Pastoral Ministry Pastor - The Reverend Marcellus L. Harris, Jr. 757-886-5301 “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” -Jeremiah 3:15 The pastor is the heart of the church. He is a shepherd who deeply cares for his sheep, ready to lie down everything for them. He wants them to be fed, to grow, to be equipped, to develop their spiritual potential and step into the calling God has for them. The mission of the Pastoral Ministry is to provide spiritual leadership, guidance and shepherding. Ministry of the Associate Ministers “How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!”- Romans 10:14,15 Mission: To assist the pastor with the spiritual guidance and operations of the church. This ministry is in charge of the 8:00 a.m. worship service, “The Hour of Power.” Ministers provide weekly sermons and pastoral care. They also assist the Pastor with church ordinances. Ministry Director: Minister Marion Kirby Associate Ministers: Minister Robin Brown-Miller Minister Ben Moore ( Evangelistic Ministry - Multi Ministry) Minister Delisa Smith-Bell Minister Robert Thompson Minister Barbara Williams (Evangelistic Ministry) MinisterDonna Williams (Prophetic Ministry) Minister Louis Williams (Evangelistic Ministry) Minister Tyrone Williams (Teaching Ministry - Spiritual Warfare) Annual Activities: Hour of Power Revival Hampton University Minister’s Conference Lott Carey Convention The Deacon Ministry(“Diakonos”) “For they have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.”- I Timothy 3:13 Mission: The Deacon Ministry ministers to those in need, the sick, the friendless and to any whom may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith as directed by the Pastor. Deacons serve the congregation and the surrounding community. Their work embraces the sick and shut-in. Deacons are selected from input from the congregation and are ordained by the Pastor. Deacon Paul McCarthy, Chairman The Deaconess Ministry “In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.”- I Timothy 3:11 Mission: To assist with the spiritual growth and guidance of the women and families of the church. The Deaconess ministry includes wives of the deacons as well as those women appointed to this position by the Pastor and Deacon Ministry. The deaconess ministry assists with preparation of the Holy Communion which is served the first Sunday of each month. Ministry Director - Deaconess Ruth McCarthy The Women’s Ministry “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” -Proverbs 31:30 The women’s ministry addresses the spiritual growth of the women of the church while recognizing their personal needs. This ministry focuses on the total well-being of women. Ministry Director- Minister Robin Brown-Miller