New Direction Christian Church

NDCC Ministry Opportunities

1st Impressions Ministry serves as the first point of contact to be a personal representative of Jesus Christ who greets people from the outside in; to ensure that guests and members have a solid foundation so everyone experiences our vision of moving in “a new direction from the inside out”. Members should have the spiritual gifts of hospitality and/or helps. Contact Debra Mobley for more information about any of these ministries at (901) 333-6803 or email at Mobley.Debra@n2newdirection.org

Greeters give Visitors and members a feeling of warmth and present a Christian atmosphere as they eneter the Sanctuary. everyone is greeted with the Spirit of Humility and Love

Medical Ministry supports NDCC by utilizing their medical expertise during each worship service as needed. In addition, this ministry sponsors blood drives, onsite health screenings, health seminars and roundtables.

Parking Lot Ministry is a very important aspect of ministry. The first and last impression of the church can be linked to this ministry. The ministry prides itself in providing the highest level of safety, courtesy and warmth to all guests and members of NDCC.

S.W.A.T. (Soldiers With Accountability & Truth) Team helps to protect and secure our congregation. We welcome Spirit-filled members to work to provide additional security for our parking lot, church hallways and children's church.

Ushers help create a warm and welcoming environment. In addition, the team helps create an orderly environment so that every person has an opportunity to worship free from any major distractions. We routinely distribute welcome cards and other information, assist with offering and communion. If you can be committed for at least two Sunday’s a month, please come and join this ministry.

B.R.I.C.K. (Birthing Remarkable Ideas in Christ's Kingdom) Small Business Ministry provides a Christian support system for current and aspiring business owners. Our goal is to educate and empower current and potential business owners through Christ's teachings with the necessary tools, resources and support to start, grow and maintain their own businesses. Contact Laschandra Brooks at (901) 333-1940 or email Brooks.Laschandra@ndccpowercenter.org.

Counseling Ministry provides individual, family, couples and group counseling services to members of NDCC. We welcome all members with mental health education or volunteer experience in counseling. Email Barbara Pruitt at pruitt.barbara@n2newdirection.org.

Creative Arts Ministry is comprised of actors, singers, writers and dancers who have committed to use their talents for worship during Sunday worship service, TNT and other special events. Our purpose is to use our God-given gifts to effectively express our faith in Christ and to encourage others in their relationship with Him. Join us every Thursday @ 6:30 in the Creative Arts room and let God be Creative through you!

Props Ministry – This ministry is comprised of graphic artists, painters, carpenters and stagers who help to create epic worship experiences.
Contact Keenan Shotwell at (901) 333-6809 or email shotwell.keenan@n2newdirection.org

Equipping Ministry develops interactive training modules and trains ministry leaders, volunteers and members. If you are energetic with the spiritual gift of teaching, administration, leadership and experience in training and development, please contact Pastor Keith McCarty at McCarty.Keith@n2newdirection.org

NDLI Support Ministry meets the needs of the New Direction Leadership Institute administratively. We manage and maintain student records, registration and support facilitators. If you are interested in this ministry

Event Planning Ministry supports events and other ministries administratively. If you have the gift of helps, exhortation and are detail oriented, organized and like to have fun.

Evangelism
Our mission at NDCC is to “empower all people to know God through life changing experiences from the inside out” by “reach the unreached. A primary ways this is fulfilled is by living one of our core values, which is evangelism.

Feed the Need
We are a group of volunteers who are Bible fed and Sprit led to demonstrate that NDCC cares about people who are in need by sharing our material resources with liberality and cheerfulness without thought of return. If you have a caring heart and are a willing worker, we would love for you to become a part of our ministry.

Prison Ministry
Our focus is on strengthening, encouraging and spreading the good news to people in the criminal justice system. This ministry is the difference between an ex-offender with a brand new life in the Lord and a repeat offender. We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of Christ Jesus. This is our opportunity to make a difference and to help fulfill our mission to “reach one more for Jesus”. Our vision is to provide support groups, transitional homes, clothes closets and job-readiness programs for those entering the workforce.

Fillin’ Station Bookstore is located on site in the Power Center to assist members and guests with a host of books, music, NDCC paraphernalia, and novelty gift items that will provide inspiration. Volunteers are needed to provide outstanding customer service and to assist with stocking items. Please contact Waushea Boyce (901) 433-3871 or email bookstore@n2newdirection.org.

IT Ministry serves by utilizing their Information Technology experience to assist staff personnel with technical support. If you have at least 3 years experience in IT and interested in joining this team, please contact Jermaine Wells at (901) 333- 6815 or email at wells.jermaine@n2newdirection.org.

Junior High Ministry
This ministry has a fun and innovative way to foster spiritual growth in today's youth in junior high grades 6-8. Contact Pastor Broderick Connesero at 333-6801 or email connesero.broderick@n2newdirection.org.

NEXT – This ministry is for junior high students in grades 6-8. Pastor Broderick Connesero leads this ministry with love, compassion and zeal to reach today's youth in a manner they can relate to. Contact Pastor Broderick Connesero at 333-6801 or email connesero.broderick@n2newdirection.org.

