St. Stephen Baptist Church

Helps
* - Pastor appointed

Administrative Ministry
The Administrative Ministry at SSBC provides support to ensure that the clerical and administrative needs of the church are met. This ministry serves as unto the Lord and fulfills their assigned duties and responsibilities at the highest level of personal integrity and professional standards. Philippians 2:3-7

Armour Bearers Ministry
The SSBC Armor bearers are servants to church leadership. They support those who have been called to lead by helping their God-given visions come to pass. Pastor appoints spiritually mature disciples to this ministry. I Samuel 16:21

Baptismal Ministry Team*
The SSBC Baptismal Ministry Team serves to ensure that baptismal candidates fully understand and accept the meaning of salvation and baptism prior to the baptism service. Pastor appoints spiritually mature disciples to this ministry. Act 2:38-41

Cancer Support Ministry
Through God�s direction, the Cancer Support Ministry encourages, prays comforts and supports persons diagnosed with cancer, and their loved ones. The goal of this ministry is to provide education on the various kinds of cancers, treatment and prevention, as well as the importance of doctor�s visits and annual examinations. We solicit the expertise of professionals in the field to come in to speak with the Ministry and encourage personal testimonies of faith and survival. We go door to door in the community distributing flyers and informing the community of the support available at SSBC. The Ministry�s efforts focus on the importance of witnessing to those who have cancer and have not accepted Jesus as their Savior and Lord. Isaiah 53:5

Culinary Ministry
This ministry is responsible for planning and coordinating all meals served on church grounds, as well as overseeing the use of the church kitchen. �You will have plenty to eat, until you are full.� Joel 2:26

Emergency Assessment Team (Nurses)
The caring members of the SSBC Emergency Assessment Team give medical assistance to church members and visitors during worship services and other church related activities or sponsored functions. II Corinthians 1:4

Hospitality Ministry
The SSBC Hospitality Ministry not only greets guests and members with a friendly, war and helpful greeting, they also organize and serve at church-wide receptions and social events when needed. Ministering to SSBC members and guests when various needs and special occasions arise. Hebrews 13:2

Security Ministry
The SSBC security officers guard all church property against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry or other violations of state, county or organizational rules of misconduct; is responsible for maintaining, safe and secure grounds and buildings for SSBC ministries; and coordinate any emergency assistance needed on SSBC property. Isaiah 54:17

Transportation Ministry
This ministry provides safe and secure transportation for members and guests to and from church related ministry functions and activities. Exodus 15:17

Trustee Ministry*
SSBC Trustees manage church property, both real and personal, as fiduciaries. They represent SSBC in all of its legal matters. They report to the Pastor and provide periodical reports to the Church. I Corinthians 4:2

Ushers Ministry
At SSBC the ministry of the usher (Sr. Usher, Usher #2, and Jr. Usher) goes far beyond opening a door. The principle function of an usher is to represent Christ to all that come to worship at the church. In a sense, they serve as the host of the building in which believers and strangers gather to seek God. Psalm 84:10