Ministries Overview

Armor Bearers The group of men who are charged with maintaining a safe and orderly worship environment in the church, and who attend to the needs of visiting male clergy.

Audio/Visual Ministry The technical aspects of producing all worship services are dependent on this team of faithful and willing workers.

Beautification Ministry The members of this ministry are responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of the church grounds.

Children's Church Children's Church caters to children between the ages of 4 and 12.  It's in session during our 10:30 am Sunday Worship services on all but first Sundays.

Christmas Musical The holidays would not be complete without hearing the voices of our Music Ministry as they serenade us with Christmas songs that celebrate the birth of Christ.

Anna E. Hatchett Cotillion St. John's Bi-annual event for high school juniors and seniors that celebrates their entry into Christian adulthood.

Count Team A group of of dedicated and committed members who receive and record tithes and offering.

Diaconate The primary focus of the Diaconate is to manage the care of members spiritual needs.

Free-N-One Ministry The Free-N-One Ministry is a ministry dedicated to breaking the bonds of addiction through faith in Jesus Christ. This program helps both male and female addicts to not only focus on the physically addictive behavior of drugs and substance abuse, but also on the spiritual aspects of addiction. Through the use of a Biblically-based 12-Step program this ministry continues to help those who struggle with addiction, so they may experience victory and deliverance in their lives.
• Meets on Mondays 7:30P- 9:00P. in Social Room.

Friend's Place Ministry This ministry invites those in the community to receive a warm dinner at least once a week on Wednesdays  at 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. 

Girl Scouts St. John's sponsors three scout troops under Girl Scouts of the USA.  Girls ages 5 to 14 are welcome. 

Good Samaritan Ministry A ministry of help that provides guidance and intervention during health care emergencies that occur during church services. 

GriefShare Ministry A support ministry of members who assist each other as they explore, share and learn to understand the dynamics of losing a loved one.  

Greeter's Ministry Members of this ministry are the first faces you see, and who welcome you as you enter our doors on Sunday mornings. 

Ladies of The Dust Servants who volunteer to clean the sanctuary and altar in preparation for worship.

Media Sales Ministry Encouragement of spiritual growth is available from this ministry in the form of CDs and DVDs of sermons, books, and other items from the St. John's worship experience.  

Mighty Men of God (MMOG) Men's Ministry The men's ministry offers a variety of opportunities for like-minded brothers in Christ to connect and serve the congregation and community as they confidently pursue their Christian walk.  MMOG currently coordinates the St. John's Men's worship on Saturdays at 7:30 am.

New Members' Orientation New members of St. John's are informed, guided and led by this ministry in an understand of our Statement of Faith, as well as the history and great heritage of St. John's.  Classes are held the second Monday of every other month.   

Philip Ministry This is the group that meets prospective new members at the alter, and discusses the basics of salvation when they answer the Invitation to Discipleship.  

Prison Ministry This group provides support to members who are incarcerated and their families, and promotes spiritual enrichment in some of our local correctional facilities.  

St. John's Scholarship Ministry The charge of this ministry is to complete the annual process of soliciting, reviewing, and awarding the Dr. Albert & Geraldine Garner, and the Rev. Alvin J. Wesley scholarships each year.  

Usher Ministry St. John's gatekeepers are charged with the awesome task of maintaining an orderly worship experience.

Visitation Ministry The group that goes to visit with and minister to hospitalized, sick and/or shut-in members.