The Greater Waseca Ministerial Association (GWMA) exists for Pastors and Ministry Professionals to:
Grow in Jesus Christ through fellowship.
Worship, pray, and serve in Christian unity.
Minister to the needs of others in the greater Waseca community.
Announce the Good News contained in the Bible.
GWMA Purpose Statement
The GWMA exists to: Pray for and encourage one another; Provide opportunities for professional enrichment and growth; Celebrate and share ministry successes and resources; Offer support and encouragement in times of crisis to the people of our community; Serve as coordinator and/or liaison between churches and community regarding issues or programs of mutual concern.
Implementation of Our Purpose
1. The GWMA meets regularly in the months of September, November, January, March and May. Other meetings may be held as necessary.
2. GWMA provides a weekly worship service at the local nursing home; coordinates weekly newspaper articles, an annual Baccalaureate service, holiday meals at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas; bell ringing for the Salvation Army; collection of food and finances for the Neighborhood Service Center; provides crisis counseling for area schools and or community; meets other community needs, not specifically mentioned, as needed or requested.
3. GWMA administers a ‘Transient Fund’ which provides emergency assistance for persons traveling through the community.
4. GWMA serves as a means of communication about other ministries, community events, social services, and other matters of interest within our churches, Waseca and the surrounding communities.
GWMA – CORE VALUES
1. Prayer with and for one another as well as for our community and the advancement of the Gospel.
2. Fostering social contact and Christian fellowship among area clergy and their families.
3. Our theological guidelines for membership are the truths of the Apostle’s Creed.
4. We do not covenant to implicitly endorse each other’s denominational or personal beliefs.
5. We join together to speak with a united voice to government, public institutions and businesses to ensure avenues for each congregation to function most effectively within our community.
