Church Council
The will of God is for ‘all people to be saved, and come to the full knowledge of the truth’. For our church, this means that, our mission is to continue to be ‘fruitful and multiply’ by bringing as many people as possible to the knowledge of Jesus Christ, who is ‘the way, the truth and the life’.
The role of the Church Council members is to serve as leaders of the mission, in collaboration with the clergy, and to direct and make decisions on the ministries of the church to help achieve that mission, namely:
to support the presbyters in ensuring that the Divine Offices are conducted regularly and in order according to the needs of the people of God;
to ensure that we have the space for as many people as possible to attend the Divine Offices and that our building does not restrict our future growth;
to direct and support the education ministries – the teaching of the faith to young people and adults;
to help, direct and support the ministry to those in need: the poor, the orphaned, the widows, the bereaved, the sick and the suffering;
to help direct our mission to make our church known to the people living in Worcestershire and the surrounding area through internet ministries, social media, podcasts, events etc.
to oversee the members’ fundraising activities to raise sufficient funds for the church to fulfil its mission
The members of the Church Council serve God by ensuring that all the church members are led and have the support and direction needed to help fulfil the church’s mission. For example, the Church Council are not all teachers at the Sunday School, but are required to ensure that the Sunday School has the facilities, the training and other support to fulfill its duties. That means that each council member will serve within one of the active ministries of the church and will lead the advancement and growth of that ministry. Naturally, Church Council members attend church as often as possible so that they are known by, and know, the people of our church.
You don’t have to be on the council to get more involved in the ministry of the church.
