West Valley Missionary Church

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Bible Ventures

2007 Bible Olympics Questions - This year we are covering the book of Ephesians. The Olympics are set for Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 5:00 pm. See Pam Merillat for more details. (9 page document)
2008 Bible Reading Guide - This document contains 4 Bible reading guides, a check off list and some practical advice to reading through the Bible in a year. (21 page document)
God The Father - This is a tool used in the Bible Ventures class "Foundations". It presents Scripture and life applications to help you view God as your Father. (2 page document)
Group Prayer List - BibleVentures or small group leaders can use this as an effective prayer exercise for class members or you may use this in your personal prayer/devotional time. (1 page document)
Prophecies Concerning Jesus Fulfilled - This is just a sampling of the many prophecies in the Old Testament concerning Jesus. Along with those are the passages in the New Testament where each is fulfilled. This is currently being used in the "Foundations" BibleVentures class. (6 page document)
Schedule and Mark Study Questions - Pastor Jim's Class - This document contains the schedule and study questions for Pastor Jim's Bible Venture class for the Winter and Spring. (21 page document)
Ways to Continue to Get to Know Jesus - Use this in your daily quiet time with God. Taken from the "Foundations" Bible Study. (1 page document)

Children's Ministry

SonForce Kids Home Mission Assignment - SonForce Kids VBS may be over but it's never too late to be on a mission for God! Print this cool, not-so-top-secret document out and see how many of the missions you can fulfill. Then tell someone! (1 page document)

Deacons

Annointing with Oil - This is helpful information for the deacon to review regarding the "laying on of hands" and the "annointing with oil."
Benevolent Policy - Gives a description of our financial assistance policy. (1 page document)
Financial Assistance Questionnaire - If you need financial help from WVMC you can print this out, fill it out, and give it to Andy Barthol, Head Deacon. It is completely confidential and handled with care! (1 page document)

Giving

2007 Budget - This is our 2007 budget that was approved at our November 12, 2006 Annual Business Meeting. (2 page document)
Tithe Chart - This chart is a good tool to help the believer identify what percentage of their income (yearly or weekly) is being given to the Lord. (2 page document)

Healthy Church

List of 104 Biblical Characteristics - This is a list of 104 Biblical character qualities. It is useful in many discipleship areas. This is one of the tools we use in the new SPIRITUAL COACHING training. (6 page document)
One Another - The scriptures give us a great deal of information about the way we are to get along with one another in the community of Christ. These 20 ONE ANOTHER passages will keep us on the right track. (2 page document)
Path of Discipleship - We have put together a stratgic plan that will help a new Christian progress to being a fully, devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Check out what it is you need on your journey to become a fully devoted follower. As classes become available, be sure to take advantage of the learning opportunity. (1 page document)
Sample Personal Spiritual Growth Plan - This sample is Pastor Jim's PSGP for 2006. This will give you an idea of how to do one for yourself. If you need help, contact Pastor Jim. (1 page document)
Spiritual Assessment - This personal, self-evaluation tool will help the believer identify strong and weak areas of their discipleship. (6 page document)
Spiritual Coaching Training - This is a BRAND NEW seminar being offered in August of 2006. It is designed to help disciples spiritually coach other disciples. (10 page document)
What is a Disciple? - In this brochure we identify 8 characteristics of a disciple of Jesus Christ. (2 page document)

Leadership

2007 Committees and Boards - This is a listing of the people who are serving on the committees and boards in our church. (1 page document)
Budget Preparation and Considerations - This is a helpful tool for leaders to identify the process of budget planning and considerations for budget review. (2 page document)
Description of a Discipled Person - The Healthy Church Task Force put together this tool for the leadership of the WVMC to use in order to guide their ministries towards the goal of "making fully, devoted followers of God." (6 page document)
How to Have A Good Committee Meeting - This is a helpful reminder for all leaders as they gather their workers (teammates) to discuss, plan and evaluate their ministry, (1 page document)
Leadership Tips - Decision Making - Helpful advice for leaders in regards to making decisions. (1 page document)
Leadership Tips - Leading Meetings - This is helpful information for leaders in regards to preparing and leading meetings. Also includes a sample agenda and meeting minutes. (4 page document)
Leadership Tips - Leading a Ministry - Here is some practical advice in a question/answer format that will help leaders lead. (2 page document)
Leadership Tips - Promotion - Here is some helpful advice for leaders in regards to promoting various things pertaining to their ministry. Prepared in a question/answer format. (3 page document)
SWOP and Goal Writing - This is a very useful document for leaders to help their team members evaluate and plan. (4 page document)

Membership

Covenant of Membership and Application - The Missionary Church has a great covenant of membership that outlines the expectations of the members. Also, in this document, is an application for membership. (1 page document)
Membership Class - This is our study guide for the membership class. (8 page document)

