Deaconess Board Ministry

Mission: Assist the Pastor and the Deacons in carrying out the spiritual objectives and mission of the church; and to proclaim Christ as Lord and Savior through teaching and service to others. 

Chair: Deaconess Louella Bailey

 

Prayer Ministry

Mission: Provide intercessory prayer to all that are in need. Let your requests be known to God in everything by prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving. Philippians 4:6. 

Ministry Leader: Benita Swann

 

Men’s Ministry

Mission: Encourage men to grow in their faith in Christ, engage with other men and provide opportunities to serve our community for Christ. 

Ministry Leader: Van Bond, II.

 

Women’s Ministry

Mission: Encourage women to grow in their faith in Christ, strengthen Christian friendships with other women, and provide opportunities to serve our community for Christ. 

Ministry Leader: Carol Butler

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New Generation 

Mission:  To encourage the next generation in their spiritual growth, understanding and application of God’s Holy Word while promoting fellowship and enhanced worship services.

Ministry Leader: 

 

Senior Ministry

Mission:   A testament to serve our seniors joyfully and not groan, serve in love, graciousness, and in good deeds, Hebrew 13:17.

Ministry Leader:  Benita Swann

 

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Christian Education

Christian Education Ministry

Mission:  Foster and encourage strategies that facilitate Christian growth in discipleship in support of church ministries and the mission of the First Baptist Church, Georgetown.

Ministry Leader: Deaconess Grace Knox

 

New Members Ministry

Mission:  Welcome and embrace new members with the love of Christ.  Teach church and Baptist beliefs focused on discipleship, stewardship and evangelism, which enhance kingdom building. 

Ministry Leader: Deaconess Grace Knox

 

Sunday School

Mission:  Affirm the Bible as God’s Word and use it as the textbook for understanding biblical truths and support for the First Baptist Church mission.  

Ministry Leader: Deaconess Grace Knox

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Bible Study

Mission: To go therefore and make disciples of all nations through in depth bible study and teaching that glorifies God and promotes kingdom building.

 

Vacation Bible School

Mission:  Making disciples for Christ by providing children, teens and adults with biblical instruction through fun filled themes and spiritually engaging learning activities.

 

Dance & Music Ministries

Mission: The Music Ministry serves provide spiritually uplifting music for regular Sunday services and other occasions. It sets the tone for receiving the spoken Word of the day.  Ministry Leader: Deaconess Louella Bailey

Mission:  The Liturgical Dance Ministry serves to enhance the spiritual experience through choreographed dance, music and praise and worship. Welcome and train those who have a calling to worship The Lord through dance.

Ministry Leader: Jacquelyn Lonon

 

 

Church & Community Outreach 

Missionary Ministry

Mission:  Following the directive of Christ, Matthew 25: 35-40, Serve God! As we minister physically and spiritually to the "brothers and sisters of mine, you serve me" in building the kingdom of Christ. 

Ministry Leader: Benita Swann

 

 

Communications

Public Relations

Mission: Build church awareness and engaging members and the community through online, email, social media, streaming, media relations and traditional communications.

Ministry Leader: 

 

A/V/S & Communications

Mission:  Leverage audio and visual technology to enhance the spiritual component of the onsite and live stream worship services.   Worshippers experience the live stream or audio recordings.

Ministry Leader:  Deacon Timothy Barr

 

Historic Archives Ministry

Mission: Collecting and preserving the historical artifacts of the Church. 

Ministry Leader: Vinette Saunders

 

 

Church Administration & Support

Ushers

Mission: Greet worshippers and prepare them for a spiritual experience. Ensure that order is maintained during all worship services.  Outreach to communities in need. 

Ministry Leader: Wilma Barrett

 

Trustee Board

Mission:  Oversee the care and upkeep of the Church, making sure that the Church body has a congenial, safe and well maintained gathering environment.  

Ministry Leader: Delmas Henry

 

Finance Ministries

Mission: Manage the financial and investment planning, budget management and audit process for the church.  Ministry Leader: Francene Harper. 

Sub-Leaders: Nancy Brown (Budget Committee),  Deacon Tim Barr (Investment Committee), & Carol Washington (Audit Committee)