Discipleship Ministries are those involved with teaching, learning, fellowship, and the intentional growth of biblical literacy . . .
- Crown Financial Study – 10-week sophomore level and stewardship bible study
- The Alpha Course – 10-week freshman level video bible study
- A Follower’s Life Course – 10-week freshman level discussion bible study
- Beth Moore Bible Studies – various level 10-week bible studies
- Disciple Bible Study Courses – long-term bible studies
- Stephen Ministry – emotional fellowship support to those going through life changes
- Lighthouse Gatherings – seasonal and geographic fellowship events
- Sunday School – weekly fellowship studies
- New Member Support – Spiritual Gifts Assessments
- Evangelism Events and Family Ministries that strengthen disciples
- The Nehemiah Way
- Sister Act – small groups for women only
- Fisher’s of Men – small groups for men only
Missions Ministries are those involved with helping, guiding, and actively reaching out to the congregation and community with the hands and feet of Christ...
- Prayers & Squares – a quilt ministry
- Emergency Response Team – serving in situations of natural emergencies and disasters
- Samaritan’s Purse/Shoeboxes – drop off facilities for Christmas Child Program
- Christmas Giving Tree – local families are served with food and gifts
- Local Missions – as needed in response to needy situations
- Family Fund – monetary and voucher support for families in need
- Golf Tournament for Missions – fundraising effort providing support for various Missions opportunities
Worship Ministries are those that support an environment of Worship...
- Guardian Angels – adult presence in Children’s area
- Ushers & Greeters
- Altar Flowers
- Adult Choir
- Children’s Choir
- Pie Ministry – preparing and delivery of pies for visitors
- Prayer Ministry – weekly and as-needed prayer support during worship services
- Praise Band – musical gifts shared during 9:45 worship and special events
- Technical Audio- Visual Support during various worship and special events
- Acolytes
- Landscaping
Life Season Ministries are those that involve the intentional nurturing of The Church…
- Children’s Ministry activities for ages 0 through 6th grade
- CrossTraining (Youth) Ministry activities for 7th grade through High School
- Friendship Force – 1 on 1 assistance for disciples with special needs
- Book Hens – book club
- Men’s Softball – local softball league
- Wednesday Night Alive Kitchen Krewe – Fellowship Meal support during fall and spring programming
- Scouting – small group for children and youth
- American Heritage Girls – small groups for girls
- Men’s Ministries
- Women’s Ministries
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Weight Watchers
The intentional Christian may find the following growth plan helpful in setting a personal course from Believer to Real Follower of Christ:
FRESHMEN LEVEL
- Worship
- Beth Moore Study (Breaking Free, Fruit of the Spirit, Jesus the One and Only)
- Canton First Orientation/New Member Event
- The Alpha Course
- A Follower’s Life Study
- Mission Event
- Small Group (SisterAct, Fisher’s of Men)
SOPHOMORE LEVEL
- Worship & Adult Sunday School
- Crown Financial Course
- Prayer Study
- One-day Training Event (prayer, faith sharing, evangelism, etc.)
- Beth Moore study (David, John, Paul)
- Disciple I or Mini Disciple Study
- Mission Event
JUNIOR LEVEL
- Worship
- Short/long term study
- Study Event
- Beth Moore Study (Patriarchs, When Godly People Do Ungodly Things, A Woman’s Heart-God’s Dwelling Place/Tabernacle)
- Church Committee Activity
- Disciple Bible Study II, III, IV, V
- Mission Trip
- Leadership Training Event
SENIOR LEVEL
- Worship
- Disciple Study – Christian Believer
- Mission Trip
- Beth Moore Study (Believing God, Daniel)
- North Georgia Conference Event
- Church Committee Membership
- Ministry Leadership Term
For more information, please contact: Information@CantonFirstUMC.org
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