The Shared Ministry

Shared ministry within Bethany Christian Church offers all members opportunities for spiritual growth. Broad and varied, the ministry and mission of the church is organized into special areas. Ministries are formed for each area to plan, recommend and implement the program of the church with the supervision of the Official Board. All members of the church are invited to serve in one of these ministries. Board members are required to do so as one of the duties of their office. Each ministry is described briefly as follows:

Worship - Sandra Meyer

• Responsible for the music program of the church; the decoration of the sanctuary; and the arrangement of the furnishings.

• Coordinates the administration of the worship service through the minister and worship assistants.

• Responsible for the Children's Church and the nursery.

• Plans and administers special worship services.

• Oversees Music Director in cooperation with the Personnel Committee.

Property - Dan Wilson

• Responsible for building and equipment maintenance, recreation facilities and landscaping.

• Responsible for overseeing custodian in cooperation with Personnel Committee

• Determines use of memorial funds involving gifts of properties.

• Works with building committees and confers with the Trustees regarding property adjustments, insurance, etc.

Christian Education - Vicki Metheny

• Responsible for curriculum for schools and study groups in the total education program.

• Coordinates religious education for the whole church in consultation with the Minister.

• Responsible for the Church Library.

• Administers youth programs; oversees Youth Director in cooperation with the Personnel Committee.

• Administers training programs and workshops for preparing teachers and youth leaders.

Membership - Mary Lang and Kathleen McBee

• Responsible for coordination of fellowship opportunities, the integration of new members into the life of the church; the recreation program.

• Ministers to the membership and visitation in conjunction with the Elders and Deacons.

Church Growth - Betty Plese

• Responsible for tracking and contacting prospects for membership together with the Minister.

• Creates and initiates programs to stimulate growth of the church. Responsible for publicity and promotion of the church - its work, worship, doctrines, and fellowship.

Stewardship - Bob Grossheim

• Responsible for developing the total resources of the membership and administering the total financial program of the church.

World Outreach - Alia DiRe

• Promotes the mission of the church through education and special offerings.

• Carries out the welfare program of the church through local, Area, Regional or International programs.

• Concerned with social issues of the church and its responsibility.

Media - Jessy Ring-Grossheim

• Responsible for maintaining Bethany's Website.

• Responsible for maintaining Bethany's YouTube.

• Responsible for maintaining Bethany's Facebook.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining Live Service content.

• Responsible for assisting the congregation with the above Media.