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The Ark Ministry Center Website
Dothan, Al.,USA
Orginal Plans
{From the first brochre written for the promotion of the Ark}
- City Prayer Watch Update
- Our desire is to see a 24 hour, seven days a week prayer ministry focused on multiple areas of concern to the individual and the church. Prayer for the sick will be available.
- Food Distribution
- A food distribution ministry will provide groceries and prepared hot meals for those in need both onsite and outside the hospital.
- Thrift Store
- A thrift store will provide donated clothing, furniture, etc... at low or no cost. There will be a special emphasis on helping people dress for job interviews.
- Christian Coffee Shop
- A Christian cafe will provide a place for Christians to gather in a relaxed atmosphere for fellowship and witness by offering a quality product, service, and entertainment. Meals will be provided free for those in need.
- Congregations on Location
- Grace Harvest Church and other congregations will be located in this facility to serve the needs of diverse cultures and languages.
- Counseling Ministries
- We will establish Christian counseling services as well as conseling education programs for the individual and family.
- Book Store
- We will establish a christian book store offering contemporay and hard to find books [new and used] including biographies of heroes of the faith who chose to make a difference for God. A tape library, audio and video, will focus on sound doctrine and strategic messages to inspire the listeners to a growing relationship with God. Additionally, homeschool books will be sold on consignment.
- Youth Ministry
- We will develop a youth ministry team with the gifting to gather young people who are becoming disciples of Jesus Christ, full of the Holy Soirit, growing in their relationship with the Father, and who are consumed with a passion for the Kingdom and a vision for their lives.
- Master's School
- We plan to implement the Master's Commission's one-year residential program to prepare young adults to make a difference for the Kingdom of God as they discover and fulfill their calling in God.
- Christian School
- Christian schools providing a sound bible-based education from daycare to college level will be housed in the Ark.
- Widow's Ministry
- Widows have a special place in God's heart and in ours. We will address particular needs of this special group of people.
- Housing for the Elderly
- A percentage of former 'hospital rooms' will be converted into apartments for older people, providing an enviroment for those who desire to live their lives with dignity.
- Residential Discipleship Programs
- Through association with established Christian descipleship programs, we will provide a program for at-risk teens and adults.
- Children's Ministry
- We will develop a complete ministry including outreach programs, recreational activities and after school programs providing care and supplementary tutoring.
- Motorcycle Ministry
- A chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association will be formed to provide ministry and ministy opportunities to motorcyclist and their families.
- Marketplace Ministry
- A program providing training, networking, and outreach resources to those called to the marketplace will (to) take the Gospel of the Kingdom outside the sanctuary.
- Ministry to Church Leadership
- In order to meet the needs of leaders counseling services, training, networking, and retreat/conference resources will be provided in order to encourage and restore.
- Adopt A Block
- We will initiate an "adopt-a-block" program in our area. Each block will be assigned a block pastor and a ministry team. Ministry responsiblities would include meeting physical and spiritual needs on a weekly basis.
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