Ministries - Other Ministries

DEACON'S MINISTRY:

"Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; ...Holding the mystery of faith in a pure conscience...And let these also be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless."   I Timothy 3:8-10

Besides the office of Pastor, the only other office in the Church given scriptural authority is the office of the Deacon.  The purpose of the Deacon is to assist the Pastor in the administration of and leadership of the Church's mission.  Deacons are selected to enhamce the ministry of the Church.  Not only do they assist in the administering of the ordinances, but also in the visitation of the sick, and in keeping the Pastor informed of persons who may need the Pastor's care and direct follow-up. 

In a Church the size of First African Baptist Church, the Deacon's duties are important to the life and health of the congregation.  The Deacons are also responsible for the care and well-being of the Pastro in terms of his material needs, and to see to it that he and his family are rightly taken care of, and adequately provided for.  They are also his spiritual support system.

In the absence of the Pastor, or his associate ministers, the Deacons are in charge of the spiritual life of the congreagtion under the direction of the Chairman. 

The Chairman of the Deacon's Ministry is Deacon Clarence Smith.

TRUSTEE'S MINISTRY:

The need for Trustees, although not scriptural, developed through the mandate of the State which requires all corporations to elect persons called Trustees to act on the Church's behalf in the transaction of business and in matters pertaining to property.  Trustees are managers of the Church's business affairs and can only act by and through the authority of the Church and direction of the Pastor.

The Trustees work in conert with the Pastor in the leadership of the Church.  No member of the Church has the authority to buy, purchase or sign in the Church's name without the approval of the Pastor and Trustee Chair.  Checks for salaries are written and bills are paid bimonthly.  Any ideas, observations and issues concerning the well-being of the Church's property should be forwarded to the Trustees.

The Trustees also keep an accurate record of membership giving of tithes and offerings as well as an active list of members, including proper addresses and phone numbers when possible.  Your address and phone number are private and the Church will not give out information that might disturb your right to privacy without your permission.  Be sure to register annually so that files will remain current and correct.

Church financial sttements are available upon request, and all questions concerning Church finances may be addressed to the Pastor, Church Treasurer and/or the Trustee Chairperson.

The Chairman of the Trustees Ministry is:  Trustee Frederick Davis.

MOTHERS MINISTRY: 

Mothers of the Church also serve as a support arm for the Pastor of the Church.  They function alongside the Deacons, but are also charged with the spiritual charge of the women and young ladies of the Church.

The Chairlady of the Mothers Ministry is:   Mother Prudence Harvey.

MENS MINISTRY:

Men's Ministry is a ministry for the men of the Church, as the name states.  Itrs purpose is to minister to and organize regular activities for all men.  This ministry seeks to help the men of the Church develop a closer walk with "Christ.

The Chairman of the Men's Ministry is:  Deacon Mo Brooker.

WOMENS MINISTRY:

The Women's Ministry is a ministry for the women of the Church, as the name states.  Itrs purpose is to minister to and organize regular activities for all women.  This ministry seeks to help the women of the Church develop a closer walk with "Christ.

The Chairman of the Women's Ministry is:  Sister Anne Marie Griffith.

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES:

We recognize that our present and future are tied up in our young.  A Church is as strong and vibrant in proportion to the number of its youth and young adults.  We seek through these ministries to relate our faith to the particular problems, pressures, and crisis of our young.

The Chairlady of the Youth Ministry is:   Sister Leola Stowall-Muse.

PRAYER MINISTRY:

The Prayer Ministry of the Church is responsible for mobilizing the Church to be in perpetual posture of prayer.  They are to plan regular prayer seasons for the Church and are to team every member with another as prayer partners and create prayer teams.  They have charge of organizing regular prayer workshops and our Cottage Prayer Meetings.

C.A.R.E. MINISTRY:

CARE is an acronym for Contact Assist Relate and Encourage.  It is a recently formed ministry and is a ministry of comfort and healing.  In the event of death or property loss, this ministry will minister to the needs of the famiy in crisis in practical and tangible ways.

USHERS AND HOSPITALITY MINISTRY:

The Ushers and Hospitality Ministry are two ministries wrapped up in one.  This ministry is one of the most important in the life of the Church and may be a determining factor in whether people return.  While the Ushers keep the order during the service and ensure guests and members are seated and shown Church facilities (i.e  mens and ladies room), the hospitality are specifically ministers to the guests.  This is done by the giving of a card and or a token of appreciation.

The chairlady of the Ushers Ministry is:   Sister Connie Johnson.

EVANGELISM/OUTREACH MINISTRY:

The Evangelism Minstry is the soul-winning arm of the Church.  This ministry is the primary engine for promoting growth of the Church.  they are responsible for planning, promoting and overseeing all bridge events, seeker groups and evangelism training and activities.

The Chairlady of the Outreach Ministry is:   Sister Patricia Mickens.