Elders
Jesus calls for mature followers to serve His church as Elders, whom we sometimes call Pastors (simply because of their paternal qualities). Qualifications for being an elder are found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. The purpose of the Elder is to give spiritual oversight to the church. This includes 1). Praying (talking to God and getting direction from Him on how to conduct their own lives, encourage the lives of others, and guide the direction of the church as a whole), 2). Studying Scripture, 3). Remaining loyal to the vision of the church, 4). Caring for people, 5). Teaching, 6). Living exemplary lives, 7). Protecting the people of the church from misleading teachers and teachings, and 8). Developing others.
Pastor - Alvin Thomas
Born in New York City, Alvin has been involved in various facets of ministry in Michigan for the last twenty years, whether as a hospice chaplain, with the ethnic community in the city or volunteering his time with immigrants and refugees. He is married to Jeni, a nurse at Troy Beaumont Hospital and enjoys parenting their three children, Jacob, Amy and Abigail. You can contact them at (586) 803-4220, info@tncmi.org or on Facebook.
Minister of Music - Amy Canup
Born in Orange County, California, Amy came to Michigan and has a background in medical social work while her husband works in the auto industry. Amy and Steve are proud parents of three young children. Together they love to sing, write songs, and develop a team of musicians around them who are just as excited about honoring Christ through song as they are.
Children's Minister - Paula Poole
Born in Michigan, Paula is a multi-talented pioneer who excels in everything she does, whether it is in children's ministry or gathering ladies together for a time of fun, she brings great joy to whoever she is with. Paula has over 20 years of children's ministry experience coming to us from Virginia.
...And You!
You may not be called to be a "pastor", nevertheless you are called to minister which simply means, you are called to serve others. Ministry is meeting the practical, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of others. It is the action we take as Christians to reflect God's character that honors Him the most.
At The Nations Church, we believe in modeling and aim to demonstrate it.
Ministry is what you are gifted by God to do!
At The Nations Church, we believe in modeling and aim to demonstrate it.
Ministry is what you are gifted by God to do!