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With Antioch Baptist Church

OUR MINISTRIES

GLORY DANCE

The goal of this ministry is to serve, teach and instruct dance as a means of worship and praise through body movement. Those participating in this ministry must be between the ages of 18-49.

MALE CHOIR

The goal of this ministry is to serve in singing. Consisting of strong committed men of God filled with His Spirit sharing their convictions in a mighty way through song.

PRAISE TEAM/ENSEMBLE

The goal of this ministry is to serve through songs of worship & praise. It is a select group of men and women that leads the congregation

USHER MINISTRY/ADULT

The goal of this ministry is to serve as doorkeepers, as well as escorts for those who enter into the house of God.

VOICES OF ANTIOCH

The goal of this ministry is to serve through song. It is the primary choir for our ministry. As good stewards of God’s gifts of encouragement

SANCTUARY CHOIR/50 OR OLDER

This choir is comprised of our senior adult population that blesses the congregation, through song; displaying their musical gifts in worship

WISDOM SPIRITS

The goal of this ministry is to serve, teach and instruct dance as a means of worship and praise through body movement.

FITNESS MINISTRY

The goal of this ministry is to serve by teaching a fivefold holistic approach to health.

FEEDING MINISTRY

This ministry is designed to feed the multitudes of hungry people in the community.

SENIOR SAINTS BIBLE STUDY

This ministry provides weekly bible study sessions specifically targeted for our elder/senior population. Lessons are taught that encourage

COLLEGE & CAREERS

This ministry provides guidance and assistance to members entering into post-secondary education. We assist in college selections, preparatory measures for taking the SAT, ACT, and college entrance exams, help with finding scholarships/funding and more

GROOMERS

The goal of this ministry is to focus on the proper grooming of young men from personal hygiene to tying a necktie. This group caters to ages of 5-17.

P.R.E.P

Helping children succeed in school by reaching their full potential. We continue to offer children, ages 5 - 17, supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics, and related areas.

YOUTH CHOIR

Teaching young people under the age of 18 to enjoy ministering through songs the love of Christ to the congregation.

YOUTH PRAISE TEAM

Leading the congregation into the presence of God, ushering in an atmosphere where transformation takes place and the ministering of the Word flows in the Spirit.

ADDITIONAL MINISTRIES

The goal of this ministry is to serve as doorkeepers, as well as escorts for those who enter into the house of God. They are also responsible for keeping order during service and assisting during the offering. This ministry is designed for persons with smiling faces and a pleasant personality - whether boy or girl - are encouraged to be a part of this ministry.

The goal of this ministry is to mentor young girls. The Essence project ministers to girls ages 8-13 and the Imani project ministers to girls ages 14-18. Girls are encouraged to have individuality, creativity and independence. Essence and Imani hosts workshops, group discussions and instruction on spiritual growth, biblical awareness, self-confidence, self-esteem, responsibility and other areas affecting the participants in today's society.

The goal of this ministry is to be supportive to members within the local church community that are grieving due to the death of a love one, a divorce of a spouse, the loss of a career or job all in effort to help them regain a sense of normalcy.

The goal of this ministry is to be supportive to members within the local church community that are grieving due to the death of a love one, a divorce of a spouse, the loss of a career or job all in effort to help them regain a sense of normalcy.

The goal of this ministry is designed to keep the great commission that Jesus gave His disciples which is to "Go into the hedges and highways and compel them to come into the house of God that it might be filled." (Luke 14:23) This ministry reaches out to those in the community that have not yet given their lives to Christ by ministering to meet their spiritual needs through the Word of God.

The goal of this ministry is to take the word of God to those that are incarcerated. We seek those with a willing heart and a boldness to proclaim the word that will set the captive free. There is a separate prison ministry for men and women.

The goal of this ministry is to provide encouragement and support for those that are elderly and infirmed in nursing and convalescent homes, and assisted living facilities. Almost anyone of any age can participate in the nursing home ministry. Only a concern for the elderly and a desire to provide Christian caregiving is required. The residents are simply waiting for you to visit.

The goal of this ministry is to create and implement programs. It uses strategies and research to identify and help eradicate social and economic injustice in our community. The Justice Ministry also partners with other community-based organizations and congregations to achieve the ministry’s objectives.

The goal of this ministry is to educate members of the congregation who desire to know more of what the scriptures teach in a controlled setting. These environments consist of children, teens, young adults, men, women and senior groups. All the Sunday School teachers serve as invaluable instructors and models of Christian living for students, thus, using the Word of God they seek to relate scripture to everyday lives, teaching us how to cope with situations or circumstances that arise.

The goal of this ministry is to create the kind of support system that will allow women to bind together in their strength and weaknesses. It is our goal that adequate support systems, through counseling, spiritually directed focus groups, and missions will meet the needs of women. We address these needs through: Outreach – Seasonal events, missions, women’s night out and community service; Service – Missions and mentorship programs; Spiritual Growth – Retreats, Prayer, Bible Studies, Seminars

The goal of this ministry is to serve as Christian educators enriching students of all ages spiritually, academically, physically, and emotionally. We are committed to having teachers who have been called by God to teach and train students in the core values of our church based upon the biblical mandate.

The goal of this ministry is to serve the community by providing the state required training for parents seeking to be licensed as foster parents as well as offering support to certified adoptive or licensed foster parents who go through the process.

The goal of this ministry is to serve by producing quality replicas of worship services and biblical teaching on audio, video, mp3, etc. These items serve as an effective tool for reaching potential members in the community as well as providing encouragement for those that are shut-in and unable to attend church on a regular basis. Our goal is to provide gospel through marketing, media and social networks.

The goal of this ministry is to serve the congregation with intentional integration of the power of faith with the practice of nursing so that people can achieve wholeness in, with, and through the community of believers in which these nurses serve. They are present at all corporate services to address the needs of the congregants who require non-emergent medical needs.

The goal of this ministry is to welcome all who come through our doors. Each Sunday when you arrive you will find a friendly group of people who want to help you feel right at home. The Greeters are there to help you find your way to the service and/or special event or celebration the Church is hosting. We have a great staff of real servants and they all love being able to minister to your needs.

The goal of this ministry is to serve as watchmen and attendants providing direction and guidance to members and visitors; this ministry controls who has access to the various areas & levels of the facility and grounds.

The goal of this ministry is to serve as a friend to those joining Antioch for the first time. The aim is to stick closer than a brother, aiding new comers in their walk with the Lord. The First Friends endeavor to make contact with their assigned friend to encourage them as they go through and complete New Members’ Orientation. Once orientation is completed, the new member is then introduced to their assigned deacon for further care and guidance.

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