MCC Knoxville believes in the priesthood of all of its members.  The Pastors role is to help equip others for ministry, not to be the sole minister.  To this end we are working to help every member be a minister.  Members and friends are being encouraged to discover their spiritual gifts and their skills and talents, and their God given passions.  In the meeting of our gifts and passions with the needs of the Church, the community and the world it is our hope persons will hear where God is calling them to serve.  Where three or more persons feel the same call they will be encouraged to start a ministry group.  The ministry groups will be administered by one of the four following teams.

Worship

The Worship team will be coordinating the groups that are responsible for leading and planning of worship experiences, for developing new worship experiences, for the music and choir ministries.  This team might include the following ministry groups: choir, musicians, morning and evening planning groups, drama group, and a special celebration group.

Evangelism (Outreach)

This team is responsible for ministry groups that are reaching out in the larger community and the world to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and deed.  Possible groups might include housing and food ministries, peace ministry, bar ministries, self-help groups, justice ministries, and support groups.

Learning

The learning team will coordinate the ministries doing education.  We want to present an educational ministry that is helping persons to grow in faith and discipleship with different offerings for different ages and stages of growth.  Ministry groups under this team would include retreat ministry, membership classes, leadership training, deacon and discipleship training, Bible Study, youth and children education and event ministry.

Love

The love team will be assisting ministry groups to care for members, friends, and visitors.  Ministry groups in the team might include, greeting, visitor contact, hospitality and parties, prayer groups for men, women, and intercession, hospital and home visits, peer counseling, and card ministry.  These groups will be the welcome and embrace of God in and through MCC.