Team Member

              QUALIFICATIONS OF A MINISTRY TEAM

 MEMBER AT IFCNJ

• He//She is a Born Again Christian.

• Has professed publicly of his/her decision to follow the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

• Has been water baptized.

• Is Living a morally pure and an Holy Life.

• He is a person who has acknowledged publicly of his commitment to the local church.

• Is committed to support Pastor and shows love and concern towards his family.

• Is a CONSISTENT Tither and a Cheerful Giver.

• Is Consistent in Church attendance and fellowship of the Saints.

• He understands the vision of the Church.

• He does not have personal goals/agendas that conflict with the vision of the local church.

• Willing to maintain a healthy relationship with the Pastors and ministry team member.

• Is not a gossip monger or a tale bearer. Allows the Love of God to cover sin.

• Stands up for the Truth and supports the ministry in the assigned areas

• Does not get offended, is balance minded and discreet

• Has burden for the souls and is willing to bear the burden of the ministry.

EFFECTIVE TEAM STRUCTURE AT

IFCNJ

• Everyone knows, understands the vision, and is committed to the vision.

• Most ministry is carried out by teams, not individuals or committees.

• Most decisions are made at team level. If a team has responsibility to facilitate a ministry, it will have the authority to make decisions in that ministry.

• Teams assume responsibility for their ministries. Authority goes with responsibility. If a team has authority it also needs to take responsibility for the outcomes.

• People involved are committed. They have a strong sense of ownership of their ministry.

• Each person has a clear knowledge of their responsibility. This may be in the form of a detailed job description or brief outline of responsibilities.

• Much effort is put into finding the right person for the right job, rather than just placing people in positions when there are needs.

• Each person is supported by the Pastoral Team. The structure provides a clear support person for everyone involved.

• Lines of communication are clear and communication is constant. Everyone knows who to talk to if there are problems or issues that need addressing.

• Leaders are listeners, coaches and facilitators. They are there to serve those in ministry.

• There are very few layers of management and we have no experts.

• Leaders are supported regularly through regular communication and contact.

• Leaders are accountable for their team and ministry and are encouraged to reflect on their ministry.

• Appropriate training is available and encouraged. Church resources are allocated to training, if necessary.

• Structural changes occur frequently and smoothly. There is no need to guard the status quo.  We understand that people want to be effective in ministry.

• The achievements of committed teams and servants are celebrated.

• Rules and restrictions are kept to a minimum. WE ARE RAISING THE STANDARD 

• Innovation is encouraged and short-term failures are supported because people understand that risk will inevitably produce some failures. Repeated short term failures are discouraged and not supported.

• Remember, all it takes for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing.

• IFCNJ statement of purpose for Church Discipline.

• We will enact church discipline, not for the purpose of punishment or retribution, but for the purpose of:

   

  • Repentance: To see the offender turn from repeated wrongful behaviour.

  • Redemption: To bring the offender into a right relationship with God and Men.

  • Restitution:   To bring justice where someone suffered wrong or loss.

  • Restoration   To re-establish fellowship.  

If you desire to become an affiliate of International Family Church ministries, please email the Senior Pastor at seniorpastor@ifcnj.org