"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." philippians 2:3-4

many parts, yet one body

BENEVOLENCE

The Benevolence Ministry provides assistance to both Brown Street members who are in need and to the community at large (through the Christian Care Center) in the form of food, clothing, and hygiene products.

• Christian Care Center
• Benevolence Assistance
• Pack the Pulpit

More information on: Care Center

Christian Fellowship

The Christian Fellowship Ministry brings Christians together through various activities and projects to further strengthen the bond of fellowship within the Brown Street family.

• Christian Action Groups
• Area-Wide Singings
• Monthly Men's Prayer Breakfast
• Friday Morning Fellowship with games
  

Church Support

The Church Support Ministry provides administrative support for all church functions and all areas of ministry through the church office.

• Church Office Operations
• Realm Church Membership Database
• Realm/Connect Church App Support
• Weekly Church Bulletin
  

Communications

The Communications Ministry coordinates all technology and communication needs of the congregation across all ministry areas, sharing information about Brown Street activities and events to audiences both internally and externally.

• Worship Service Streaming & Archiving
• Church Library & Online Catalog
• Digital Design
• Church Photography & Videography
• Church Social Media Presence
• Church Website
• Banners & Posters
• Media Racks
• Advertising
• Multimedia Production
• Announcement Slides
• Highway Billboards
• “Good News Broadcast” on KBEC 1390 AM
• Audio/Video Systems and Equipment
• Sound Booth Operations
  

Education

The Education Ministry coordinates all aspects of Brown Street’s Bible Classes, including recruiting and training teachers for all age levels, coordinating Bible class curriculum, and providing teacher support.

• Bible Class Personnel Management
• Children’s Classes & Curriculum – shared with Children’s Ministry
• Teen Classes & Curriculum
• Adult Classes & Curriculum
• Bible Class Counters
• Teachers’ Workroom 
• REFRESH Teacher Mini-Workshops
  

Facility and Equipment

The Facility and Equipment Ministry keeps the Brown Street building and grounds well-maintained, well-functioning, and attractive; maintains the church’s office and computer equipment; and maintains all church-owned vehicles.

• Lawn and Landscaping Care
• Phone System
• Computer Network and Wi-Fi
• Kitchen Equipment
• Church Copiers/Printers
• CDL Drivers
• Facility and Vehicle Scheduling
• Close and Lock Building after Worship Services

FINANCIAL PLANNING

The Financial Planning Ministry coordinates the preparation and implementation of the church’s annual budget and maintains the church’s financial records.

• Financial Records
• Budget
• Online Giving
  

Future Growth Ministry

The Future Growth Ministry provides input to the elders on the development of long-range plans for the growth and advancement of the Lord’s church in Waxahachie.

• Develop plan for future local church plant
  

Greeters

The Greeters Ministry is always ready to extend warm welcomes to everyone who attends worship services.

• Greeter Assignments
  

Helping Hands

The Helping Hands Ministry provides help to members who need assistance with basic home repairs and local moves, and also aids with disaster relief efforts throughout the country.

• Helping Hands Service Projects
• Disaster Response Team
  

Involvement

The Involvement Ministry welcomes new members to Brown Street and provides opportunities for all members to get involved in the work of the church.

• Welcome Teams
• New Members Class
• Quarterly Deacons and Elders/Deacons Meetings
• EQUIP Workshop
  

Member Care

The Member Care Ministry provides special support for Brown Street members during times of need.

• Card Ministry
• Thursday Meals
• Funeral Meals
• Meal Trains
• Quarterly Blood Drives
• Professional Counseling Services
• Transportation to Worship Services
• Transport Members to Medical Appointments
• Sit with Sick Members
  

Member Retention

The Member Retention Ministry reaches out to Brown Street members, especially those who have been absent, in order to convey our love for them and their importance to the church family.

• Attendance Tracking
• Attendance Reports
• Absentee Follow-Up
  

Safety

The Safety Ministry provides for the safety and security of Brown Street members and visitors during Bible classes, worship services, and other church activities and events.

• Watchmen
• CPR/AED Training
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Emergency Preparedness and Response Team
• Natural Disaster Plan
• Building Evacuation Plan
• Emergency Shelter Plan
  

Visitors Follow-Up

The Visitors Follow-Up Ministry coordinates connection with those who have visited worship services.



• Rapid Response Teams
  

Worship

The Worship Ministry coordinates the planning and preparations for all Brown Street worship services, including providing appropriate leadership and support personnel.

• Worship Service Planning
• Worship Assignments
• Sunday Worship Leaders Check-In
• Worship Attendance Count
• Attendance Card Pickup
• Attendance Card Restocking
• Communion Preparation
• Home Communion Delivery
• Wednesday Summer Series
• Daily Bible Reading Plan
• CCLI Licensing