Ministries

MISSION/EVANGELISM TEAM - evangelism@mcbaptist.org

1. HEARING IMPAIRED MINISTRY

The hearing impaired ministry is committed to serving the deaf as we share the gospel of Jesus Christ with them through the preached word as well as the gospel through song. We are desirous of people to join our ministry who know how to sign or are willing to learn how to sign. Come join us to serve.

1. EDUCATIONAL CARE MINISTRY

Our educational care ministry is dedicated to working with adopted schools. We partner with them to offer tutoring services, monitoring of test services, as well as mentoring as we have the opportunity. We also provide care and support to (hosting) families throughout the entire year.

1. LOCAL MISSIONS MINISTRY

The Local Missions Ministry carries the good news of Jesus Christ to surrounding neighborhoods, encouraging people to become part of the body / family of Christ. Meeting: 2nd Saturday @ 12pm

1. LOAVES & FISHES MINISTRY

Loaves & Fishes Ministry is to be a supplier of food and other goods to those who are hungry and without food to eat. Pantry Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 10:00am-4:00pm.

1. JAIL MINISTRY

The Jail Ministry shares the love and forgiveness of God with those who are incarcerated for a time. To bring the good news of Jesus to those who cannot attend churches because of restrictions.

1. R.A.I.N. MINISTRY

The “Regional AIDS Interfaith Network” serves eleven counties. It is a ministry which enables small groups of volunteers, working in congregational based Care Teams to live out their faith in service to persons living with HIV/AIDS syndrome. RAIN Meets every 4th Sunday at 9:45am in the Mallway.

1. PRISON MINISTRY

The Prison Ministry shares the love and forgiveness of God with those who are incarcerated for a time and cannot attend churches because of restriction. The Prison Ministry meets on Tuesdays at 7pm in Room 236.

1. MISSIONARY GROUP 2

Missionary Group 2’s mission is to offer spiritual, emotional and physical support to those in need. Our activities include. Holding monthly meetings every 2nd Sunday immediately following 10:45 service.

1. MISSIONARY GROUP 3

Missionary Group 3’s mission is to offer spiritual, emotional and physical support to those in need. We are committed to devoting time of ourselves by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Services are extended to those in the community, as well as the church family. We meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month immediately after the 10:45am worship.

1. MISSIONARY GROUP 4

Mission Group 4’s is a small group with a BIG HEART determined to do our part in carrying out MCBC Vision. Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Sunday immediately after 10:45am worship.

1. MISSIONARY GROUP 5 / 6

We are women of God called together to serve in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, motivated by the Holy Spirit to proclaim God’s will to love one another, to reach out, and to be a beacon in improving the quality of life for others by caring, sharing, and giving best of our service through community outreach. Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Sunday immediately after 10:45am worship.

1. Foundation Exodus

Exodus Foundation.org is a ministry of Mount Carmel as well as a community wide, and national ministry. The mission is to stop the flow of African-Americans to prison.

MAGNIFICATION/WORSHIP TEAM - worship@mcbaptist.org

1. MUSIC MINISTRY

The Mount Carmel Music Ministry’s mission is to minister to the congregation through song and to support the Pastor in the mission to Worship, Share, and Serve.

Coaches of Magnification

Min. Lovell Bradford
Kevin Richardson
Min. Karen Poole

Musicians:

Kevin Richardson – Percussionist
Shannon Wright – Lead Guitar
Lovell Bradford, Jr. – Bass

Sanctuary Choir: Rehearsal Tuesday @ 7pm, Katy Miller – Coordinator

Hymn Choir: Rehearsal 2nd & 4th Sunday after 10:45am Service, Ron Hunter – Assistant

Praise Team: Rehearsal Tuesday @ 7:30 pm

Children’s Choir: Rehearsal 2nd Saturdays @ 12pm, Room 278, Dawn Anthony – Assistant

Young Adult Choir: Rehearsal 2nd & 3rd Mondays @ 7pm, Min. Karen Poole – Assistant Minister of Music

1. USHER MINISTRY

Ushers serve to welcome all to worship in Christ’s love.

