I heard that Watermarke Church is a nondenominational church. What does nondenominational mean?
In organizing this church, our foremost desire was to be an attractive environment for those who do not regularly attend church. For the most part, we believe that denominational titles mean more to people who regularly attend church than to people who don’t. In fact, we believe there are more disadvantages to a denominational title than there are advantages. We try to clearly state what we believe on “Our Beliefs” page of our website.
What is the format for the worship services? Our typical service consists of live worship and a videocast message from North Point Community Church. However, Gavin Adams, our lead pastor, will communicate messages live throughout the year.
What is the leadership structure?
According to our church constitution, the phrase we use to describe the function of government at Watermarke Church is that we are guarded by the Elders, guided by the Staff,and gifted through the membership. However, in more specific terms, the Watermarke Church government is built around four teams of people.
Ministry Team Representatives
Stewardship Team
Staff Leadership Team
Elders
Ministry Team Representatives (MTR) are individuals chosen by a particular area of ministry to represent that group as a channel of communication to and from the other ministries, staff, and elders. MTRs serve one-year terms and are the only group in the church, other than the Elders, that can call for a special business meeting of the church.
The Stewardship Team oversees all the financial and personnel matters. The lead pastor is accountable to the Stewardship Team in all these matters, and along with the church administrator attends the team`s meetings but without voting privileges. Stewardship Team members serve three-year terms and successive members are chosen by the existing Stewardship Team and approved by the Elders.
The Staff Leadership Team consists of staff members selected by the lead pastor. The purpose of this group is to determine programming, give vision to the various ministries of the church, and to oversee the day-to-day operations.
Elders function primarily as discerners and shepherds and serve as the conscience and guardians of the church. Their role is to evaluate everything going on in the church in light of three things; our mission, our resources, and our doctrinal statement. The Board of Elders consists of men who serve three-year terms.
Why doesn’t Watermarke Church have Adult Sunday school?
The mission of Watermarke Church is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We feel that this growth is sustained best in a small group environment. There are several reasons we have chosen Community Groups as our primary relational structure. First, not having adult Sunday school allows attendees to participate in strategic service. We have also found that meeting in a home is a safe, predictable environment where no one slips through the cracks. True accountability can be reached with a consistent group of people in a Community Group. Lastly, people are able to benefit from the encouragement and accountability of a small group while still being part of our “Invest and Invite” evangelism strategy.
How can I be baptized?
For questions regarding baptism at Watermarke, please click here.
What is the financial situation of Watermarke Church?
As a church, we strive to be great stewards of all that is given to us as an organization and to be transparent with our financial status. Your generosity to our church and, more importantly, what God is doing in the lives of people through our church, is greatly appreciated. You can give on Sunday mornings, through the mail (see address below), or online here. Watermarke Church is a 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts are tax-deductible.
Watermarke Church
c/o North Point Ministries
4350 North Point Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022