Ministry Opportunities

As Jesus Christ transforms your life, you will want to serve others in His name. Our ministries are built around our God-given skills and abilities, referred to in Scripture as "spiritual gifts." We have ministry groups that are actively exercising the many diverse gifts of the members at Brooks.

The whole body grows and builds itself up in love as each part does its work. (Ephesians 4:16)

ADULT EDUCATION MINISTRY

Coordinates efforts to plan for strong adult classes on Sunday morning and Wednesday night. This involves the work of selecting curriculum and teachers.
The nature of this committee calls for a limited number of members. Membership rotates and elders make the final decision regarding make-up of the group.

AGAPE MINISTRY

This is a statewide ministry that is overseen and carried on by Agape Inc. of North Carolina.
The Agape organization uses office space at Brooks Avenue to provide Christian counseling and assistance to individuals and families.
This ministry is coordinated locally by Jerry Sprague. Call Jerry for additional information.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS MINISTRY

Dedicated to the overall physical maintenance of our facility.
Dedicated to the beautification and upkeep of our landscaped grounds.
Plans for and coordinates necessary repairs and remodeling.
Coordinates use of and access to our facility through Robert McCants.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

The focus of this ministry is serving the needs of children from infancy through Grade Six.

COMMON BOND MINISTRY

Oversees and coordinates our small group ministry.
Selects, trains, motivates, and communicates with Common Bond leaders.
Monitors the strength and health of small groups.
Makes sure new members are “connected” with a Common Bond group.

CRAFTS MINISTRY

This Ministry Group coordinates efforts to use the gift of craftsmanship as a means of community service and outreach.
This group will focus primarily on crafts projects that are related to art, sewing, quilting, knitting, sewing, painting, rubber stamping, card making, cooking, decorating, etc.
The group is made up largely of Christian ladies.

DIVORCE CARE MINISTRY

This Ministry Group is composed of Christians who have a special love for people who experience the pain and trauma of divorce.
The Divorce Care Ministry is a Christ-centered group whose purpose is to help people who turn to us (the church) for assistance in dealing with the pain of separation and divorce.
Divorce Care identifies a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as the foundation for healing.
We feel prayer is the jet fuel that keeps the group and program going. We pray in the group meeting for special needs before each meeting and at the close of each meeting.
The format of this program consists of prayer, a short review of the prior week and member's experiences/questions, viewing a 30 minute tape (including topics such subjects such as forgiveness, finances, children, anger) and group discussion of questions regarding the subjects of the tapes, scriptures that support each lesson and/or any special concerns someone may need to discuss. Each meeting is closed with a prayer.
This is a 13 week program in which professional Christian counselors address various topics that people going through divorce encounter. The purpose is to promote their healing and center on their relationship with Christ as key. Each participant purchases a workbook. It is recommended that each person go through at least two thirteen-week programs.

ENCOURAGEMENT CARD MINISTRY

This group coordinates the work of sending various types of encouragement cards to newcomers, visitors, members, the sick, the grieving, those who are away from home, etc.

ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE MINISTRY

Wake Tech teaches English to foreign students each day in the Brooks facility. This Ministry Group reaches out with the love of Christ to those who are involved in the ESL program.

FOREIGN EVANGELISM MINISTRY

Oversees the support and work of our foreign and domestic missionaries.
Serves as the contact point for additional mission efforts away from home.
Provides helpful communication with the congregation regarding mission efforts away from home.
Communicates with missionaries on the field.

GREETING MINISTRY

We as greeters wish to make everyone who comes to the Brooks Avenue building feel welcome and sincerely cared for.
It is our goal that none be able to say they came and went without a word.
We wish to make the "First Line Impression" so warm that each person will desire to return and ultimately become a part of God's Kingdom.
We also hope to have an effective way to coordinate from our initial meeting to the evangelism group and combine that with the hospitality group whereby the entire body can work together to spread the love of Christ and Christians here throughout the Raleigh area.

HELPING HANDS MINISTRY

Plans and coordinates ministry activities that relate to serving the physical needs of persons in the local community who need the love of Jesus Christ due to various reverses that they have encountered.
Coordinates the work of gathering and distributing clothes through the clothing closet.
Coordinates the work of gathering and distributing food through the food pantry.

LARGE GROUP HOSPITALITY MINISTRY

Coordinates efforts to extend Christian hospitality through fellowship activities at the church building.
Plans quarterly fellowship meetings for entire congregation.
Assists with efforts to show hospitality to groups that may visit Brooks Avenue.

LOCAL EVANGELISM MINISTRY

Oversees all efforts to reach out evangelistically to the local community.
Trains and equips local members to teach those who are unsaved.
Encourages congregational prayer for the unsaved.
Follows-up on those who request Bible studies.

MEN'S MINISTRY

Coordinates efforts to provide meaningful fellowship, counsel, and teaching for men at Brooks.
Coordinates and oversees at least one annual event that brings the men of Brooks together for extended fellowship and study.
Coordinates small groups or classes that address the unique needs of Christian men.

MID-ATLANTIC EVANGELISM SEMINAR COMMITTEE

This group plans and oversees all activities related to the annual Mid-Atlantic Evangelism Seminar held in September.
Membership on this committee is by invitation. For more information, see one of the elders.

MINISTRY GROUP MINISTRY

Oversees and coordinates the organization, staffing, and functioning of all Ministry Groups.
Selects, trains, motivates, and communicates with leaders of Ministry Groups.
Monitors the strength and health of Ministry Groups.
Monitors the ministry involvement of Brooks Avenue members.
Members of this Ministry Group are appointed by the elders.

MUSIC MINISTRY

Coordinates all music ministries that occur at times other than assembly times.
Coordinates music ministry to shut-ins.
Coordinates special singing that is requested for funerals, weddings, or other events.
Coordinates musical events that call for special music.
Coordinates music training for various groups within the church.

OPERATING COMMITTEE

The responsibility of this committee is to provide day to day management of finances, annual budgeting, and other fund-related matters that require special attention.
Members of this Ministry Group are appointed by the elders.

PRAYER MINISTRY

This is a group of believers who desire to give prayer support to the entire Body at Brooks.
While other groups are meeting to plan their activities and projects, this group will be meeting to pray.

SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

This group is focused on the needs of special children at Brooks and within the local community.
These believers have a special love and concern for the families of children who have special needs.
This group plans and oversees an annual Carnival for individuals with special needs.

TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY

This ministry is made up of individuals who are gifted in the areas of technology-related ministries.
The group oversees and maintains the congregational data base, hardware and software needs, networking functions, sound and lighting systems, taping, and Web site responsibilities.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Coordinates a vital ministry to the women of Brooks.
Coordinates and oversees at least one annual event that brings the women of Brooks together for extended fellowship and study.
Coordinates small groups or classes that address the unique needs of Christian women.
Leadership within this committee is provided by several women who have been selected by the elders.

WORLD BIBLE SCHOOL MINISTRY

Responsible for all correspondence Bible study that is done through the World Bible School program.
This Ministry Group provides a way to be involved in evangelism as you work out of your home.

WORSHIP ASSEMBLY PLANNING MINISTRY

Plans and coordinates our Sunday AM worship assemblies.
Focus is upon providing the most meaningful experiences possible during our assemblies in cooperation with the speaker/teacher.
The nature of this committee calls for a limited number of members. Membership rotates and elders make the final decision regarding make-up of the group.

WRITING MINISTRY

This group seeks to utilize composing and writing skills to build up the Body of Christ.

YOUTH MINISTRY

The group will assist in various ways to meet the needs of teenagers.