Purpose

To render excellent service through an operational structure that values and supports the gifts and abilities of God’s people; providing administrative leadership that enables staff and ministries to operate together in pursuit of the vision of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.

Primary responsibility is to provide oversight for the day-to-day operations of the church. Pastor Patterson serve with a team of men and women in providing administrative leadership to the program staff and ministry leaders. The Administrative Leadership Team includes three groups of people: Senior Pastor and Staff, the Diaconate, and the Trustees.

The Senior Pastor

The Senior Pastor provides general watchcare and oversight. He continually evaluate the ministry of the church and review major ministry decisions and strategic initiatives. He has the ultimate responsibility and authority to use his wisdom, discernment and shepherding gift to ensure the church remains on a true course biblically, that its members are being appropriately shepherded, that the body is being fed through insightful and accurate biblical teaching, and that the life of the church is being well managed with the assistance of other competent and godly leaders. The senior pastor, in addition to his shepherding role, is primarily responsible to be a teacher of the Word of God and to provide strategic leadership and vision to the body.

The Diaconate Ministry

The Diaconate is a group of men and women who have been chosen by Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church’s congregation and serve the visible (social, emotional, physical and financial) and spiritual needs of the Church and its community. The Diaconate’s Mission is to care for and service those who are in need, both within and beyond the community of faith, and to equip others to minister with the Deacons and Deaconesses. The Diaconate work with individuals and families in distressing or challenging situations, are available for prayer, questions or counsel after each service. The Diaconate is to care about the spiritual and physical well-being of members, regularly praying for the sick. They work in partnership with the Pastor to guard the body against harmful influences, confronting those who are contradicting biblical truth or who are continuing in patterns of sinful behavior. In doing so, they are to keep closing potential entrances for Satan, so that the truth of Christ will remain credible to both the congregation and the community. (Biblical Qualifications for Diaconate Members are summarized in 1 Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:6-9)

The Trustee Ministry

The Trustees are members of the church empowered by the congregation to oversee the legal and financial aspects of the ministry and matters pertaining to the building and facilities. Each member has been entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing legal and financial matters and to provide for the care and maintenance of all properties owned by the church.

The Administrative Leadership Team

The Administrative Leadership Team oversees day-to-day operations of the church and provides the vision for future direction of the church. At present, the members of the management team are key staff members [paid and volunteer] holding these positions:

• Senior Pastor
• Executive Minister
• Executive Director of Church Operations/ Director of Discipleship Ministries
• Director of Worship Ministries/Director for NexGen Ministries
• Finance Officer
• Stewardship Development Representative
• Director of Evangelism & Missions
• Diaconate Chair/Representative
• Trustee Chair/Representative

Through the Management Team, each ministry or department within the church has the opportunity to have their views expressed and issues addressed. The Senior Pastor’s leadership in all three groups, Diaconate, Trustees, and Management, provides communication, openness, and accountability across the three groups.

Church Support Ministries

Accounting and Finance

The Office of Accounting and Finance supports the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church by recording, processing, and maintaining an accurate record of all income received and all monies expended. This office develops and implements accounting practices in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. All financial transactions for the church are centralized under the Accounting and Finance Office, which is comprised of the following positions:

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

General Accounting

Payroll Operations

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Stewardship Education

Although money is an integral part of our lives, many of us lack a proper understanding of it. We may believe the only money problem we face is not having enough. However, many times we have an adequate amount but need to use it more wisely. Stewardship education is learning what God has to say about this area of our lives, then recognizing His authority over our lives and possessions.

God gives us freedom to determine how we want to spend money, but the Bible is very clear about what God expects from us. The fact that God put all things, including money, at our disposal means we have an obligation to use them according to His plan. To do that, we must seek His wisdom and understanding through the study of His Word and by taking advantage of the programs developed for you to become money wise and to achieve financial freedom.

Communications Ministry

• Shiloh Newsletter
• WEB Site Design & Management
• Public Relations/Announcements
• Videos/Photography/DVD’s
• Tape Ministry

Office Administration

The purpose of Office Administration is to provide exceptional administrative support by organizing, planning, and performing tasks to encourage and enable the congregation, ministries, and staff to operate effectively and efficiently. Our support staff, which is comprised of the Executive Assistant/ Church Secretary and Receptionist, serves as a central liaison to meet the needs of the membership and staff by offering the following services:

Executive Assistant

• Manages the Tasks of the Senior Pastor’s Office
• Manages the Senior Pastor’s Schedule, Itinerary, Travel
• Liaison between Congregation and Public for the Senior Pastor

Office Manager/Church Secretary

• Baptism, Baby Dedications, Weddings, and Funeral Scheduling
• Bulletin Preparation
• Manages Activities of the Church Office
• Membership Database
• New Member Assignments
• Church Communications Contact

Administrative Assistant

• Manages the Church Calendar
• Public Service Announcements

Office Assistant

• Schedules Food, Clothing, and Benevolence Appointments
• Maintains the Information Center and Display Boards
• Ministry Forms
• Ministry Services
• Office Supplies and Supply Orders
• Print and Copy Requests
• External Mail Preparation

Facilities Management

The purpose of Facilities Management is to provide continual care of God’s House and maintenance of the grounds. Our goal is to provide a clean and comfortable setting, where members and visitors can worship without distraction. In our service to God, we believe that through continuous, routine maintenance, we will keep God’s House in a condition that is pleasing to Him for many years to come.

Facilities Management also provides support to all ministries of the church. This support is provided through the following: room assignments and set-ups, transportation, and security services.

Building & Grounds Management

• Janitorial
• Renovations and Repairs
• Grounds Care [snowplowing/removal; mowing]
• New Projects
• Safety & Risk Management

Equipment & Vehicle Management

Food Services

Our purpose is to provide quality food services to support all ministry events. This area is designed to minister to members and visitors through hospitality and serving.

For those with the gift of cooking and hospitality, it is an opportunity to display your culinary skills, along with the gift of serving, to ensure the success of all ministry events. Serving in this ministry requires a deep commitment and a heart to serve others. The Word reminds us in I Peter 4:8-10 that “above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he/she has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in various forms.”