New Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Friday, April 19, 2024
A Family of Encouragers

 The MINISTRIES of NPG

 

Arts Deacon Board Mothers' Singles' Women's
  * Dance Deaconess Music Stephen Young Adult
  * Drama Evangelism New Members'   Youth
  * Visual Arts Finance Nurses' Sunday School      * Youth Sports
Church Clerk Hands of Praise Outreach    * VBS      * Back-to-School Bash
Communication Media Pastor's Aide Trustee     
   & Public Relations Men's Prayer Warriors'  * Transportation      * Cheerleaders
Couples Mentoring   Ushers'      * Tutoring
Courtesy Guild Mission Seniors' Veterans'

 

THE MINISTRY OF ARTS

 
MISSION STATEMENT
To rejoice in the Lord and magnify our relationship with Him through the Arts;
to encourage and bless His people by spreading the spirit of God in our church and community.
 
OFFICER(S)
Ministry Leader Sister Jackie Kendrick
Sister Kedra Fairweather
Ministry Assistant Sister R. Renee Robinson
Ministry Outreach Coordinator Sister Tachika Parks
Dance Ministry Coordinator Vacant
Drama Ministry Coordinator  Sister Gretser Rush
Drama Ministry Assistant  Sister Shawn Jones
Visual Arts Co-coordinator  Sister Rose Brown
Visual Arts Co-coordinator  Sister Linda Crook
Visual Arts Co-coordinator Sister Glenda Carter
 
 
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 CHURCH CLERK MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the church clerk is to ensure that the church’s records are maintained
and that the church’s business is properly documented. 
The church clerk works in close relationship with the pastor and the rest of the church offers, as well as the members.
 
OFFICER(S)
 
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MISSION STATEMENT 
The Communications and Public Relations Ministry (CPR) will exist to create relevant and meaningful messages
for the public in accord with the Mission Statement of the Church. 
 
The CPR will strive to improve the internal and external communications,and to raise the NPG profile
at the local, state, and regional levels. 
 
The CPR will serve as the multimedia news and promotions Ministry communicating information to foster a better
understanding of the Church and its contributions to the surrounding communities.
 
OFFICER(S)
 
 
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COUPLES MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
To strengthen marriages through biblical study regarding marriage, fellowship through Christian socials,
and group support through prayer and accountability.
To provide opportunities for couples to minister to those in need in our church and our community.
 
OFFICER(S)
Co-chair Minister Jerry Latimer
Co-chair Sister Sandra Latimer
Co-chair Brother Jerome Anderson
Co-chair Sister Lavern Anderson
Co-chair Brother Jonathan Parks
Co-chair Sister Tachika Parks
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COURTESY GUILD MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
To work to make New Piney Grove a warm and welcoming place to visitors, guests and newcomers through courteous behavior, gracious politeness and good etiquette; and, to be helpful, respectful, and considerate at all times. 
To minister to persons in the community through outreach activities.
 
OFFICER(S)
 Chairperson Brother Albert Irvin
Secretary Michelle Carter
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DEACON MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
To be servants in the Church as outlined in Acts chapter 6.To carry out the assignments as appointed by the Pastor, being men of honest report, Full of the Holy Ghost, and Wisdom. To assist the Pastor and use the office of deacon to a good degree.
 
Visiting the sick, praying for the down trodden and depressed. To continue to grow spiritually through study of the Word, seminars, and workshops. To assist in the Worship Experience through the duties as outlined by the Church. Serving in the spirit of Matthews 23:11-12, Jesus said, "He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
 
The Deacons also serve within their appointed TRIBE.
 
OFFICER(S)

Co-chairman Deacon James Brown
Co-chairman Deacon Charles Williams
Secretary Deacon Fred Williams
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DEACONNESS MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
The Deaconess Ministry is designed to care for and assist in the needs of the overall congregation.  Where there are sick and shut-in members as well as members in need of prayer, this ministry will be there.  
 
