The Mutual Ministry is proactive and supportive of all our congregation's various ministries. Our mission is "Building Up the Body of Christ!" Our Ministry meets with leadership to ensure good communication, and we act as a liaison between Council, Ministries, and membership.
Mission We, the members of this Ministry, believe we have been called by God to this task and will prayerfully and honestly strive, with God's help, to participate in the work of building up the Body of Christ here at First Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Responsibilities The Mutual Ministry shall have the responsibility to:
Maintain strict confidentiality of all information shared during Ministry work, except for the recommendations to Church Council.
Develop open communication about expectations, attitudes, concerns, joys and frustration with the congregation and the staff
Serve as a facilitator of open communications for the people, pastor(s) and staff.
Serve as a group with whom the people of the congregation, pastor(s), and staff can test ideas and share confidential matters.
Provide the people of the congregation, pastors(s) and staff with feedback about ministry in the congregation.
Goals
Meet with our spiritual leaders to ensure proper communications. (i.e.: pastor, staff and council president)
Meet with Ministries and Council to check-in on how things are going.