Ministries

"In the absence of the pastor, elders are the spiritual leaders of the church and by precept and example must seek to lead the church into a deeper and fuller Christian experience."

"Acts 6 says that, as the early Christian church grew, the 12 apostles found themselves unable to care for the work. Therefore seven Deacons were chosen. The New Testament also records the names of several women who served the church by helping the poor and needy (Acts 9:36,39; Rom. 16:1,20

"Too much importance cannot be placed on the early training of children. The lessons that the child learns during the first seven years of life have more to do with forming his/her character than all that it learns in future years."

"The source, the means, and the aim of Adventist Education are true knowledge of God, fellowship and companionship with him in study and service, and likeness to Him in character development."

"The objective of family ministries is to strengthen marriage and the family. The family was established by divine creation with marriage at its center."

"The Church believes its responsibility to make Christ known to the world includes a moral obligation to preserve human dignity by promoting optimal levels of physical, mental, and spiritual health."

Sacred music is an important part of public worship. The church must exercise care in selecting choir members and other musicians who will rightly represent church principles."

"The Sabbath School, the primary religious education program of the church, has four purposes: study of the scripture, fellowship, community outreach, and world mission emphasis."

"Personal ministries provides resource and trains members to unite their efforts with those of the pastor and officers in soul-winning service."

"Stewardship ministries encourages members to respond to "God's grace by dedicating all they have to Him. Stewardship responsibility involves more than just money. It includes but is not limited to, the proper care and use of the body, mind, time, abilities, spiritual gifts, relationships, influence, language, the environment, and material possessions."

"Women's ministries upholds, encourages, and challenges women in their daily walk as disciples of Jesus Christ and as members of His church. It's objective is to foster spiritual growth and renewal; affirm that women are of immeasurable worth by virtue of their creation and redemption."

"Adventist Youth Society (AYS) - The church works for and with its youth through the AYS. Under the AYS leader youth are to work together in development of a strong youth ministry that includes spiritual, mental, and physical development of each individual, Christian social interaction, and an active witnessing program that supports the general soul-winning plans of the church."

"The Pathfinder Club provides a church-centered outlet for the spirit of adventure and exploration found in junior youth. This includes carefully tailored activities in outdoor living, nature exploration, crafts, hobbies, or vocations."