Mount Olive Ministries
You are welcome to use your God-given gifts in ministry to the Body of Christ and to the Community through participation in one of our ministry teams.
Adult Ministry Team
Duties include:
- Promote spiritual encouragement of one another
- Foster a strong spirit of unity and togetherness
- Minister to the needs of congregation members, neighbors and staff
- Work with and support groups such as Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, Parish Nurses, Adult Bible Study, Church Library, and others.
Family Ministry Team
Duties include:
- Organize and conduct Sunday School programs
- Organize and promote Youth programs
- Organize and promote family programs such as Vacation Bible School, Trunk-or-Treat, Easter Egg Hunts, and others.
Christian Day School Board
Duties include:
- Oversee policies and budgets pertinent to the operation of the grade school and preschool.
- Work to maintain a close relationship with the Mount Olive congregation.
- Work to develop a closer relationship with other congregations in promoting and supporting Lutheran school education in the greater Des Moines area.
- Help staff manage and plan for changes in enrollment in the school
- Support other programs within the school such as preschool and summer care.
Board of Elders
Duties include:
- Protect and nurture the spiritual welfare of the congregation
- Support and oversee the Pastor(s)
- Ensure all Ministry Teams maintain spiritual focus.
- Record and report all Official Acts
Public Relations Ministry Team
- Organize and promote efforts to reach out to the community.
- Oversee and coordinate public relations needs for the church, school and Ministry Teams including communication, signage, websites, social media, participation in community events, and other public relations efforts.
Worship Ministry Team
Duties include:
- Prepare sanctuary and gathering area for each service
- Supply and prepare the Lord's Supper
- Maintain altar and other items used in worship services
- Assist in worship and music ministries
- Ensure that congregational contributions are recorded
- Ensure that year-end contribution statements are provided to all members
Property Ministry Team
- Maintain and upgrade facilities and grounds as needed,
- Report budget needs and expenses to the Governing Board.
- Oversee or coordinate security and information technology needs.