Men's Ministry

Leadership Study Worksheet - Each week a group of men are going through a study of leadership. This is a worksheet we use to help retain the truths of God's Word regarding leadership. (1 page document)

Ministry Job Descriptions

Christian Education Director - Job description for Christian Education director . (1 page document)
Church Secretary - Job description for the church secretary. (1 page document)
Deacon - Job description for a deacon. (1 page document)
Greeter - Job description for a greeter. (1 page document)
Greeter Ministry Coordinator - Job description for greeter ministry coordinator. (1 page document)
Member-At-Large - Church Board - Job description for a church board member-at-large. (1 page document)
Prayer Coordinator - This is the job description of our prayer coordinator. (1 page document)
Youth Director - This is the job description for our youth Pastor. We are pleased to have Tom Smith join our ministry staff. (2 page document)

Missions

Acorn Bank Breaking Machines - This is what we have made to help "break" our Acorn Banks twice a year. (1 page document)
Acorn Bank Ministry - This document will give a background of the Acorn bank ministry. (4 page document)
WVMC's Missionaries - This brochure will give the names, pictures and countries our missionaries are serving. (2 page document)

Office

Application for Baptism - Wanting to be baptized? This document shares with you the biblical understanding of water baptism. Also includes an application to fill out and submit to the church office, pastor or one of the deacons. (2 page document)
Application for Use of Church Facilities - If you are not a church member and would like to use our church building for a wedding, birthday party, etc. you can download this application, fill it out, and turn it in to the church office. Please note our guidelines for use of the church property on the second page! (2 page document)
BULLETIN for Sunday, May 11, 2008 - Handy to have if you missed a Sunday, if you want to invite a friend to church, or if you are interested in finding out more about our church. It includes upcoming events, prayer guides, order of service, featured ministries, and much more. (4 page document)
Child Dedication Application - This is a piece of information to explain child dedication at our church. Also has a form to fill out if you want your child(ren) dedicated. (2 page document)
History of the WVMC - This is a brief, written history of the West Valley Missionary Church. (1 page document)
MAY 2008 Calendar - Keep track of birthdays, anniversaries, and the church events on this handy calendar. (1 page document)
Map to the WVMC - This is a simple tool to use to get to the WVMC. (1 page document)
WVMC By-Laws - This document was adopted by our church organization chiefly for the government of our members and the regulation of our affairs. (9 page document)

Prayer Ministry

Elements of Prayer - This diagram is taken from Dick Eastman's book THE HOUR THAT CHANGES THE WORLD. It is an EXCELLENT resource for those looking to improve their prayer life. (1 page document)
How Do I Pray? - Do you ever feel like there's just too much to pray for? This tool will give you 10 tips for daily prayer and sample prayers to get you started. Use this with your WVMC Weekly Prayer Request sheet you receive at Wednesday Night Bible Study & Prayer and/or during your daily prayer time. (1 page document)
PrayerWalking - This will help you and/or your ministry to form a "PrayerWalk" in a targeted neighborhood. (3 page document)
Praying For The Lost - This describes 8 simple ways to pray for your unsaved loved ones. It also has a handy way of keeping track of those for whom you are praying. (1 page document)
Releasing The Lost Prayer Guide - This is a useful tool for praying for the unsaved. (1 page document)
Teaching Children to Pray - This is a useful tool to get your little ones praying. (1 page document)

Wedding

Pre-Marital Conference Information Sheet - This is an information sheet you need to have (filled out) as you meet with the pastor regarding your wedding. (2 page document)
Wedding Service Ideas - Here is a chapter from the book THE CHRISTIAN WEDDING PLANNER by Ruth Muzzy and R. Kent Hughes that gives great insights on planning weddings and the details of the service. I highly recommend that you purchase this book for more great insights in wedding planning. (18 page document)

Wednesday Night Adult Study

Prophecy Study Questions - These study questions were used on Wednesday nights with the adult Bible study. We used "The Popular Bible Prophecy Workbook" by Tim LaHaye and Ed Hindson. These questions were used in connection with the chapters studied. There are no study questions for chapter one - except for what the authors have written at the end of the chapter. (12 page document)

Women's Ministry

Food Chairman Job Description - This lists the duties for the Food Chairman. (1 page document)
Secret Sister Chairwoman Job Description - For those who are interested in heading up the Secret Sister Committee. (1 page document)
Women's Ministries Brochure - This brochure tells you more about the WVMC Women's Ministries and their values. (2 page document)
Women's Ministries Prayer Captain Job Description - For those interested in becoming the W.M. Prayer Captain. (1 page document)
Women's Ministry Job Description - Contains all of the qualifications and responsibilities for a Women's Ministry leader. (1 page document)