Welcome to the Ministries section of our website!
Here you will find up-to-date information about the many ministries supported by the congregation at First Christian Church (DOC) in Manhattan. Use the menu at the left to find the news that interests you.
Governance Structure:
Beginning in January, 2006, our congregation adopted a faith-based form of governance that requires us to first ask what ministries God has empowered us to pursue, and then asks each and every member to consider how God can use them to further those ministries.
Coordinating Council: With this form of governance, communication is vital in keeping the congregation focused and effective. A coordinating council was established and gathers monthly to hold open meetings. The entire congregation is encouraged to attend these meetings.
The body of the coordinating council includes:
Chair
Vice Chair
Recording Secretary
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Chair of Elders
Chair of Deacons
Chair of Trustees
Chairs of Ministry Areas
Ministry Teams: Also, five ministry teams were established. It is the responsibility of each team to plan and organize activities which further the missions identified by the congregation as both worthwhile and possible, given the resources God has provided in each member of our congregation. It is then the responsibility of each member of the congregation to participate in some way.
The ministry teams established include:
Local and Global Witness
Worship and Spiritual Life
Fellowship
Stewardship
Discipleship
Congregational Gatherings: During those months throughout the year that have one, Congregational Gatherings are held on the fifth Sunday of the month. These gatherings, which follow the morning worship service, serve as a time of fellowship as church members and their guests enjoy a potluck meal. After the meal, ministry team leaders share about the current and future ministries being planned and describe how others in the congregation can participate.