Lead like Jesus by following in his footprints. Make a difference in the body of Christ.
Altar Ministry
Provides front-line ministry support and order for the pulpit area during all services – Assists with testimonies, praise reports, and any other issues during the altar experience, while interceding throughout the service and during altar call
Contact: Rev. Clarence Cox & Rev. Dianne Weeks
Meeting Date & Time: 4th Saturday, 10:00am
Audio Ministry
Ensures that audio and sound equipment are sufficiently maintained and operable during the worship service – Enhances and supports all recording and outreach services used in sharing the gospel message – Purchases and maintains all audio and sound equipment
Contact: TBA
Meeting Date & Time: 3rd Sunday after second service
Brotherhood Ministry
Provides fellowship and service opportunities for the men of the church and community, both spiritually and socially
Contact: Deacon Terence Spence
Meeting Date & Time: Saturday prior to 5th Sunday, 9:00am
Business Ministry
Provides church business members the opportunity to network and make available to membership products and services for potential savings, thus functioning as a financial resource to the church – Ministry members return 10% of profits to the ministry
Contact: Deaconess Mattie Robinson
Meeting Date & Time: 4th Monday, 7:00pm
Children’s Church Ministry
Allows children between the ages of 3-11 to share in and learn what the worship experience is all about – Trains children to experience the elements of worship, such as praise, prayer, singing, preaching, tithing, and understanding the plan of salvation for their age level
Contact: Carrie Stewart
Meeting Date & Time: Every 3rd & 4th Sunday
Children’s Choir Ministry
Provides an opportunity for children to minister worship and praise God through song – Teaches the importance of serving God through ministry as well as offers opportunities to learn techniques and skills used in music ministry – Promotes a safe, healthy environment that encourages growth in Christ
Contact: Sonja Tucker-Pride & Chuntea Williams
Meeting Date & Time: Wednesday and Saturday before the 1st Sunday every month, 6:00pm on Wednesday & 11:00am on Saturday
College Ministry
Provides opportunities tailored to develop college-age students – Offers support in goal-setting, problem-solving, and dealing with transition into career paths
Contact: Rev. DeAndrea Neal
Meeting Date & Time: TBA
Courage to Heal Ministry
Provides individuals in crisis with prayer, counseling, and support – Provides encouragement, forgiveness, healing, and wholeness through information and referrals
Contact: Jennifer Bass-Gonzalez
Meeting Date & Time: 4th Wednesday, 6:30pm
Dance Ministry
Teaches the scriptural design for dance and the commitment of the physical body surrendered as the temple of the Holy Spirit
Contacts & Meeting Dates: Crystal Bullock – Praise Angels I Monday & Wednesday before 1st Sunday, 6:30pm / Belinda Gordon – Praise Angels II 2nd Saturday before 1st Sunday, 9:00am / Tyris Akins – Vessels of Praise Monday & Wednesday before 3rd Sunday, 6:30pm / Tyris Akins – True Vine Hip Hop Dance Troupe 2nd Saturday before 4th Sunday, 9:00am
Deacons Ministry
Assists the Pastor in special duties and assignments pertaining to the care and growth of the church body – Provides help in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the work of the church as it relates to pastoral care and shepherding – Serves the church body through the service of communion both in and outside of church – Assists in baptism of new candidates, performs acts of visitation, and other duties as needed
Contact: Deacon Raymond Everett
Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday before 1st Sunday, 7:00pm
Deaconess Ministry
Assists the Pastor and Deacons with the service of communion by preparing the sanctuary and elements – Assists baptismal candidates and prepares baptismal garments – Assists deacons with altar assignments, general care, and some visitation
Contact: Deaconess Zelda Lynch
Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday before 1st Sunday
Drama Ministry
Presents opportunities for church members to participate in dramatic presentations throughout the year, to give special emphasis to various themes throughout the calendar year
Contact: TBA
Meeting Date & Time: 2nd Wednesday, 6:30pm
Fellowshipping & Friends Ministry
Provides mentoring to new members about the availability of the various ministries in the church
Contact: Lafayette Collins
Meeting Date & Time: 4th Wednesday, 6:30pm
Finance Ministry
Serves as the custodians for the church funds received and dispensed – Reviews all persons’ tithes and offerings – Dispenses and records all payments documented for audit purposes – Responsible for all monies and banking records as well as all reports that are required
