Clarify the Victory

This past weekend, we had a capacitation (is this a word in English??) for the church staff and volunteers of Iglesia Horizonte. 50 people were invited, from pastoral staff, to parking attendants, to sunday school teachers. The theme was "Clarify the Victory." Making sure that everyone knows what the goal is of Horizonte ministries, and more specifically, what is a "win" in each area of ministry.

We have a very diverse group of volunteers as well... We were all put into teams for the day's events, and here is my team:
Miguel (14 years old, sunday school helper for elementary school), Gerardo (52, small group leader for senior adult couples), Vero (40, sunday school director), Ana (29, sunday morning greeter, and boletin design), Casandra (19, worship team singer), and me (26, university girl's small group leader, Global Grounds cafe, greeter, office help). Not pictured - Nadia (34, nursery staff). Talk about a wide selection of ages and ministries!

And the youngest attendee... SOFI! She's only 6 weeks old, so she accompanied her parents!

Volunteers and church staff listening to Pastor Martin talk about the importance of all volunteers and staff going in the same direction in ministry.

Later, we got into groups with others in our ministry area (sunday school, youth group, small group leaders, etc.) to make sure that we were all aware of what constitues a victory in each ministry area. For example, in the youth group, we want "lives changed by example," or that the teens can see a good example of a healthy relationship with the Lord through the lives of the youth leaders, and in turn, follow that example to have their own growing relationship with Him.

Martin and Brisa show the church's mission statement: "Guide the people to a growing relationship with Jesus Christ." (Guiar a la gente a una relacion creciente con Jesucristo)

A little more than half of the conference attendees at the Hotel Camelinas conference area!

It's the care like this that the Horizonte Church staff and volunteers receive that really makes me want to continue strong everyday in ministry!