Our Ministries
The Word of God teaches believers have been given certain gifts by Jesus to help equip the church. The New Testament talks about equipping the saints for service and about everyone having a place to serve (1 Corinthians 12:12-20, Ephesians 4 11:11-12). Nazarene Baptist Church has ministry offerings which meet these needs. Some ministries help develop faith and understanding in believers. They are open to everyone in hopes of winning unbelievers to Jesus Christ through the teachings. Some are for specific dynamics and subject matters, and others are areas of service.
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There are still aspirations for future offerings as the need and assistance arise.
Bible
Study
thURSDAYS 6PM oN zoOM
This class is for everyone. Since the pandemic this class meets virtually. The class is taught by the pastor and includes topical, series, open discussion, and training formats. The class is an opportunity to grow and develop through the study and examination of God's Word. The class time is also used to train members in different areas of ministry using the dictates of the Bible.
Occasionally, pre-pandemic, there were offsite sessions in restaurants which allowed for broader fellowship.
Helps Ministry
The Helps Ministry is the virtual office of the church. They serve the church by handling the business matters of the church. They work closely with the Finance Team to keep church affairs orderly. Some of their duties include generating correspondence, notifying members of pertinent information, and processing member requests. They are the membership liaison for communication. They can be reached at 314-690-1622 for any inquiries.
New Ministry
aspirations
Prayerfully the church will be able to offer more ministries in the future. As the ministry grows, there can be more room to serve. Development ministry aspirations include:
Bible Academy - to afford unbelievers a place to learn
Preacher's Workshops - to strengthen the ministers
Senior Academy - to address their specific needs
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Service ministry aspirations include:
A/V Ministry - to operate equipment
Building Maintenance Teams - to steward the facility
Senior Companion Ministry - to assist Seniors
Children's
Ministry
This ministry was erected to allow a space for children 12 and under to be given age-appropriate Bible lessons. It is also a time for discussion and questions. This ministry allows the children to share the experiences and receive Christian guidance. The parents are made aware of any concerning disclosure. The goal is to groom them at their stage and to develop them into a more mature Bible study setting.
Children's Ministry met in-person on Wednesday nights at 7pm simultaneous but separate from the Adult Bible Class. We hope to reinstate this ministry as the need arises.
Men and Women's Ministry
These two ministries respectively utilize time together to search the Scriptures and magnify gender roles in family, marriage, ministry, and parenting. Alongside the Bible, these groups also utilize Christian reads for small groups. These ministries also serve the church by organizing church outings to include movies, museums, and live performances. These ministries has been bridge-builders for visitors who may consider joining the fellowship.
Pastoral Offerings
Pastor Ellis provides several ministerial offerings. These include counseling for grief, pre-marital and post-marital, personal, and spiritual needs. Congregational care which extends to home, hospital, and treatment centers. Additionally, Pastor Ellis can perform weddings, funerals, and baby blessings.
Music Ministry
The Music Ministry of the church is instrumental in setting the atmosphere of ministry. They are responsible to rehearse and perfect their renderings as to minister the Word of God through music. They lead the congregants into musical worship and praise throughout the services.