Vision & Accountability Team Archives
Members: Cheryl Martin (Chair), Frank Kandel (Vice-Chair) CoraLyn Turentine (CR1), Mark Stocksdale (CR2), Carol Bixler (CR3)
Pastoral Representatives: Brian Bither, Craig Oury
(For more records, consult the file cabinet upstairs across from the copy machine.)
Community Life Groups
It is a great comfort to belong to a community of caring, peace-loving individuals who help make up a
unique family of believers. Check out our numerous opportunities below.
Small Groups
Small groups are a core part of our life together. In them, we have a chance to get to know and support one another on a deeper level, as well as to discuss personal and corporate concerns. We have recently reorganized into five small groups that meet in different homes in the city of Indianapolis, some of which meet on weeknights and some of which meet on Sundays. If you are interested in joining a small group, contact us to help us find the right group for you.
Ministry Teams
Our church is not run like a hierarchical business, where the pastors are the C.E.O.s who make all of the decisions. Instead, the church is run through our ministry teams, which are open to anyone who wants to participate. The adult education ministry, building & grounds ministry, children & youth nurture ministry, fellowship ministry, outreach & welcome ministry, and worship ministry are always looking for new members and fresh ideas. We also have a pastor-elder team and gifts discernment team whose members are elected by the congregation at the beginning of each church year.
Service Opportunities
There are several opportunities for community service through Shalom Mennonite. There is a donation center in the North entryway for food and supplies, which are taken to the Morning Star in Muncie, Indiana. Arlington Woods Neighborhood Association meets regularly at out church. Monthly volunteers with Indiana AID visits detained persons at the Clay County Jail. We also participate in larger community events and work days periodically.
Bible Study
For those of us who want to have an ongoing and thorough study of the Scriptures together, a Bible study group meets at the church on Thursday evenings. If you would like to learn more about this, contact us to learn what book we are studying and on which days we are meeting.
Worship Ensemble
On the first three Sundays of every month, our worship ensemble meets an hour before the worship service to practice songs that will be sung and played during the church service. If you have vocal or instrumental talent and would be willing to share it with our community, they would love to have you join them! You can contact us to get in touch with the chair of our Worship Ministry.
Creation Care
Interested folks work on creation care projects to provide a community setting of nature and beauty for both the Shalom congregation and the neighborhood. They are restoring a forest in an urban setting to provide educational opportunities as well as ecological stewardship. If you have a passion for the earth, this is the group for you!
