Download or read book Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2009-2012 - Worship written by Abingdon Press and published by . This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available November 2008 'The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Local churches provide the most significant arena through which disciple-making occurs' ( The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2008 , ¶120. Worship The worship ministry of the local church is often the first, if not only, entry point for people seeking to establish a relationship with God in a Christian community. The ways in which we worship and honor God set a tone for the over all ministry of the church. Look for this and more: A biblical/theological basis for worship ministry The basic responsibilities of the chairperson of worship ministry Keys to leading in vital worship Working with music leaders Promoting the spiritual life of the congregation A worksheet for worship planning The twenty-six Guidelines cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church , the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees , and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, and Christian Education , age-level ministries, Communications , and more. Church Council Pastor Pastor Parish Relations Finance Stewardship Trustees Lay Leader/ Lay Member Leader Selection & Development Small Group Ministries Small Membership Church Christian Education Adult Ministries Children's Ministries Family Ministries Youth Ministries Evangelism Worship Advocates for Inclusiveness Church and Society Church Historian Communications Higher Education & Campus Ministry Mission Men's Ministries Women's Ministries Scouting & Civic Youth-Serving Ministry