St. Stephen Baptist Church

Church Ministries

Name of Ministry
Scripture Reference

Explanation of Ministry

Name of Ministry
Scripture Reference

Explanation of Ministry

Administrative Ministry
Phillipians 2:3-7

Provides support to ensure that the clerical and administrative needs of the church are met. This ministry serves as unto the Lord and fulfills their assigned duties and responsibilities at the highest level of personal integrity and professional standards.

Armor Bearers Ministry
1 Samuel 16:21

Servants to church leadership. They suport those who have been called to lead by helping their God-given visions come to pass. The Pastor appoints spiritually mature disciples to this ministry.

Baptismal
Ministry Team
Act 2:38-41

Serves to ensure that baptismal candidates fully understand and accept the meaning of salvation and baptism prior to the baptism service. The Pastor appoints spiritually mature disciples to this ministry.

Body and Soul Ministry

Wellness program designed to help SSBC members take control of their health. The program presents choice meals and exercises to the congregation and gives members insight on why good nutrition is important for them. Body and Soul gives counseling advice that helps members take control over their own health and realize that change is possible.

Bookstore Ministry
Ephesians 4:12

The SSBC Christian Life Bookstore’s primary purpose is providing religious materials as a convenience to the staff and members of the church assisting them in their personal walk with the Lord. The Bookstore operation assists SSBC in the furtherance of its “Equipping” ministry purpose. The Bookstore’s operations are not commercial in nature and publicity to the general public is not emphasized.

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Cancer Support Ministry
Isaiah 53:5

Through God’s direction, the Cancer Support Ministry encourages, prays, comforts and supports persons diagnosed with cancer, and their loved ones. The goal of this ministry is to provide education on the various kinds of cancers, treatment and prevention, as well as the importance of doctor’s visits and annual examinations. We solicit the expertise of professionals in the field to come in to speak with the Ministry and encourage personal testimonies of faith and survival. We go door to door in the community distributing flyers and informing the community of the support available at SSBC. The Ministry’s efforts focus on the importance of witnessing to those who have cancer and have not accepted Jesus as their Savior and Lord.

Choirs Ministry
Ephesians 5:19

There are five different choirs here at SSBC. Our choirs provide worshipful music that prepares the heart of the congregation for receiving the Word of God.

Angelic Gospel Choir
Gospel Choraleers
Male Chorus
Voices (Youth Choir)
Young Adults

"Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord”

Christian Education Ministry
Hosea 4:6

At SSBC we believe that Christian Education is the communication of the Gospel through formal and informal educational programs. The systemic study of scripture assists the saints in building a strong biblical foundation that enhances their personal faith in Christ and growth towards spiritual maturity.

Culinary Ministry
Joel 2:26

This ministry is responsible for planning and coordinating all meals served on church grounds, as well as overseeing the use of the church kitchen.
"You will have plenty to eat, until you are full."

Dance Ministry
Psalms 150:4

At SSBC we praise God in many ways. The SSBC Dance Ministry displays worship and praise in the form of dance that honors God and ministers to the congregation. “Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.

Deacon/Deaconess Ministry
Acts 6:1-7

At SSBC the deacon's principle function is to glorify God by supporting the purpose and work of God in and through the church. The general mission of a deacon is to carry out those administrative and ministry needs that free the Pastor, elders and ministerial staff to giving their full attention to praying, teaching, preaching, equipping and giving oversight to leadership and shepherding matters of the body. The Pastor appoints spiritually mature disciples to this ministry.

Dramatic Witness Ministry
I Corinthians 9:22

The purpose of this ministry is to educate, inform and inspire believers and unbelievers, alike, of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, through drama. The Dramatic Witness Ministry of SSBC is a tool to bridge the generational gap by incorporating the participation of all ages.

Emergency Assessment Team (Nurses) Ministry
II Corinthians 1:4

The caring members of the SSBC Emergency Assessment Team give medical assistance to church members and visitors during worship services and other church related activities or sponsored functions.

Evangelism Ministry
Matthew 28:18-20

The purpose of Evangelism at SSBC is to glorify God by helping every believer effectively and faithfully participate with Christ in sharing the gospel by lifestyle and word in our community and the world.

Girl Scouts
Proverbs 31

At SSBC Girl Scouting inspires girls to the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service so that they become happy and resourceful citizens.

Hospitality Ministry
Hebrews 13:2

The SSBC Hospital Ministry not only greets guests and members with a friendly, warm and helpful greeting, they also organize and serve at church-wide receptions and social events when needed. Ministering to SSBC members and guests when various needs and special occasions arise.

Intercessory Prayer Ministry
James 5:16

Prayer is considered to be one of the most important ministries of SSBC. No ministry will be effective unless it is bathed in prayer! Every Church member is encouraged to be an intercessory prayer warrior.
“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”

Kingdom Building Bible Institute (KBBI)
Matthew 28:20

SSBC KBBI exists to nurture and equip men and women to do the work of the ministry. The school accepts those students who have the desire to know more about the Bible. We believe that each Christian is called to minister in some capacity. Since a working knowledge of the scriptures is necessary to fulfill the Great Commission, we desire to teach people how to apply the Word of God in their lives so they can lead others to “observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.”

