Councils & Ministries

Councils:

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
Zina Johnson
This council interfaces with the Administrator and the Pastor in coordinating the
management, administration and business operations of the church. This includes the
Security Team, FDC, Helping Hands Ministry, Intercessors, and Church Finance.

MEDIA COUNCIL
L. Patrice Childress
This council disseminates the Word of God utilizing the highest technology available
maintaining administrative, technical, fiscal and spiritual integrity with excellence.
This is done through Audio, and Video taping, our Newsletter and Intensive Media
Relations, via Radio, Television and Newsprint.

WORSHIP COUNCIL
John Payton
This councils primary goal is to express to God the esteem which His people hold for Him.
This is accomplished through song, Musicians, and the Praise & Worship Team.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COUNCIL
Barbara Thomas
The CEC promotes learning among God’s people and an obedient response to His Word. Classes addressing every issue of life are provided to edify the body including Life Skills for Men and Women, Financial Planning, Leadership, Foundational Biblical Training for Children, Youth and Adults.

OUTREACH COUNCIL
James Pittman
This council touches the world at large with the Good News of Jesus Christ and the salvation He offers. Included in this council is the Prison Ministry, Treasures Within (AIDS support), Springs of Living Waters (addictions free ministry), Evangelism, Compassion for Others (nursing homes), Restoration (member care), Transformation ministry (homosexuality) and the Community Prayer Team.

FINE ARTS COUNCIL
Shelia Coleman
This council through dance, drama, spoken word, mime and the visual arts, seeks to provide an opportunity for individuals to grow as believers, while artistically expressing themselves and their love for God. Ministries include: All About Praise, Children and Youth, Fine Arts Workshops, Arise (Drama Ministry), Expressions (Mime Ministry), Praise ‘n Motion, and Selah.

FELLOWSHIP COUNCIL
Anitria Odum
This council promotes the interpersonal caring and sharing of God’s people one to another as an outgrowth of our fellowship with God. Other related ministries include the Nurses, Ushers, Laborers of Love, Heart & Soul, Hospitality, Seasoned Saints and Selected Special Events.

Ministries:

Evangelism Ministry
The Evangelism Team is part of the Outreach Council of the church. The ministry provides tract distribution, street meetings, and door to door evangelism.

Heart & Soul Ministry
Another outreach ministry of the church. This team ministers to individuals in area hospitals and convalescent homes, as well as the sick, shut-in, and bereaved.

Hospitality (Laborers of Love)
This team extends a heart felt and loving welcome to friends and visitors. In addition, the Laborers of Love provide nourishment for our guests.

Transforming The Minds Of Men
This ministry is designed to encourage men to become the spiritual and natural leaders for which God purposed and created them.

Music Ministry
The music ministry is part of the Worship Council of the church and consists of musicians, choir, the praise and Worship team, and the dance, mime, and drama ministries.

Empowered & Progressive Singles for Christ
The goal of the EPSC ministry team is to promote and maintain, serve and meet the needs of those who are happily unmarried and loving it and those who are yet still struggling with the idea of being single. Male, female ages 19-90 are the populations we wish to serve doing our best to meet the many diversified concerns of life.

Media Ministry
This ministry is responsible for the audio and video systems. It also provides recorded copies of the preacher’s word.

Women’s Ministry
The Women’s Ministry is designed to promote fellowship, personal growth, and spiritual enhancement among the women of faith. Prayer breakfasts, seminars, conferences, and workshops concerning women’s issues are provided through the Mother’s exchange Network. Sister-Sister Prayer & Praise, and Transforming the Minds of Women ministries as well as Women’s
Bible Study.

Youth Ministry
This ministry provides spiritual training and instruction to children and teens. Its purpose is to develop a relationship with Christ that will allow them to grow up to be mature Christians rooted and grounded in the Word. The Youth Ministry is divided into three groups: Creation Station (age 3-3rd grade) High Climbers (grades 4-8) TNC-Transformers Not Conformers (grades 9-12)

Prison Ministry
A dedicated team that visits Philadelphia area prisons to minister to inmates by providing spiritual guidance, emotional support, and Bible study.

Freedom Development Corporation (FDC)
Neighbors helping neighbors to help themselves-working towards the restoration and renewal of our families, communities, and our city. FDC is dedicated to the uplifting of all people. Currently, we serve the West Philadelphia community, with a target area that includes Belmont, Mantua, and Mill Creek. FDC provides services through three major strands: outreach, community development, and education. These programs work hand in hand to help individuals and families help themselves. Community Outreach-emergency food packages, the Not Just Soup Kitchen providing hot meals, addiction counseling and referrals, and food service training. Community Development-preservation and rehabilitation of existing housing stock and property, homeownership, homelessness prevention, and affordable housing. Education-literacy and GED classes, an addiction-free support group, a job bank, a youth enrichment club, and an entrepreneurs network. FDC is a volunteer driven, publicly supported, 501©(3) social service agency