Marketing and Communications Ministry reaches one more for Christ by sharing positive and accurate news of our church to the congregation, believers, seekers and the unchurched through promotional advertising, media relations, print and electronic media. If you have a minimum of 5-7 years in Marketing and Communications and would like to join this ministry, please contact Glenda Yancey at (901) 333-6812 or email at yancey.glenda@n2newdirection.org

Marriage Ministry is committed to the development of positive and healthy marital relationships. Offers bible study, pre-marital assessments, counseling, and marriage retreats. Please call 333-6878 or email: marriageministry@n2newdirection.org.

Media Ministry has various areas to serve in both Hickory Hill and Collierville. If you are interested in the following areas, we can train you on Lighting, Pre-Audio/Post-Audio, and Stage Management. We are seeking some experience on Cameras, Graphics, Photography, Videography, and In-house Audio. Come, share, learn, and fellowship with us at our small group training: Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Cry Room. For more information, please contact John Simpson via email: simpson.john@n2newdirection.org or call (901) 333-6824.

Music Ministry
As musical disciples our purpose has many aspects including setting the atmosphere for a move of God, inspiring others to experience the presence of the Lord, ministering and bringing comfort to those in need of encouragement, using music as a way of supporting and embracing the overall mission of NDCC, and being examples for others in our ministry and in our lives. If you have the spiritual gift of creative communication and are anointed to sing or play a musical instrument, please contact our Minister of Music, Keenan Shotwell at (901) 333-6809 or email shotwell.keenan@n2newdirection.org for more information to join one of the areas below: Access Granted Male Chorus, Live & Direct Sanctuary Choir, Women’s Chorus or to become volunteer musician to help support our many outreach ministries within our church.

Prayer Ministry intercedes on behalf of our members and under girds our congregation in prayer. Members who have the spiritual gifts of prayer, intercession, mercy, or shepherding, please contact Pastor Karren Williams at (901) 333-6808 or email williams.karren@n2newdirection.org.

Power City (Children's Ministry) is adjacent to the main building and creates experiences that invite children to know God and grow in Him

Early Childhood
Our children range from 3 months - Kindergarten. We create an infectious atmosphere that leads children to know Christ and grow in Him. Contact Keisha Gross at 333-6810 or email gross.keisha@n2newdirection.org.
Children- This ministry is for children in grades 1-5 and teaches children the fundamentals of who Christ is and His message of love. Contact Keisha Gross at 333-6810 or email gross.keisha@n2newdirection.org.

SLS Ministry – Saving Lost Souls
Dr. Spencer founded the Saving Lost Souls (S.L.S) Ministries that aims at finding people who are seeking God and empowering them to know God through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through S.L.S Ministries, Dr. Spencer seeks to preach, instruct, heal and resurrect people who are in need of a change in their lives through a personal relationship with God. A portion of the proceeds from the book, compact disc and tape sales, as well as the speaking engagements and lectures are earmarked for scholarships awarded by S.L.S Ministries. If you would like to join this ministry, please contact Tamar Poole at (901) 333-6811 or email at slscustomercare@n2newdirection.org

Small Groups is a means that NDCC uses to promote Bible Study. Normally 2-12 people meet together regularly to develop close relationships with one another and Jesus Christ to foster personal and congregational growth. Members will experience prayer, evangelism, discipleship, worship and mission. Contact Pastor Keith McCarty at (901) 433-3871 or email mccarty.keith@n2newdirection.org.

Spiritual Training Team acts as the Welcome Committee of NDCC and guides and nurtures NDCC New Members through the process of joining and helping them to connect to the NDCC Family. If you have the spiritual gifts of helps, hospitality, administration, exhortation, intercession, mercy and prayer.

New Member Intake Team serves by primarily overseeing the new member intake process after each worship service.

Education Team facilitates all New Member Classes and Spiritual Gifts Class. If you have gifts of teaching, administration, mercy and helps

Baptism Team serves new members who desire to be baptized by teaching the one hour Baptism Class.

Care Team serves new members by connecting them with ministry leaders and ensuring that everyone who desires to serve Christ receives the opportunity. If you have the gift of exhortation, shepherding, administration and mercy.

Ministry Connection Team serves new members by connecting them with ministry leaders and ensuring that everyone who desires to serve Christ receives the opportunity.

Sports Ministry’s purpose is to provide an opportunity for fellowship and growth through athletics in a Christian, fun, competitive and safe environment while teaching the fundamentals of each sport, the importance of sportsmanship and developing life skills. The goal is to Reach One More for Jesus through athletics while feeding the spirit and strengthening the body. Please contact Pastor Broderick Connesero at (901) 333-6801 or email at connesero.broderick@n2newdirection.org.

UNCUT (The Hip Hop Service)
Our purpose is to spread the Word of God using a modern and creative approach to create a helthy social alternative that is entertaining and fulfilling to the spirit. We are seeking poets, writers, aletrnative Christian musicians. Please contact Pastor Broderick Connesero at (901) 333-6801 or email at connesero.broderick@n2newdirection.org.

SURGE (Souls United Righteously for God's Eternity) is NDCC's college ministry designed to nurture the needs of young people ages 18-25. We embrace those who are seeking a new way of life; to openly expose the truth of God; and to empower people through a new life changing experience. Contact Pastor Broderick Connesero at (901) 333-6801 or email connesero.broderick@n2newdirection.org.

Youth - In The Zone Student Ministry (ITZSM) provides ministry opportunities for youth grades 9-12. G.A.M.E. (God and Me Eternally) service is held every Wednesday night at 6:00 pm. Call Pastor Broderick Connesero at (901) 333-6801 or email connesero.broderick@n2newdirection.org .