Ministry Leader: Sherine High

This is where you begin when you want to start a new ministry at HTC. If you have an idea for new ministry, please click the link and it will take you to the NEW MINISTRY page with instructions on how to get started. It all starts with God putting an idea in your heart!

Ministry Leader: Gail Johnson

The Card Ministry uses the act of sending monthly greeting cards to nursing home & rehabilitation facility residents and also food panty recipients to share Christ's Love. We do this to help encourage people and show that they are loved. Scripture is included in the cards so the people receiving these cards will know the love of Christ though His Word. We also pray over these cards before they are sent—that the cards would be used in a way that will draw people closer to our Lord. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Gail Johnson.

Our Mission Statement: To share Christ's Love and draw people to God by providing greeting cards that contain Bible verses.

Ministry Leader: Kerri Hurd

There is always a need for volunteers in HTC Kids (Preschool), Gforce (Elementary) and H2O (Middle & High School). Leading the next generation to know Jesus is an awesome responsibility and gift. You are helping plant seeds in the hearts of children. If you feel God calling you to serve in any of these areas, please contact Tanya Ehlers.

Ministry Leader: Pat Quirk

Each year in December, the Christmas Caroling ministry team heads out into the community to sing and bring the hope of Jesus to everyone. This is so much more than singing Christmas songs (which of course, is super fun!) This simple act of kindness—through song—brings love and hope to people. You will not only get to meet people through song but you will have opportunities to share the gospel too! You don't have to be an opera singer, you simply have to have a heart to share the love of Jesus to a hurting world - one song at a time!

Ministry Leader: Carrie Boyden

The Communications Team is made up of people with varying skill sets in creating content for social media, graphic design, photography, videography, writing, technology and so much more. This team supports all of the other ministries at HTC so each ministry can effectively work in sharing the Gospel message. It is a team effort! If you are creative and like communication, contact Carrie to find out how you be a part of this ministry.

Audience: College & Career (18-25 years old)

Leaders: Terry & Lynn Davis

Location: 32458 Herring Wood Drive, Dagsboro, DE 19939—Pastor Andy's House

Class Begins: August 20, 2023

Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm

Contact: Terry and Lynn Davis EMAIL TERRY or EMAIL LYNN

Ministry Leader: Scott Hook

More information on this team will be posted very soon. If you have an interest and talent in culinary arts, please let us know. Email us at office@hightidechurch.org.

Ministry Leader: Pastor Andy Ehlers

Ministry Leader: Pastor Andy Ehlers

Grief Share

Audience: Adults 18+

Leader: Bonnie Camp

Location: Frankford Campus, Main Room

Class Begins: September 11, 2023

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Contact: Bonnie Camp EMAIL BONNIE

This is a support group that will help you move through the grief process after the loss of a family member, friend or colleague. It is a safe place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Each of the 13-week video sessions is self-contained, so you can join in at any time without feeling that you have missed something from previous sessions. For additional information contact Bonnie Camp at hightidegriefshare@aol.com or (609) 805-0973.

Divorce Care

Audience: Adults 18+

Leader: Charmaine Barnes

Location: Frankford Campus, Side Room

Class Begins: September 11, 2023

Time: 7:00-9:00pm

Contact: Charmaine Barnes EMAIL CHARMAINE

This is a support group that welcomes people and guides them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce. Over one million people have found comfort and hope. Each of the 13-week video sessions is self-contained, so you can join in at any time without feeling that you have missed something from the previous sessions. For additional information contact Charmaine Barnes at char.gdza@gmail.com.

Kara Caregivers

Audience: Adults 18+

Leader: Bonnie Camp

Location: TBA

Class Begins: January 2024

Coed Group

Contact: Bonnie Camp EMAIL BONNIE

"To care is the most human of all human gestures.  It is a gesture that comes forth from a courageous confession of our common need for one another and the grace of compassion that binds us together with others like ourselves who share this wonderful, and painful journey of life." Jesus instructs us to carry each other's burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2) Jesus also tells us to love one another as He loved us in John 13:34.  Because our goal is to be more like Christ, and serve others as He served, these verses eventually call most of us to the life of a caregiver at some point in time  Right now there are more than 53 million unpaid caregivers in the US in 2023.

Caregiving is difficult whether it is at home or in a hospital or a nursing home.  Trying to meet the needs of another person is never easy, especially when we are emotionally involved with the one we are providing care for.  A parent, a child, a sibling, a friend... there are many who are called to be caregivers.  And it is not an easy road to travel, and that is why we have established Kara.  

Kara is a group for those of us who have been called to provide care for someone else but who also need to feel cared for.  Kara is a support group where caregivers can come to share what is on their hearts, seek advice from others who are walking the same road and just be appreciated, supported, cared for and encouraged by their own community of believers while experiencing the highs and lows of being a caregiver. Kara will offer a place to unwind amongst others who understand the caregivers journey, and hear encouragement on how blessed it truly is to take on the servant's heart of Christ as we care for others who need our help.  

