Ministries
WORD
“And we proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom that we may present every man complete in Christ, and to this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mighty
works within me.”— Colossians 1:28-29
Mission
The Board of Christian Education will endeavor to minister to the educational needs of its congregation from its youngest to its oldest member. It will have the responsibility of organizing, administering and supervising the entire Christian educational program of the church so that there is consistency and uniformity in the curriculum for all age groups.
Responsibilities
- To work as a team with the Pastor, doing what is necessary to provide Christian Education opportunities for the congregation.
- To promote Christian discipleship growth through education and trainings.
- To develop trainings for leaders and potential leaders while promoting the mission of the church.
- To educate and reconstruct (if necessary), ministries that have responsibilities to provide Christian education teachings to ensure they meet the needs of the church and community.
- To identify and incorporate interest in Christian education as a stimulus to increase member participation in connecting with church ministries.
WORSHIP
“Let them praise His name with the dance;
Let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp.” —Psalm 149:3
Mission
To glorify God, Our Creator, with dances and movements that edify, exhort, comfort, inspire
and usher people into God’s presence.
Responsibilities:
- To be used as vessels by God to bring forth dances and movements that minister to the congregation during Sunday morning worship services.
- To serve as a spiritual accompaniment to special presentations (music, drama, and other events).
- To participate in outreach opportunities that will allow the ministry to evangelize God’s messages of love, peace, faith
and hope to the community. - To equip ourselves by studying the Word of God as it applies to dance and other biblical forms of worship for purposes of personal spiritual growth, and to increase spiritual effectiveness when ministering in movement.
- To host, and to also attend workshops, conferences, seminars, etc. that promote a spiritual understanding of the important
role dance and movement serve in worship.
To spread the Good News through music and song; uplifting all to willingly participate in worshiping
and praising God.— Psalm 96:3
Mission
To spread the Good News through music and song; uplifting all to willingly participate in worshiping and praising God.
Responsibilities
- Identify talents in the congregation and encourage them to share their gifts in the music ministry.
- Develop a better understanding of the diversity of Christian music and how to minister appropriate music to various audiences.
- Provide spiritual music for all services and for various ministry events for the church and community.
- Conduct workshops, seminars band symposiums to enhance the experience and growth of the Music Ministry.
“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.” —Psalm 96:3
Mission:
To provide quality audio, video, and media technological support that enhance the ability to uplift
the cause of Christ through the spreading of the Gospel message.
Responsibilities
- Support worship services by providing quality sound, visuals, lighting, and media presentations.
- Extend outreach efforts through livestreaming, social media, and digital engagement.
- Develop and train volunteers to grow in technical skills, proper equipment operation, creativity, and teamwork.
- Preserve and distribute church content through recording, editing, and archiving worship services and special events.
- Strengthen church connection
by helping members and online viewers feel informed, welcomed, and engaged. - Stay up-to-date on technological advances that will enhance our in-house and online services, and media presence
WORKS
“One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts” —Psalm 145:4 (NKJV)
Mission
Responsible for planning and coordinating all the elements of the celebration. The Anniversary/Homecoming steering committee should include members who have abilities and interests in worship, writing, publicity, finance, and organization. Homecoming is normally the fourth Sunday in October.
Responsibilities
- To clarify its goals for the celebration.
- To formulate the plans for the event.
- To define and develop the theme along with the Pastor
- To choose which kinds of special activities it might like to plan in connection with the anniversary.
“Blessed be the LORD God of our Fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king’s heart, to beautify the house of the Lord WHICH is in Jerusalem.” — Ezra 7:27
Mission
To beautify the house of the Lord with décor that will offer Praise and Worship in his house.
Objectives
- To recommend color(s), types of furnishings, and symbols of Christianity to the congregation.
- To implement a collaborative beautification vision for the church.
- To implement special projects, seek donations/sponsorships among membership and outside agencies as a means of support for beautifying areas of the church.
- To provide flowers and related decorations to enhance the congregational worship services held in the sanctuary of West Durham Baptist Church.
“Now is it required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.”
—I Corinthians 4:2
Mission
To guide and track the financial expenditures of West Durham Baptist Church.