Contact: Larry Chambliss
Kitchen Ministry
Prepares and serves meals requested for major event, funerals, and outreach in a manner that glorifies and edifies the spiritual and physical needs of others
Contact: Barbara Cary
Meeting Date & Time: 3rd Saturday, 10:00am
Hawkins-Pitt-Tarrance Scholarship Ministry
Provides financial grants to eligible college students from our church congregation – High school seniors and college students should apply in the spring of each year for this scholarship – Scholarships are awarded based on youth applicant’s church involvement
Contact: Rita Crawford
Meeting Date & Time: TBA
Intercessory Prayer Ministry
Provides weekly opportunities to meet and pray for our church and community – Examines the word to develop more effective Bible study habits and prayer ministry – Extends is participation to Sundays prior to worship services
Contact: Barbara Dean
Meeting Date & Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings, 6:00am – Tuesday evening 6:00pm
Military Support Ministry
Promotes connecting and building stronger relationships between Active members, Reservists, National Guard, retired service members, military employees, their families, and friends
Contact: Charles Perry
Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday before 1st Sunday, 6:30pm
Marriage Ministry
Provides opportunities for couples to fellowship and learn, according to God’s Word, the role of individuals in the marriage relationship – Provides activities to strengthen couples through social events, outings, and spiritual mentoring
Contact: Deacon/Deaconess Alex & Renita Courtney
Meeting Date & Time: 3rd Friday, 7:00pm
Media Ministry
Offers training and development of computer skills for all age groups – Repurposes equipment for outreach and community service projects – Provides lab for tutoring, accelerated programs, and students who study IT and computer services
Contact: Joyce Jones
Meeting Date & Time: 3rd Sunday after 2nd service
Nurses Ministry
Provides medical support during services and other events – Serves as first responders during emergencies – Provides training, workshops, and screening procedures to aid in medical knowledge and assistance
Contact: Mary Howard
Meeting Date & Time: 2nd Sunday, 9:30am
Missionary Ministry
Visits and provides assistance to the needy of our church and community – Organizes food drives and works with other community efforts to serve people in need
Contact: Gladys Brown
Meeting Date & Time: 2nd Wednesday, 6:00pm
Music Ministry
Leads the church body in choral singing and instrumental worship – Plans and organizes music for worship services, conferences, funerals, weddings, and special events – Works with guest musicians and artists to provide efficient environment for service – Allows individuals who desire to express their musical gifts and talents the opportunity to praise God in song
Contact: Elder Vernon Williams
Meeting Date & Time: Wednesday 7:00pm and Saturday 12:00pm
Prison Ministry
Provides ministry opportunities to incarcerated persons – Provides Bible study and worship services as requested – Assists released convicts with help during transition into society – Assists with lodging, employment, and transportation needed – Visits and ministers in local prisons
Contact: Deaconess Elizabeth Spence
Meeting Date & Time: TBA
Pastor’s Aide Ministry
Assists and cares for the general needs of our pastor and assistant pastor – Maintains clergy garments, office, light meals, and refreshments as needed
Contact: Diane Robinson
Meeting Date & Time: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Provides opportunities for knitting or crocheting shawls, lap robes, throws, blankets, washcloths, and other items for individuals in crisis
Contact: Deaconess Renita Courtney
Meeting Date & Time: 2nd Tuesday once a month 6:00pm, Every Thursday 9:30-11:00am
Events Ministry
Provides and promotes opportunities to hold various events – Represents our church in the highest regard, while doing God’s work through service, entertainment, fellowship, and fun
Contact: TBA
Meeting Date & Time: TBA
Singles Ministry
Allows singles to engage in fellowship opportunities with other singles – Provides social and recreational activities, and opportunities for spiritual growth – Organizes workshops and attends conferences with singles from other communities
Contact: Dr. Tonya Henderson
Meeting Date & Time: 1st Monday, 6:30pm
Senior Ministry
Provides fellowship and opportunities for the seniors of our church and community
Contact: Shirley Bugg
Meeting Date & Time: 3rd Tuesday, 12:30pm
Sunday School Ministry
