Below is an alphabetical listing of the auxiliaries, groups, and fellowships that comprise the Ministry of Helps at Crenshaw Christian Center. If you are interested in joining any of the following auxiliaries and have been a member for at least 3 months (no waiting period for children 6-12 years) and you have completed the Discipleship Class, we encourage you to pick up an application. If you are a current Helps Ministry worker and desire to serve in more auxiliaries, you may pick up a Request To Add Another Auxiliary form. Both applications can be obtained from one of the information tables in each of the three foyers in the FaithDome.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (ADAP): ADAP was founded by Dr. Betty Price to educate the membership to the dangers of substance abuse, assist the abuser in obtaining freedom from addiction, and offer spiritual therapy and ongoing support to the abuser and his or her family members. The program meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on the church grounds. Co-dependents meet the last Wednesday of the month.
AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST: CCC Ambassadors make you feel at home so you do not feel alone in the Dome. Their mission is to welcome each New Member to CCC and make them feel at home while finding their purpose in the ministry. It is their goal to help people feel connected; comfortable and committed to experience this life changing ministry. The workers keep in personal, ongoing contact with the membership, and assist the ministerial staff with the concerns of the members of the church.
AUDIO/TV PRODUCTION: This auxiliary is composed of the audio and video sections, which is responsible for the audio recording, the cassette duplication, and the video taping of the worship services, crusades and special activities of the church. They seek to develop the God-given talents of our members to electronically bring Dr. Price into homes around the world, by providing a customer experience rivaling that which is found in the secular media, i.e. TV, radio, Internet, podcasts, CDs and DVDs.
CHURCH: The Church auxiliary provides vital ministry services. It is comprised of eight (8) committees. The primary responsibilities include: baptism of new members; preparation of food for bereaved families; sales and inventory of bookstore supplies; preparation of elements for communion; translation assistance during various Helps Ministry gatherings; clerical assistance in church offices; audio media preparation and distribution, distribution of selected literature (to members) and, preparation and setup for weddings and receptions.
HIGHWAYS & BYWAYS is a witnessing outreach of Crenshaw Christian Center which covers the community in a radius of three miles surrounding the CCC property. Teams of four go into the neighborhoods bimonthly, sharing the love of Jesus and encouraging residents to attend the services available at CCC.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER: Here workers stand in the gap for the Body of Christ. The goal of intercessors prayer is to pray for individuals and nations, effect change and achieve victories so people develop an intimate relationship with God and live the abundant life they deserve. Prayer Leaders pray on site or in their home during a designated time slot.
FAMILY NETWORK: The Purpose of the CCC Family Network is to promote unity, growth and fellowship among our membership through interest groups, activities and networking. All CCC members and their families are automatically members of the Family Network.
MUSIC MINISTRY: The Music Ministry is comprised of the band, special music ministry, and choirs (both adult and youth) who minister in music and song at worship services and other special events at CCC.
PERSONAL MINISTRIES: This auxiliary consists of Counselors, Sign Language interpreters, Teachers and New Member Workers. Counselors minister salvation, the Holy Spirit and membership. Counselors and sign language workers service both mid-week Bible studies and Sunday services. Teachers are responsible for instructing and teaching children (ages 6-13) who unite with Crenshaw Christian Center as new members. New Member Workers are responsible for typing and stamping the New Members' Cards and disseminating information about the New Members' Class to those (adults and children) who respond to the invitation to unite in membership with CCC. The New Members Adult Class is taught by an assistant pastor on Sunday mornings before worship service begins. The class lasts four weeks, one hour per week.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE: This committee performs the vital service of greeting, directing, and escorting people who attend the services and other activities at Crenshaw Christian Center. These hostesses also assist in distributing and disseminating information about church functions to members and visitors alike.
SENIOR FELLOWSHIP/Senior Daughters and Senior Sons: Women and men, ages 21 to 54 years, are assigned to a senior female or male (female to female or male to male) for the purpose of fellowship and support in the areas of recreational, educational, and social activities.
USHERS: This group also performs the vital service of directing, escorting and seating of the people who attend the services and other activities at Crenshaw Christian Center. In addition to receiving offerings, these men also assist the Safety Services Department with traffic and crowd control and with the distribution of information concerning church functions to members and visitors alike
YOUTH DEPARTMENT: The mission of the Youth Department is to develop faith in children and teens by depositing the Word of God in creative ways that encourages them to make right decisions based on biblical principles. This auxiliary consists of 10 subgroups. Nursery ministry, Children’s Church, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP), Teachers Aide (ages 12-18), Tween (Middle School) Ministry, Teen (High School) Ministry, Performing Arts Dance and Performing Arts Drama.