OUR SHARED MINISTRY MODEL
The Welcome Table is not a movement directed by one person, or even a collection of people. We all have a role in doing and being the church.
Every person is gifted and called by God to participate in God’s work in the world.
This shared ministry model means we are truly a community led by the community. There is no single leader making decisions for everyone; instead, we believe leadership and service are shared responsibilities.
Our four teams—Missional Engagement, Community Building, Disciple Development, and Administration—invite everyone to contribute their time, skills, and ideas. From organizing worship gatherings to planning service opportunities or simply offering care and connection, there’s a place for everyone to participate. To thrive as the community we feel called to be, we need each person to bring their unique gifts to the table. Together, we create something greater than any of us could alone.
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​The work of The Welcome Table belongs to all of us. We are all partners in this ministry together. As such, each person is invited (or called) to participate in disciple development, missional engagement, and community building.
This shared approach grew out of our belief that everyone brings something valuable to the table.
From the beginning, we set out to build a church that reflects the diversity and gifts of its community. We recognized that a healthy, thriving church requires participation and collaboration, where each voice is heard and every contribution matters. Together, we honor the idea that we are stronger and more faithful when we serve, lead, and grow together.
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The Shared Ministry Model has given us the structure to live out our calling to love and to serve–inviting everyone to contribute their gifts and time–while supporting our goal to commit 50% of our resources to serving others.
Disciple Development
Jesus didn’t give his disciples a list of truths and say, “Believe these things.” He didn’t give them a set of religious rituals and say, “Practice these things.” He showed them a way to live and said, “Come, follow me.” We are called to live the disciple life, allowing our faith to shape every aspect of who we are and what we do, individually and collectively.
Missional Engagement
When we commit to discovering and pursue God’s mission in the world, it shapes our entire posture toward our neighbors. We are on the lookout for God in the world and seeking to join in what God is already doing there. We see opportunities to love and serve our neighbors and, at the same time, to learn and be shaped by them.
Rather than focusing on how we can attract people to become a part of what we are doing, we flip the script and move out into the community to engage in ministry with others.
Community Building
We are the gathered and the scattered church. When we gather—for worship, learning, connection—we find strength and encouragement to live the disciple life when we are scattered in the world.
We are committed to nurturing a deep commitment to one another, our neighbors, and our work together as God’s people. Our gatherings ought to bind us together in deeper, more meaningful relationship with one another AND provide opportunities to build relationships across differences with our neighbors in Rock Hill and beyond.