Annie M. Davis Scholarship
The Scholarship Ministry assists students who are pursuing a college education by providing financial assistance, information resources, mentoring, encouragement and testing to determine what each student's bent may be.
New Applicants: Must provide a high school transcript showing, or establishing the date of graduation. The applicant is required to submit a letter of acceptance from an accredited college and/or university noting that the student will enroll on a full time basis. Please list church ministry are you affiliated/member.
Christain Education
The mission of the Christian Education Ministry is to teach and train disciples for service in the Kingdom of God. The Ministry strives toward the equipping of the saints, through conferences, seminars, and workshops and other trainings for the support and enhancement of Ministry.
"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one seeking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be that glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen." 1 Peter 4:8-11
Christian Men In Action (C.M.I.A)
The mission of CMIA is to provide men with resources to develop godly character and to equip them to influence the church and their community for Christ. Becoming a Christian is not a destination; it is the beginning of a life-long journey.
Church School
II Timothy 3:16 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness."
Each Sunday morning at 8:45 a.m. the Sunday School ministry offers more than twenty educational, uplifting, edifying and soul-stirring classes for students in various stages of their Christian development. The Word of God is the central text for each class accompanied by supplemental resource materials as persons learn through Christ-centered teaching how to live by faith, walk in God's power and apply practical Christian principles to their daily lives. Specialized classes are offered for the hearing-impaired, teens, married and engaged couples, Spanish-speaking students as well as various adult classes. In addition Sunday School Bible Study classes are offered on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m.
Credit Union
The Faith Baptist Church Federal Credit Union Ministry provides a safe place for members to save and borrow funds for any worthwhile purpose at a reasonable rate. Members can save and earn dividends on their savings. They can borrow needed funds at rates that are usually less than the rates charged by banks and other lenders. Unlike banks, the credit union is owned and operated by its members who elect members to the Board of Directors.
Greeters
The mission of the Greeters Ministry is to greet first time visitors, welcome them to our worship service, and assist all worshippers who enter the church.
It is very important that Greeters demonstrate Christ-like love with a sincere, friendly smile. Such persons must demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit in the way they greet visitors and members. "Our first impression is a lasting impression."
Greeter Attributes
Friendly
Warm
Patient
Kind
Cheerful
Enthusiastic
Cordial
Wholehearted Every church member is a greeter, but some are specialists.
Role of a Greeter
Greet every visitor and member with a warm smile and firm handshake.
Give all first-time visitors a welcome packet.
Make sure every first-time visitor completes a visitor card.
Date and give visitor cards to a coordinator or usher to give to the Pastor.
Occasionally escort and assist visitors and members to the worship center.
"Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man has received the gift, even so minister the same one to another as a good steward of the grace of God." (1 Peter 4:9-10)
If you have the gift of hospitality, help or encouragement, are looking for a way to demonstrate Christ's love in service to others, and are 16 years or older, please contact the Deacon Fellowship using the form below.
Home Mission
"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
Matthew 28:18-20
"If missions languish, it is because the whole life of godliness is feeble. The command to go everywhere and preach to everybody is not obeyed until the will is lost by self-surrender in the will of God. Living, praying, giving and going will always be found together." -- Arthur T. Pierson
Junior Ushers
Psalm 84:10.
Provides a training environment for Faith's youth ages 11-18 as they assist in the orderly conduct of church services by greeting and seating worshippers. Meetings are held on the Thursday before the second Sunday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Music
"It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord; and when they lifted up their voice with the ... instruments of music, ... that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the Lord; so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of God." II Chronicles 5:13, 14
Nurses
The mission of the Nurses Ministry is to serve our Faith community and reflect the compassionate healing love of Jesus Christ though the promotion of health and wholeness of body, mind, and spirit for all our church family.
Healing Scriptures for Heart Disease
Ps. 27:14 Wait upon the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait I say, on the Lord. (This is to rest) Ps. 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. Ps. 31:24 Be of good courage, and He shall strength your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Ps. 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever. Prov. 4:24 Keep thy heart will all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Prov. 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like medicine: but a broken drieth the bones.
Pastors Partners
St. Matthew 10:41.
The Pastor's Partners Ministry serves to assist Pastor and family in various activities and celebrations. The focus of this ministry is to exhibit love, show support and give priority to those efforts that demonstrate the congregation's love and appreciation for the leadership and dedication of pastor and family. The mission of the ministry is to provide a service that enhances the witness of Christ as Savior and embraces the true meaning that the "greatest of these is love". The Pastor's Partners Ministry witnesses by serving and our serving is a labor of love.
Praise Dancers
This ministry seeks to fulfill the praise and worship of God through the ministry of dance, dance that is pleasing and Christ-centered. The dance team will minister before the congregation to 1) usher in a spirit of reverence, worship and celebration, preparing the congregation to receive the Word of the Lord brought forth during the message and 2) celebrate the goodness of God through dance during special occasions and services.
Season Adult Ministry
The purpose of the Seasoned Adult Ministry is to extend the mission of the FTMBC to the senior members of the congregation. To assist them in understanding the biblical role in their senior years and how this relates to their daily lives. To build self-esteem and confidence in them by showing them how God can still use them; to pray and intercede together, to encourage and serve others within the senior community using the mission of the church as their guide.
Senior Ushers
The purpose of the Ushers Ministry shall be that each Usher represents God's heart to everyone entering the sanctuary. An Usher needs to make each person he/she has contact with feel "special" because they are special to God. This ministry to people is fundamental and can be defined as helping those attending our services to feel wanted, comfortable and important regardless of where they are in their spiritual development, as defined by our Church Mission Statement.
Meetings are held on the forth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Sound
Sound & Media Ministry seeks to spread the good news of Jesus Christ by: Providing alternative media opportunities for all worship services and other special events as designated. Distributing quality audio tapes, DVDs and CDs which will empower the saved and redeem the lost. Being a volunteer-based, self-supporting ministry.
Women's Circle Inn
The Mission of the Women's Circle Inn Ministry is to encourage, equip, edify and empower the women of Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church to take their God-ordained place within the Kingdom of God, exercising their gifts, talents and skills to the glory of God! We accomplish our mission through a covenant of prayer and study and a commitment to unity and oneness in Christ Jesus. As women of God we are committed to service and leadership.