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Does Colorado Springs need another church? What does it mean to be a strategic partner of North Point Ministries? Is this a video church? Is this a college church? I heard that Red Rock Church is a non-denominational church. What does non-denominational mean? What is the leadership structure? What is the financial situation? How can I stay informed? Does Colorado Springs need another church? The Springs area doesn't need another option for believers to shop the church circuit, but what it does need are safe environments for those who are not in a church. Back to Top What does it mean to be a strategic partner of North Point Ministries? North Point Ministries is the parent organization of which North Point Community Church, Buckhead Church, Browns Bridge Community Church and several Strategic Partnership churches. Red Rock Church is a strategic partner of North Point Ministries which means that we have the same mission, strategy, values and beliefs as North Point Ministries, but is a separate entity. Back to Top Is this a video church? As a strategic partner with North Point Ministries, we will use the sermon portion of the North Point Community Church worship service a large percentage of the time. At other times, the Red Rock Church staff will present the message. The other aspects of the worship service will be "live" at every service. Back to Top Is this a college church? Yes and no. Red Rock Church is a church whose heart beats for those who don't yet know Jesus personally. We believe the best thing we can do for the college students of Colorado Springs is to create a local church full of people who are passionately pursuing God. Presently, we are asking college students to jump in with both feet by being a regular worship attender and serving in one of our ministry areas. We will continue to evaluate what our college ministry will look like in the future. Back to Top I heard that Red Rock Church is a non-denominational church. What does non-denominational mean? In organizing this church, our foremost desire was to be an attractive environment for those who do not regularly attend church. For the most part, our feeling is that denominational titles mean more to people already involved in church than it does to others in our culture. For this reason, we have chosen not to affiliate ourselves with any particular denomination. We try to clearly state what we believe on the "About Us" page of our website. Back to Top What is the leadership structure? Currently, the campus expansion team of North Point Ministries is providing guidance and direction to the staff of Red Rock Church. Gradually we plan to elect elders who will provide leadership to the church alongside the staff. At this point, we follow the guidelines of our church constitution which are as follows: The phrases we use to describe the function of government at Red Rock Church is that we are
However, in more specific terms, the Red Rock Church is built around four teams of people.
Ministry Team Representatives (MTR) are individuals chosen by a particular area of ministry to represent that group as a channel of communication to and from the other ministries, staff and elders. MTRs serve one-year terms and are the only group in the church, other than the Elders, that can call for a special business meeting of the church. The Stewardship Team oversees all the financial and personnel matters. The Lead Pastor is accountable to the Stewardship Team in all these matters, and along with the Church administrator attends the team's meetings but without voting privileges. Stewardship Team members serve three-year terms and successive members are chosen by the existing Stewardship Team and approved by the Elders. The Staff Leadership Team consists of staff members selected by the Lead Pastor. The purpose of this group is to determine programming, give vision to the various ministries of the church, and to oversee the day-to-day operations. Elders function primarily as discerners and shepherds. They also serve as the conscience and guardians of the church. Their role is to evaluate the direction of the church in light of three things: mission, resources and doctrinal statement. The Board of Elders consists of men who will serve three-year terms. Successive elders who meet the qualifications of Elders/Overseers outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-11 and Titus 1:5-9 will be nominated by church members and approved by a committee consisting of four elders and four MTRs. Back to Top What is the financial situation? God has been incredibly gracious to Red Rock Church in His financial provisions for us. These initial funds have come from North Point Ministries and from individuals who felt God leading them to give. We now hope the regular attenders will fully support the church with not only their prayers and service, but financially as well. If God is leading you to be a part, you can send gifts to: Red Rock Church 320 W. Fillmore #110 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Click here to view our Statement of Activities from Dec. 2007
Back to Top How can I stay informed?
First of all, keep visiting our website. Secondly, you can always stay informed by visiting our Information Table before or after each service. If you would like to receive regular updates, please go to our contact page and provide your name and email address. Back to Top |
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