Welcome to the Service Support Ministries
"Supporting The Worship Services With Excellence"
Mission
Our mission is to provide a number of opportunities for individuals to serve in the ministry, grow spiritually, and develop valuable relationships.
Purpose
Our purpose is to provide support to the worship services and events throughout the year, all working together to enhance the overall experience of our members and visitors.
Explore our Service Support Ministries (SSM) and join a TEAM!
Hospitality
Volunteers on this team greet our members and visitors with a warm welcome, distribute our monthly newsletters, serve as host/hostesses for our special events, and provide information to congregants at our welcome desk.
New Member
Volunteers on this team welcome our new members with open arms and help facilitate the intake process of new members. They also assist with Perfecting Classes and New Member Orientations.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Volunteers on this team keep in contact with our new members once a week for 30 days to assist them in their transition as a new member of Greater St. Stephen and answer any questions that they may have.
Ushers
Volunteers on this team serve as our doorkeepers. They also assist with seating congregants.
Deacons
Members of this team must be appointed. They assist with offering and communion, and help to maintain an orderly environment during our worship services. They also minister to congregants that have been hospitalized or have lost a loved one.
Helps
Members of this team fulfills its purpose by being in place for intercessory purposes, for physical and spiritual support and to assist in any other capacity deemed necessary. Helps Ministers are those who are called by the Holy Spirit to intercede for the needs of others.
College of Elders
Members of this team are ordained elders and assist in our worship services as needed as they undergird our Pastor and Co-Pastor.
Ministerial Alliance
Members of this team are licensed ministers and assist in our worship services as needed.
Nurses
Volunteers on this team maintain the health and well-being of our Pastor and Co-Pastor, as well as special guest speakers and artists during our worship services and special events. They also provide appropriate first aid to persons that experience injuries or medical emergencies while attending Greater St. Stephen Ministries.
Sign and Wonders
Volunteers of this team provide interpretation for the deaf and hearing impaired during our worship services.
Protectors of the Family
Members of the team help to provide a safe environment for our congregants. They assist uniformed police officers with traffic in parking lots before and after worship services and special events. They also patrol and monitor the foyers and grounds during the worship services.
For more information on any of our Service Support Ministries, please contact Minister McNulty at mcnulty@gssmin.org (504)244-6800, ext.1109.