News & Announcements
Spaghetti Luncheon Fundraiser for Ukraine Team
May 13, 2008
Come & support the Ukraine Team! We are fundraising to go this summer to teach conversational English, as well as Bible studies to families at a Military Camp, in Kyiv....
Date: Sunday, June 1st
Where: McClintocks Hall, 11:30am - 1:30pm
What you will partake of: Delicious homemade spaghetti, hot buttery garlic bread, fresh salad, cold lemonade, and yummy dessert! Where else can you get a fun lunch for $5.00??
Cost: Only $5 per person; $20 maximum per family of 4 or more!
Tickets will go on sale on the church patio, June 18th, June 25th... you may call the church office as well (contact: Mireya).
A silent auction of movie baskets, beach baskets, and more, will take place, too! Come join the fun, food, and fellowship for a worthy cause! With your support, we will be we can further His Kingdom!
Any questions? Please call Mireya Olmos @ the church office, 562-947-4791 ext. 400.
Pastor of Discipleship & Families Description
Apr 22, 2008
MINISTRY DESCRIPTION FOR PASTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP & FAMILIES
PURPOSE
The Pastor of Discipleship & Families will provide staff support to shepherd and equip the saints of Whittier Hills Baptist Church to thrust them out as Kingdom citizens to shine in a dark world. He will oversee discipleship ministries for all age groups and give pastoral leadership to families. He will give special attention to children and their families as well as Life Groups and Adult Bible Communities. He will serve other ministries as needs and interest arise.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a member of the church in good standing.
Must live an exemplary life before those he serves, meeting the qualifications of an elder as delineated in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Humility, teachability, loyalty and personal holiness are of utmost importance.
Must understand and support the church purpose, priorities, vision, and guiding principles. As a staff member, heart and mind must be committed to serving others, supporting the staff and cultivating team ministry.
Must have the respect and support of the church membership and his family.
Must demonstrate leadership, effective people skills and a consistent desire and ability to train and liberate others to minister.
Must be a self-starter with motivation to follow through with limited supervision.
Must be continually pursuing personal growth in Christ and exercise of personal gifts and abilities.
Must be able to support the senior pastor and complement his ministry with enthusiasm and wisdom.
Must be a real team player who thrives on interaction and works well with others.
Must share the ministry vision and values already in place for assisting and equipping parents as they seek to disciple their children as well as for providing “substance” oriented programming for the children.
Must have a heart for outreach and a passion to see both the people and the structures under his oversight reflect this passion in practical ways. He must see his primary calling as thrusting out Kingdom citizens to shine in a dark world and see his ministry as the means to accomplish this.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time staff are expected to serve the needs of the ministry without compulsion and with joy. As a guide, at least 50 hours per week should be customary. Still, appropriate time for family and stewardship of self (health, exercise, refreshment) must be kept within the priority structure. A regular plan of office time and "off" time will be made with the Executive Pastor.
PROSPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Pastor of Discipleship & Families will provide pastoral leadership and support for families, giving specific attention to equipping and encouraging parents to disciple their children wisely and well. He will give significant attention to providing counsel, resources and programming that will support them in this area.
The Pastor of Discipleship & Families will provide leadership for major discipling ministries to adults. He will focus on casting vision, giving guidance, providing accountability, and recruiting & developing leaders for these ministries. The primary areas of focus will be Life Groups and Adult Bible Communities (ABC’s). a. He will help leadership of these ministries focus on the kind of disciples being produced, not simply on the kind of inputs they are giving in their ministries. b. He will help leadership of these ministries make practical adjustments to ministry to move people into engaging redemptively in the world.
The Pastor of Discipleship & Families will provide strategic and hands on leadership for elementary ministries (including AWANA).
a. He will continually develop and equip a ministry team to oversee all ministries related to this life stage and will have a strong presence with them in the ministry. He must see himself as a people developer, both in discovering/leading his ministry team and in the way he leads ministry to children and their families. b. He will make outreach to families a high priority in the ministry structures and will encourage it in the lives of the families who are already involved at Whittier Hills. c. He will develop the ministry vision to have a deep impact on the students, valuing “fun” yet focusing on “substance” in the overall programming. d. He will work closely with other ministries involving children and their families.The Pastor of Discipleship & Families will provide overall leadership and support for early childhood ministries, giving direct oversight and encouragement to the E. C. Director and partnering with her in discipling the children and their families in life-stage relevant ways.
The Pastor of Discipleship & Families will provide overall leadership and support for Student Ministries, giving direct oversight and encouragement to the Jr. High Director and High School Pastor.
The Pastor of Discipleship & Families will serve as a pastor/overseer “at large” and provide leadership, shepherding and support for the body at large as needed. He will serve as part of the pastoral and overseer ministry teams, with a heart for and eye to the body as a whole, not simply the functions that fall under his direct purview.