Provides the church membership an environment for planned study and spiritual growth on the application of biblical truths – Hosts a monthly teacher’s development meeting
Contact: Marilyn Parham
Meeting Date & Time: 4th Monday, 6:30pm
Sign Language Ministry
Provides interpretation of worship services and special events for the hearing impaired – Serves as interpreters between leadership and hearing-impaired members and visitors in classes and fellowship opportunities – Provides weekly sign language training for all ages – Uses sign language through music to minister to congregation on 5th Sundays
Contact: Terri Smith
Meeting Date & Time: 1st Monday, 6:30pm
Substance Abuse Ministry
Provides opportunities for individuals with a history of drug, alcohol, or other addictions to gain spiritual insight and strength to overcoming addiction – Provides a fellowship support group for encouragement – Provides tools and community resources for rebuilding lives
Contact: Carolyn Jones
Meeting Date & Time: Every Monday, 7:00pm
Ushers Ministry
Provides orderly entrance and seating of worshippers in all services and events – Provides information bulletins to participants, welcome information to visitors, and directs the congregation in a systematic way of receiving tithes and offerings
Contact: Head Usher, Joseph Harper
Meeting Date & Time: Male Ushers (2nd Saturday, 10:00am), Senior Ladies Ushers (3rd Saturday, 10:00am), Joint Ushers (TBA), Youth Ushers (4th Tuesday, 6:30pm), Young Ladies Ushers (3rd Tuesday, 6:30pm)
Transportation Ministry
Provides transportation for persons desiring to attend church services – Supports the church ministries, upon request, with transportation needs for special events – Responsible for the church vehicles and secures drivers for the ministry
Contact: Calvin Batts
Meeting Date & Time: TBA
Trustee Ministry
Serves as the church’s legal representatives in major transactions related to purchases, sale mortgaging, or rental of church property after church approval – Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of building, grounds, and vehicles
Contact: Deacon Fred Williams
Meeting Date Time: 4th Wednesday, 7:00pm
Warrior Ministry
Provides security of parking lot and other building and grounds during services and special events – Provides short distance transportation between vehicles and building for elderly and disabled person
Contact: Keith Banks
Meeting Date & Time: TBA
Vehicle Ministry
Assists church members in obtaining donated automobiles
Contact: Deacon Timothy Logan
Meeting Date & Time: TBA
Video Ministry
Ensures that services are recorded and distribute in support of our church and pastor to share the gospel message and other special events – Identifies purchase needs, maintains all video equipment, and handles the sales of video and audio
Contact: Joyce Jones
Meeting Date & Time: 3rd Sunday after 2nd service
Young Adult Ministry
Provides persons (ages 18-35) with opportunities to fellowship with one another – Young adults are encouraged to build healthy spiritual relationships, strengthen dependence upon the Word of God, and build strong prayer lives amidst the critical challenges often presented in this age group (college, career, family, job, peer choices)
Contact: Rev. Jameson McLaughlin
Meeting Date & Time: Every Thursday, 7:00pm
Welcome Ministry
Extends the hand of welcome to members and visitors at services and events, and provides a visitor’s packet to all first-time guests – Provides a personal note of thanks to guests during the week following their visit
Contact: Carolyn Jones
Meeting Date & Time: 2nd Wednesday, 5:30pm
Women’s Ministry
Provides spiritual and social fellowship opportunities for the women of our church and surrounding communities – Organizes retreats, conferences, Women’s Day celebrations, and other events – Offers monthly fellowship to foster building relationships and encourage involvement in ministry and community
Contact: First Lady Rev. Pamela McLaughlin
Meeting Date & Time: 1st Tuesday, 6:30pm
Young Entrepreneurs Ministry
Provides training workshops to youth about finance and investment – Plans and secures work opportunities for youth to earn money for saving and investment accounts – Helps expose youth to money matters through outings during the summer months
Contact: Deacon Raymond Everett
Meeting Date & Time: TBA
Youth Thursday Night Thunder Ministry
Provides fun-filled activities, games, youth discussions, speakers, and spiritual enrichment classes – Reinforces character-building, appropriate language, dress, and peer pressure matters – Teaches against bullying, cyber-bullying, inappropriate internet use, and many other subjects
Contact: Superintendent, Church School Staff, Volunteer Teachers, Tutors, Ministerial Staff, Brotherhood
Meeting Date & Time: Every Thursday, 6:30pm
