The purpose of the Adult Usher Board is to direct worshipers to a seat, provide bulletins, envelopes and other literature and assist with other needs worshippers may have. The Adult Usher Board shall also engage in an outreach project for a member of the church or the community.

Contact: Sis. Sandra Hamlett

The purpose of the Archives Ministry is to assemble, organize, and manage designated record and archives for the preservation of church history. This ministry stores paper/digital reports, photographs, programs, etc. for public access of church members and the community.

History

The Archives Ministry of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church was organized in 2010.  Its purpose was to preserve the rich history of the church from its inception to the present and beyond. Mrs. Ruth White saw this vision, and with Rev. William F. Wright’s blessing, began to organize this ministry.

The ministry was then organized, with the following members: Sis. Ruth White, Sis. Josephine Smith, Sis. Shirley Wright, Sis. Linda Johnson, (liaison) Sis. Michelle Williams, Sis. Danessa Walker, and Sis. Cassandra Rodgers.  Bro. Dan Ferguson was our Deacon and Min. Farlicher Earl Kornegay was our first Minister Liaison. Sis. Ruth White served as the first President.  

As the ministry grew, new members joined, including Sis. Sandra Hamlett, Sis. Bobbye Tate, Sis. Kathy Sims, Sis. Jackie Inyama, Sis. Rosetta Townsend, Sis. Joyce Baugham, Bro. Barry Avent, Sis. Maybelle Williams, Sis. Theresa Hargraves and Sis Rhonda Woods. 

Currently, additional new members joined including Sis. Tina Howard, Sis. Wanda Turner, Sis. Frances Ferguson, Sis. Jocelyn Clayton and our new minister liaison is Rev. Lawson Butler.  Our beloved forever members who are now gone but not forgotten are Sis. Cassandra Rodgers, Sis. Josephine Smith and Sis. Shirley Wright. 

The Archives ministry meets every fourth Tuesday at 5:30pm April-September and the third Wednesday at 12:30pm October-March for the purpose of sorting, organizing, assembling, managing records, pictures, and newspaper articles, for the preservation of the church’s history.  The Archives Ministry also stores ministry programs and activities, obituaries, weddings, anniversaries, digital reports, etc., for public access of church members and the community. The various ministries of New Zion are encouraged to continue sending in their activities to be stored and used for record keeping for future generations to view and remember. 

During anniversaries, Family and Friends Day, National Night Out and other church activities, the Archives Ministry will at times display items from the past, present, and current events for public viewing.  

 The New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Archives Ministry has a unique motto and theme to describe our goal:

Our motto is “Bringing the past Forward” and our theme is “Divine Design with God in Mind.” 

The Archives Ministry welcomes any new members who would like to join.

Archives Ministry Officers

2019-2020

Chairperson

Sis. Joyce Baugham

Co-Chair

Sis. Maybelle Williams

Secretary

Sis. Rhonda Woods

Donations/Asst. Secretary

Sis. Michelle Williams

Minister Liaison/Chaplain

Rev. Dr. Lawson Butler

Assigned Deacon

Deacon Dan Ferguson

Historian

Sis. Ruth White

Contact: Sis. Mable Williams

The purpose of Associate Ministers is to offer opportunities to assist our Pastor with the spreading of the Gospel through preaching, teaching, visiting of the sick, and all other duties assigned by the pastor.

Contact: Reverend Farlicher Earle-Kornegay

The purpose of Children’s Church is to engage youth in Christian activities so they will become Educated and Empowered to Evolve as strong spiritual leaders in their church, homes, schools and communities.

Contact: Sis. Takisha Hayes and Sis. Elane Dean

The purpose of the Christian Education Ministry is to promote continuous training for believers seeking to understand, practice, and promulgate God’s Word.  Another purpose of this ministry is to help others translate the Christian heritage of faith and morals in relevant terms to the church membership and community.

Contact:

The Church Council is composed of ministry leaders who help to plan, coordinate and evaluate the Church’s work, thereby assisting the congregation in making wise decisions for growth and development.

Contact: Rev. Deborah Holland & Sis. Wanda Ford

Christian Organization for Religious Enrichment. The purpose of the Christian Organization for Religious Enrichment (CORE) is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through promoting church and community activities. CORE networks with all ministries by assisting with publicity for various events, hosting a ministry fair, and hosting an annual function for the church at Christmas.

Contact:  Sis. Evelyn Graves

The purpose of the Culinary Arts Ministry to advance the Kingdom of God by preparing and serving nutritious meals to families of New Zion Members during repasts and other special events. The Culinary Arts Ministry also serves as support to other ministries of the church during church and pastoral anniversaries and whenever deemed necessary by the Pastor.

