Education/Enrichment Ministries
Library/Bookstore- Responds to the needs of the pastor, church leaders, and membership of all ages with appropriate library resources and materials.
Ministry Contact: Sis. Marlive Harris
Boy & Girls Rites of Passage- Transforms and instills strong Christian values for self, family and community in youth ages 12-18 by providing mentors to lead and guide our youth while exploring skills for living, spirituality, history, career development, sexuality and self-esteem.
Ministry Contact: GROP: Sis. Linda Willies & BROP: Bro. Donald Boone
Health Awareness- Offers assistance to the congregation and community by promoting health awareness, wellness education and advocating policies around health issues in the church and society including spiritual, physical, mental, relational and environmental concerns.
Ministry Contact: Sis. Tiffany Crawford
New Members- Assists new members during the transitional process of membership by providing New Members Orientation and strategic follow-up until new members are assimilated into ministry participation.
Ministry Contact: Deacon and Sis. Lonnie and Renee Jackson
Expressions Ministries
Music Ministry- Win souls for Jesus Christ through the ministry of music and maintain an effective worship and arts ministry capable of reaching a diverse community of believers as well as non believers for Kingdom Building.
Ministry Contact: Rev. Leona Daniels
Mime Ministry- Praise the name of Jesus Christ, encourage and uplift the hearts of God’s people through the ministry of expressive movements.
Ministry Contact: Rev. Leona Daniels
Praise Dance Ministry- To praise the name of Jesus Christ, encourage and uplift the hearts of God’s people through the ministry of expressive movements.
Ministry Contact: Rev. Leona Daniels
Step Team Ministry -To praise the name of Jesus Christ, encourage and uplift the hearts of God’s people through the ministry of expressive movements.
Ministry Contact: Rev. Leona Daniels
Audio/Visual Ministry- Provides technical audio and visual assistance to enhance the worship experience through the aid of multimedia technology.
Ministry Contact: Rev. Leona Daniels
Drama Ministry- Provides drama presentations to enhance ministry and the entire worship experience.
Ministry Contact: Rev. Leona Daniels
Empowerment Ministries
Men’s Ministry- Enrich the lives of men of The Luke by educating, enriching and empowering them to make a difference in their church, home, community and the world.
Ministry Contact: Bro. Andre Harris
Women’s Ministry- Enrich the lives of women of the Luke by holistically bridging the gap in age, race, social and economic differences for the enhancement of the ministry and the empowerment of women.
Ministry Contact: First Lady Sonya Sloan
Youth Ministry- Empower youth grades 6th-12th by building character, forming healthy relationships and learning biblical principles that will lead to a more fulfilling teenage experience and a smoother transition into their young adult years.
Ministry Contact: Minister DaMarion Lewis
Children’s Ministry- Empower children grades K- 5th with the tools, respect and biblical training necessary for a successful transition into their adolescent years
Ministry Contact: Sis. Katherine White
Encouragement/Engagement Ministries
Parking Lot Ministry- Provides assistance to ensure safe, secure, and adequate parking for everyone that attends worship services, programs, and other activities.
Ministry Contact: Bro. Jesse Williams
Ushers - Provides assistance by pleasantly and encouragingly ensuring that visitors and members are welcomed, directed, seated, and prepared for the worship experience.
Ministry Contact: Bro. Elvin Price and Sis. Cheryl Turner
Greeters- Provides assistance to individuals entering the worship facility by greeting and directing them to the area of the worship facility that will serve their needs.
Ministry Contact: Sis. Carolyn Starks
Hospitality Ministry- Provides a hospitable experience through planning and preparation for special events, bereaved families, and other church functions.
Ministry Contact: Sis. Karen Heard
Ecclesiastical/Evangelism Ministries
Deacons Ministry- Provides ministry assistance to ensure that the mission and vision are established and executed effectively.
Ministry Contact: Deacon Charles McFarland
Deaconess Ministry- Assists the ministry in preparing candidates for baptism, communion preparation and visitation of female members, who are sick, shut in, hospitalized and bereaved.
Ministry Contact: Sis. Dionne McFarland
Pastoral Care Ministry- Provides ministry assistance to meet the needs of the first family.
Ministry Contact: Sis. Debra Montgomery
Prayer Ministry- Provides intercessory prayer support for the ministry.
Ministry Contact: Rev. Jackie Phipps
Care Ministry – Provides assistance for families within the ministry who are experiencing health challenges, bereavement and other difficulties.
Ministry Contact: Rev. Betty Landers
King of Glory Spanish Mission – Provides Spanish speaking worship and bible study weekly.
