JAN JONES AND CHRIS GOTTLIEB, SERVICE & ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRS
WHAT WE DO: BUILD RELATIONSHIPS.
We build relationships to connect College Church congregants to each other and to College Church’s ministries. We’re a team of people committed to boosting engagement and service in the church. We’re a starting point for new partnerships, ministry events and service opportunities within College Church and in the community. Service shapes the culture of a church. We, the body of Christ, are called into beautiful community through humble service, both to our own and to those around us. Every person in College Church should receive a personal invitation to find a service opportunity where they can put their faith and action. We grow when we serve. HOW WE DO IT: CREATE CONNECTIONS.
We work collaboratively within our committee and within College Church to learn about ministries and connect people to them. We aim to engage new believers, new members, old members, etc. There are plenty of opportunities for everyone. OUR MODEL:
We build relationships across the church to create connections between congregants and ministry. That means we’re involved in a lot of places. But it is not our goal to have SEC at the center. It is our goal to have Christ exemplified in our church body by fostering relationships and creating connections between congregation and ministry. The SEC had a slower than normal year, and we are ready to be engaged across College Church in 20222023. We worked collaboratively within College Church to assist with congregant engagement at the individual and corporate level through membership, Fellowship Meals, Tuesdays Together and other activities.
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We connected people to each other and to the church through: Fellowship Meals: These gatherings were just what people needed for reconnection during the days of COVID. These events are extremely popular, and we are working with the Hospitality Committee to sponsor more events in 2022 and beyond. Ministry Support: We checked in regularly with the leaders of volunteer led ministries. This activity was particularly important this year, as many of the ministries did not get underway until late in the CCIW year or did not operate “normally” at all. Leaders of these ministries appreciated knowing someone was thinking about and praying for them. Membership Classes: Members of the SEC attended membership classes, connected with prospective members, and helped them get plugged in at College Church. 2021-2022 has been another interesting year and there have been terrific occasions to talk about Jesus and to show Jesus through our actions. We welcome the opportunity to help congregants put their faith in action and look forward to 2022-2023. Thank you to all the members of the SEC: Kristin Berenschot, Meagan Godoy, Danika Kelly, Gary Chase, Daniel Conroy.