Contact: Sis.Edith B. Hines

The mission of the Dance Ministry is to spread the Gospel by evangelizing, ministry, fellowship, discipleship and worship through dance as the Lord uses us.  We are to minister in dance in such a way to bring others into the presence of God.

Contact: Minister Marilyn King-Lewis

As supported in the New Testament (Acts 6:1-7 and I Timothy 3:8-13), the purpose of the Deacon Ministry is to serve the Lord through various benevolent acts of servant leadership. These acts include visiting the sick, aiding the Pastor in baptismal services and the Lord’s Supper. Each Sunday, the Deacons stay cognizant of and responsive to the spiritual needs of the congregation. This act is in loving service of assisting the Pastor as he focuses on prayer and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ through preaching and leading the church in kingdom-building.

Contact:  Deacon Erthel Hines

The purpose of the Deaconess Ministry is to the building up of the body of Christ by attending to the spiritual and physical needs of the congregation.

Contact:  Sis. Linda Jones

The purpose of the Floral Ministry is to beautify God’s house with floral arrangements.  Decorations, corsages, floral arrangements, and other accessories are provided for Christmas, anniversaries and various occasions throughout the year.

Contact: Sis. Larue Moore

The purpose of the Health and Wellness Outreach Ministry is to provide assistance, care, and comfort to those in need in the church, home, and the community.

Contact:  Min. Treena Jackson and Sis. ShaLindaa Bennett

The purpose of the McMaster Endowed Scholarship Fund is to afford deserving student members of New Zion monetary incentive to continue their post-secondary education at the undergraduate level. Qualifying applicants have completed one year of higher education at a college/university or community college.

Contact:  Bro. J. Howard McMasters

Supported by the Deacon Ministry, the Men’s Fellowship Ministry serves to equip and encourage men in carrying out their responsibilities to God, Church, and Family in accordance to God’s Will as revealed through His word and spirit.

Contact: Rev. James McMillan

The purpose of the Ministers-In-Training Program is to prepare new ministers in the Gospel for servanthood in the church.

Contact:  Rev. Farlicher Earle-Kornegay

The purpose of the Music Ministry shall be to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through song, setting the atmosphere for worship and the WORD. The music ministry includes the Jubilee Choir, W.D. Johnson Choir, W.F. Wright Male Chorus, and the Youth and Young Adults Choir.

Contact: Sis. Pamela Stewart, Director of Music and Cultural Arts

The purpose of the Outreach Ministry is to spread the love of Jesus Christ by aiding need persons and families in the church and surrounding community with food.

Contact: Minister Faye Dunn

The Prison Ministry is dedicated to carrying the Good News of Jesus Christ into facilities designed for incarceration. We do this through regular visits, which consist of praise and worship, prayer, Bible study and call for salvation to those housed in jails and prisons. A guiding Scripture for the Prison Ministry is found in Matthew 25: 37-40.

Contact: Sis. Barbara Jones

The Technology Ministry assists in carrying out the mission of the church by providing dependable technological enhancements to spread and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the church membership and the community at large.

Contact: Bro. Steve Hayes

The purpose of the Teen Ministry is help teens develop a spiritual and personal relationship with God. Activities are designed that will enhance their Christian growth and development.

Contact:  Sis. Linda Jones and Sis. Linda Dunston-Stacey

The purpose of the Tiger Memorial Fund (TMF) is to honor the memory of the late Bro. Navis Glenn Stewart, Jr. through the provision of annual education/social/cultural and/or spiritual trips for both New Zion and community youth.

Contact: Sis. Novella Stewart

Trustees are elected by the members of the church. The primary duty of the Baptist Church Trustees is overseeing the financial aspects of operating the church.  The Trustee Ministry is to be Christian stewards of the finances of the Church by using sound financial management principles and being administrators of the church’s finances, property, church assets and investments. They receive, count and deposit money weekly at a minimum. Trustees also act as liaisons between the members of the church congregation and the church leaders, representing and articulating the congregation’s interests.

Contact Person: Trustee Chair, Bonita H. Porter 

The purpose of the W. D. Johnson Usher Board is to serve as ushers during regular and special worship services. This ministry also promotes leadership and outreach to the community as well as engages youth in activities to be witnesses for Christ and to form lasting bonds of friendship.

Contact:  Sis. Sharon Banks and Sis. Cynthia Williams

The purpose of the W. D. Johnson Scholarship Fund is to provide financial assistance to New Zion’s high school seniors who are active members and wish to pursue their education in a four-year or 2-year community college of their choice.

Contact: Sis. Audrey Young

Warriors on the Wall Intercessory Prayer Ministry is dedicated to praying in the SPIRIT all day and all night to Go on behalf of all mankind for all occasions. We will also dedicate time to fasting and praying as the SPIRIT leads us.

Contact Person:  Rev. Brenda Reeves