Prodigals & Promises

Audience: Adults 18+

Leaders: Frank & Christine Kennedy

Location: Frankford Campus SIDE ROOM

Class Begins: 3rd Tuesday of each month beginning on September 19, 2023

Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm

Coed Group

Contact: Frank & Christine Kennedy

Support for parents with adult children who have lost their way. Praying our prodigals home-reminding each other of God’s promises and encouraging one another through prayer and shared experiences.

Ministry Leader: Les Grow

This ministry is for the guys! If you are looking to get involved at HTC and would like to serve on this ministry please contact Les Grow. You would be helping with events like Men's Breakfasts and more! The activities and opportunities for fellowship for this team is growing. If this is something you would like to learn more about, that be sure to contact Les!

Ministry Leaders: Ed & Peggy Smith

This team is out there serving the community. From Restock Days, to Food Distribution Fridays (1st & 3rd Fridays of the month), and special distributions at Thanksgiving and Easter, The Pantry volunteers are always busy getting things ready. If you would like to know more about serving on this team, please contact Ed and Peggy Smith. 

Ministry Leader: Shirley Ritondo

The Prayer Team meets weekly to go over all prayers that have been submitted online and via a Prayer Card. Prayer Requests are kept confidential.

Ministry Leaders: Les Grow & Mario Howard

There is a lot to do each Sunday before the first guest ever enters the building. Set-up begins at 7am and for about 90 minutes things are busy getting unpacked and put together to make sure HTC is ready to welcome everyone. At the end of the services, the team has it down to a science in how to pack it all up again! This group is serious about getting the work done, but all with a joyful heart and lots and lots of laughter. Being on the Set-up & Tear-down team allows you to see how things work at High Tide Church and you meet a lot of amazing people too! Many long lasting friendships have been made here. If you are not sure where to serve at HTC, we encourage you join this ministry!

Ministry Leader: Roy Litz

The purpose of everything determines its nature, design and features. Our Creator, the Lord God Almighty is a God of purpose. He had a purpose in mind when He created you and molded you throughout life (Ephesians 2:10). What God has made you to be is intentional, meaningful and guaranteed to succeed as He has purposed for you. 

Therefor, discovering who you are in Christ Jesus is an important key to determining your purpose in life and in the body of Christ—the kingdom of believer priests! God NEVER wastes anything! He has a plan and purpose for your life!

Your Spiritual gifts, Heart and passions, Abilities and talents, Personality, and life Experiences are what makes you who you are—who God has created you to be. Understanding your unique S.H.A.P.E. will help you discover your place in service to Him--your sweet spot-- so that you can be everything GOD wants you to be!

Ministry Leader: Les Grow

This is a new area of ministry at HTC. We are currently looking for volunteers that would be interested in serving on this team. If you would like to know more about this Ministry, please come to the INTEREST MEETING on Sunday, May 21 at 12:30 at the Frankford Campus. Register to Attend

Ministry Leader: Bill Hudson

The Tech Team is responsible for setting up the computer, cameras and other technology on Sunday mornings as well as running the computer system. This includes creating the presentation for Sunday services—using ProPresenter. We use also Planning Center/Services as the method of communication between the Worship Team and Communications Team to bring it all together. If you like technology and learning new things this is the ministry for you. We are currently looking to grow this ministry — positions in lighting, audio and stage design are being added to Tech & Production team.  If this sounds like you, then please complete this quick interest form.

Ministry Leaders: Shirley Price & Carrie Boyden

Hello! It's are really short word, but your smile and a "Hello" could be the action that someone needs that day to help point them to Jesus. From the parking lot, through the front doors, all they way to the Sanctuary, Welcome Team members are ready to serve all guests—new and regular attenders—with a smile. There are many areas to serve on the Welcome Team, so if you like connecting with people and also like smiling (a must!), please contact Shirley or Carrie.

Ministry Leader: Elaine Atcherson

In conjunction with the direction of the Elders, the High Tide Church Women's Ministry team plans, organizes and executes programs to meet a variety of needs in our church and in our local and world-wide community. 

Mission Statement: The Women's Ministry Team serves the body of Christ by showing His love to all, demonstrating His call to serve others in unity through the Holy Spirit and for God's glory. 

Ministry Leader: Les Grow

Ministry Team: Ray Jenkins and Tom Stolle

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." [Psalm 139:14]

This beautiful ministry serves those with intellectual disabilities. Jesus commanded, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." [Matthew 28:19]  Wonderfully Made shares God's Word with those who need to hear the message in a way that they can understand and it's all done through love and encouragement of Jesus. God's love is for everyone!

Ministry Leader: Chris Hardy

Do you play an instrument or do you love to sing? Is music just bursting from with in you? The Worship Team is always looking for those who have musical gifts. If you would like to learn more about this awesome team, please contact Chris Hardy, the HTC Worship Leader.