Welcome to the Recreation Ministry at Christ United Methodist Church. For years our church's elected and appointed leaders have prayed for God's direction in reaching the needs of his people; both the people we see in church each Sunday and the people we don't see who haven't yet invited Jesus into their lives and become part of a church family. Christ Center was built as an instrument to minister to the spiritual needs of our church family and to reach out to those in our community who may be searching for the peace, love, and fellowship that God offers through His church.

Research has shown that over 90% of people either participate in or watch some form of sport or recreation daily or weekly. The Recreation Ministry was created to reach and minister to people through activities that not only entertain, but strengthen bodies, sharpen minds, and introduce people to clean, "love inspired," competitive sports, fitness programs, family outings, and personal growth activities that will become a point of contact with the other ministries of the church.

The Recreation Ministry was established with a firm foundation that includes:
 ~ keeping focused on the purpose of the church
 ~ being ministry oriented, and
 ~ understanding recreation's role as a method for ministry.

Recreation Ministry staff and volunteers are likely to be the first people a visitor will see when they visit our church to participate in or observe an activity. We have both the privilege and responsibility of creating their first impression of our church and being God's host to that visitor.

The podium at the entrance to the gym displays the verse from Proverbs 3:6, "In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy paths." This is our mission as we facilitate this portion of the overall vision of Christ United Methodist Church.

The Recreation Ministry Staff consists of:
Steve Ellisor, Recreation Minister
Jon Seale, Sports Coordinator 
Sonya Carson, Administrative Assistant
Rose Farnell, Recreation Assistant FT
Glen McIntosh, Recreation Assistant PT
Chris Ott, Recreation Assistant PT
Marcia Horn, Recreation Assistant PT
Courtney Mathis, Recreation Assistant PT
Pam Kupersmith, Recreation Assistant PT
Pam McLaughlin, Recreation Assistant PT
Chuck Dart, Recreation Assistant PT
Bryan Patterson, Recreation Assistant PT
Kaitlyn McLarty, Recreation Assistant PT

Please watch for seasonal updates on our web site as we continue to grow and minister!

In His Service,
Steve Ellisor,
Recreation Minister
steve@christumcmobile.com
251-342-0462 ext. 266