The Greater Ministry List
BEAUTIFICATION MINISTRY
Sister Tanya Myers
To adorn God’s house: to accessorize, decorate, embellish, and beautify his house to bring God glory.
CHILDREN
Sister Colette Day Jones
Provides activities for children up to age 12 to promote spiritual growth.
CROSS TRAINERS MINISTRY
Sister Sandra White
We are leading individuals to Jesus Christ and ministering the plan of salvation. We help new members become acclimated to our church and assist them through baptism and the Life Development Institute.
DANCE MINISTRY
Sister Brittany Bryan
Spreads the Gospel of the Lord through movement using our bodies as instruments of artistic expressions reflecting the gifts and talents He has given to us; encourages membership in His family; grows members to spiritual maturity, equips them with tools necessary for overcoming challenges of the world; and strives to become great stewards over the gift of dance; we aim to be pleasing to God and to magnify His Name.
DISCIPLESHIP
Minister Jackie English
To train believers to become disciples of Jesus Christ. The disciples are taught in a small group format facilitated by a mature disciple. The training is a two-year process that uses the framework of Equipping, Empowering, and Envisioning. At the end of the two-year process, the disciples will be disciple-makers, fulfilling the Great Commission.
EVANGELISM
Deacon Joe Edwards
Present Jesus Christ to the world in the power of the Holy Spirit so that people shall come to put their trust in God and accept Jesus as their Savior and Lord.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Deacon Joe Edwards
Assists the family in coordinating the funeral planning of the deceased member. We secure a date/time, secure persons who will participate in service, and notify all church ministries involved.
GOD’S PROPERTY
Trustee Kim Neal
We focus on educating people on biblical stewardship. Our main goal is to free people so their time, talents, gifts, and resources can be used to advance God’s Kingdom here on earth. We do this by using God’s Word to clarify what is meant by a “good and faithful steward.” In a nutshell, we teach God’s financial principles that transform lives.
HEALTH & WELLNESS MINISTRY
Deacon Brandon Simms
A ministry seeking to become advocates of healthy living with the growing knowledge of health, nutrition, and fitness as it pertains to God’s word and sharing this knowledge with God’s people in bringing them closer to Jesus Christ.
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY
Sister Yvonne Allen
Serves as the official host of the church, greeting our guests with a smile and kind words as they enter the sanctuary, welcoming them during the worship service, and following up with visitors.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER
Sister Leslie Davis
Intercedes in prayer for the needs, concerns and well-being of the congregation and community. Provide guidance through prayer and invoke the presence of The Lord through prayer.
KIDS CLOSET
LIT Violet Byrd
Collects and distributes clothing, shoes, toys, and other accessories to children and adults within the community.
LIFE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Minister Kim Jones
Life Development (LDI) is the main program for our committed congregational base. The following courses are included: To lead people to Christ and church membership (101), to grow people in spiritual maturity (201), to equip people with the skills they need for ministry (301), to enlist people to the worldwide mission of sharing Christ (401) and to encourage people to get their financial house in order (501).
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
Minister Yvonne & Brother Lenny Stepney
Meets heterosexual married couples where they are in order to take them to where God would have them to be. Exercising the Word of God for their lives and to grow greater in Christ’s standards.
MEN OF INTEGRITY
Deacon Howard Fields
A ministry who focuses on empowering men to take their rightful place in advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda.
MOBILE FEEDING
Sister Tre’ Johnson
As a sanctuary without walls, we strive to break barriers and build bonds and relationships with those who are unable to acquire and maintain regular, safe, secure, and adequate housing due to a lack of or an unsteady income. We do so by preparing and distributing food and basic personal supplies and sharing the good news.
MULTIMEDIA MINISTRY
Brother Tyrell Colbert
Provides audio, visual, and graphical presentations that serve to magnify the Lord through the worship experience.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Sis. Avery Lawrence
To develop individual potential and encourage corporate expression of praise unto the Lord through song. As a ministry, we want to be found accepted and approved as those who worship the Lord in a manner that is pleasing to Him and, as the writer declares, “in Spirit and in truth.” (John 4:23-24) We strive to provide a safe, secure environment for members, friends, and guests to worship, fellowship, and praise the Lord.
SENIOR MINISTRY
LIT Pam Williams
Provides activities for the seniors of GGMBC to promote spiritual growth.
SISTER TO SISTER MINISTRY
Dr. Lula Fields
The Women’s ministry strives to empower, encourage, and support women in accomplishing their God-given purpose in every area of their lives and reflecting God’s love to others through God’s word, fellowship, and service.
SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRY
Sister Monique Marrow
One of Greater's foundational strategies is leading people to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and building Great Commission Christians. Through open Bible study groups, we engage participants to deepen their lives in evangelism, discipleship, ministry, fellowship, and worship. Our goal is to move people toward spiritual maturity.
USHERS MINISTRY
Deaconess Martha Ellis
Provides order to ensure a comfortable worship experience and provide for all needs during the service.
VISITATION MINISTRY
Minister Carolyn Brown
Provides pastoral care to our members by coming alongside them when they are experiencing difficulties as a result of the death of loved ones and when they face health challenges that result in hospitalization and rehabilitation in nursing homes.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Sister Kierra Jenkins
Provides activities for young adults, ages 18 to 40, to promote spiritual growth.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Sister Patricia Gillus Smith
Provides activities for the youth, ages 13 to 17, to promote spiritual growth.