Ministry Overview

Our ministries are built around our God-given skills and abilities, referred to in scripture as “spiritual gifts.” Therefore, we encourage this family to exercise the many diverse gifts to edify the body of Christ holistically.

 

Arts in Ministry

Committed to promoting worship of God through the arts. Using music, drama and dance as our main tools, each person who participates can experience God’s touch and His blessings on their life. Our Purpose is to lead, inspire and enrich the worship of God, to aid in the teaching of God’s Word, to be a witnessing tool for spreading the gospel, and to use every talent and gift so that He can inhabit our praise.

 

Connection Ministry (New Members)

Provides the main follow-up ministry for all new members and visitors via phone calls, personal visit or mail. Responsible for engaging new members into the life and ministry of the Citadel of Restoration. Assist with the maintenance of membership and visitor database.

 

Evangelism/Outreach Ministry

Plan and organize regular evangelism campaigns within our Silver Spring, and surrounding areas. Ensures that evangelism is an ongoing effort for all members. Provides tracts, letters, and other outreach material to promote the ministry and services of the Citadel of Restoration.

 

Frontline Ministry

Greeters are positioned to warmly extend the hand of our living God, our Pastor and the Citadel of Restoration family in welcoming and meeting the needs of every person that comes to worship with our family. The purpose is to affect the quality and spirit of each worship service and other church events, through our ministering of hospitality.

 

Growth Group Track

Citadel Growth Groups facilitate a friendly, learning environment for New Members to become acclimated with the basics of Christianity: Prayer, Fasting, the Study of God’s Word, Evangelism, and Worship. Each group meeting highlights one particular area while always placing spiritual growth at the forefront of each session.

 

H.E.L.P. Ministry (Healing, Encouragement, Love and Power)

Provides counseling, prayer, word study, and relationship building for those seeking deliverance from addictions of any sort. Coordinates small group meetings to encourage believers along the path of deliverance and wholeness.

 

Hospitality Ministry

Coordinates efforts to extend Christian hospitality through food and fellowship at the church. Prepares and serves food at all activities at the church when requested. Assist with efforts to show hospitality to groups that many visit COR.

 

Intercessory Prayer Ministry

This is a group of believers who desire to give prayer support to the entire body of COR. While other groups are meeting to plan their activities and projects, this group meets to pray.

 

Life Groups

Provides an easier transition for newcomers into the life of the Citadel through small group ministry. Encourages members to form close-knit groups and form lasting spiritual friendships while receiving reinforced teaching sessions for life growth, according to the vision.

 

Marriage/Family Ministry

Provides for couples of any age that are seeking to find support, encouragement, and the resources for building a stronger marriage. Provides encouragement and support to families and its members through prayerful support. Provides for all pre and post marital counseling for members of COR and community.

 

Media Ministry

Ensures that all audio and visual equipment are available for COR services and special events. Provided audio and visual recordings. Designs and markets ministry recordings.

 

Men’s & Women’s Ministry

Coordinates efforts to provide meaningful fellowship, counsel, and teaching for men and women at COR. Coordinates and oversees regular fellowship/events that bring the men and women of COR together for extended fellowship and study. Coordinate small groups or classes that address unique needs of Christian men and women.

 

Publications Ministry

Produces and provides all marketing materials for the ministry via flyers, posters, web, etc.

 

Single Again Ministry

Provides fellowship to individuals who find themselves “single again” either through death, divorce, and/or separation. Provides practical steps that address the needs of Christians who are rebuilding their life.

 

Single’s Ministry

Provides fellowship to help build rewarding relationships within the single’s ministry as well as within the overall church family. Encourages singles participation in all facets of the church’s ministry that enables a deeper commitment to Christ. Understand and serves the needs of the singles by identifying that challenges facing singles in our church and community.

 

Usher Ministry

Provides for the order of the service so the move of the Holy Spirit is enhanced and not impaired in anyway. Welcomes and seat each member and visitor is such a way as to maintain the order, dignity and decorum.

 

Visitation Ministry

Assist the Lead Pastor with the visitation to members of the COR family and those who have requested a visit. Provide prayerful support to those in need during times of hospitalization, bereavement, and home confinement.