
APC of Morgan Park
Our Mission
To make disciples of Jesus Christ who give to God’s cause, serve God’s community, and love God’s creation.
Our Vision
A loving community of disciples who demonstrate love.
Round Table 2024:APC MINISTRY LEAD TRAINING PART 1 DATE: January 20, 2024 TIME: 9:00am - 3:00pm MAIN DINING RECEPTION |
9:00am-9:45am | Continental Breakfast |
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9:45am-10:00am | Opening: More in ‘24 | Minister Mike Brackens |
10:00am-10:15am | What’s more in 2024? Review of the Calendar 2024 | Pastor Bill Ellis |
10:15am-10:30am | Ministry Organization | Sister Kellen Ellis |
10:30am-10:45am | Ministry Team Introductions | Elder William Johnson |
10:45am-11:00am | Ministry One Overview and Onboarding | C.E. Fabian Smith and Sister Kellen Ellis |
11:00am-11:30am | LUNCH & TASK or Dine and Deliver- Complete Ministry One Onboarding |
11:30am-11:45am | MORE IN 2024: Closing | Pastor Bill Ellis |
11:45pm-12:15 pm | WORK SESSION 2: Adding Members using Easytithe Plus |
12:15 pm-12:30pm | Effective Planning: D.R.E.F. | Sister Kellen Ellis |
12:30pm-12:45pm | BREAK |
12:45pm-1:15pm | Effective Planning: D.R.E.F. Example | Minister Zeke Locke |
1:15pm-1:45pm | WORK SESSION 3: Completing a D.R.E.F
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1:45pm-2:00pm | BREAK |
2:00pm-2:25pm | Easytithe Plus and Mass Communication | Sister Kellen Ellis |
2:25pm-2:45pm | WORK SESSION 4: Send a Mass Communication |
2:45pm-3:00pm | Dismissal and Exit Ticket | Elder William Johnson |
MORE IN 2024 |
SERVICE TIMES - SUNDAY - 12:30PM (CST); only
- TUESDAY (TNT) - 7:30PM (CST)
FIRST SATURDAYS - 8:00AM PRAYER & CLEAN UP/SERVING SATURDAYS
- 9:00AM REHEARSAL
FOURTH THURSDAY - 8:00PM LEADERSHIP ALIGNMENT MEETINGS (ZOOM)
FIFTH SUNDAYS (VIRTUAL SERVICES) - JUNE 30th
- SEPTEMBER 29th
- DECEMBER 29th
EVENT PLANNING MTG (MINISTRY LEAD TEAM) |
JAN | - 1 - NEW YEAR'S DAY (MONDAY)
- 7 - WHITE / COMMUNION FIRST SUNDAY
- 12 & 13 - WHOLLY HEALTHY EVENT
- 14 - BELOVED COMMUNITY SUNDAY - LIVE FREE (SUNDAY)
- REGULAR SERVICE
- CHRC/VOTER REGISTRATION AFTER SERVICE
- 20 - APC LEADERSHIP ALL HANDS MTG (IN-PERSON) @ 9 AM - 3 PM
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FEB | - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
- HIDDEN FIGURES PRESENTATIONS (SUNDAYS)
- APC MP TNT (SPECIAL GUESTS) (TUESDAYS)
- 11 - SUPERBOWL SUNDAY CELEBRATION
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MAR | - WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
- WOMEN OF VIRTUE - THRIVE
- 17 - WOV (SUNDAY)
- TBD - PASSION PLAY OUTING (29 OR 30)
- 7 - 9 - IL COUNCIL
- 24 - PALM SUNDAY (SUNDAY)
- CONSECRATION THROUGH 31ST
- 28 - MAUNDY THURSDAY
- 31 - RESURRECTION SUNDAY - IN-PERSON - (5TH SUNDAY)
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APR | - 21 - LADY KELLEN’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - WOV (SUNDAY)
- 28 - APC PRESENTS: FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY (SUNDAY)
- HEALTH INITIATIVE DAY - THRIVE
- VACCINATIONS, SCREENINGS, ETC.
