Leadership team

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A strong church with compassionate leaders


Successful church leadership involves overseeing and shepherding the church, and that success relies on two major components working together:  the PEOPLE who lead the church, and the ACTIONS that the church takes in the community. 

The People, are our church leadership team. The Actions can be any event that the church takes out in the community, from volunteer youth tutoring to holiday plays to food pantries and clothing drives for the hungry and the homeless.

The church is most visible to the world through leadership actions on the local level. People within the congregation often look to the pastor  as the lead, and they observe other ministry leaders as models of what good Christian leadership is.  A healthy church has leadership at all levels. We invite you to meet some of the leaders of St. Paul A.M.E. Church.

 

“…even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.”

1 Corinthians 10:33


Steward Board

Stewards serve as advisors to the pastor. A Steward assists the pastor in all administrative capacities, helping to implement courses of action to facilitate decision-making.

Trustee Board

The Board of Trustees oversee all real, personal, and mixed property interests and rights of the church and manages the temporal concerns of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Trustees serve one conference year and are elected annually by the members of the church.

Stewardess Board

The Stewardess Board is selected by the Pastor, confirmed by the Steward Board, and the Stewardess Board assists both. Their duties and responsibilities include: 

(1)  Preparation of the Elements for the services of Holy Communion, and Holy Baptism. 

(2) Assisting with special services such as weddings, funerals, or candlelight services as requested. 

(3) Caring for the Altar and the space in the Sanctuary which is enclosed within the Chancel area. 

(4) Caring for and changing the paraments to the proper seasonal color; linens, and all items associated with worship and special services as needed.

Class Leaders

Class Leaders serve as a liaison between the pastor and church membership. They assist in providing spiritual support in times of need to all members; and they identify special needs and abilities of class members, and make recommendations to the pastor.
Their goal is to help generate and maintain an atmosphere of fellowship within the church family.

Women's Missionary Society

The Missionary Society is a Connectional component of the AME church. They are called to discipleship to grow in knowledge and experience of God through Jesus Christ, and are committed to support the mission of the church.  Missionaries are empowered by the Holy Spirit, and are challenged to help each other engage in ministry and action. 

The St. Paul A.M.E. Church Minnie Brown Women's Missionary Society has worked tirelessly to meet our mission to provide assistance to those who are without food, clothing or shelter. 

Health Ministry

The local church can bring a holistic perspective to the understanding of health as being in harmony with self, others and God.  

The mission of the Health Ministry is to increase the awareness of health issues that are prevalent in our congregation and community and to promote a healthy lifestyle within our congregation and the community at large.  We are concerned about the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of the people, following the examples of Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit. The church is tasked to speaking to the whole person, - body, mind, and spirit- that is to say that we are to recognize and care for those with any illness.  Christians are called to offer compassion and healing to those who are hurting, be it physical, mental, or emotional pain.  The health of the individual reflects on the health of the community.  We are committed to helping those who suffer.  As followers of Jesus Christ – take his example as in Luke 22:41-44.  Jesus was so stressed with what was to come, that his sweat was that of blood.  He prayed to the Heavenly Father and asked his friends for support.  Prayer is form for meditation; it calms the body.  Allow us to pray with you,  and then seek help.

USHER BOARD

The role of the Ushers is to be of service to the congregation as they worship. Responsibilities include greeting worshipers in a friendly manner, escorting worshipers and visitors to their seats, receiving the offering, and providing ushering services to the members of the St. Paul AME Church and organizations as requested. 

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