Ministerial Staff
Reverend Dr. Ivan Douglas Hicks, Pastor/Senior Minister
Rev. Dr. Edward Lorenzo Wheeler, Assistant to the Senior Minister
Associate Ministers
Minister Allison Burnett
Minister Walter Dixon
Minister Patti Holt
Minister Jerome Johnson
Minister Michelle Fisher Jones
Minister Claude Leon Motley
Lay Ministers
Brother Kenneth Allen
Deacon Robert Letcher
CHurch Officers
Ivan douglas Hicks, Pastor/CEO
Linda Jones, chair of the Board of Trustees
Carmen Moore, President of the COuncil of Ministries
Philip Moore, Chair of The Board of deacons
Deacon Joseph A. Slash, CHurch Treasurer
Dorothy Taylor, Church Secretary
Deacons
William Barnett
James Biven
Eric Cheatham
Owen Cheatham
Gordon Fykes
Jerome Johnson
William Johnson
Robert Letcher
Philip Moore
C. Leon Motley
Gerard Murrell
Larry Oweyo
Joseph Slash
Deacons Emeriti
Julius Adeniyi
Joe Black, Sr.
Otis Bryant
Edward Burrus
Finance Committee
June Barnett
William Barnett
James Biven
Owen Cheatham
Gordon Fykes
Linda Jones
Sheila Rea
Joseph Slash
Trustees
Jimmy Adams
William Barnett
James Biven
Owen Cheatham
Eric Cheatham
Gordon Fykes
William Johnson
Linda Jones
Michael Jones, Sr.
D'Coby McGuire
Philip Moore
Gerard Murrell
Joseph Slash
Sheila Smith
H. Marie Thomas
Helen Williams
Robert Wilson
Pastor's Staff
Minister Allison Burnett
Director - Imani Family Development Center
Ethan Burnett
Director of Church Music
Deacon Owen Cheatham,
Vice-Chairman - Board of Deacons
Ms. Jackie Edmonds
Executive Assistant to the Pastor
Mrs. Mary Fitts
Chairperson - Board of Christian Education
Trustee Linda Jones
Chair - Board of Trustees
Trustee Sheila Smith
New Members Ministry
Deaconess
June Barnett
Clara Biven
Mae Bradley
Emma Bryant
Charlene Cheatham
Ernestine Cheatham
Jacqueline Fykes
Rhonda Fykes
Sherri Garvin-Johnson
Christia Hicks
Sandra Johnson
Margaret Lee
Lisa Letcher
Carmen Moore
W. Diahann Motley
Debra Murrell
Sheila Rea
Meredith Slash
Dorothy Taylor
Helen Williams
Charlotte Wilson
COUNCIL OF MINISTRIES
The Council of Ministries is comprised of all presidents of First Baptist Church ministries. The Council meets on a quarterly basis to ensure the various organizations are informed of the mission and priorities of the church. Including the church calendar, Pastoral concerns and administrative issues.
DEACONS
The Deacons are leaders of the church. They support the Pastor and his vision. They offer the Lord's Supper to the congregation. They are also responsible for male baptismal candidates on the day of their baptism. Deacons also care for the members of the congregation. These men are servants of the church.
DEACONESS
Deaconesses are responsible for preparing the Lord's Supper. They are also responsible for female baptismal candidates on the day of their baptism. Deaconesses support the Pastor and assist the Deacons with the care of the members of the church.
TRUSTEES
State laws relating to religious corporations as a rule, require that there be a specific body, which holds legal title to the property of the church and is responsible for its financial affairs.
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ANGELS OF PRAISE DANCE MINISTRY
Magnifying the Lord with Interpretive Dance.
ANGELS I
Ages 17 to Adult
ANGELS II
Children ages 6 to 11
ANGELS III
Children ages 12 to 16
BROTHERHOOD MISSIONARY MINISTRY
The Brotherhood prepares men spiritually to be leaders in their homes, church and community through Bible study, training, worship, fellowship and service.
BULLETIN BOARD
RESOURCE MINISTRY
Display information about First Baptist Church inside and outside our church building for all who come into the church. Bulletin board displays are also created at several nursing homes.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Ministry for continuing Christian education. Short-term classes are available on a variety of subjects.
COURTESY MINISTRY
Welcomes visitors and church family to worship.
CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRY
Crown Financial Ministries is an Interdenominational Ministry that uses a remarkably effective Small Group Bible Study to train adults to practically apply the financial principles from God's Word.
DEAF MINISTRY
Reaching souls through American Sign Language (ASL). Interpreters are provided for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
FAITH STEPPERS
A Ministry dedicated to serving God through scripture, prayer, praise and stepping.
FUELING AND CLOTHING MINISTRY
This ministry provides food, clothing and comfort to those in need. They provide spiritual and emotional support.
LAFIYA WELLNESS MINSITRY
A holistic ministry of body, mind and spirit. We aim to educate and empower our church family to take responsibility for personal health and well being with optimal mental, physical and spiritual health.
Open to all members including professionals of all disciplines.
MEDIA MINISTRY
Provides services related to the audio, visual, print, photography and telecommunications for our church family events.
MUSIC MINISTRY
First Baptist Music Department consists of eight choirs; two of which are signing choirs.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR
Children ages 3-11 years old
These energized and exciting children sing songs of praise in various styles of music.
FAITH CHOIR
The youth of our church family sing various styles of music that include traditional gospel and contemporary.
MALE CHORUS
Men of First Baptist leading our church family in worship service. The chorus is a unique blend
of young and seasoned voices lifting the name of Jesus.
MINISTERS OF MUSIC
All of the choirs assembled to lead the congregation into the presence of God through song.
PRAISE TEAM
They are to create an environment that will help lead the congregation into worship.
SANCTUARY CHOIR
Uplifting a melody to the Lord in their hearts, the choir is a blend of young and seasoned voices.
The choir sings anthems and traditional gospel during worship service.
SIGNING ANGELS
Children ages 4 to 16 years
Children signing joyfully to the Lord as their little hands speak God's Word
VISION
Ages 17 to Adult
Signing praises to the Lord through sign language
VOICES OF JOY
Singing contemporary gospel music, the musicians and singers charge and
ignite the energy of the congregation as they sing praises to God.
NEHEMIAH NATION (BROTHERHOOD)
The Brotherhood is an outreach ministry geared to ministering to the spiritual growth and development of young men.
NEW MEMBERS MINISTRY
The purpose of the New Members Ministry is to help every new convert or member know the seriousness and sacredness of his or her commitment. The Ministry will work to bring new members face to face with the real meaning of church membership. The New Members Ministry is obligated to make sure every new member is consecrated, trained and enlisted in active service for the Lord.
PASTOR'S PRAYER PARTNERS
This Ministry is responsible for providing love, encouragement, prayer and support for the Pastor and his family.
PRAYER WARRIORS
Spiritual Prayer Warriors are responsible for praying for all people, the church and the community.
PRISCILLA YOUNG MISSIONARY
GROUP MINISTRY
The Missionary body consists of seven study groups and the Grannies. As Disciples of Christ, each of us has been given specific Gifts of the Holy Spirit to do ministry as our obligation to edify the body of Christ. The Missionaries are both an Inreach and Outreach Ministry. The missionaries support the Pastor and church family through prayer, worship, Bible study and leadership development. Missionaries are effective communicators of God's word to all whom they serve, regardless of age, cultural background, gender or linguistic heritage.
PRISON MINISTRY
We as servants of God spread the message of salvation through Jesus Christ to persons incarcerated and Christian fellowship to the prisoners and their familes. We provide ministry, Bible study and prayer.
Members and friends regularly meet for Bible study and fellowship. They participate in fieldtrips/outings, visit nursing homes and provide spiritual support to seniors; they also make lap quilts for the seniors.
SINGLES MINISTRY
To bring together Christian singles to learn and teach the things that God has for single Christians.
STUDENT MINISTRY
Encourage the youth of First Baptist Church in areas of academic excellence and higher education.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Bible instruction in classes for all ages. Seeking to reach the unsaved and develop those who are saved.
The vision is to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all.
TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY
Provides courtesy transportation to our Sunday School and morning Worship Services
USHER MINISTRY
JUNIOR USHERS
Children 7-18 years of age
Training ground for the Senior Usher Board.
SENIOR USHERS
Ushers are the doorkeepers in the house of the Lord. Ushers assist with the orderly conduct
of our worship services by greeting and seating worshippers.
YOUTH MINISTRY
The mission of this Ministry is to teach our children the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
