Benevolence Education Outreach/Evangelism Ladies Youth Singles Radio/Media

Prison Audits and Compliance Safety and Security Building and Grounds Finance L.I.F.E. Groups Transportation

Benevolence -

The Benevolence ministry is responsible for displaying a disposition to do good to all men and exhibiting acts of kindness through material goods and any other benevolence means that meets the stated need (James 2:14 - 17; Gal 6:10)

Education -

The Education Ministry is to promote the spiritual growth and development of each Christian through teaching and by example. This ministry is responsible for the development and continous growth of the Church's teaching program. This includes class curriculum, selection and training of teachers and assistants. Our education ministry will expose students to the bible from Genesis to Revelation. Classes are available for Pre-K, grades 1-8, 9 -12, College Ages, Young Adults & Singles, New Converts, and Adults Class.

Outreach/Evangelism -

In order for the Northwest Church of Christ to further fulfill its commitment and obligation to the greater commission, (Matthew 28:18-19), it is our aim to reach, teach, disciples and assist the lost in surrendering to the gospel of Christ and to help the world to understand this need (John 6:45). Therefore, the purpose of this ministry is to build relationships and minister to the physical and spiritual needs of every member of the Northwest Church of Christ. Restore delinquent members. Contact people who visit our congregation. Strengthen our relationship with the community, colleges and universities through campus ministries, and outreach programs.

Objectives

• Reach the unreached, teach the untaught and save the unsaved both inside and outside the church by personal and public proclamation of the gospel (Mark 16:15-16).
• Reach those who have never heard the Gospel and those who have heard a form of the gospel and have obeyed but have forsaken it.
• This ministry will also be responsible for overseeing and monitoring the Churches new converts class by insisting that they be regular participants in these classes working with surrounding universities and colleges to include trade schools.

Components

• Visitation committee
• Adopt-a-student
• Campus to Church transportation
• Baptismal preparation
• Welcome Committee
• Gospel Meeting
• Campus Ministry
• Ushering
• Radio, Newspaper, Media, etc.
• Personal Evangelism Campaign

Ladies -

The mission of the Ladies Ministry is to evangelize, to strengthen and edify one another, to be virtuous women, to be a light unto the world, and to be of service - great or small. This ministry coordinates the social activities of the Church with the approval of the Elders. This would include, but is not limited to Friends and Family Days, Holiday Fellowships, Gospel Meetings, Ladies Lectureship and Ladies Retreat, etc.

Youth -

The Youth Ministry at Northwest Church of Christ seeks to involve and strengthen our young people through fun and spiritual activities.

• Youth Day - Occurs in Late October annually,
• Thanksgiving Baskets to needy
• Angel Tree donation - Christmas
• New Year's Lock-in
• Alabama State Youth Rally
• Bible Bowls
• Alabama State Youth Rally
• Tennessee Valley
• Lads-to-Leaders - (Planned)
• Vacation Bible School

Singles -

The mission of the Singles ministry is similar to that of the congregation as a whole and that is to promote L.I.F.E. (Love, Fellowship, Involvement and Evangelism). The Singles ministry is for Single members ages 18 and above. The singles ministry is involved in many activities ranging from Community projects, to monthly bible studies, and other fun activities all centered around glorifying Christ while providing a spiritual support system for the Singles of the Northwest family and surrounding sister congregations.

Radio/Media -

The purpose of this ministry is to record, distribute, and publicize God's word for the teaching and edification of New Testament Christians and Non-Christians. To expand the audio/visual support beyond Sunday worship, i.e. TV broadcast. Documents and distributes the Lord's word on CD and video. Provide church advertisements through local newspapers. Make sermons available through our website. Establish and maintain a regular radio broadcast program.

This ministry is a part of our Evangelism ministry and serves to use the radio airwaves in order to teach the unsearchable riches of the gospel. Our radio program airs every Sunday afternoon on WEUP 1700 AM radio at 2:15PM.

Prison -

The mission of the Prison Ministry is to minister to lost souls incarcerated at the Limestone Correctional Facility. We work there to assist in the spiritual needs of those prisoners and their families. We provide bible classes, personal study, and lessons from the pulpit. We also strive to provide some of the personal needs of the prisoners by providing hygiene and other equipment for the health and well being of those individuals that have no family. We work closely with the Chaplain's office at LCF in order to gain greater access to the prison. Our overall mission is to do the will of the FATHER and that is to visit those in prison.

Audits and Compliance -

The purpose of this ministry is to audit the various church ministries budget accounts on a recurring basis to ensure funds are distributed and spent according to the annual projected budget. Ensures proper disbursement forms are completed and filed. Prepare and recommend budgets for the various program of the church. Review past budget histories and projects future financial revenue growth.

Safety and Security -

The purpose of this ministry is to protect God's people and property so that the work of the church can move forward. Provide proactive security analysis, develops provide security architecture and seeks to ingraining security awareness into the church's worship environment. Work in partnership with all church ministries to support the church's mission and goals.

Building and Grounds -

The purpose of this ministry is to ensure the congregation has a comfortable facility to worship and conduct church meetings. Ministry is responsible for purchasing, maintenance, and oversight of the physical property to include building and grounds. This would include outside maintenance, and inside cleaning, tin order to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable worship environment for the congregation.

Finance -

The Finance Ministry is the instrument used to help us accomplish our mission statement. Therefore, this ministry focuses its attention on purchasing, administering and managing all of the financial items necessary to carry out the work of the Northwest Church of Christ.

L.I.F.E. Group -

The purpose of the L.I.F.E. Group ministry is to promote Love, Involvement, Fellowship, and Evangelism within the congregation. This ministry is involved in fellowshipping through worship, bible study and small group interaction, calling and visiting the sick, and providing for the physical and spiritual needs of the L.I.F.E Group members. This ministry also serves as a tool to train and develop future church leaders.

Transportation -

The purpose of this ministry is to provide transportation to members and non-members, who need transportation to the building for worship, bible study and to attend other activities of the church. The objective of this ministry is to get you to the building on time for these events.