Senior Ushers: Meet the 2nd Saturday @ 9am each month

Children & Youth Usher: Practice on the 2nd Saturday of each @ 11am in the Worship Center

1. GREETER’S MINISTRY

Greeters offer a warm smile and shared handshake to members and visitors that come to Mount Carmel. Greeter’s Ministry meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month in Room 268 @ 6pm.

LITURGICAL DANCE MINISTRY</We are a group of people who have faithfully and lovingly been spreading the good Word of our Lord and Savior through a means of communication called DANCE.Practice Schedules (In the Worship Center):Sunbeams (ages 6-8) Tuesday @ 6:30pm
Young Ministers (ages 9-12) Tuesday @ 6:30pm
Junior Ministers (ages 13-18) Thursday @ 6:30pm
Adults/Seniors (ages 18+) Thursday @ 6:30pm
SIGHT & SOUND MINISTRY
Sight and Sound Ministry works to provide quality sound and visuals during the Worship Celebration. They work to provide the tapes and CDs for the community to further enjoy the worship experience. Sight and Sound Ministry addresses the media needs so that the Worship experience is heard and seen at its best. Sight & Sound Ministry meets 2nd Wednesday @ 6:45pm – 7:00pm.
DRAMA & CULTURAL ARTS MINISTRY
Drama is an expression of our relationship with God to portray life, characters, or tell a story involving conflict and emotions through dialogue designed for theatrical performance. The Cultural Arts Ministry is designed to focus on the culture, history, and spiritual journey of African-Americans. It is the responsibility of this ministry to help educate and inform our community of the legacy and spiritual journey of our ancestors.
PHOTOGRAPHY MINISTRY
The Photography Ministry serves to record the visual history of our faith community.

MATURITY/DISCIPLESHIP TEAM - discipleship@mcbaptist.org

1. SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRY

Sunday School Ministry here at Mount Carmel offers a variety of classes for children and adults. The children and youth classes are arranged by age and grade. The adult classes are a combination of male and female as well as exclusively male and female classes.

Sunday School Classes are offered every Sunday Morning from 9:30am-10:30am:

1. BIBLE STUDIES

Share with the Ministerial Staff as they lead our church family in a spiritual powered bible study and time of fellowship.

Tuesday Night Young Adult Bible Study @ 7pm, Rev. Derrell Young

Wednesday Bible Study @ 7pm, Rev. Dr. Casey R. Kimbrough

Wednesday Mid-day Bible Study @ 11:30am, Rev. Dr. Charlene Hendricks

1. DR. LEON C. RIDDICK SCHOLARSHIP

Each year this scholarship awards numerous college scholarships to young people attending Historical African American Colleges. Applications can be attained by contacting the church office. Scholarships are awarded in the fall.

1. BOY SCOUTS

Scouting promises boys ages six years (who have completed kindergarten) to age eighteen years, opportunities to help other people, serve God and country, friendship, great outdoor adventures, tools and duties that will help you mature into a strong wise and caring adult. The Scout Oath and Scout Law can guide you while you are a Scout and throughout your life.

MCBC Apache # 356 Boy Scouts meet the 1st Saturday of each month (10:00am – 2:00pm) and on 2nd & 3rd Tuesday nights (6:30pm – 7:45pm) after 1st Saturday.

1. GIRL SCOUTS

Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls – all girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

The Girl Scouts meet on the First Saturday of each month from 9:00am – 1:00pm.

1. YOUTH MINISTRY

The Youth Ministry at Mount Carmel Baptist Church is an age specific (6th grade – 12th grade) religious ministry that engages the young people of the church. Our Youth Ministry encourages young people who profess a faith to learn more about God and become more involved in spiritual life.

Youth Church is offered 2nd, 3rd , 4th Sunday during 10:45am service in Room 235.

