Ministry Department Two

Sis. LaTonya Dawson (891-2793), Superintendent

Trustee Ministry. This group assists the Pastor with managing the property, business, and financial affairs of the church. Because of the nature of these duties, church agreement is needed to serve in this ministry group. The manager and assistant manager of this group are to serve on the Pastor’s Executive Team. Sis. Ronda Humphrey (266-4428) is the manager.

Pastor’s Love Ministry. This group manages the details related to the Pastor’s anniversary services, birthday gifts, and Christmas gifts. Sis. Margaret Chiles (281-7773) is the manager.

Usher Ministry. This group works at welcoming people to the sanctuary and assists with congregational orderliness. This group also manages the security monitoring and greeters. Sis. Josephine Brownlee (779-5396) is the manager.

Nurses and Health Ministry. This group provides pulpit supplies for the Pastor and other clergy. They assist with medical issues that may take place in the course of a worship service. They coordinate health enrichment projects in the course of the year. They have promoted health related walks/runs, weight monitoring, and walking events. Deas. Vanessa Walker (771-6371) is the manager.

Children Ministry. This group meets Sunday during the 10:45 a.m. worship service, in the chapel. This ministry group offers worship and structured group activities for those under the age of 13 years old. There are also enrichment projects scheduled throughout the year for fun and outreach. Based on cooperation a bi-weekly Wednesday evening enrichment curriculum is taught as well. Sis. Barbara Owens (221-0658) is the representative.

Youth Ministry. This group offers year-round fellowship, study, and service projects for our teenagers. Based on cooperation a bi-weekly Wednesday evening enrichment curriculum is taught as well. Sis. Shauna Murphy (648-0403) is the manager.

Ministry Department Three

Rev. Dan Larkin (484-4285), Superintendent

Mass Choir, Male Chorus, and Angels Choir Ministries. These groups provide godly song service for especially our worship services. The Mass Choir is our primary choir that sings in almost all worship services. The Male Chorus is for men. Rev. Larkin (484-4285) is the manager for the Mass Choir and Male Chorus. The Angels is for children (i.e., ages 12 and under). Sis. Beverly Jackson (376-9178) is the manager.

Media Ministry. This group manages the sound, video, and recording equipment in primarily our worship services and other selected events. They manage the selling of media products (e.g., CDs and DVDs). Sis. Belinda Ballew (631-2179) is the manager.

Van Ministry. This group manages the transporting of members to Sunday School and home after the 10:45 a.m. worship service. They also provide transportation for other trips, as the situation calls for such services. Rev. Dan Larkin (484-4285) is the manager.

Deacon Ministry. This group of ordained Deacons assist the Pastor with modeling discipleship (i.e., study, serve, and give), ministering to troubled members (e.g., hospitalized, bereavement, benevolence, nursing home, homebound, etc.), assisting with worship affairs (e.g., ordinances, devotion, homegoing services, etc.), and giving advice (i.e., the manager and assistant are to be a part of the Pastor’s Executive Committee). Dea. Marcus Jackson (376-9178) is the manager.

Deaconess Ministry. This group of respected trained discipled ladies assist the Pastor with modeling discipleship (i.e., study, serve, and give), ministering to troubled members (e.g., hospitalized, bereavement, nursing home, homebound, etc.), assisting with worship affairs (e.g., ordinances, etc.), managing repasts, and giving informal advice. The “Mothers” are respected aged ladies (i.e., advanced years and exemplary service) who are duty bound to pray for the church, urge the discipleship of the members, and carryout miscellaneous assignments from the Pastor. Sis. Beverly Jackson (376-9178) is the manager.

General Missions. This group ministers to local nursing homes, the homebound, and others who may be in need of prayer and comfort. This group regularly studies the convention’s mission book and fellowships with other mission groups in the city and in the local association. Sis. Margaret Johnson (489-0778) is the manager.

Prison Ministry. This group ministers to local correctional facilities. There is often singing, praying, and the sharing of a Bible based message. There is a rather rigorous screening process for those who actually go into the facilities. Sis. Pam Johnson (861-4722) is the manager.

Treasurer. This position is responsible for insuring that the church’s money is properly deposited, bills are paid appropriately, and reports are generated in a timely fashion. This position serves as a part of the Pastor’s Executive Committee. Sis. Latonya Dawson (891-2793) is the Treasurer.

Church Clerk. This position manages the recording, reading, and filing of especially the church business meeting and cabinet meeting minutes. Sis. Brenda Stewart (481-8576) is the church clerk.