Responsibilities
- To estimate anticipated income based on previous year’s income, prevailing economic conditions,
past year’s giving record of membership and anticipated plans for its growth. - Plan the annual budget
- Look for ways to streamline financial policies and procedures
- Operate as a check and balance for the budget
- Provide support for audits
- Report at church meetings
- Handle requests for budget approval
“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.”
—Psalm 119:130
Mission
To work in concert with the pastor and other church ministries to bring all communications related projects, announcements via print and television advertisements to the attention of the church members and surrounding communities.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all communications to the church membership and to the community.
- Assist the Pastor and church ministries in advertising and promoting the church.
- Prepare and review internal communications before released to various media outlets.
“Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.”—Matthew 5:4
Mission
To actively participate in the preparation of homegoing services for members of the West Durham Baptist Church family
by providing Christian love and spiritual support.
Responsibilities
- Visit with bereaved families and provide supportive assistance.
- Provide the family with a draft of
an obituary and assist with the preparation - Provide coverage for the reading of the obituary and acknowledgements
- Provide liaison communication between the family and the Kitchen Ministry for arranging a repast,
if desired.
“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman needing not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”
II Timothy 2:15
Mission
The deacons are to assist and support the Pastor in advancing the mission and vision of the West Durham Baptist Church.
Responsibilities
- To support the Pastor in implementing his vision and programs.
- To serve the Church and assist the Pastor and staff in the welfare and general oversight of the Church
- To participate in the worship, baptismal and communion services.
- To make visitations to the known sick and shut-in members providing spiritual and physical support.
- To address the needs of those who request spiritual, physical and social help.
- To engage in church activities that promote evangelism and missionary service, promoting the Great Commission.
- To report regularly to the church on the work of the Deacons.
- To provide leadership to the church when it is without a Pastor.
- To be a liaison between members and Pastor.
“In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy
in everything.”—I Timothy 3:11
Mission
To assist the Pastor in developing the spiritual life of our women and girls in our Church and community for the best possible Christian service.
Responsibilities
- To serve and assist the Pastor and Deacons in Baptismal service.
- To prepare and assist the Pastor and Deacons in serving the Holy Communion.
- To serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in visiting the sick and shut-in members, the needy and the distressed.
- To assist in specific tasks requested by the Pastor and Deacons.
“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding” —Proverbs 3:13
Mission
To identify and award monetary scholarships and recognition for educational achievements made by
West Durham Baptist Church scholars.
Responsibilities:
- To encourage, support and facilitate higher achievement in education.
- To motivate and applaud students who have made educational progress.
- To foster a sense of personal worth in education and an appreciation of religious values.
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”—Matthew 6:33
Mission
To ensure faithful handling of God’s resources in support of the church’s vision and ministries.
Responsibilities:
- To distribute offering envelopes as requested.
- To record funds received appropriately.
- To provide monthly financial reports for the pastor, deacons, trustees, budget ministry and congregation.
- To deposit contributions received on Sunday within twenty-four hours of receipt.
- To provide an annual statement of contribution to all members and non-members.
“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people” —Ephesians 6:7
Mission
To glorify God by providing hospitality and serving our church family and community through
the culinary preparation of delicious foods.
Responsibilities:
- Provide nutritious, well-prepared meals
- Support fellowship and unity
- Serve with humility and love
- Use our gifts to reflect Christ’s heart
- Extend hospitality to all
- To create a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel valued, loved and respected
- To steward church resources wisely by minimizing waste and managing supplies efficiently
- To maintain a clean, safe and well-organized kitchen environment that honors God and protects
those we serve - To practice proper food handling and sanitation in accordance with health and safety standards
“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”
—3 John 1:2 (NIV)
Mission
Responsible for promoting healthful living through disease prevention, health education and by promoting healthy lifestyles. The Nurses Ministry is a component of the Healthcare Ministry.
Responsibilities
- To educate the members of the congregation regarding health care and how very important this information
is and will be in the future. - To distribute to the congregation specific information regarding the importance of a proper diet
and how health is directly related to the food we place in our body. - To promote Special Health Fairs on diet, eating properly, and understanding your body signals
to alert you of a potential illness. - To conduct a health emphasis week in October of every year to increase the awareness and practice
of health principles. - To conduct routine blood pressure checks, pulse rate checks and heart rate checks.
