CHURCH HISTORY

Light of the World Church of Christ (LWCC) was founded on August 1, 1999.  It was then we established our belief in “Church and community cooperating to bring glory to Christ.”  LWCC strives to bring a first century message to a 21st century world.

The church is a non-denominational community looking to the future and working to bring the message of God to those around us. We want to bring people of all walks of life into the body of Christ. We believe in dynamic worship and revolve around the idea of “Same Message, Different Method.” We take the Word of God and apply it to the day and times we live in.

LWCC believes in reaching the unchurched, those that are disillusioned with the church, and the pre-churched, those who have yet to come into a relationship with Christ. We desire to create a non-threatening environment for those who have stopped attending or never attended church. We have and will continue to be a conduit of change throughout the Dallas community. Every year we take a senior and...


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Light of the World
Church of Christ
7408 S. Hampton
Dallas, Texas 75232
469-567-8200 Office
469-567-8285 Fax

LWCC Job Decriptions

Light of the World Church of Christ Job Description
There's a lot of work to do in the ministry of the church. Unless the job is described and defined, people will not be able to work effectively. Conflict between individuals and groups can result, or workers may not be very happy in what they do. Often, churches do not have carefully developed job or position descriptions. Some church leaders think that ministries are self-defining. People know what to do or should do as the Holy Spirit guides them. Ministries also can become so busy that leaders can't think through the organizational map to know how to use their time and talent most effectively. Therefore, we (Light of the World Church of Christ) are developing comprehensive job descriptions for all of its servants, leaders and staff.
In this document we will:
  1. Clarify expectations
  2. Set boundaries
  3. Define lines of authority
  4. Eliminate work and ministry conflicts

Servant Leader: Deacon Christian Education Director

The role of the Christian Education Director is to assist the Senior Minister and staff in overseeing the ministry of Christian education and formation for adults, youth and children on Sundays and during the week. The Christian Education Director will work alongside other servant leaders to carry out this mission as a member of a team in ministry. The position is voluntary.
Key Responsibilities:
  1. Christian education activities: In accountability to the Senior Minister, the Christian Education Director will oversee, supervise and develop educational opportunities for church members to help them grow in their faith. Responsibilities include:

  1. Developing goals and objectives for the Christian education program at all levels in line with the strategic plan
  2. Assessing educational needs for all ages, setting goals for education and formation, and developing programs and activities to achieve those goals and meet identified needs.
  3. Identifying and testing aged-level curriculum resources, whether commercially produced or developed by the pastoral staff
  4. Identifying and planning for both ongoing educational programs and short-term or one-time educational events
  6. Recruit, train and work with the non-professional or trained teaching volunteers in coaching and strengthening their teaching abilities
  7. Coordinate with the Church Bookstore volunteer staff to provide and maintain Christian education resources, including books, videos/DVDs and other materials
  1. Staff supervision and development:
  1. Identifying pastoral, staff and volunteer resources and needs in Christian education
  2. Oversee, plan and implement staff recruitment, training and development
  4. Coordinate with the Vacation Bible School staff to support them in their goals objectives and needs.
  5. Research, order and distribute curriculum materials and other educational resources
  6. Serve as manager by conducting performance evaluations, providing ongoing informal performance feedback, and reporting to the Senior Minister regarding ministry activity and performance.
  1. Administration: The Christian Education Director will strengthen the programs and activities with adults and young people through:
  1. Development of short and long-term goals and plans for educational ministry.
  2. Development and implementation of an annual calendar of activities and programs that are inclusive and promote relationship development and discipleship at levels appropriate to every group.
  3. Development and management of the annual budget for Christian education.
  4. Responsiveness to communication demands which arise through personal interaction, email, and telephone contacts.
  5. Attend conferences and participate in educational training events (bi-annually) to strengthen the knowledge and skill bases in Christian education.
  6. Work regularly with pastoral and lay staff and key volunteer leaders to integrate educational offerings and opportunities in to other ministries (i.e. youth ministry, evangelism, multi-cultural outreach)
  1. Evaluation and compensation: The Christian Education Director will file monthly reports to the Senior Minister when requested, on education ministry accomplishments and activities.

