Ministries
Ministries
We are pleased to provide a list of the ministries that are part of our church. These ministries represent the different areas of service and outreach that we offer to our members and the broader community.
Outreach Ministry
Mission - motivated by Matthew 25:35-46, we aim to bring others to Christ through the Ministry of giving from the heart, caring from the soul, and showing unconditional love to everyone.
Vision - The Outreach Ministry is a vision of Pastor Goodwin; that we reach out to the needs of the people in the highways and byways, spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.
Scripture - For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Matthew 25:35 (KJV)
Women's Ministry
Mission - It is our mission under the aid of the Holy Spirit to aid women in Christian growth; to spiritually and physically empower growth, in spiritual warfare.
Our duties thru prayer, Bible study and Christian fellowship are: That we, as women, may go forth with the will of God for our lives; To be strong in our faith, to know that without faith, it is impossible to please God, but with faith all things are possible; To be strong in our conviction to serve God; To strengthen our church, our families, and our community, that the fruits of the Spirit may shine thru all of us.
Children's Church
Mission - We are called to teach children that Jesus is the only way, truth, and life; To train up children in the way that they should go, so that when they are old they will not depart from it; To encourage children to grow and develop to their maximum potential, teaching them who and what they are in Christ.Vision - That they will know Christ and understand His word and grow in their own spiritual walk to be able to share the love of Christ with others.
Soup Kitchen
Widows Ministry
By the aid of the Holy Spirit, we endeavor to bring together Christian widows of all ages, races, and denominations to show forth the love of Christ in the word and in deed; to invest our time, talents, and assets to promote the spread of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the relief of the poor, the sick, and the needy; to glorify God and promote the edification of the entire body of Christ, with special emphasis on the unique gifts and abilities, as well as the challenges and needs of Christian widows.
Goals:
- To form a sisterhood of Christian widows who love God and desire to help others;
- To participate in private and corporate prayers and fasting for our churches, Pastors, President, leaders, families, and our nation as a whole;
- To pray for and encourage the salvation of all our kindred and acquaintances;
- To reach out to new widows and assist them in any way we can;
- To provide assistance to and visit those who are sick, underprivileged, and in nursing facilities, especially elderly poor widows;
- To assist with the planning, teaching, and sponsorship of Christian education classes and activities for all women;
- To sponsor and encourage health screening class for everyone, especially men (e.g., blood pressure and prostate screenings, exercise and estate planning classes);
- To encourage widows to productively use their time and talents to help others and to gain financial independence;
- To encourage entrepreneurship/businesses;
- To form a network of widows via media, Facebook/twitter, etc. Together, to form a list of trusted service providers that can be recommended to provide quality services to widows at a fair price (e.g., carpenters, auto mechanics, electricians, and landscapers, a "Widow's Friends List");
- To encourage and provide activities that promote spiritual, mental, and physical health, well-being, and fellowship.
Our goals are to match the gifts and abilities of Christian widows with the needs of the entire body of Christ, and to organize a Christian support system, especially for widows. Service, Outreach, Support.
Usher Ministry
"For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness." Psalms 84:10 (KJV)
The mission of the Ushers Ministry is to continue to serve the church. As we serve, we will introduce members, strangers, visitors, and friends to make them feel comfortable in God's house, lending spiritual dignity to the entire church. We continue to be doorkeepers in the house of the Lord.
Trustee Ministry
The mission of the Trustee Ministry is to worship, praise, and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to uphold the rules and regulations of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and the duties of the Trustee Ministry as stated in the church bylaws. The Trustee Ministry is an integral part of the church, and as such, shall be on one accord with the church in its mission and vision.
Objectives
The objectives of the Trustee Ministry are based upon our obligations to God and to the Mt. Zion church body. The Trustees will: Lead by example by paying tithes and offerings (Malachi 2:8-10); Help bring lost souls to Christ; Teach the word of God through worship and praise; Promote the development of Christian character according to Biblical doctrine and our Church Covenant; Enlist believers into Christian service; Minister to fellow Trustees, church members, the community, and the world at large; Develop an annual member financial canvass; Hold legal title of the property of the church, and responsibility for church financial affairs; Be responsible for upkeep in and around the church property, including sexton and gardener activities.
Ministerial Staff
Pastor's Aid
Sunday School
Our Mission - As members of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, we confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and proclaim Him Lord and Savior of the world. In the communion of the Holy Spirit, we are joined together in "discipleship" and in obedience to Christ. Within the universal church we receive the gift of ministry and the light of scripture. In the bonds of Christian faith, we yield ourselves to God that we may serve the One whose kingdom has no end as we continue to reach the universe of mankind with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Missionary Ministry
"And He (Jesus) said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15 (KJV)
The Missionary Ministry spreads the gospel of Jesus Christ to all people through worship service, religious education and financial support. The Ministry works to improve the quality of life by meeting the physical and spiritual needs of persons locally, nationally, and internationally. We gladly join with other organizations whose goals are in accordance with our mission.
Hospitality and Welcoming Ministry
It is our mission to bring the people of God together as one, with unconditional love and compassion for all, so that others will see Christ in us and enjoy God through worship and praise. This ministry will greet, welcome and inform congregational members and guests in a spiritual and cordial manner. It will also provide a fulfilling worship experience.
Deacon's Ministry
The purpose of this ministry is to serve the lord by conducting the caring ministry of the church, to have charge over the sick and needy members, to act as counselor and assist the Pastor in advancing the interests of the body, thus freeing the Pastor to focus on prayer and the ministry of the Word. This ministry will assist in facilitating the spread of the gospel and promoting unity within the church.
Music Ministry
Gospel Choir Mission - Our mission is to worship, praise, and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through songs and music; to joyfully usher in the Holy Spirit with uplifted voices during regular worship services, special programs, and choir practice; to support the Pastor, all church organizations and functions; to be an example of Christian living, giving, and fellowshipping with the church, our community and the world at large, according to the Holy Bible.
Purpose - The objectives of the Gospel Choir are based upon our obligations to God, Mt. Zion, other churches, and the community. The Gospel Choir will help bring lost souls to Christ, teach the word of God through Bible Doctrine and our Church Covenant, enlist believers into Christian service, minister to choir members, church members, the community, and world at large, and promote cooperation, respect, courtesy in speech, and love to everyone.
Senior Choir The Senior Choir supports the pastor and church in several areas by leading the congregation in praises through song, accompanying the pastor on pastoral engagements, and sharing hymns to nursing home patients, singing in revivals, ministering in songs at church-sponsored functions, and participating in Praise & Worship.
Youth Ministry Mission - Mt. Zion Baptist Church Teen Ministry will bring God's word to life in a welcoming atmosphere of worship, prayer and fellowship while spreading the love of Jesus Christ.
- Cultivate Christian growth
- Engage this generation to be active participants in church
- Establish a safe environment for youth to receive support in coping with life's challenges.
Media and Sound Ministry
Musicians