These can be very important elements in a members’ overall health status. - To attend to any emergencies that are a matter of life and death
“In the beginning as the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” —John 1:1
Mission
To visually promote and magnify our Christian belief, love and passion for God’s Word (the Bible) through various visual art displays in the church.
Responsibilities
- To visually depict God’s word in bulletin board displays
- To showcase God’s word through the staging of various scenes depicting events from the bible, i.e. traditional
Christmas scene, - To display photographs depicting various ministries uplifting and performing God’s work.
- To teach arts and crafts in Vacation Bible School.
- To select and exhibit appropriate Black art.
“For this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers attending continually upon this very thing Render therefore to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due.” Romans 13: 6-7
Mission
To provide spiritual, physical, and emotional support for the well-being of the Pastor. The ministry also lifts the pastor up in prayer and lets him know we realize the burden he carries and wants to lighten it as much as possible.
Responsibilities
- To provide necessary support to the pastor and his family within the church with
encouraging words, prayers, and other actions of love. - To provide essential needs to the Pastor such as cleaning of robes, pulpit amenities
(ensuring clean towels and drinkware, replenishing water, juice, coffee, snacks, etc.).
This is inclusive of being attentive to his needs before and after service. - To be mindful of his service engagements outside the church and support him by attending
the service when he is the visiting preacher. - To show hospitality to visiting ministers/preachers by providing juice, tea, water, etc.
- To assist the Pastor in fulfilling his vision for the church and community.
- To host special events and occasions for the Pastor.
“And God has set some in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles,
then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues”—I Corinthians 12:28
Mission
To assist the church in matters related to the recruitment, retention, and compensation for the best available employees and contractors to serve the congregation.
Responsibilities
- To survey the needs for church staff.
- To prepare and update as necessary position descriptions for all employed personnel.
- To prepare and maintain the development of a church Personnel Manual, Job Descriptions, and an Organizational Chart.
- To work with other ministries to recruit, interview, and recommend prospective employees to the church.
- To develop and recommend salaries and benefits for employed personnel.
“And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us;
Yes, establish the work of our hands.” —1 Corinthians 14:40
Mission
To serve as stewards of the church’s assets and maintenance of God’s house and
all church-owned properties.
Responsibilities
- To manage and protect the church’s finances and assets with integrity, wisdom, and accountability
(First Epistle to the Corinthians 4:2). - To ensure responsible budgeting, sound financial practices, and transparent reporting.
- To maintain church property and equipment so that all ministries operate in a safe and
welcoming environment. - To provide administrative and logistical support that strengthens
the overall ministry of the church. - To work in unity with church leadership to uphold and advance the mission and vision of the church.
“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
Mission
To serve as stewards of the church’s assets and maintenance of God’s house and all church-owned properties.
Responsibilities
- To hold legal title to all church property and act only as directed by the church in business meetings.
- To regularly inspect all parts of church building and properties.
- To work closely with Deacons, Finance, Pastor and Church.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requeststo God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
—Philippians 4:6-7
Mission
Zacharias Prayer Ministry is to pray
for God’s blessings to cover every
aspect of worship experience each Sunday morning.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a cleansed life (Psalm139:23)
- Have compassion and love toward others (Colossians 3:14)
- Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit (I John 4:16)
- Learn to encourage others in the Lord (I Thessalonians 5:8-11)
- Be trustworthy, never betraying confidential information (Proverbs 11:13)
- Be consistent in reading the Word of God, and in personal prayer (Col. 3:16; Prov. 4:20-23; I Thess. 5:17; I Tim. 2:1)
- Not to be judgmental, yet very discerning (Rom. 2:1; Rom. 14:10)
WITNESS
“O Give thanks unto the Lord; call upon His name: make known His deeds among people.” —Psalm 105:1
Mission
To welcome and extend courtesies to visitors and members of the church.
Responsibilities:
- To serve as hostesses for the church during worship services, funerals and at special programs, etc., as requested.
- To exemplify the following qualities, cordiality, politeness and tactfulness, while serving as a representative of the church.
- To be available to provide coverage on the designated day(s) as schedule
- To support all of the church’s meetings, gatherings, and special events through the presentation of food.
- To plan, purchase, prepare, and serve meals, as well as implement the set up and break down of area(s) where meals are served. In addition, the members of this ministry often assemble themselves in special attire that is most befitting to the planned occasion.