- APC NURSES PRESENTATION
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MAY | - MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
- WHOLLY HEALTHY
- 12 - MOTHER’S DAY (SUNDAY)
- 19 - PENTECOST SUNDAY (SUNDAY)
- 26 - PASTOR BILL CELEBRATION (SUNDAY)
- 27 - MEMORIAL DAY (MONDAY)
- *30 - PASTOR BILL’S BIRTHDAY (THURSDAY)
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JUN | - 8 - WOV ‘TEA’
- 16 - FATHER’S DAY (SUNDAY)
- JUNETEENTH CHRC/LIVE FREE (PENDING)
- 19 - JUNETEENTH (WEDNESDAY)
- 22 - BLUE DOOR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AND RGE
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JUL | - 11 - 13 - IL COUNCIL
- 21 - 27 - PAW CONVENTION
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AUG | - 4 - APC HONORS - BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY CHRC (SUNDAY)
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SEP | - 2 - LABOR DAY (MONDAY)
- 15 - CHURCH ANNIVERSARY / BISHOP E CELEBRATION (SUNDAY)
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OCT | - BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
- CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH
- 1 - 21 - 21 DAY CONSECRATION
- 27 - APC MP FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION ‘CHRC’ & HARVEST FESTIVAL (SATURDAY)
- 28 - APC MP 2025 EVENT PLANNING (MONDAY)
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NOV | - 7 - 9 IL COUNCIL
- 28 - THANKSGIVING DAY (THURSDAY)
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DEC | - 7 - HOLIDAY DECORATE (DESIGN & DINE: BRUNCH) (SATURDAY)
- 8 - DR. WILLIE WILSON ORCHESTRA (SUNDAY)
- 15 - TBD TOY GIVEAWAY
- 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY (WEDNESDAY)
- 31 - NEW YEARS EVE - (TUESDAY)
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APC MORGAN PARK MINISTRIES
Bill Ellis Pastor | Scholarship Dr. Corliss Bell |
Ministry Development Lead William Johnson | Seniors on the Move Brenda Nash |
Ambassadors Wyn Haynes | Singles Dr. Nathan Knox |
Altar Workers Chenise Payton | Wholly Healthy Paulette Foster |
Bible Application William Johnson | Women of Virtue NaTasha Hudgins |
Children of God (C.O.G.) Cynthia Johnson | Finance Team Fabian Smith Robbin Murphy |
Media Kellen Ellis Ernest Isom, IV | Business Manager Angela Hale |
Member Care Ministry (M.C.M.) David Foster Kejuana Isom |
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Creative Arts Zeke Locke |
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Pop-Up Prayer/Intercessors Dr. Nathan Knox |
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WHAT IS MINISTRY ONE?
Overview of the Ministry One App
https://youtu.be/5NUJrqOFQTI?si=mCwdCF0gvYosaD6M
How to download the app:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRM3Jsd8TkY
Downloading the app for Android Users:
- Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
- Tap on the Search bar at the top.
- Type "Ministry One or Church" into the search bar and press Enter.
- Find the Ministry One Church app in the search results.
- Tap on the app to open its details page.
- On the app details page, you'll see an "Install" button. Tap on it.
- The app will start downloading and installing automatically.
- Once the installation is complete, you'll see an "Open" button. Tap on it to launch the app.
- Follow any additional on-screen instructions to set up your account or log in.
Downloading the app for iPhone Users:
- Unlock your iPhone and go to the home screen.
- Tap on the "App Store" icon, which is a blue icon with a white letter "A."
- In the App Store, tap on the "Search" tab located at the bottom of the screen.
- In the search bar at the top, type "Ministry One or Church"and press Enter.
- Look for the Ministry One Church app in the search results.
- Once you find the app, tap on its icon to open the app details page.
- On the app details page, you'll see an "Install" button. Tap on it.
- If prompted, enter your Apple ID password or use Touch ID/Face ID to confirm the download.
- The app will start downloading, and you'll see its icon on your home screen.
- Once the download is complete, the "Install" button will change to "Open."
- Tap on "Open" to launch the Ministry One Church app.
- Follow any additional on-screen instructions to set up your account or log in.
EASY TITHE PLUS
Groups
- Go to the following website: https://apcmorganpark.easytitheplus.com/
- Look for the question mark icon in the top right-hand corner. This is where you can find tutorial videos to assist you.
- Look for groups and click on See More.
- Go to Basics and view the Groups overview video
- Add group members
- https://www.chmshelpdesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/10583734035611-Adding-Multiple-Individuals-to-a-Group-at-Once
- Practice on your own
Mass Communications
- Go to the following website: https://apcmorganpark.easytitheplus.com/
- Look for the question mark icon in the top right-hand corner. This is where you can find tutorial videos to assist you.
- Look for Mass Contact
- Go to Basics and view the Mass Contact overview video
- https://www.chmshelpdesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/10475650176923-Mass-Contact-Overview
- Practice on your own viewing Common Tasks for Mass Contact.
- https://www.chmshelpdesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/14025541280155-Common-Tasks
DREF (Date Request Event Form)
- Go to this address to access the form.
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7hIB_tjIj1a09H4fnqpzM9K-3sUZINeASerZykTb5-SGzkw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED 8 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE PROPOSED DATE.
Week 1: Complete D.R.E.F
Week 2: Event Approved/Not Approved. The leadership team will reply with an answer 7 days after form submission
Week 3: Upon approval, create event graphic(s), form (s) if necessary
Week 4: Graphic is done
Week 5: Promote event
Week 6: Promote event. Submit check request
Week 7: Promote event
Week 8: Promote event/Event follow-up
Week 9: Event