Hoffer jbmhoffer@zoominternet.net Meals provided by women for women who are ill or recovering from a hospital stay. Spiritual Gifts: Exhortation, Shepherding, Mercy, Giving, Hospitality Seniors’ Ministry Nancy Sleigher nancyjsleigher@zoominternet.net If you are 55 or older and looking for a place to belong…we have a place for you! We have several opportunities for fellowship and service. Spiritual Gifts: Leadership, Wisdom, Exhortation, Shepherding, Faith, Mercy, Hospitality

Discipleship & Education Leadership Team

Adult Teaching Fellowships Martin Furman martin.furman@gmail.com Adult Teaching Fellowships meet, primarily, on Sunday mornings during Educational Hour. In order to create community, we try to also meet so-cially at other times. In so doing, we create connectedness through more extended fellowship. Spiritual Gifts: Leadership, Teaching, Prophecy, Shepherding, Faith, Hospitality

Childcare/Nursery Barbara Hoffer jbmhoffer@zoominternet.net This team includes a two staffed helpers along with a list of several mem-bers who rotate volunteering on Sunday mornings for our Nursery (Under 2 yrs) and our Toddlers (2-3yrs). Spiritual Gifts: Exhortation, Service/Helper, Mercy Children’s Ministry Jen Ledford jenl@westminsterpca.com jled4rd@gmail.com

This ministry includes Nursery, Children’s Worship, Children’s Music,

Sunday School and Special Events. Spiritual Gifts: Leadership, Teaching,

Wisdom, Prophecy, Exhortation, Shepherding, Faith, Evangelism, Service/

Helper, Mercy, Hospitality

College Ministry Josh Thompson (CCO) jthompson@ccojubilee.org thompsonjt2@gmail.com Josh partners with Westminster through CCO (Coalition for Chris-tian Outreach). Along with Westminster Students, he ministers to students in the Butler Community through the weekly Bible study, EUREKA! Spiritual Gifts: Leadership, Discernment, Exhortation, Shepherding, Faith, Evangelism, Apostleship, Service/Helper, Mercy, Giv-

Library Laura Brothers laurabrothers@zoominternet.net This team selects titles for our Adult and Children’s Libraries that best fit our current collection. They also catalog the books, CD’s and DVD’s, and provide a welcoming environment. Spiritual Gifts: Knowledge, Service/Helper, Giving WIC (Women In the Church) Jocelyn Richardson jocelynr@westminsterpca.com jocelyvrichardson@gmail.com Women’s Ministry is important for every church to encourage and equip women for service to the church and for woman to woman disci-pleship. Women In the Church (WIC), seeks to equip, connect, and en-courage women in the church to know Christ personally and be com-mitted to extending His kingdom in her life, home, church, community, and throughout the world. We seek to glorify God and serve his king-dom by teaching sound doctrine that trains and disciples women to know and apply God’s Word to all of life. Spiritual Gifts: Leadership, Teaching, Wisdom, Prophecy, Discernment, Exhortation, Shepherding, Faith, Mercy, Hospitality

Youth Ministry Stephanie McCoy stephaniem@westminsterpca.com slmccoy76@yahoo.com Westminster’s Youth Ministry includes the areas of Youth Group, Small

Groups, Sunday School, Special Events and Service/Outreach.

Spiritual Gifts: Leadership, Teaching, Wisdom, Prophecy, Exhortation,

Shepherding, Faith, Evangelism, Service/Helper, Mercy, Hospitality

Resource Leadership Team

Building & Grounds Harry Glenn harryg@zoominternet.net This team works on upkeep for the building and planning/overseeing remodeling and construction projects. Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Knowledge, Service/Helper, Giving Information Technology Mark Hoffer mhoffer@hvproductions.net This team seeks to support the Body of Christ by promoting communica-tion, efficiency and effectiveness by maintaining our staff computers, audiovisual equipment and other technological devices and by assisting the webmaster. Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Knowledge, Service/Helper, Giving

Personnel & Administration Lowell Bosley & George Brothers Lowell: lbozley@aol.com George: georgebrothers@zoominternet.net The Personnel Team’s purpose is to develop consistent and appropriate personnel policies, practices and job descriptions that are harmonized with local community and ministerial standards Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Knowledge, Wisdom, Exhortation

Property Management Gary Cousins garyedwardcousins@gmail.com Our purpose is to provide a safe, secure and cost effective environment for our tenants. We also strive to keep the property and grounds of our rentals in respectable condition Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Knowledge, Service/Helper, Giving Stewardship Jerry Smathers Jerry_smathers@pennunited.com Oversee the unified budget for the church. Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Knowledge, Faith, Service/Helper, Giving Ushering Bernie Dowd berniedowd@northwood.com Collect Sunday morning offering and transfer to the safe. Provide security on Sunday mornings and for special events. Spiritual Gifts: Service/Helper, Hospitality

Pastor: Dan Ledford 256-3001 420 N. Main Street Butler, PA 16001 283-4204

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Ministry Team Interest

Name: ____________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________ Preferred Phone Number: ________________________Text? ____ I am interested in serving on the following team(s) and would like to be contacted by the team leader(s). 1._________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________ I am interested in serving because: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you already serve on a team at Westminster? _______ If so, which team(s)? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Did you take the Spiritual Gifts Survey? _______ If so, what were your top three gifts? 1._________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________ If not, are you interested in taking it? ______ Please put in the offering plate, or mail to: Jocelyn Richardson 420 N. Main St Butler PA 16001