Windermere Ministries Local Missions
In an effort to better meet the local, state and national mission opportunities
that God provides for us, the three campuses of Windermere Ministries are seeking
to bring all of these efforts together in one area under the direction of Steve
Groves, Local Missions Pastor. For the present time these local, state and national
ministries will be referred to as Local Missions to separate these opportunities
from the International Missions so capably administered by Ray Berryman and
Auzelio Santini.
Goals
To help define Local Missions we are striving to focus on three goals:
1. Meet people at their point of need and meet those needs.
2. Introduce them to Christ
3. Stay with them and disciple them in daily Christian living.
We hope to meet these goals in several different ways:
1. Utilizing and partnering with existing and established ministries.
2. Providing volunteers when needed
3. Utilizing budgeted funds and designated gifts when appropriate.
4. Prayer
5. Encouragement
One of the most important parts of a successful Local Missions Program is communications.
With three different campuses this sometimes presents a challenge. But, with
your help and support we are confident that we can keep everyone up to date
through:
1. E-Messenger
2. Special E-mails dedicated specifically to ministry needs
3. A local missions catalog
4. Working with and through the ABF small groups.
Funding
It should be made clear at the beginning the all mission funding is provided
from and works through the annual budget. Obviously, as ABF small groups seek
out and develop programs to meet specific needs, they may be required to handle
the funding of these projects on their own. Fund raising has very specific requirements
and must be approved by the church leadership. This is separate from the mission's
leadership team. Before taking on a project is it recommended that you check
with Steve Groves to see what is available in the area you are looking to become
involved with and what resources are available to assist you.
Approval
All local mission efforts should be cleared through the Local Missions Pastor,
Steve Groves, who will help coordinate with others who may be able to assist
and to help make sure that we are not duplicating efforts. The Local Missions
Team will accept the responsibility of keeping the missions calendar up to date
and all interested parties informed of the various projects and opportunities.
It is also one of the joys of the Mission Team to pray for your project and
God's blessing upon all those to whom you will minister.
It is the desire of the Local Missions Team to try and involve everyone in
some form of mission activity. We will be working to establish opportunities
for all ages including our children's departments as well as the youth and adult
groups.
We pray that you will join us this effort and lets all be about God's business!
Local Mission Opportunities
- Battered Women's Shelter - Recent concert raised $5,879 to provide for them.
- ConnectCity Ministries - a web site that connects us with other churches
in the other area to network resources.
- Christian Service Center
- West Orange Food Bank
- Edgewood Children's Ranch
- Health Central park
- Golden Pond
- Rising Sun Baptist Church
- Bread of Life Fellowship
- Coalition for the Homeless
- Tornado Relief in the Lake Paisley area
Upcoming Events
To see the full list of active Local Missions, click
here for more information.
Local Missions Opportunities
In an effort to better meet the local, state and national mission opportunities
that God provides for us, the three campuses of Windermere Ministries are seeking
to bring all of these efforts together in one area. If you or your Bible Study
group are involved or want to be involved with local missions opportunities,
please email Delinda
Kennington or call her at: 407-876-3138.
Get Involved
There are many opportunities to serve the community as a representative of
Christ. If you or your ABF, HBF, CBF want to plug in come see Steve Groves and
we can help you find your passion and find your place of service.
For more information contact either Steve
Groves (Local Missions Pastor) at 407-876-2234 or Delinda
Kennington (Local Missions Assistant) at 407-876-3138.
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