Church Mission statement

1. Church Mission statement “As the redeemed people of God (called the Church), our mission is to proclaim the good news of salvation for the winning of souls to Christ through dynamic worship, evangelism, Christian education, social outreach, and enriching fellowship. We believe salvation must include the Lordship of Jesus Christ over our time, talents, tithes, and offerings.”

2. Ministries at St. Mark are encouraged to not only serve the church membership, but the community as well. They are expected to operate in accordance with Christian principles and in a spiritually nurturing manner; they should not be self-serving and should be designed for growth. With the exception of a few ad hoc Ministries, most can fall within five categories. In many instances, the Ministries can be assigned to multiple categories. Ministry structure

3. Spiritual Enrichment Ministries: Ministries that enhance Christian and spiritual growth. Youth: Ministries that cater to youth in ways that are nurturing to them. Outreach & Missions: Ministries that exist to evangelize to the un-churched and to serve the needs of the community and members in need. Ministry categories

4. Operational: Ministries that help to maintain a Christian climate, maintain a sense of decency and order in business matters of the Church, protect and preserve the assets of the Church in a way that advances Kingdom Building, and ensures orderly execution of worship experiences. Music & Christian Arts Ministries (MCAM): Ministries that include choirs, musicians and directors, liturgical dancers, and dramatists that exist to enhance the worship service experience. Ministry categories (cont’d)

5. Spiritual Enrichment Outreach & Missions • Ministerial Staff • Bible Study Groups • Intercessory Prayer • Church School • New Members • Christian Corner Bookstore • Christian Education Department • Young Adult • Evangelism • Geraldine Bradford Missionary Society • Prison • Academic & Music Scholarship • Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Centers • Christian Social Action Forum • Dorcas Sewing Ministry • Seniors on the Move In addition to serving our parishioners, each ministry is encouraged to “take the Church beyond its walls” by extending and enlivening their mission out into the community. God’s word tells, “…when you do this unto the least of these, you do this unto Me!”

6. Youth Ministries Music & Christian Arts Ministries (MCAM): (see note page) • Youth Choral Groups • Liturgical Dance • Drama Guild • Young Anvil Society • Young Anvil Council • Girl Scouting • Boy Scouting • Junior Ushers • Acolytes • Men of Tomorrow • Angel Choir • Young Levities • Anvil Choir • Celestial Choir • Praise Team • Praise Chorale • Special Event Mass Choirs • Living Sacrifice Praise Dancers • Drama Guild “Praise Him in His Sanctuary, Praise Him with the Psaltery and Harp, Dance, and Stringed Instruments. Praise Him with the sounds of clashing symbols, Let everything that has breath, Praise Ye the Lord!”

7. Operational: • Steward Board • Board of Trustees • Lay Organization • Administrative • Security Patrol • Beautification • Wedding • Organizational Accounts (Former Credit Union) • Anvil Nursery • Endowment • Media • Men’s Fellowship • Hospitality • Senior Usher Board • Junior Ushers • Class Leaders • Stewardesses • Security • Armor Bearers • Transportation • Kitchen & Culinary Arts • Nurses Guild • Pastor’s Aid • Historical Society You must be faithful over a few things to be ruler over many things…