Contact: Peter Rode

This ministry strives to assimilate new members into the congregation so that they might become productive as soon as possible. Members of a prayer team pray for the new members and their needs. Sponsors help these new members find their niche in the congregation, and a gift analysis identifies their abilities, talents, and interests and assists them in finding their proper place of work in the body here. An annual ministry fair will help achieve this goal by allowing church members to meet with the leader of each ministry. This ministry also provides an orientation class for all new comers to introduce them to their new congregation.

Prayer Teams: Pray for New Member's Assimilation. Roles include a Prayer Team Coordinator and Prayer Team Members. Eph 6:18 "...always keep praying for all the saints."

Sponsors: Adopt new members, introduce them to FACC family, socialize and fellowship with them. Roles include a Sponsor Coordinator and Sponsors, helping new members feel at home at Friendly Avenue!

New Comers Classes: Conducted by the Elders. The classes inform and instruct new members about leadership, membership, service opportunities, available support, roles, and the education ministry.

Needs Assessment: Discovering ways we can help new members. Roles include Elders and Sponsors. Eph 4:29 "...only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs..."

Ministry Communication: Targeting opportunities to serve through ministry fair, continual contact, and encouraging participation. Roles include a Mobilizing Ministry Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators. Heb 10:24 "...let us consider how we can spur one another on to love and good deeds."

Information: Telling others about who we are, what we believe, how we live, and why we are here. Roles include Elders and the FACC Office Staff. "Getting to know you, getting to know all about you..."

Worship: Encouraging participation through song, sermons, giving, praise, and suggestions. Ps 100:2 "Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs."

The Elder's Visit: Encourage new members to use spiritual gifts, be active in FACC, and communicate. Roles include the Elders and the Office Staff. 1 Pe 5:2 "Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care..."

Expectations of New Members: To be committed disciples, active in ministry(ies), contribute generously, be involved in small groups, attend services, represent FACC, and reach out and in to others. 1 Co 9:24 "Run in such a way as to get the prize."

Gift Assessment: Discovering spiritual gifts by conducting an assessment during the "new comers class." Roles include a Gift Coordinator and Assistants. 1 Co 12:4-5 "There are different kinds of gifts...there are different kinds of service, but the same Lord."

Mentoring: Building relationships by assisting in spiritual uplifting through mentoring others and being mentored. He 6:12 "...imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised."

Creating a Safe Environment: Providing opportunities for freedom of expression during corporate assemblies, celebration Sundays, small groups, in classes. He 10:24 " ...let us consider how we may spur one another on to love and good deeds."

Miscellaneous Groups: Encourage participation in small groups, bible study groups, encouragement groups, fellowship groups, support groups, and prayer groups. Acts 2:46,47 "Every day they continued to meet together...praising God and enjoying favor with all the people."