Assisting in a Church Ministry

This particular unit Assisting in a Ministry utilizes the community services unit “Support Community Resources”. It is ideally suited to the development of ministry skills.

For the purpose of the Certificate III level your reporting and documentation will be at the level of someone who is involved with the group but not in oversight, even though you may actually be in oversight.

You are required to demonstrate your competency in supporting your ministry team with a particular emphasis on the three major forms of communication 1. Oral, 2. Written, 3. Reading. This may include computerized communication if that is relevant within your group, especially if information is stored electronically

Communication may be in English or in the community language

• Develop an information base
• Establish relationship with key people
• Apply strategies for linking people
• Maintain community facilities and resources

To help you gather the evidence required we suggest that you collate the information over a period of not less than 2 months and compile it with a report addressing the issues below. This information, along with the multiple choice questionnaire from your text book should provide sufficient evidences of competency.