Job Skills and Requirements:
  1. Can conceptualize his administrative and managerial work as ministry and verbalize the function of the job as ministry.
  2. The ability to participate in a consensus decision-making process.
  3. Cordial and professional conduct.
  4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  5. Attention to detail and follow-through on assignments and deadlines.
  6. A commitment to confidentiality regarding all records, both of the church and staff, and members.

Office Manager
The church administrator is responsible for managing the business affairs of the church and working with church members and staff to achieve the church's mission objectives. The Church office is the hub of communication and requires efficient clerical office management and improvements in day-to-day operations. It is a ministry of the church; the person in this position will be extending the ministry of Light of the World Church of Christ to our employees, our members and the surrounding community.
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
  1. Financial Managements:
  1. Oversees the Administrative work of the church.
  2. Deposit and disbursement of all church funds.
  3. Oversees the purchasing process and maintaining vender relationships.
  4. Review all outside vendor invoices to ensure satisfactory completion and report to Senior Minister.
  1. Office Management:
  1. Sees to the maintenance of all office equipment and computer systems.
  2. Assures that proper computer backup is routinely maintained.
  3. Order office supplies as needed.
  4. Coordinate/assist with special events.
  5. Copy CDs, cassettes, and other audio material as required.
  1. Church Management:
  1. Notify Senior Minister, church board and servant leaders of members who are hospitalized or disabled; births, deaths, and weddings in church membership and families of members.
  2. Maintain church calendar.
  3. Upload calendar changes.
  4. Update church websites as needed.
  5. Coordinate church ministry volunteer activities.
  6. Gather information, prepare, lay out and print weekly announcements.
  7. Maintain and update church management program and mailing list.
  8. Provide clerical assistance to church ministries as needed.
  1. General
  1. Coordinates leadership meetings.
  2. Prepare staff meeting agendas.
  3. Participate in weekly staff meetings.
Job Skills and Requirements:
  1. Can conceptualize his administrative and managerial work as ministry and verbalize the function of the job as ministry.
  2. Is responsible for fostering effective communication in the church organization.
  3. The ability to manage a consensus decision-making process.
  4. Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including Word, Excel, Outlook and church management software.
  5. Cordial and professional conduct.
  6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  7. Ability to organize and administer information.
  8. Attention to detail and follow-through on assignments and deadlines.
  9. A commitment to confidentiality regarding all records, both of the church and staff, and members.
  10. Dependable attendance.
  11. Ability to vary schedule when needed, timely and consistent attendance, in the evenings for committee and church board meetings.
Servant Leader: Deacon Facilities Manager:
The Facility Directory will support and supervise all areas of building maintenance and custodial care. Responsibilities include: working directly with office staff for set up of church events and building operations; regularly inspect the church premise for areas of need or concern and report findings to the church office; assist in the coordination of church workdays and other building projects done with volunteers. The Facility Director supports the ministry of LWCC by attention to working with custodial care and maintenance, multimedia systems, platform organization and all mechanical systems.
  1. Properties Management:
  1. Support the ministry goals of LWCC through the application of expertise primarily in areas including the custodial care and maintenance, building operations and mechanical systems.
  2. Develops and administers policies and procedures concerning the use of all church properties, and facilities.
  3. Assists the church building committees in their work with contractors and others in evaluation, planning, building, remodeling and equipping church buildings.
  4. When necessary, contact applicable outside vendors to facilitate repairs, ensuring competitive and fair pricing.
  5. Works with staff in coordinating the assignment of classrooms and church facilities for meetings and activities.
  6. Evaluates periodically the insurance needs of the church and reporting to the Senior Minister and Board of Directors.
  7. Regularly inspect the church premises for areas of need or concern and report findings to Senior Minister.
  8. Coordinate maintenance of plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems including minor repairs and coordination or outside vendors for major repairs or replacements.
  9. Oversee maintenance and safety inspection of church-owned vehicles.
  10. Organize and annual/seasonal maintenance checklists.