Every Member a Minister

All members are encouraged to become involved in a Ministry Team. These teams serve the church and local communities in various ways using the gifts, skills and time that team members have available.

• Cell Group Ministry Team
• Children’s Ministry Team
• Community Events Ministry Team
• Education and Training Ministry Team
• Hospitality Ministry Team
• Marketing Ministry Team
• Physical Resources Ministry Team
• Worship Ministry Team
• Cell Group Ministry Team

Cell Group Ministry Team
MECC members and friends meet in cell groups during the week across Sydney, allowing easy access to all members of the community. At regular 8-10 week intervals the Cells host social occasions to which they invite friends, contacts and neighbours who may at some time in the future be interested in joining the Cell Group.The Cell Group Ministry Team is comprised of Cell Group leaders who function as pastors of groups of up to 12 adults. This pastoral function includes running the Cell Group, facilitating social activities, encouraging the growth of the groups as well as providing pastoral care and support. The Cell Group Ministry Team provides training, support and debriefing opportunities to these Cell Group Leaders.

Community Events Ministry Team

An important part of community development is the provision of events that bring people together for activities that are fun, relevant, interesting and inclusive. Events and activities designed and run by MECC will add value to families and individuals in the community. These events include the Rouse Hill Regional Carols By Candlelight, street BBQ’s and Family Fun Days in the Park.

Events are often run in partnership with other community groups and organisations.

This ministry gives members of MECC and the broader community the opportunity of participating in a formal process of learning in areas such as biblical studies, ministry training and life skills. The curriculum has been designed to enable participants to pursue a learning track and receive a certificate acknowledging their learning.

Learning tracks will include a broad range of areas of biblical study, and will provide education at all levels of spiritual maturity and biblical knowledge. The Education & Training program is the primary teaching area of church life. People interested in Christianity as well as new converts are encouraged to utilise the Education & Training programs to gain knowledge.

The Education & Training program is run on Saturday mornings. In the future there may be the opportunity to provide courses through the mail or internet giving flexible learning options.

The team provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere at all church run activities and events. This involves ensuring that every point of contact with MECC is a positive one where members of the church and community feel respected, recognised and cared for. Hospitality includes follow-up of families or individuals who are first-time attenders at a church function, worship service or other church activity.

Caring for people’s physical needs is an important part of hospitality. This involves catering and organisation for church lunches, retreats and church and community functions.

Hospitality also includes ministry to community members during times of family crisis. This may be through the provision of food and friendship during a family crisis, a card and gift on special occasions such as the birth of a child, or a warm welcome to the community to those who have recently moved into Rouse Hill and surrounding suburbs.

The Marketing Ministry Team provides recommendations in regard to the feasibility of proposed ministry initiatives and is also responsible for the promotion and advertising of all activities and ministries.

The Marketing Team is responsible for the development and maintenance of the web-site, newsletters and the development of newspaper ads, editorials, and media releases.

The MECC physical environment reflects the relational and spiritual environment of the church. Therefore, MECC is committed to the provision of functional, well-maintained and clean facilities and equipment.

This ministry team has overall responsibility for equipment selection, purchase and maintenance, as well as developing and implementing systems to enable the use of the facilities by members and other community groups. This team may also recommend and manage capital improvements and equipment purchases. The team also has responsibility for the regular cleaning of the facilities, maintaining the grounds and ensuring there are adequate supplies (eg. toilets and kitchen).

Preparation for worship, meetings and community activities includes ensuring the availability of chairs and other items of equipment as required, and that all equipment items are in good repair.

The Worship Ministry Team has the overall co-ordinating responsibility for the weekly worship event and will meet for the purpose of setting the direction and tone for worship, rosters for involvement and assessment.