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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(c)(3) social service
agency
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