The Ministerial Department focus is the church pastors and elders, including their families, within the Texas Conference. Partnering with Conference officers, departments, pastors and churches, we work to attract, equip, empower, support and retain the highest quality pastoral workforce possible.
The Ministerial Department sees pastoral ministry as the lifeblood and backbone of all that takes place within our territory in Texas. Supporting and equipping the ministry and role of the local pastor in the congregational setting is our primary focus because Spirit-filled, effective, healthy pastors and congregations have an enormous impact for the kingdom of God.
Also, we recognize the biblical role of the local church elder, particularly in view of the ever-increasing demands on church pastors and the need for lay involvement in the governance and ministry of the congregation. Equipping local church elders in their leadership roles as they serve their congregations and assist their pastors in soul winning is also a vital component of the department.
The mission of the Ministerial Department is to make a meaningful contribution to the Texas Conference vision by serving the pastoral field with love and excellence. We seek to develop pastoral leadership in five areas: Calling, Commitment, Community, Competence and Courage.
Elders’ Encounter
Every year we conduct a special inspirational meeting and training session especially for church Elders and their spouses, followed by a dinner of appreciation. Please view the attached flyer with the link to an Elders’ Encounter coming to an area near you. Your spouses are welcomed, but no provisions are made for children.
We are grateful for your unique ministry as you lead out in your church, and we know that our Elders run the churches in the absence of the pastor. You provide essential leadership to our congregations. You are also a tremendous support to our pastors, and a blessing to the Texas Conference.
Encuentro de Ancianos
Cada año llevamos a cabo una reunión especial de inspiración y sesiones de entrenamiento diseñadas específicamente para los ancianos de iglesia y sus cónyuges, seguido por una cena de agradecimiento. Por favor vea el folleto adjunto con el enlace para el Encuentro de Ancianos que se llevará a cabo en un área cerca de usted. Sus cónyuges son bienvenidos, pero no hay provisiones para los niños. Sería bueno hacer arreglos en cada iglesia para que alguien se haga cargo de cuidar los niños.
Estamos agradecidos por su significativo ministerio al liderar su iglesia, y sabemos que nuestros Ancianos dirigen las iglesias en ausencia del pastor. Usted provee un liderazgo esencial a nuestras congregaciones. Usted también es un tremendo apoyo a nuestros pastores, y una bendición para la Conferencia de Texas.