Ministry Contact: Pastor Luis Cedeno
SERVANT LEADER DRAMA MINISTRY
The drama director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the church
drama ministry to ensure that presentations are as excellent and inspirational as possible.
Ministry Area Expressions
Position Servant Leader of Drama Ministry
Accountable To Minister of Congregational Care & Leadership Development
Ministry Target Congregation • Community in general
Spiritual Gifts Exhortation • Pastor/shepherd • Administration
Talents or Abilities Desired Leadership ability • Experience in drama a plus
Best Personality Traits Detail oriented • Enthusiastic
Passion For Presenting God’s message through drama
Length of Service Commitment One year minimum
ANTICIPATED TIME COMMITMENTS
1. Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: up to ten hours a week, depending
on drama productions scheduled
2. Participating in meetings/training: one hour a month
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
1. Oversee and pray for all aspects of the drama ministry.
2. Participate in training opportunities yearly, or as presented. Plan training
sessions for drama ministry volunteers.
3. Research community for resources—libraries, fine arts centers, rental centers,
colleges, bookstores, local theaters—to locate sources of props, costumes, etc.
for drama presentations. Keep a log of suppliers and whether you rent, borrow
or buy from them.
4. Look for new ideas and scripts to use in the church’s drama ministry. Select
scripts, or work with a creative writer within your church to write scripts, for
skits, seasonal programs, plays, etc.
5. Recruit volunteers for drama ministry: actors, actresses, narrators, etc.
6. Work with appropriate church staff or volunteers to construct or obtain props
or materials needed for drama productions.
7. Organize and schedule drama teams for skits, illustrated sermons, mimes,
storytelling, clowning or whatever dramatic medium your church approves and
has volunteers to carry out. Appoint a leader for each team.
8. Meet with banner ministry coordinator, choreographer, costume designers,
creative dance ministry director and others to inform them of upcoming needs.
9. Oversee budget and expenditures for the drama ministry.
Natural talents and personality traits are natural human resources which all of us have. These are not the same as spiritual gifts which are given by sovereign choice, by the Holy Spirit, at the time we become Christians. These are supernatural enablements so that we may serve God more effectively in the world and in the church. Every Christian has at least one spiritual gift, many are given more than one gift. All Christians are called to the work of the ministry and distinctions between “clergy” and “laity” are foreign to the New Testament.
Both spiritual gifts and natural talents must be employed in the power of the Holy Spirit and not in the self-energy of the flesh in order to please God and bring positive results.
The various spiritual gifts are listed in Romans 12, Ephesians 4, I Corinthians 13-15, and elsewhere. Commentators differ as to whether the list totals 22, or fewer, gifts. The gifts are divided into (1) teaching/leadership gifts, (2) service gifts, and (3) sign gifts given to authenticate the work of apostles and prophets, particularly at the beginning of a new age (dispensation) when God does something new and different in the world. Here is a rather complete list:
1. Apostle (apostolos). The Greek word means “one sent forth” (on an official errand), i.e., an ambassador. In addition to the twelve original disciples who became apostles, Paul was added to the list of those commissioned by God to lay the foundations of the Christian church and impart a full body of truth which would guide Christian faith and conduct. There were also other apostles, for example, Barnabas, Acts 14:4,14; Andronicus and Junia, Romans 16:7, 2 Corinthians 8:23; Philippians 2:25. The need for apostles diminished as the church became established. If there are any apostles today they might be found among pioneer missionaries who establish churches in foreign lands where the gospel has not yet been proclaimed. Christians today are under apostolic authority, however there is no Biblical reason to believe in the so-called apostolic succession of authority in the church. Ray Stedman likens the apostles in the Body of Christ to the skeleton and musculature of the human body.
2. Prophet, prophecy. (prophetes), lit: “to speak forth,” to proclaim the mind and counsel of God, i.e., the gift of preaching. Differs from pastor-teacher in scope. Ray Stedman compares the role of the NT prophet to the nervous system of the body. NT prophets do not make predictions about the future as the OT prophets did, but gather their message from the Scriptures. Nor is God giving the church new revelation through such individuals today. The gift of prophecy is likewise not for giving secret messages from God to individuals in the church. Prophets vigorously stimulate and challenge the Body of Christ, pastor-teachers patiently feed the sheep and care for their needs. Prophets are to edify, exhort and console, (see 1 Cor. 14:3).
3. Evangelist, evangelism. (evangelistes) from eu = well, plus angelos = messenger. The gift of bringing the good news of God to unbelievers individually and in groups. The content of the message is outlined in I Cor. 15. Ray Stedman compares this gift to the digestive apparatus of the human body which has the ability to take material which is not a part of the body and transform it into parts of the body. Evangelists are also to teach other believers how to lead people to the Lord Jesus. Timothy evidently did not have this gift but Paul nevertheless urged him to “do the work of an evangelist”.