1. CHILDREN’S & NURSERY MINISTRY

We believe that children are important to God. The Children & Nursery Ministry extends the love of Christ to our younger children. Age appropriate teaching of biblical principles and sharing of the Bible story are offered on Sundays:

New Beginnings for K-5th grade @ 9:30am in Room 255
Kids of the Kingdom Nursery ages 2-4 @ 10:45am in Room 252

1. CAMPUS CONNECTIONS

Campus Connections is a bible centered teaching program that provides the experience of on-site visits to college and university campuses and access to admissions directors, counselors, financial aid officers, department chairpersons and student representatives. Campus Connections serve to identify and coordinate educational funding for High School students provided by colleges, universities, organizations, private foundations and individuals.

MEMBERSHIP/CONNECTION - connection@mcbaptist.org

1. ANDREW FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY

The Andrew Fellowship ministry serves by offering candidates for membership the plan of salvation. An Andrew Fellow also supports new members by providing guidance into full participation of our church fellowship by being a prayer partner and first friend.

Meetings are held monthly on 1st Saturday @ 9:30am in Room 243.

1. SISTER’S OF FAITH MINISTRY

Sister’s of Faith Ministry’s vision is to connect women across generations for mutual support, mentioning and Bible study. We meet on a quarterly basis to Worship through Scripture, song and prayer.

1. SENIORS MINISTRY

Our Senior Ministry is designed to help connect seniors through faith and activities of fellowship. In this ministry seniors are encouraged to help support, care and pray with one another.

The Seniors Ministry meets every 4th Thursday @ 11:00am in Mallway.

1. MEN’S MINISTRY

The Men’s Ministry is designed to address the particular needs and issues that men face. Each man is encouraged to grow in his knowledge of Christ as Lord and Savior.

The Men’s Ministry Breakfast and Fellowship is held on the 4th Saturday of the month from 8:30am-10:00am.

1. MARRIED COUPLES MINISTRY

The Couple’s Ministry encourages and supports couples at the stage of their initial commitment to marry, and at every stage of their marriage, in seeking to exercise the promises and expectations of God’s covenant love in marriage. Couples seek to grow spiritually in becoming a greater reflection of God’s love.

The Married Couples Ministry Sunday School Class meets each Sunday @ 9:30 am in Room 239.

MINISTRY/ SERVICE TEAM - service@mcbaptist.org

1. NEW GARMENTS OF PRAISE (Domestic Violence Ministry)

The New Garments of Praise Ministry is an ongoing outreach ministry that offers support and hope to individuals and families of domestic violence.

1. TUCKASEEGEE TRADERS MINISTRY

Tuckaseegee Traders Investment Ministry is a progressive ministry committed to lifting the believer in an area of finance. It is our mission to educate Mount Carmel members about the various financial and investment products which can help them reach their financial goals.
This will be accomplished by learning about selecting and investing stocks.

Tuckaseegee Traders meet every 3rd Saturday from 10:00am – 12:00pm

1. NURSES’ MINISTRY

Nurses’ Ministry is to provide health support, resources and education to the church family. When health concerns arise in the context of our church community the health ministry is available for support and council.

1. SECURITY MINISTRY

The Security Ministry exists to serve God by helping to create a safe and meaningful environment that reflects the excellence of God. This ministry seeks to maintain a negative free environment for seekers and believers to worship.

1. PRAYER MINISTRY

Prayer Ministry provides prayer support and encouragement for the church body in the context of the biblical community, helping members to become like Christ in order to glorify God.

First Saturday of each month community prayer is held at 8:00am.

The Prayer Ministry meets for prayer the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Saturday meetings are from 7:00am – 9:00am in Room # 267.

Sunday Corporate Prayer is offered before each of the two morning worship services at 7:45-7:55am and 10:30-10:40am.

1. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

The Bereavement Ministry provides prayer and ministry support for families going through a season of bereavement. This ministry also helps provide a meal of fellowship for families following the home going service of a loved one.

1. GOD’S PROPERTY EXERCISE MINISTRY

This ministry is designed to put Christian principles into practice through mind, body, and spirit. We affirm that the body is the temple of God and thus should be cared for properly.