The Deaconess Ministry will prepare the bread and wine for communion services,
maintain communion vessels and linen, and prepare candidates for baptism.
 
OFFICER(S)
Deborah Bailey
Ingrid Williams
 

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EVANGELISM MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
To encourage the Will of God in the life of the people of God by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with unbelievers
and cultivating their receptivity to the Gospel.
 
OFFICER(S)

 
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FINANCE MINISTRY
                           
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Finance Ministry is to ensure the financial support of the ministry of the Gospel by elevating the mindset of God’s people, stewarding God’s resources with integrity and accountability.
 
OFFICER(S)
 
Treasurer Sister Michelle McMillan
Asst. Treasurer Brother Edward Robinson
Asst. Treasurer Brother Talkoy Peoples
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HANDS OF PRAISE MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Hands of Praise Ministry is minister to those who cannot physically hear the Word of God
as well as to teach another way to communicate the Word of God.
 
OFFICER(S)

Co-chairperson Sister Leatrice Dooley
Co-chairperson Sister Shawn Jones
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MEDIA MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
The Media Ministry is responsible for the recording and distribution of taped messages for NPG.  They are to setup and monitor any activities the Pastor deems necessary, including but not limited to Sunday Services, Bible Study and conferences. 
 
OFFICER
Coordinator Deacon Hyman Bell
Asst. Coordinator Brother Kenneth Tompkins
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MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the New Piney Grove Men’s Ministry is to strengthen the impact of Godly men through prayer and accountability; and to reach out to other men, our friends, our families and our communities to make a positive difference in not only our lives, but the lives of others by encouraging the Will of God in the life of the people of God through the Word of God.
 
OFFICER(S)

Co-chairman Brother Chris Collier
Co-chairman Brother Keith DeBowles
 
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MISSION STATEMENT
To empower girls and boys for greater success, in the name of our Lord Savior, Jesus Christ.
To provide an outreach program to assist the NPG Baptist Church’s girls/boys to maximize their potential: 
Spiritually                            Mentally
Educationally                       Emotionally
Personally                           Physically
Professionally

OFFICER(S)
 
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MISSIONARY MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the Missionary Ministry is to go and tell others about Jesus
as well as providing support to meet the physical needs of people in our church and community.
 
OFFICER

Rose Brown
Deborah Bailey
Talkoy Peoples
Horace Watson
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MOTHER’S MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mother’s Ministry of NPG is dedicated to the uplifting of the Body of Christ.  The Mothers are available to aid younger men and women in their Christian growth.  They provide mature Christian perspective to the new believer. 
They comfort the sick in body as well as the sick in spirit. 
 
 

 
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MISSION STATEMENT
To lift high in SONG the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as we offer SALVATION to the lost, STRENGTH to the saved, SUPPORT to those in need in our community, and the SPIRIT OF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP among our membership.
 
OFFICER(S)
 
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NEW MEMBERS MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
To encourage the Will of God in the life of the people of God by providing all new members basic Christian principles, encouraging their participation in ministry, encouraging their commitment to a Sunday school class, and encouraging God’s purpose for their life.
 
OFFICER

Coordinator Deacon Charles Williams
Co-coordinatory Deacon Clarence Davis
Secretary Sister Ketra Smith
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NURSES GUILD MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
To minister to the physically sick, injured, and lost who enter into God’s house;
and to serve the people of God by showing the image of God in us.
 
OFFICER(S)
 
Co-chairperson Sister Mary Irvin
Co-chairperson Sister Ingrid Williams
Secretary Ruby Allison
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OUTREACH MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
To work together as a unified church body to contribute a minimum of 2500 hours of service
to those in need in our community through face-to-face, hands-on outreach activities.
 
 

Coordinators
Geraldine Chapman
Yvette Stevenson 
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PASTOR’S AID MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
The Pastor’s Aid Ministry is in place to aid the Pastor in any way needed.  This includes his personal needs.  They are to insure the Pastor has everything he needs in his office and pulpit.   They are to keep him lifted up in prayer as well as anticipating his need. 
 
