"Interpreter's House for Everyone"
OUR MINISTRIES
Deacons
The word “deacon” means servant, or one who serves. In accordance with the Word of God, Deacons assist the Pastor in observance of ordinances, are zealous to guard the unity of the Spirit within the bond of peace, serve as council to the Pastor, conduct the business of the church for its welfare, aid in the resolution of physical, moral and spiritual needs, and works actively in the areas of outreach and evangelism.
Deaconess Board
The Deaconess Board is made up of women who exhibit the same traits as those pointed out in 1 Timothy 3:11 for the wives of Deacons. Any woman in the Baptist church is qualified to be a Deaconess if she is the wife of a Deacon or Minister, or if she is a woman who shows by her life that she is dedicated to Christ.
Mission: To uplift Christ in order to draw others unto Him.
Objective: To be a worshipping/witnessing fellowship for Christ in the home, church, community and abroad
Health and Wellness
The purpose of the Health and Wellness Ministry is to have information presented that will stress the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Activities include:
Hospitality
The mission of the Hospitality Ministry is to ensure that each person whether “sinner or saint” who walks through the church doors feel genuine love and a heart-felt welcome to worship and fellowship. Persons associated with this ministry must have a desire to serve others. The goal of the Hospitality Ministry is to assist the Pastor in increasing church attendance and membership.
Missionary Society
The Missionary Society’s goal is to empower the members to carry out the Great Commission, “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Some of the duties include: witnessing for Christ to unsaved persons, providing disaster relief assistance and volunteering at the Soup Kitchen.
Music Committee
The goal of the Music Committee is to spiritually enrich, inspire and attract others to the knowledge of Jesus Christ through music that glorifies God. Choirs include:
Pastor’s Aid Board
Serving in a support role, the Pastor’s Aid Board assists the Pastor through finances, prayers and encouragement and help to advance the Pastor’s spiritual development, equipping him to effectively meet the needs of the Shiloh Church family, Christian community and society. They also aid the Pastor’s wife in her role as ‘First Lady of the Church’.
Senior Citizens’
The objective of the Senior Citizens’ Ministry is to:
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Street and Evangelism
The mission is to prepare willing Shiloh members to go out into the community to interact with and encourage persons who do not have a relationship with God to develop one and accept Him as their Savior.
Sunday School
The goal of the Sunday school is to amplify the truths of the total Word of God through biblical and doctrinal teaching of the scriptures. The following activities enhances the achievement of this mission.
Trustee/
Brotherhood
The Trustee/Brotherhood under the leadership of the Vice Chairperson of the Deacon Board consists of male members of the church. They provide assistance to the Trustees and other auxiliaries. The Brotherhood is also involved in community and missionary work.
Usher Board
The User Board serves as the welcoming arm of the church and help facilitate the worship experience for members and guests.
Young Adult
This ministry addresses the concerns and challenges of young women and young men. Deaconess serve as spiritual mentors for the women, while the Pastor, Deacons and Trustees/Brotherhood work with the men.
Youth Department
The purpose of the Youth Department is to assist in fulfilling the mission of the church by leading young people to faith in God through Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. To empower young people to live a Christ-centered life and to be obedient to the Word, Work, Will, and Way of God.