Episode 37: Music Ministry 101-The Structure of Music Ministry Leadership Sonja R. Jones is a wife, mother, educator, author, and a Virtual Worship Pastor.

Lutheranism has a relationship of clergy to laity similar to most Protestant churches. structure. The existing Constitution and organizational structure were designed and written more than 18 years ago. First, the episcopal model includes churches in which church leaders are appointed by the denomination. General Assembly Pastors and lay persons from BIC congregations across the U.S. come together every two years for General Assembly (formerly General Conference). The Brethren in Christ U.S. organizational structure exists to equip, support, and connect our congregations. However, the Church is quite pragmatic, and is willing to make changes where they seem desirable. The Methodist Church is still organised in a methodical way using many of the structures introduced by its founder, John Wesley.

They elect their own pastors and are overseen by various boards from the body. Over … Within these guidelines, four main models of church structure have developed. Pastors-Unlike the Catholic Church, the Protestant churches do not have any priests. The duty of the pastors is to preach the religious scriptures. Much has happened in the life of the congregation in 18 years including changes in pastoral leadership, church building projects, and changes in membership demographics. The structure of the International Pentecostal Church of Christ is a blend of Congregational and the Presbyterian systems and they operate under their own structures. In addition to the opportunity to fellowship as the larger Church body at General Assembly, delegates make decisions… Elders in the church can be either appointed or naturally recognized by their good example and perseverance. Second, the Presbyterian or elder led model includes the church selecting elders who represent the church as decision makers.

Her assignment is to spiritually cover music ministry leaders, help churches develop and retain music ministry leaders, and equip and send music ministry leaders to churches. Structure; Structure. ... Their authority should not be based on a university degree or on leadership skills but on their obedience to God, Christian virtues, experience, and their ability to teach. 5 The Usual Church Structure in Protestant and Free Churches. In the place of priest they have a few pastors, under the leadership of the senior pastor.