As part of a greater ministry team, the Pastor of Discipleship & Families will cooperate and partner with other leaders and ministries and will enthusiastically contribute his help and leadership in other areas when and where needed.
REMUNERATION
This position begins with an annual salary as established by the overseers plus inclusion in our medical plan for the pastor and his family (includes dental). Provision is also made for life and disability insurance ($10/month and $1,000/year, respectively, toward self-held policies). A reasonable budget for personal expenses of ministry, books and subscriptions is also provided. Ministry related conferences and funding for further education will also be made available whenever the situation warrants. An annual review will be conducted with appropriate recommendations for salary adjustment made by the overseer staff review committee. After two years tenure, this position also includes participation in a retirement plan (according to policy).
VACATION
Three weeks per year of paid vacation will be provided, according to staff policy. Appropriate time for ministry training and conferences will also be provided with prior approval. Paid holidays are also given according to established policy (currently 10 per year).
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The Pastor of Discipleship & Families is under the direct oversight of the Executive Pastor and ultimately responsible to the Senior Pastor and Board of Overseers. He is a voting member of the overseer board. He will interface and cooperate with a wide variety of other ministries and leaders.
Summer Splash is Back!!
Apr 10, 2008
Keep cool this summer...
Join other moms, dads, and kids every Wednesday from 11am - 3pm, at the Janney residence pool for swimming and fellowship!
July 2 - August 27, 2008
Address is: 222 Villa Rita Drive, La Habra, CA 90631
Phone: (562) 691-5023
Cost: FREE
Bring your own lunch, towels, and floaties... parents welcome to swim with children. Parents must lifeguard their own children; NO dropping off kids
Church Picture Directory Sign-ups
Mar 28, 2008
We need you to make our upcoming directory complete!
- Our new no-cost directory will tell the story of our chuch.
- Each family will receive a FREE 8X10 portrait and directory for participating.
- You can sign up online HERE.
Contact Nancy Niles @ 562-947-4791 with any questions.
Serve Day May 17
Feb 16, 2008
We will be partnering with other churches in Whittier to share the love of Jesus to the community! This is a great opportunity to participate in kingdom living!
New Vantage Point Service
Feb 12, 2008
Vantage Point, our community of 18-23 year olds, has a new meeting time! The service has moved from Sunday mornings to Sunday nights at 7pm in McClintock's. Join us for worship, teaching, fellowship, and outreach.
McClintocks is located at the bottom story of the B building, across from the main sanctuary.
Sermon-Based Life Groups
Jan 23, 2008
Imagine the benefits of Sermon-Based Life Groups, studying and applying Robert's sermons together. Groups meet weekly. To start or join a group, attend the meeting Wednesday, February 6 at 7pm in Room C201. Contact Nancy Niles at the church office.
Unleashing Women in the Church
Jan 10, 2008
Purchase your set on the patio this Sunday only for $24.00
Praise & Ministry Meeting
Jan 10, 2008
In all three morning services on Sunday February 3.
Food Pantry Ministry Collecting Food
Dec 3, 2007
If you and your family would like to bring a food item, a gift for a child or even adopt a family please stop by the table on the patio on Sunday or see Lois Runge, Jenette Sovilla or Nancy Collier. Items must be at church no later than Sunday, December 16.
Holiday Office Hours
Dec 3, 2007
The church office will be closed the following dates for the holidays: Monday, Nov. 12 for Veteran's Day Thursday & Friday, Nov. 22-23 for Thanksgiving Monday, December 24 - closed at 12:00 pm for Christmas Eve Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec. 25-26 for Christmas Tuesday, Jan. 1 for New Year's Day
Early Childhood needs your used Christmas cards!
Dec 3, 2007
We use cards that have any part of the nativity story to make ornaments for Angel Breakfast. Bring your cards at any time to the church office or leave them in room A103.
Pray for the India Team!
Nov 29, 2007
Pray for:
-For God to save the lost
-For the believers in the house churches to be encouraged and edified
-For financial support of $3,200 to cover the trip expenses
Team Members: David Lenton, Chuck Luksa, Mike Luster, Steve Hahm, John & Korenn Meno, Lou & Marissa Delgado, Kel Trudgian, Brian Wilson
Skid Row, Thanksgiving meal recap
Nov 27, 2007
On Nov. 21, 40 high school/middle school students, WHBC staff and volunteers helped serve over 1,000 men, women and children a delicious Thanksgiving meal on Skid Row, LA. It was a fantastic opportunity to show the love of Christ in a tangible, up-close and personal way. It was an eye-opening, valuable experience for all that participated. We plan on making Saturday trips in the future. If interested, contact Bill Provo in the church office.
Christmas Choir
Nov 2, 2007
Listen to experts from this year's selection of music at www.whittierhills.org/worship/songs. Contact our worship paster, Craig Allen, for more information (craiga@whittierhills.org).