Maxine’s Garden Ministry

Mission: The mission of the Garden ministry is to cultivate and maintain a space for all to come and experience God’s presence through gardening, prayer, and community engagement.

Goals:

1. Create a consistent maintenance schedule and renovate the Garden to ensure the beautification of the Garden space.
2. Communicate timely and effectively with the congregation regarding updates to the Garden.
3. Engage with the community and establish relationships with local partners, schools, and other community establishments in a Christ-centered and wholistic way.

Ministry Lead: Brian Anderson

Deacon Lead: Deaconess Evelyn Hinton

Culinary Ministry​

Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them. For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” 

Psalms 107:8-9

Mission: To provide meals and/or refreshments for various ministry events. 

Goal: Spiritual nourishment by creating an environment where members can fellowship over meals; fostering spiritual bonding within the church family. Strive for excellence in food preparations, presentations, and service, while honoring God. 

 Objectives:

1. Plan and prepare nutritious meals for church events, lunches, potlucks, Sunday fellowship and special occasions. 
2. Recruit and train volunteers from the congregation to assist with cooking, serving, cleaning and organizing kitchen activities.

Meetings: Third Sunday of the month from 12:00 – 1:00

Ministry Lead: Sis. Minnie Little 

Deacon Lead: Clyde Johnson

Media Ministry

Mission: To effectively communicate Pleasant Hope’s mission and activities 

Goal: To ensure that Pleasant Hope’s message is clear and consistent.

Ministry Lead: Jesse Johnson

Music Ministry

“Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.”

Isaiah 25:1

Objectives:
• Utilize familiar music material
• Revitalize youth/teens/mass youth choir
• Increase partnership with AOP
• Identify and attend workshops/conferences


Ministry Lead: Sis Shaunelle McDonald/Justin Taylor

Angels of Praise Dance Ministry

Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
Psalm 150:4

Mission: To provide the opportunity for members of Pleasant Hope to praise God through dance as an expression of our faith and love for God.

Goals:
1. Participants will draw closer to God.
2. The congregation will be positively and spiritually impacted by the dances presented.

Objectives:
1. Provide members an opportunity to worship God through liturgical dance.
2. Growth in the understanding of Scripture represented in the music used for dance.
3. Show others that there are no limits in praising and worshiping God.

Rehearsals: Thursdays 6:30 pm-8:30pm
Ministry Lead: Sis. Jeanette Johnson
Deacon Lead: Deaconess Cinderitha Payton
 

Christian Education Ministry

Mission: To educate, equip, and empower Pleasant Hope members in understanding the Christian faith through sound Biblical teaching. 

Goal: Members will draw close to God and live their lives in pursuit of His purpose.

Objectives:  

1. Provide new members with an orientation that provides a clear understanding of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church and the role of the Pastor, members, and leaders.
2. Provide various opportunities for Biblical understanding for all age levels (Bible Study, Sunday School, VBS)

Ministry Leads: Deaconess Vashti Edge/Deacon Michael Isabelle 

Teachers: Diaconate Ministry, Minister Shaneka Brunson, Pastor Wilson

Josiah's Crew Children's Ministry

Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you. In order to bring praise to God.

Romans 15:7

Mission: Our mission is to provide the children and youth of Pleasant Hope and its visitors a strong Christian foundation for daily living. 

Goal: The children and youth will grow in their understanding and faith that leads to a Christ-centered life. 

Objective: Provide a meaningful time of worship and instruction in a safe and supportive space.
 

Ministry Lead: Min. Shenika Brunson

Deacon Lead: Deaconess Cinderitha Payton

The Cinderitha J. Payton Scholarship Fund

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways, submit to Him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Mission: To provide financial assistance to Pleasant Hope students planning to attend or attending an institution of higher learning who meet the application qualifications for educational opportunities.  

Objectives:  

1. To raise funds to support the financial needs of Pleasant Hope’s students.  
2. To assist students spiritually.

3. To develop an online student application.
4. Host events in support of students/parents.

Ministry Lead: Deaconess Cinderitha J. Payton/ Cynthia Penn- co-chairperson

Hospitality Ministry

Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you. In order to bring praise to God.

Romans 15:7

Mission: To provide a welcoming Church environment of openness, acceptance, comfort and support for members, friends and especially visitors, as an extension of God’s Love in order to enhance their worship experience, encourage fellowship, and help build a community of believers.

Goal: To reflect the love of Christ through the coordination of Ministries that create and maintain an inviting environment during services and special events that is hospitable, friendly, organized, disciplined, clean and beautiful.

