Staff &Teams
The Local Elder's Council consists of the Senior Moreh, Elders, Morehs, and those appointed by the Moreh who understand the vision, the calling, and the integrity of Great Awakening. The Council of Elders is responsible for making key decisions beyond administrative and pastoral responsibility such as pastoral and key staff salaries, building acquisition and renovation, and serving as the steering board for GAA-Detroit initiatives.
Great Awakening includes the role of elder as part of the ASSEMBLY leadership. The eldership team are men (and their wives) who fit the qualifications of eldership in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 and who have earned the respect of the congregation over time. Elders have a regular governing role and meet for governing purposes. Elders are available to assist in matters of counsel, conflict resolution, ASSEMBLY discipline, fiscal management, public teaching, and administration of ASSEMBLY ordinances including baptism and communion. New elders are appointed by the senior moreh with the agreement of the existing elders.
The Ministry Team consists of Ministry gifts of Power of the Word consisting of the Pastors, Morehs, Morahs, Prophet(ess), Elders, Evangelists, Apostolic gifts, Teachers, and all Ministers who understand the vision, the calling and the integrity of the awakening. The Purpose of Ministry Team is to:
- establish a broader communication base for 5-Fold ministry gifts
- establish a sounding board for every aspect of 5-Fold ministry
- set a platform for idea exchanges for all ministry gifts of Power of the Word
- establish a round table whereby designated 5-Fold ministry gifts can interface, communicate, resolve any ministry and doctrinal issues that arise, share concerns and give and receive wise Biblical counsel.
- give all leaders a deeper sense of belonging, usefulness, understanding of the importance of their role and to create a strong support system among staff.
- intensify the ministry of prayer and intercession among 5-Fold ministry leaders.
- provide the platform for impartation for 5-Fold ministry leaders, so that we are operating with one accord.
- provide leadership training & development for 5-Fold ministry leaders, equipping each leader with skills and abilities to be productive in their area of ministry.
- work with the Senior Pastoral staff to build a Antioch-style ASSEMBLY where all five fold ministry gifts are - engaged in Kingdom dialogue
- build on sound Biblical doctrine and making ministerial decisions to perfect Power of the Word members for the work of the ministry to edify the body.
The Ministry Team is responsible for leading the assembly in functioning as a Torah-observant, Ruach-Filled, Messianic Assembly. The Pastor Team is responsible for providing spiritual instruction and strategic leadership to the members, staff, and ministries of the assembly. The Ministry Team provides spiritual leadership to members of the GAA-Detroit Assembly. Duties include preparing weekly messages, teaching and conducting Sabbath worship services, and Bible Studies. The Ministry Team’s responsibility to interpret biblical scripture for the congregation. Provide care and counseling to the assembly and assist them in crisis situations. The Ministry Team officiates at special services, such as Immersions, weddings, and funerals.





The Senior Management Team serves as the administrative leaders for Great Awakening Assembly. It is a 5 member team consisting of the five (5) Offices of Great Awakening Assembly -Detroit (Administrative Manager, Outreach Manager, Ministry of Helps Manager, Marketing Manager, and Finance Manager) will meet weekly to discuss the day to day operation of the Assembly.

The ASSEMBLY Summit Council consists of all leaders of GAA-Detroit ( Morehs, Morahs, Elders, Deacons, Managers, Ministers, Department Leaders, Ministry Leaders, and Coordinators along with appointed individuals who serve in a leadership capacity in Great Awakening). The ASSEMBLY Summit exists to:
- establish a broader communication base for pastor to draw from other leaders in the house
- ensure that no specific area of ministry becomes isolated and out of the overall flow of the ministry
- establish a sounding board for every aspect of the ministry
- set a platform for idea exchanges for all departments and ministries functioning within our local ASSEMBLY
- serve as a catalyst to draw every leader in the house closer together in relationship and duty
- establish a round table whereby designated leaders in the ministry can interface, communicate schedules and building usage to administration, resolve any issues that arise, share concerns and give and receive wise counsel in regards to their area of service
- give all leaders a deeper sense of belonging, usefulness, understanding of the importance of their role and to create a strong support system among staff.
- intensify the ministry of intercession among the leaders.
- provide the platform for impartation for all leaders, so that we are operating with one accord.
- provide leadership training & development for all leaders, equipping each leader with skills and abilities to be productive in their area of ministry.