4. Pastor-teacher (poimenes kai didaskalos), shepherd and teacher. Ray Stedman describes this gift as analogous to the circulatory system of the human body which “cleanses and feeds” the members of the body. Ray Stedman once said he believed this was a this is a common gift, given to perhaps a third of Christians.
5. Administration. (kubernesis = government). To pilot, guide, or steer as one steers a ship. To preside over the assembly and guide the proceedings. In order to preserve order in Christian meetings the person in charge should know how to direct the course of events towards a spiritual goal as led by the Spirit.
6. Leadership, (proistemi) “to stand before” that is attend to with care and diligence, as the head of a family does. Perhaps this also includes setting the pace, imparting direction and goals in a ministry since sheep are lazy and helpless and prone to wander off course. Most people like to follow a good leader. God’s leaders are not only visionary they lead by serving.
7. Faith. (pistis), Faith-vision: the ability to believe God for new direction and power—visionary faith that sets in motion events others can join in and follow. All Christians have some faith because “without faith it is impossible to please God.” Also anyone’s faith grows as it is exercised. However there is also a gift of “faith-vision” which pioneers new ministries, encourages others and helps them to grow in faith. “Without a vision the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18).
8. Knowledge. (logos gnoseos), lit: “word of knowledge,” systematic understanding of truth in broad, sweeping terms so that others may be trained and instructed. Not supernatural utterances from God. All Christians have some knowledge, but there is also a gift of knowledge given to some so they may teach and edify the Body. The ability to sum up lots of information or pieces of knowledge so as to give a clear concise overview.
9. Wisdom (logos sophias), lit: “word of wisdom.” The ability to make wise choices and decisions at critical forks in the road. Very valuable to an individual or a group when it needs to choose but has no specifically clear information on the best choice. All Christians can grow in wisdom as they make a series of wise choices over a life-time, however there is also a gift of wisdom given to some in the Body of Christ.
10. Exhortation, encouragement. (paraklesis), to call alongside, comfort, strengthen, to counsel, exhort, bring aid, admonish. The same Greek word describes the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives.
11. Discernment (of spirits) (diakriseis pneumaton), is a gift to judge or evaluate the spirits so as to distinguish whether something is from God or from an evil source. Similar to the natural talent of intuition but of course more reliable and consistent.
12. Ministering (diakonia), to serve (hence our word deacons). A wide variety of activities one performs with the help of God to comfort, encourage, support and build up God’s people. Also, (huperetes), an under-rower or servant as distinguished from an ordinary seaman on a Roman galley.
13. Service (helps) (antilempsis), “to lay hold of (and support)”, especially the weak and needy. To minister to others and meet their needs.
14. Giving, (metadidomi), is the gift of sharing and imparting, not only money but other resources. All Christians should learn to give generously since “God loves a ‘hilarious’ giver”, however certain individuals are given the gift of giving so they can act as stewards over material resources in the Body of Christ.
15. Tongues (that is, “kinds of languages”) (gene glossan). The ability to speak in other languages not previously learned, but known languages to men. The gift is for the purpose of praising God. It must be directed to God, not to be used to pass a message from one member to another or from one member to the congregation. Not a means of communication from the Lord to the flock. A sign to Israel especially to mark the beginning of a new dispensation. A sign to unbelievers.
16. Interpretation of Tongues. The ability to translate unknown languages so as to edify and instruct others regarding what has been said.
17. Miracles. (energemata dunameon) The ability to raise men from the dead, call fire down from heaven and otherwise present signs that authenticate the power of God in certain situations.
18. Healing(s). (charismata iamaton) (plural). Ability to heal at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. The word is plural in Greek, probably suggesting that the ability to heal refers to all three levels of man. Today, God sometimes heals physically, but more often emotionally and spiritually. A valuable gift for a counselor.
19. Mercy (eleos) An ability to touch inwardly with compassion. To be exercised with “cheerfulness”.
20. Hospitality. (philoxenia), lit: “love of strangers.” May not be a spiritual gift but definitely a Christian virtue. Those who believe this is a separate gift also hold that all believers are to practice hospitality.
Note: A Christian’s service involves the entire Trinity.
The gifts of the Holy Spirit are the sovereign choice of the Holy Spirit.
The place of our service is chosen by the Son of God, and
the workings, or style, of our ministry is determined by the Father.
This is made clear by the following passage:
“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord (Jesus Christ); and there are varieties of working, but it is the same God (the Father) who inspires them all in every one. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Cor. 12:5-7).
