Hospitality Ministry:
Our purpose is to
provide counseling and material assistance in the
Name and to the glory of Jesus Christ. Our intention
is to keep this ministry as an explicit testimony to
the love ofJesus Christ, not simply to provide
services. Striving to establish and maintain a
caring, confidential program of providing emotional,
spiritual, and physical aid to those in the
congregation and community.
Women
of Excellence Ministry:
The
purpose of our WOE Ministry is to meet the
spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of women at
COTLG and within our community. This ministry is
designed to encourage women to grow in their faith
in Christ, to develop and strengthen intimate
friendships with other women, and to provide
opportunities to serve and reach our community for
Christ.
Men of Integrity Ministry:
To
help men assume their spiritual role of leadership
beginning at home, then the church, and then into
the workplace. Accomplishing this by being true
obedient servants of Jesus Christ and sharing our
faith throughout the world. Also to bring unity in
the body of Christ by tearing down the
denominational, racial, and ethnic barriers so that
we may all become one in Jesus Christ. To build
strong Godly character through, delieverance,
integrity, along with accountabilty one to another.
"Iron Sharpeneth Iron; so a man sharpeneth the
countenance of his friend." Proverbs 27:17
Evangelism Ministry:
We will go or send, in
the power of the Spirit, by the authority of Christ,
as His witnesses. Our outreach will be universal in
scope, reaching to all peoples, both locally,
nationally, and internationally. We will strive to
make disciples who will continue the ministry of
reconciliation that began with the Lord Jesus. We
will exalt (Christ), evangelize (the lost), educate
(the community), edify (one another) and equip (the
body) as we carry out our commission found in
Matthew 29:19-20)
Music
Ministry:
Is
committed to worship that is God-centered,
Christ-exalting, and Word-focused. Thus we strive
for worship that encourages awe and reverence, joy
and intimacy. Reverence and awe do not exclude the
expression of joy and emotion. True worship will
engage the whole person, mind and emotions,
resulting in renewed passion for Christ. We express
our connection to the past and our relation to the
present through musical diversity and the use of
historic creeds and confessions. This is why we
endeavor to offer a kind of worship that is fitting
for an all-powerful, risen King: majestic, earnest,
sincere, and joyful.
Usher
Ministry:
The mission of the
Usher is that of a doorkeeper. The Usher sets the
mood of the people as they enter the house of the
Lord. We are to acquire the art of making the
members and visitors feel comfortable and of lending
spiritual dignity to the whole church service. This
Ministry is courteous, kind and ensures orderly
conduct in the House of the Lord. We give a smile
and a warm welcome to brighten each ones day. The
Usher helps the Pastor and promotes worship
services.
Sunday
School Ministry:
To provide the Sunday
morning study in scriptures for the entire church.
To take lead in providing Christian Education and to
make sure that the youth and young adults are
included in bible study and training.
Christian Education Ministry:
The
goal of the CEM is to provide a medium for the
development of educational programs, projects and
other ministries that promote spiritual growth and
development. As the CEM progresses it will include a
broad range of Christian studies through its various
departments and ministries. These studies will
include team seminars on family, stewardship,
leadership and many others. Through the CEM every
member of our church family should be able to grow
in the knowledge and wisdom of God's teaching.
Pastor
Aide Ministry:
The Pastor’s Aide
Ministry provides and/or assists the Pastor with
whatever he needs to carryout God’s mission of
shepherding His people (ministry). The
ministry also supports the Pastor and first families
financially, spiritually, and emotionally, through a
variety of activities and services that enhance the
spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ (evangelism).
Our role includes extending love and support to the
Pastor and his family, while he provides spiritual
leadership/teaching (discipleship) to the
members of COTLG. Such support ensures that the
Pastor has more time to concentrate on his calling
and exercise the gifts and/or talents God has
equipped him with (worship). The Pastor’s
Aide Ministry is responsible for various items and
supplies being at the Pastor’s disposal to
accommodate both his office and pulpit needs.
This
ministry spearheads the church’s efforts in
celebrating the pastor and wife anniversary,
birthdays, and other special occasions (fellowship).
Overall, the Pastor’s Aide Ministry extends
spiritual care to the “angel” God sent to the Church
of the Living God.
Youth
Ministry:
Our Youth Ministry
will be focused on sound doctrine and Bible based
teaching to educate our children and youth in the
Word of God. The ministry, while focused on
education in the Word, will also include topics of
interest and fun with plays, programs, outings, and
special events. It is a process that prepares a
young person to meet the challenges of adolescence
and adulthood and achieve his or her full potential.
Youth development is promoted through activities and
experiences that help youth develop social, ethical,
emotional, physical, and cognitive competencies.
Ministries include; YIELD, Kingdom Scholars, Writing
Workshops, Portfolio Preparation, The Gifted Program
and Discover Your Destiny.
Feeding Ministry:
Our
mission is to offer
assistance, encouragement and empowerment of persons
in need through the distribution of food and limited
financial assistance without regard to race, gender,
orientation or social economic status in the name
and spirit of Christ. It is our conviction that
persons can better fulfill their potential when
offered a helping hand.
The whole person must
be taken care, before you can truly lead someone to
Jesus Christ.
Women of Wellness Ministry:
We
believe in a strong
Temple of health. Jesus said the body is a Temple.
Our vision is to create a community of strong
healthy living so all of Gods people live a clean
and healthy lifestyle. We will also bring awareness
to the increasing health-related issues that are
prevalent in the lives of the people within the
flock of God. The focus is to bring healing,
wholeness and deliverance through faith in God and
to live by the principles of God's Word. |