"And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, HELPS, administrations, varieties of tongues." --I. Cor. 12:28 (NKJV)

Helps means "one who gives assistance." "The ministry of helps is a supernatural ministry set in a church by God to help bring to pass the vision or goal God gave the pastor" (Bell, B., 1990, p. 75). Thus, we believe that every member is placed in the church for a purpose. The member should seek God as to how their particular gift, talent and ability can be used to assist the pastor and to help bring the vision to pass.

Covenant Christian Ministries has a dynamic Helps Ministry, which facilitates the overall operation of the ministry at large. Listed below is a list of the various areas of Helps that are operational at Covenant Christian Ministries Church:

• Altar Ministers - Assists with altar ministry and shares vital scriptural insight to all who respond to the various altar calls. (24-hr prayer line, eventually)

• Audio / Visual - Responsible for mics, sound system during all CCM functions; film services; duplicate tapes, etc. (knowledge of/desire to learn technical aspects needed)

• Baptism/Communion - Assist with preparations for and needs of baptism candidates; prepare food and drink for communion.

• Bookstore - Oversee selling of books, tapes, and other items in the bookstore; provides duplication service and packaging of tapes.

• Drama - Utilize theatrical, writing and directing talents to promote the gospel message through drama.

• Finance - Count and record monies coming into CCM at each service or special event.

• Greeters - For ladies only; minister to guests / members as they arrive for various events; also aid little ones to and from restroom.

• Hospitality - Prepare/serve food for special functions, provide hospitality for special guests/ministry gifts; other duties assigned.

• Information Technology - Install, maintain, and troubleshoot various systems (e.g., computer, telephone); maintain church/school Web site.

• Music Ministry - Minister in worship and praise: choir, musicians, praise team, youth and teen choir.

• Nursery - Provide care for children during church services or selected events.

  Ages 0 - 1 - Providing for the basic needs of infants in a pleasant and Christian environment

  Ages 2 -3 years - Sharing Bible principles through games, songs, and art projects
  

  Ages 4 -5 years - Helping children understand Biblical concepts, on their level, by using prepared lesson plans, games, and projects
  

  Ages 6 - 9 years - Teaching children Bible stories, scriptures, and principles by using prepared lesson plans, and other fun and creative tools

• Physical Fitness Ministry - Organize various fitness and sports activities for CCM members. Must be able to encourage and motivate. (Area growing into various league activities)

• Publication Team - Prepare newsletters, advertising, tape covers, banners, brochures, flyers, books, and all printed materials; take notes at all services.

• Special Projects - Plan special functions (e.g., church banquet, picnics, NM receptions, concerts); operate Courtesy Table (registration, information, money collection)

• Ushers - For men only; serve as parking attendants; police the sanctuary; direct traffic inside the sanctuary; other duties as assigned.

• Youth Ministry - Youth teachers and youth workers; Must have the call of God on your life to work with children and be able to minister to children on their level. Must have a strong Bible base in order to be an effective teacher