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Marriage Ministry
Ephesians 5:21-33

The SSBC Marriage Ministry exists to provide biblical insight and relational support in order to bring couples (man and woman) into a stronger relationship that honors God.

Media Ministry
1 Chronicles 23:28

The Media Ministry through production means, tape, record, and provide the audio/visual support for church services and activities.

Men’s Ministry
I Corinthians 13:11

The SSBC Men’s’ Ministry supports the Church’s mission statement: To educate, equip and unite men, by the aid of the Holy Spirit. We seek to spiritually position ourselves to edify, and to encourage each other; to effectively evangelize and witness to the lost; to promote personal relationships with Christ, and to exalt the Savior. This ministry encourages men to be the spiritual leaders in their homes, in the church and in the workplace.

Missionary Ministry
Matthew 25:34-40

SSBC Missionaries promote ministry in working with the church; to fulfill its mission to save souls for Jesus Christ and assist them in becoming mature Christians. This ministry also identifies community needs in housing, clothing, food, and cares for the sick and shut-ins.

New Members Ministry
II Corinthians 12:13-20

SSBC seeks to actively shepherd and assimilate new Christians and new members into church life. We minister to new members through an assimilation process of welcoming, mentoring, and educating; thereby demonstrating the importance of a close and obedient walk with the Lord and active participation in the local church.

Next Level Praise and Worship Ministry
Psalm 100

Praise and worship leaders dedicate a time of uninterrupted praise and worship in songs, hymns and spiritual songs, allowing people to get their focus off themselves and their circumstances, and placed on God and His Glory.

Scholarship Committee Ministry
James 2:1,9

The Scholarship Ministry oversees the receiving of scholarship requests, scholarship payments and nurturing of students attending college. The ministry encourages believers to further their education. “My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.”

Security Ministry
Isaiah 54:17

The SSBC security officers guard all church property against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry or other violations of state, county or organizational rules of misconduct; is responsible for maintaining safe and secure grounds and buildings for SSBC ministries; and coordinate any emergency assistance needed on SSBC property.

Seniors Ministry
Psalms 37:25

SSBC provides an effective senior adult program, ministering to the specific needs of senior adults and developing outreach and fellowship opportunities.

Share Ministry
Matthew 25:35

At SSBC the Share Ministry provides quality food packages monthly to families at a reduced cost, promotes Volunteer service in our communities, builds partnerships in the communities, and Promotes health and wellness in local communities.

Singles Ministry
I Corinthians 7:32

SSBC strives to assure an ongoing, growing, effective Single Adult program which ministers to the special needs of Single Adults and develops outreach opportunities and fellowship.

Sunday School Ministry
II Timothy 2:15

The SSBC Sunday Sunday School Ministry facilitates spiritual growth and preparation in children, youth and adults to serve Christ.

The Young Lions
Proverbs 22:6

Mission: The purpose of Young Lions is to shape African-American boys into followers of Christ and leaders of their families and communities. The Young Lions program of SSBC is an African-American mentoring program for boys 13-18. The program is designed to help young boys experience and work through the rites of passage to becoming a man. The group addresses spiritual, emotional, and social needs.

The goal of Young Lions is to teach Black boys what it means to be African American men, spiritually, culturally, and physically. These three dimensions of self are explored thoroughly to infuse the boys with a strong self-image and positive self-esteem by knowing who they are in Christ. The basic method by which this goal will be met is to invite Christian African-American men to engage the boys in personal relationships and thus model and teach Black, Christian manhood to them. The Young Lions curriculum provides a format and structure to facilitate this dynamic.

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

Transportation Ministry
Exodus 15:17

This ministry provides safe and secure transportation for members and guests to and from church related ministry functions and activities.

Trustee Ministry
I Corinthians 4:2

SSBC Trustees manage church property, both real and personal, as fiduciaries. They represent SSBC in all of its legal matters. They report to the Pastor and provide periodical reports to the Church. The Pastor appoints spiritually mature disciples to this ministry.

Ushers Ministry
Psalm 84:10

At SSBC the ministry of the usher (Sr. Usher, Usher #2, Jr. Usher) goes far beyond opening a door. The principle function of an usher is to represent Christ to all that come to worship at the church. In a sense, they serve as the host of the building in which believers and strangers gather to seek God.

Women’s Ministry
Proverbs 31

The SSBC Women’s’ Ministry supports the Church’s mission statement: To educate, equip and unite women, by the aid of the Holy Spirit. We seek to spiritually position ourselves to edify, and to encourage each other; to effectively evangelize and witness to the lost; to promote personal relationships with Christ, and to exalt the Savior.

Youth in Praise Ministry
Psalm 100

Youth Ministry
1 Timothy 4:12

At SSBC we know that our youth are one of our most valuable assets. This ministry’s focus is to equip our youth to be spiritual leaders in their homes, church, government and workplace. This ministry seeks to teach our youth to apply biblical principles to everyday life situations.