“The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing.”
—Psalm 92:12-14
Mission
To provide an environment that will spiritually enrich and address the concerns of mature adults.
Responsibilities
- To encourage adults in our fellowship who are 55 and over to participate in activities that
foster spiritual growth, promote good physical and emotional health, and provide opportunities
for wholesome fellowship. - To encourage, revitalize, and enable mature adults to fulfill God’s purpose for them as mentors
and role models in our church and community. - To provide a variety of activities so mature adults may be involved in areas that stimulate
their individual interests.
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”—Proverbs 27:17
Mission
To contribute to the development of the devout man, fostering attitudes and actions attributed to responsible Christian men while setting an example in leadership, prayer and service for this church and community.
Responsibilities
- Promote spiritual growth through Bible study and prayer
- Encourage godly leadership in families and the church
- Foster brotherhood, accountability, and mentorship
- Support outreach, service projects, and church initiatives
- Develop men to lead with humility, wisdom, and courage
“Each of you should use whatever gift
you have received to serve others,
as faithful stewards of God’s grace
in its various forms.” —I Peter 4:10
Mission
To promote the spreading of the gospel as well as to teach the focus and purpose of missions, and to carry out missionary efforts in the spirit of God’s love and mercy.
Responsibilities
- To reach inward, nurturing our membership through mission study, education, fellowship
- To reach outward through personal witnessing, evangelizing, helping the needy and less fortunate.
- To keep a calendar of all missionary projects.
- To prepare a budget for missionary projects to work within the current church budget.
- To publicize missionary projects for church member awareness.
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching..” —Hebrews 10:24-25
Mission
To preserve church membership and to enhance the membership experience at West Durham Baptist.
Responsibilities
- To encourage unity, care, and mutual support among members.
- To support ministries with any needs that will enhance their events and activities.
- To serve as a liaison in connecting ministries for team collaboration to enhance church events
and strengthen church fellowship. - To help members discover their gifts and become actively involved in ministry service.
- To create opportunities for fellowship and appreciation.
- To find ways to strengthen member commitment to the vision and mission
of the church. - To support members who may feel disconnected or less involved.
- To identify ways to warmly welcome
and help integrate new members into
the church family. - To explore ways to keep members engaged to stabilize retention.
“For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be as doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell
in the tents of wickedness.”—Psalm 84:10
Mission
The Usher’s Ministry is dedicated to serving God by welcoming all who enter the church with warmth,
dignity, and respect. We strive to maintain order and reverence in the sanctuary, ensuring that every
worshipper can focus fully on encountering God’s presence. Through faithful service, we reflect Christ’s
love and strengthen the fellowship of believers.
Responsibilities.
- To create an inviting atmosphere to enhance the worship service.
- To greet and seat worshipers.
- To distribute programs and bulletins.
- To assist with the collection of the congregational offering.
“She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” —Proverbs 31:26
Mission
To promote the spiritual and personal growth of women by providing resources, programs and support necessary to equip, strengthen and guide women in their faith and Christian walk with God.
Responsibilities:
- To nurture a deeper relationship with Christ through prayer, Bible study, and discipleship.
- To cultivate meaningful, Christ-centered relationships among women of all ages.
- To promote biblical mentorship and spiritual guidance across generations (Book of Titus 2:3-5).
- To equip and empower women to discover and use their God-given gifts in ministry and service.
- To serve our church and community with love through outreach, missions, and acts of kindness.
- To provide resources and support that strengthen women spiritually, emotionally, and practically.
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers
in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”—I Timothy 4:12
Mission
To encourage youth to build a personal relationship with God, promote their spiritual growth,
and equip them to become active members of the congregation and effective members of society.
This ministry is for all youth of the church grades Pre- Kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Ministry seeks to help youth apply the word of God to their lives and to build confidence. Youth Sunday provides an opportunity for youth to participate in leading worship service on the 3rd Sunday of each month.
Responsibilities
- To coordinate and plan activities for the youth of the church by promoting fun, fellowship, spiritual development and ministry involvement.
- Build a real relationship
with God - Learn the Word
- Grow spiritually
- Walk in purpose
- Live for Jesus with confidence
* Represents the Work of the Church (Biblical Mandate)
**Represents Church Work (WDBC Specific)