Ministry Department One: Sis. Shauna Murphy, Superintendent
Children’s Ministry. This ministry meets on Sunday during the 9:00 a.m. worship service. It offers worship and structured group activities for children under 12 years old. Enrichment projects are scheduled throughout the year for fun and outreach. Min. Valerie Cunningham is the Children’s Pastor.
Christian Education Ministry. This ministry involves administering and coordinating educational programs or strategies to facilitate the spiritual growth or discipleship of believers of all ages into Christlikeness. It is the directing of the process of human development toward God’s objective for mankind: godliness of character and action. It bends its efforts to the end “that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. The following ministry managers are a part of this ministry: Children, Marriage, Men, Sunday School, Women, and Youth. The representative also serves on the C.A.M. Sis. Shauna Murphy is the representative.
Marriage Ministry. This ministry oversees year-round projects designed to help married couples become disciples of Christ and exemplify a Christian, biblical marriage to the rest of the congregation. Sis. The Kittles and the Phams are the managers.
Men’s Ministry. This ministry oversees year-round projects designed to help men become disciples of Christ. This involves training for boys, teenage boys, and young adult men on their way to full maturation. Assist with repasses, special teachings, fellowship projects, and workshops that are planned. Dea. Greg Cunningham, Bro. Michael Davis and Lenny Hunt are the managers.
Sunday School Ministries. This ministry offers devotional and educational studies at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday for children, youth, and adults. They manage the Black History Readings, Easter Pageant, “Back to School” Give Away, Promotion Day, and Christmas Pageant. Sis. Joyce Johnson and LaTasha Kittles are the managers.
Women’s Ministry. This ministry oversees year-round projects designed to help women become disciples of Christ. This involves training for girls, teenage girls and young adult women on their way to full maturation. Assist with repasses, special teachings, fellowship projects, and workshops are planned. Sis. Angela Randolph is the manager.
Youth Ministry. This group offers year-round fellowship, study, and service projects for our teenagers. Min. Andre Kittles is the Youth Pastor.
Ministry Department Two: Pas. Dan Larkin, Jr., Superintendent
Church Clerk. This position manages the recording, reading, and filing of minutes, especially those from church business meetings and cabinet meetings. Sis. Latasha Kittles and Sis. Brenda Stewart are the church’s clerks.
Deacon Ministry. This ministry, especially those from church business meetings and cabinet meetings of ordained Deacons, assists the Pastor with modeling discipleship (i.e., C.O.R.E Values), ministering to troubled members (e.g., hospitalized, bereavement, benevolence, nursing home, homebound, baptism, etc.), assisting with worship affairs (e.g., ordinances, devotion, homegoing services, etc.), and serving as a personal concierge to the body. Dea. Art Davis and Dea. Greg Cunningham are the managers.
Deaconess Ministry. This group of respected, trained, disciplined ladies assists the Pastor with modeling discipleship (i.e., C.O.R.E Values), ministering to troubled members (e.g., hospitalized, bereavement, nursing home, homebound, etc.), assisting with worship affairs (e.g., ordinances, etc.), and assisting with repasts and baptisms. 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 carry out miscellaneous assignments from the Pastor. Sis. Gloria Glover and Sis. Roberta Baldwin are the managers.
Ignite Dance Ministry provides godly and expressive interpretive presentations combining praise dance and mime. Sis. Tiffany Craig, Breanna Henry, and Brielle Edwards Norman are the managers.
Media Ministry. This group manages the sound, video, and recording equipment in primarily our worship services, bible studies, church meetings and other selected events. They manage the selling of media products (e.g., CDs and DVDs). Pas. Dan Larkin, Jr. is the manager.
Music Ministry. This group (praise teams, choirs) provide godly song service for especially our worship services, out services, VBS and funerals. Provide choirs for Mother’s and Father’s Day. Under the direction of the Minister of Music, organize training and rehearsals for members of all ages (i.e., children, youth). Two assistant managers are to assist with the execution. The group is responsible for a spring and a fall musical celebration concert. They report directly to the Pastor. The Minister of Music is Bro. Ernie Byrd Jr.
Senior Ministry. This group manages projects focused on enriching the seniors of our church (esp., 65 and above). The senior luncheon and things of this nature are in view. OFFLINE
Treasurer. This position is responsible for ensuring that the church’s money is deposited correctly, bills are paid appropriately, and reports are generated in a timely fashion. This position serves as a part of the Pastor’s Leadership Team. Sis. Melissa Sanders and Sis. Felicia Byrd are treasurers.
Trustee Ministry. This ministry assists the Pastor with managing the church’s property (rentals), business, and financial affairs. Due to the sensitive nature of these duties and the handling of confidential information, a church agreement is required to serve in this ministry group. The managers of this group are to serve on the C.A.M. Sis. Katrina Powell and Bro. John Hughes are the managers.
Ministry Department Three: Sis. Deanna Banks, Superintendent
Community and Follow-Up Evangelism Ministry. This ministry primarily conducts evangelistic events in the Avondale area, distributing Christian literature, securing contact information for follow-up, and sharing the plan of salvation and prayer as opportunities arise. This ministry follows up on communication forms and sign-in sheets. Dea. Ozie Davis, Calvert Smith, Jr., and Josephine Brownlee are the managers.
Hospitality Ministry. This ministry is responsible for conducting the Sunday morning announcements, leading the church’s anniversary and picnic, assisting with the pastor’s anniversary, repasts, and promoting fellowship throughout the church. Sis. Natasha Edwards and Michael Davis are the managers.
Membership Orientation Ministry. This ministry reviews the Membership Orientation material to the newer members, manages the “get acquainted sessions” with the Pastor, assist newer members with baptism and first communion affairs, and help them connect with being a part of a weekly study. Bro. Keith Caldwell and — are the managers.
Pastor’s Love Ministry. This ministry manages the details related to the Pastor’s anniversary services, birthday gifts, Pastor Appreciation, and Christmas gifts. Sis. Margaret Chiles and Sis. Dionne Barnett are the managers.
Usher and Nurses Ministry. This ministry is responsible for welcoming people to the sanctuary and maintaining congregational orderliness. This ministry provides pulpit supplies for the Pastor and other clergy. They assist with medical issues that may take place during a worship service. This ministry also manages the security monitoring and greeters. Sis. Leatrice Williams, Sis. Margie Anderson and Sis. Devoren Johnson is the manager.
Transportation Ministry. This ministry is responsible for transporting members to the 9:00 a.m. morning worship service. and after Sunday School (10:45 a.m.). They also provide transportation for other trips as needed. Min. Andre Kittles and Dea. Jason Winbush are the managers.
