The life of the church

Ministries.

The ministry areas of The Ascendancy Church express how we develop people, worship together and serve the house.

01 / Our ministry

People
in formation.

These ministry areas describe the church's purposes, communities and ways of serving. Each one expresses the work of transforming lives and establishing dominion through the Word of God.

Local schedules, leaders and availability for the Woodstock church will be shared as the work develops.

02 / Formation and community

Formation and community.

01

Children Ministry

For Children.

Provide a solid spiritual foundation and develop character, respect and integrity through biblically based, reality-conscious teaching.

  • Bible classes, worship services and devotionals.
  • Aims to introduce children to Jesus Christ and encourage a personal relationship with Him through prayer and biblical truth.
02

Youth Ministry

For Young people.

Encourage young people to grow in faith, become involved in spiritual life, and reach young people who have not shown an interest in faith in Jesus.

  • Preaching and teaching.
  • Open youth clubs or other activities for the common good of young people.
  • Bible education and pastoral oversight are part of the stated direction.
03

Singles Ministry

For Single people.

Provide active, supportive and nurturing fellowship where singles can grow spiritually, socially and emotionally.

  • Support for self-discovery, relationships, preparation for marriage and purpose.
  • Counsel and encouragement related to Christian walk, relationships, finances, jobs, careers, businesses and special needs.
04

Marriage and Family Life Ministry

For Premarital couples, married couples, couples in crisis, and couples living together with children.

Help marriages grow through practical teaching from the Word of God and strengthen communication, enrichment and healthy marriage relationships.

  • Marriage enrichment and communication skills.
  • The source describes monthly meetings, social events, quarterly workshops, seminars, coaching sessions and an annual honeymoon retreat as ministry direction, not confirmed Woodstock programming.
05

Men Ministry

For Men of The Ascendancy Church.

Develop friendship and accountability and build the character of Jesus Christ into every man involved.

  • Teaching God's Word as it applies to men.
  • Integrity, practical holiness, sexual purity, forgiveness, marriage, family, parenting, education, careers, business, health, nutrition and fitness.
06

The Fulfilled Woman Ministry

For Women.

Develop women as role models in their homes, marketplaces and communities through biblical principles.

03 / Worship and spiritual formation

Worship and spiritual formation.

01

The Music Ministry

For The congregation and those served through worship.

Praise and worship Jesus Christ and minister to the congregation through music.

  • Supply music for services.
  • Train worshippers through the Holy Spirit to lead people into the presence of God.
02

The Prayer Ministry

For The church, community, country and world.

Serve the Body of Christ through prayer and intercession for needs and requests.

  • Intercede for the pastorate and church.
  • Lead supplication for the church, community, country and world.
  • The source describes this ministry as intercessory and as a group of spiritual gatekeepers.
04 / Serving the house

Serving the house.

01

Ushering

For People attending church services.

Welcome God's people and maintain an atmosphere of reverence and order before, during and after services.

  • A ready-to-serve attitude is part of the stated identity.
02

Finance

For The church's financial administration.

Handle church finances with counting, recording and auditing alongside the pastorate.

03

Counseling and Follow-up

For New believers who respond to an altar call.

Provide biblical counsel and follow-up for new believers.

  • The source describes periodic contact to monitor spiritual and physical well-being. It does not confirm local Canadian counselling availability.
04

Media: Sound, Video and Publication

For The church's services and technical work.

Provide technical support for services and maintain church equipment.

  • Sound, video and publication responsibilities are named in the ministry title.
05

Hospitality and Decoration

For Church services and special events.

Provide refreshments when and where needed and care for church decoration.

A place to
serve and grow.