Learn About Our Ministry Teams
MAJOR CHURCH MINISTRY TEAMS
[included in church bylaws]
BYLAWS MINISTRY TEAM
(9 Deacons)Review the Bylaws and make revisions as necessary. When called upon, give interpretation to the Bylaws.
COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY TEAMS
(2 Ministry Team, 3 Pastor, 3 Fellowship of Deacons = 8)To nominate individuals to fill each of the positions on the various Ministry Teams. To monitor the work of the Ministry Teams, individually and as a whole.
DEACON SELECTION MINISTRY TEAM
(2 Ministry Team, 3 Pastor, 4 Fellowship of Deacons = 9)To nominate to the Church men to serve on the Fellowship of Deacons. This includes both men returning to the Fellowship and men who are serving for the first time at First Baptist Church.
FINANCE MINISTRY TEAM
(9 Deacons)Monitor the finance program of the Church, develop financial policies and keep the status of the finances before the members.
PERSONNEL MINISTRY TEAM
(9 Deacons)Work with the Pastor in the development of personnel policies and procedures and the handling of special personnel situations.
WILLS & TRUSTS / PLANNED GIVING MINISTRY TEAM
(9 Deacons)Monitor the Wills and Trust funds of our Church. Consider requests related to these trust funds.
CHURCH MINISTRY TEAMS
BAPTISM MINISTRY TEAM
(6 members)Assist staff in preparing the candidates for baptism during the worship services.
BOARD MINISTRY TEAM
(9 members)Nominate individuals to serve on the boards of First Baptist Academy, Dallas Life Foundation and the Criswell College, Downtown Pregnancy Center and Preschool ACSI Accreditation Board. Serve as liaison for these boards to the Church.
CHURCH HERITAGE MINISTRY TEAM
(6 members)Collect and preserve the historical memorabilia of the Church. Assist in the historical education of the Church to the membership.
DISASTER RESPONSE MINISTRY TEAM
(9 members, preferably members with experience)Coordinate a team within our church who is well-informed as to agencies and policies that we could work with in the event of a disaster, especially in Dallas. This group would plan training for volunteers and would create strategy for response and communication.
ETHICS & RELIGIOUS LIBERTY MINISTRY TEAM
(6 members)Conduct educational opportunities to inform members concerning moral and social issues. Keep moral and social issues before the membership.
FACILITIES ENGINEERING MINISTRY TEAM
(9 members)Work with the staff to maintain our Church facilities.
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY TEAM
(6 members)Assist staff in the development of programs related to our recreation facilities.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
(8 members)To welcome and make a loving godly impression on church guests and members from the time of their arrival on the church campus until their departure. Work thorough perimeter greeters, hosts, hostess, welcome centers, Sunday School escorts and ushers.
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY TEAM
(6 members)As requested, plan and conduct Church receptions.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY TEAM
(6 members, pref. in the IT industry)Serve as a resource to staff on matters related to computer, communication and networking systems.
INSURANCE MINISTRY TEAM
(6 members, prefer exp in the property, casualty or workers comp. insurance industry)
Work with staff in the property, casualty and workers compensation insurance programs of the Church.
LEGAL RESOURCE MINISTRY TEAM
(6 who practice law in Texas)Provide staff legal counsel concerning the general operations of the Church.
LOCAL MISSIONS MINISTRY TEAM
(9 members)Assist staff in the planning and monitoring of the Local Missions Ministry program.
MARKETING/PR MINISTRY TEAM
(6 members, pref. members with Marketing or PR background))Serve as a resource to develop ways to enhance communication ministry within the church and implement procedures to improve and simplify Church communication.
MEDIA SUPPORT MINISTRY TEAM
(6 members)Serve as a resource to staff on matters related to audiovisual systems, computer and communication.
METRO MISSIONS FACILITIES MINISTRY TEAM
(6 members)To assist in the planning and proposing of improvements to all metro mission churches.
ORDINATION AND LICENSING MINISTRY TEAM
(6 who are ordained members)Work with the Pastor in the recommending of individuals within the Church for licensing and ordination.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MINISTRY TEAM
(6 members)Negotiate the acquisition and disposal of all physical properties.
RIO GRANDE RIVER MINISTRY TEAM
(6 members)Coordinate the work of the Church in the Rio Grande Valley.
SAFETY AND SECURITY MINISTRY TEAM
(6 members)Work with the staff to develop safety policies and procedures.
STATESIDE MISSIONARY MINISTRY TEAM
(6 members)Maintain the church's mission homes. Assist in involving those staying in our missionary homes into the life and program of our Church.
WORLD MISSIONS MINISTRY TEAM
(9 members)Promote the ministry of World Missions in our Church. Coordinate non-local mission programs conducted by our Church.