Objectives: The Hospitality Ministry provides ministry support to members and visitors through the following ministries:

o Greeters Ministry

o Ushers Ministry

o Pastoral Care Ministry

o Security Ministry

o Culinary Ministry

o Beautification Committee

o Funeral Coordination Ministry

o Armor-Bearers Ministry

Ministry Lead: Clyde Johnson

Security Ministry

Mission: To promote a culture of safety and preparedness for services at Pleasant Hope Baptist Church.

Goal: The members and visitors of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church will feel secure while attending service and on the grounds of the church.

Objectives:
o Help create and monitor a safety plan for the church.
o Consider conceal and carry plan.
o Monitor pedestrians.


Ministry Lead: Brother Eric James
Deacon Lead: Clyde Johnson

Pastoral Care Ministry (formerly Pastor’s Aide)

Mission: To support the Pastor, her family, and other visiting clergy.

Goal: The Pastor will be able to concentrate on her calling and to exercise her gifts and talents, which God has equipped her with in order to lead worship, preach, and teach.

Objectives:
o Set comfort for the Pastor and visiting clergy for worship services.
o Provide small meals for the Pastor before services.
o Provide pulpit needs.
o Cover the Pastor in prayer.
o Provide support Pastor’s family.
o Support special recognition of the Pastor (birthday, anniversary, special occasions).

Ministry Lead: Gwen Mayo
Deacon Lead:Clyde Johnson

Ushers Ministry

I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Psalm 84:10

Mission: To ensure that all members and visitors of Pleasant Hope are able to worship in an orderly worship service.
Goal: The members and visitors of Pleasant Hope feel welcomed and supported

Ministry Lead: Sis. Ruby Jackson
Deacon Lead: Clyde Johnson

Hope Sisters Women’s Ministry

Mission: To create a safe space for the women of PHBC to grow mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Goal: The women will participate in fellowships, studies, and activities that lead to self-discovery, sisterly relationships, and the use of their gifts in service to others.

Ministry Lead: Sis. Shorena Edwards
Deacon Lead: Deacon Lynette Burgess

Meeting: Third Saturdays
 

Men’s Ministry

Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you. In order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7

Ministry Lead: Bro. Jesse Ferrell
Deacon Lead: Deacon Daniel Whyte

Outreach Ministry

Mission: Our mission is to reach out to the people of God’s in love; those that are in need of assistance within and beyond the walls of the church. We accomplish this by exemplifying the love of Jesus Christ, as we cultivate the fruit of the spirit. Leviticus 19:18

Goal: To love our neighbor as God has commanded by supplying those in need once a month materialistically and spiritually according to their need and our available resources. Furthermore we shall refer them when appropriate to organizations that might better assist them.

Ministry Lead: Shirlonda Scott

Beautification Ministry

Mission: To maintain an excellent physical appearance of our worship facility and all areas of the church.

Goal: The members and visitors of Pleasant Hope will see a reflection of the standard of excellence representing the kingdom of Heaven.

Objective:
• To ensure an environment of beauty, comfort, and excellence.
• To dress/decorate the church in observance of holy days/events, cultural celebrations, and seasonal changes.


Ministry Lead: Clyde Johnson
Deacon Lead: Clyde Johnson

Armor-Bearer Ministry

Mission: To limit distractions and disruptions the Pastor has to deal with prior to and during worship.

Goal: The Pastor will be free to worship and deliver the Word.

Objectives:
• Select and train persons to serve.
• Provide support for the Pastor and her spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional needs.

The New Prime Timers Ministry

Mission Statement: To provide continuing ministry opportunities through fellowship, bible study, and prayer for seniors of Pleasant Hope.

Goals:
1. Encourage each other that we might continue to carry out the mandate He has given to us to be faithful in service to others in our community;
2. To teach and train the younger generation in the things of God
3. To be patient, kind and loving to the infants and children that they too might grow to love God and His Son, Jesus the Christ.


Ministry Lead: Sis. Shirley Isabelle
Deacon Lead: Deacon Miriam McDonald/Deaconess Cinderitha Payton

Transportation Ministry 

Deacon Lead: Deacon Darrell Joseph

Funeral Coordination Ministry

Mission: To alleviate the stress of planning homegoing services for the families of Pleasant Hope members.

Goal: The families of Pleasant Hope members will feel supported during the time of bereavement.

Objectives:
• Support the family in the details of planning the service and repast.
• Coordinate the use of the church and its resources.
• Assist the Funeral Home and Floral services with information and coordination of access to the church.
• Assist with “Day Of” coordination.

Deacon Lead: Clyde Johnson