Ministry Teams

Guiding the work of the synod are the purpose statement, the five strategic directions, and the structure affirmed by the synod assembly in 2009.

Five ministry teams form the core of the structure. These teams address the goals related to each of the strategic directions.

In addition, other groups, task forces, committees, and organizational units are formed as needed to provide for other ministry functions of the synod.

The five teams correspond to the strategic directions and work to help the synod achieve outcomes for each strategic direction.

The five ministry teams are—

• Worship and Spirituality

• Witness and Service

• Connection Building

• Leadership Development

• Youth, Young Adult and Family

Synod Purpose

Encountering and sharing God’s word of love given in Jesus Christ—encouraging lives of service. [Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod purpose statement affirmed by the assembly June 5, 2009]

In faithful response to God’s action in our lives and the call to respond to the issues that confront us, we are committed to these strategic directions—

• Deepen the spiritual lives of people to help them see God at work and help others see that, too  [Worship and Spirituality]
• Build a network that uses our gifts, skills, and resources to maximize what we can do together and strengthen congregations in their ministry [Connection Building]
• Develop leaders, both lay and ordained, who are equipped and engaged in God’s mission in daily life [Leadership Development]
• Enhance lives of service to deal with social needs and issues that arise in local communities or across the synod [Witness and Service]
• Strengthen the work being done with children, youth and families to support ministries as they engage their communities [Youth, Young Adult and Family]

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