OFFICER(S)

Co-chairperson Deacon Sylvester Lindsey
 
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PRAYER WARRIORS MINISTRY
                              
MISSION STATEMENT
Provide opportunities for "fervent effectual" prayer for the church and community as we study the Word to learn about prayer that produces results.  Unified prayer on Sundays during worship services, up to the ministered sermon,
and a constant prayerful attitude and readiness to intercede at any other requested times.
 
OFFICER
Secretary Sister Ketra Smith
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SENIORS MINISTRY

MISSION STATEMENT
The Senior Ministry mission is to promote a deeper and closer walk with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  To offer the vast wisdom, life knowledge of our seniors here at New Piney Grove so that others can draw on this valuable resource in encouraging their walk with the Lord within and outside of the church.  To open up our arms and church to other seniors who are forgotten, shut-in and alone to the warm and engaging atmosphere among God's silver saints here and ot offer biblical and appropriate activities and events to the saints here and in the community at-large.  Finally and most importantly, the senior ministry at New Piney Grove is continuing to share in the Great Commission of spreading Good News among a lost and dying world for our Lord and Savior.
 
OFFICER

Lead Coordinator Elder Lula Levy
Co-Coordinators Brother Matthew & Sister Gwendolyn White
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MISSION STATEMENT
To provide quality programs, activities, outreach, and fellowship where the four major needs of a single person are adequately met.  In every plan or event for our singles, we will strive to meet at least one of the following needs:
                               - To grow spiritually                                 
 - To form healthy relationships and friendships
                                   - For emotional health or healing               
- For an opportunity to serve others
 
OFFICER(S)
 
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MISSION STATEMENT
To encourage spiritual growth to youth and adults, and help them discover hope in Jesus Christ through fellowship with other believers.
To teach salvation to all who do not know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
 
OFFICER(S)

Superintendent Brother Robert Carter
Asst. Superintendent Sister Paris Williams
Asst. Superintendent Rev. Dixson
Recording Secretary Sister Ketra Smith
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TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY

MISSION STATEMENT
The Transportation Ministry’s mission is to transport God’s people to and from Church, and Church related events. 
The secondary mission of the Transportation Ministry is to provide transportation for the Pastor and other church ministry activities.
 
OFFICER
 
Coordinator Sister Gloria Thomas
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TRUSTEE MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
The Trustee Ministry is responsible for the financial transactions of the church, and the care, control, and maintenance of church property.
 
OFFICER(S)
 
Chairperson Sister Kim Goggins
Asst. chairperson Brother Roderick Scott
 
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USHER MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
To serve and be of service to God’s people, trying always to keep God first in all that we do and say.
To develop in our spiritual growth so that we can become more dedicated and more responsible in our service.
 
OFFICER(S)
 
President Sister Todd Crosby
 
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VETERANS MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
Through and by the Will of God minister to, strengthen, and encourage the Veterans within our church family and our community.
 
OFFICER(S)

Co-coordinator Brother Robert Carter, Jr.
Freemon Dixson

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MISSION STATEMENT
To enhance the spiritual life of women, to provide opportunities for women to participate in ministering to those in need,
and to provide Christian mentoring for young girls and the community

OFFICER(S)
 
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YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
 
MISSION STATEMENT
To encourage young adults to walk in God’s Will for their lives by Striving,Trusting, Relying On Nothing but God. (S.T.R.O.N.G)

OFFICER (S)
 
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MISSION STATEMENT
To encourage a "personal relationship" with God, extending the relationship to others,
by growing in faith through his word, bringing others to receive new life in Jesus.
 
 
OFFICER(S)

Youth Sports Coordinator Brother Lorenzo Dickerson
Back-to-School Bash Coordinator Brother James Brown
Cheerleaders Coordinator Sister Tiara Williams