Church Secretary

1 Corinthians 12:27-28 “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. And in the church God has appointed, those able to help others, those with gifts of administration”

Primary Functions:
Diarise Senior Minister and Youth Minister diaries
Assist Senior Minister in his day to day operations
Answer telephone and assist all telephonic and email enquiries regarding the congregation

Administrative Functions:
Liaising with finance committee regarding all costs within the congregation.
Updating of members personal contact details throughout all media
Seek to find and maintain cost effective daily operations of the church

Ministry Assistance Functioning
Provide welcome packages for visitors and new converts
Check printing and distribution of educational material to all ministries
Creating and maintaining duty rosters within congregation
Reminding men of duties for Worship and organise replacements for men unable to serve in event of emergency
Liaise with ministries and coordinate all announcements on Sundays
Arrange visitation where needed for the shut-ins
Ensure minister is abreast on visitors who attend worship
Provide an accurate and up to date church directory
Assist with typing and preparation aspects of correspondence for the planning committee
Arrange get well cards/flowers for the sick and bereaved
Arrange and liaise with families in the event of funerals and services at the building

General office functioning
Event coordinating and handling of bookings at the church building
Maintain awareness of those who are ill through bulletin
Keep stock of basic groceries
Arrange gifts for certain events
Report any faults on appliances, plumbing and electrical faults
Arrange cleaning of building (includes the paying and supervision of the cleaners)
To facilitate upkeep of building safety e.g. servicing of fire extinguishers, safety locks, ordering access control tags etc. This is to be done in conjunction and consultation with the Maintenance Ministry