Our class times are Tuesday & Thursday 6:30pm – 7:30pm

1. GOOD SENSE FINANCIAL MINISTRY

Good Sense Financial Ministry is a progressive ministry committed to lifting the believer in an area of finance. This will be accomplished by offering in-depth workshops and seminars relating to their financial needs. It is our mission to educate Mount Carmel members about the various financial and investment products, which can help them, reach their financial goals.

1. SPORTS MINISTRY

The purpose of the Sports Ministry is to bring men, women, boys and girls to exhibit sports ability that benefits the physical body, teaches good sportsmanship and Godly conduct, while also encouraging mission work to those in need. We offer seasonal sports opportunities for all ages.

1. OIL OF HOPE MINISTRY

Oil of Hope Ministry is designed to manifest God’s love as we support and encourage families during their season of loss by offering workshops, seminars, and Care Groups. Another component of Oil of Hope Ministry is to give “Prayer Shawls” to individual who are terminally ill or in a crisis situation. ‘Prayer Shawls’ are an extension of God’s love.

FINANCE/TRUSTEES - finance@mcbaptist.org, trustees@mcbaptist.org

- FINANCE:

Dan Harvin
Tonya Frye

TRUSTEES: Trustees assist the Pastor in the maintenance of Godly stewardship of the assets and the church campus.

- Trustee Ministry Leadership:

Joel Dancy
Doris Parker
George Stith

- Trustees:

Alex Bridges
Leslie Bing
Carmen Blackmon
Tonya Frye
Tracie Gordon
Erika Heyward
Richard “Rock” Kilgore

DEACONS - deacons@mcbaptist.org

CONGREGATIONAL CARE/DEACON MINISTRY INFORMATION

The Deacon Ministry assists the Pastor in serving the Church family. Each Deacon is assigned to serve by zone to help minister to the needs of members of Mount Carmel.

Deacon Ministry Leadership:

Norbert Reid, First Chair
Gina Scott, Second Chair
Janice Paige, Third Chair

Zone 1 Deacons

ZIP CODES: 28006 – 28012 – 28016 – 28025 – 28027 – 28031 – 28036 – 28037 – 28054 – 28056 – 28070 – 28071 – 28075 – 28078 – 28079 – 28269 – 28262

Joshua Dial
LaShanda Foust
Cynthia Johnson
Gina Scott
Michael Walton

Zone 2 Deacons

ZIP CODES: 28105 – 28110 – 28115 – 28120 – 28134 – 28173 – 28202 – 28203 – 28204 – 28205 – 28206 – 28208 – 28209 – 28210 – 28227

Felicia Blackmon
Maurice Kimbrough
Janice Paige
Eunice Wynter

Zone 3 Deacons

ZIP CODES: 28211 – 28212 – 28213 – 28215 – 28216 – 28217 – 28219 – 28226 – 28232 – 28233 – 28252- 28256

Leroy Harden
Pennie Nichols
Tony Porter
Norbert Reid
Evangeline White

Zone 4 Deacons

ZIP CODES: 27616 – 27406 – 27410 – 28270 – 28277 – 28278 – 28297 – 28682 – 29045 – 29703 – 29707 – 29708 – 29710 – 29715 – 29730 – 29732 – 28214 – 28273

KaTasha Bryant
Shelia Dickens
Sherry Ellis
Johnny Hall
Rodney Thompson

ADMINISTRATION TEAM - servant_leaders@mcbaptist.org

1. BUILDING MONITORS

The Building Monitor serves to open, close, and set up the facility for ministry and campus events.

1. BEAUTIFICATION MINISTRY

The Beautification Ministry is responsible for helping create an aesthetically pleasing and welcoming environment through the care of the facility spaces.

1. TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY

The transportation ministry serves to provide safe and courteous service to the church family by providing transportation for weekly worship services.

1. MEMBER SERVICES VOLUNTEERS

Member Services volunteers serve by offering assistance during the Administration Office hours including answering the phones, receiving guests, and supporting member-related inquiries.

For questions and inquires, please contact us.