First Impressions
Is the “Helps” ministry of Citi Church. The ministry of First Impressions is an act of Christian service. Any act of Christian service, which helps direct men and women into fellowship with Jesus Christ, is ministry. It is a coordinated effort to help usher people into God’s presence while maintaining order in His House. Being a part of First Impressions is a service to God, a service to the Pastor, and service to God’s people.

1 Corinthians 12:28 states, “And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.” Helps, in this context, refers to one who gives relief and help; one who lightens the load of leaders by doing certain practical things for them.

The early church had a Ministry of Helps, Acts 6:1-7. Two things should be pointed out in these scriptures:

1.The Word of God increased or spread after the Ministry of Helps was added to the church, and

2. The purpose of the ministry of Helps was to give the men with the vision time for Bible study and prayer.

The function of the First Impressions ministry is to help the local church in practical ways and to release the gift and callings to those who are connected to the local church.

Please, review the First Impressions areas of ministries located under
“First Impressions Teams.”