Ministry Scripture: Psalm 9:1
Meeting Date: Varies

To help each other grow spiritually in the Lord as we share our gifts through ideas, thoughts and suggestions.

Ministry Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3
Meeting Date: 3rd Saturdays

Ministry Leaders

Deacon Lawrence Strother, President

Deacon Anthony Glover, Vice President

This ministry is responsible for the publication of written materials such as bulletins, the Joshua Journal and special programs. C.A.P.P.S. also updates the church’s website.

Ministry Scripture: Isaiah 52:7
Meeting Date: TBD

Ministry Leaders

Sister Jackie Dent, Chair

To serve the membership of Joshua Baptist Church

Ministry Scripture: Acts 6:1-3
Meeting Date: Monthly (TBD)

Ministry Leaders

Deacon Joe Fields, Chair

Deacon Casdell Singleton, Vice Chair

To beautify and create an atmosphere

Ministry Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10
Meeting Date: Varies

Ministry Leaders

Sister Barbara Jenkins Dent, President

To celebrate our students, to find them help if needed academically, to make them aware of scholarships as they become available.

Meeting Date: As Needed

Ministry Leaders

Sister Marilyn Capers, President

To provide a caring presence, a listening ear and spiritual support to the congregation. To aid members in time of health distress or illness by providing first aid care until help arrives.

Ministry Scripture: III John 1:2
Meeting Date: 2nd Saturdays

Ministry Leaders

Sister Kathy Yellets, President

This is a needlework ministry teaching crochet, embroider, Crewel stitching, knitting, weaving and quilting. We have made caps, blankets, etc., to give to babies and the elderly.

Ministry Scripture: Titus 2:1-8
Meeting Date: Wednesday

Ministry Leaders

Sister Elizabeth Brisbaine, President

To coordinate events at the church when food is served, to assist grieving families with meals.

Ministry Leaders

Sister Kathy Yellets, President

Ministry Scripture: Romans 10: 13-15

Mission Statement: Our mission is to reach people in the streets and share the good news of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by fulfilling our motto, “Reaching People for Christ”, and effectively share our faith with others that they can turn their hearts to the only one who can help them – Jesus Christ!

Ministry Leaders

Minister Belinda Bennett, President

To train our children to serve the Lord with JOY at a very early age through the ministry of singing.

Ministry Scripture: Psalm 100:1
Meeting Date: TBD

Ministry Leaders

Sister Alexis Jenkins, Director

The purpose of the mentoring ministry is to equip the young males (ages 11-18) with insight and tools to make informed healthy decisions; to groom the youth into productive citizens through coaching and modeling Godly behavior and to help the youth make a smooth transition from boyhood to manhood.

Meeting Date: 3rd Saturday of the month

Ministry Leaders

Brother Gerod Felder, President

The purpose of the Missionary Ministry of Joshua Baptist Church is to spread the gospel message of salvation through Jesus Christ; promote Christian womanhood; extend service to members of our church and the community; and support the women’s work of our Association, District, State, and National bodies.

The objectives of this ministry are based on Joshua’s motto: “Reaching People for Christ”. In doing so, we want to unite, uplift and encourage. We stand on Ephesians 2:10, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Ministry Scripture: Ephesians 2:21

Meeting Dates: 2nd Tuesdays bi-monthly: January, March, May, July, September, and November, and as deemed necessary.

Ministry Leaders

Sister Trudie Dukes, President

To teach the new members what it means to be a Christian in a Baptist church. As a member you will learn and grow through this study.

Ministry Scripture: II Timothy :15
Meeting Date: Every Sunday @ 10:00

Ministry Leaders

Deacon Anthony Glover, President

Reverend Mary Glover, President

To support the pastor and his family and to show appreciation to the pastor for his leadership and spiritual guidance. We are a strong support system to the pastor.

Ministry Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17
Meeting Date: Monthly (date to be announced)

Ministry Leaders

Sister Mary McNeal, President

Greet people, showing people Christian love as they come through the doors.

Ministry Scripture: Psalm 42:10
Meeting Date: Saturdays before 1st Sunday

Ministry Leaders

Sister Bridgett Lindsay, President

To teach God’s people about His word.

Every Sunday @ 10:00 a.m.

Ministry Leaders

Deaconess Shelley Brown, Superintendent

Sister Cindy Meggett, Assistant Superintendent

To minister to people through songs.

Ministry Scripture:
Meeting Date: Every Saturday before the 5th Sunday

Ministry Leaders

Brother Albert Hill, Jr., President

Teaching the word, applying the word and ultimately live the word.

Ministry Scripture: II Timothy 2:15

Meeting Date: Wednesdays @ 12:00 p.m.

Ministry Leaders

Rev. Albertha Isler, President

Deaconess Helen Hill, President

To offer spiritual, emotional and educational support to hurting women. To provide referrals in cases of physical abuse, drug and alcohol abuse and homelessness.

Ministry Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Ministry Leaders

Sister Denise Glover, President

Greeting people, seating people, distributing bulletins, etc.

Meeting Date: Every 2nd Sunday

Ministry Leaders

Sister Shanstacy Pugh, President

To provide a nurturing, Christian environment for females between the ages of 11 and 18 years old where they can work on improving social skills and self-esteem.

Meeting Date: 3rd Saturdays

Ministry Leaders

Sister Ariel Ellerson, President

Transporting members to and from Sunday School, church services and church activities.

Ministry Scripture: Luke 14:23

Ministry Leaders

Sister Joan Simmons, President

To minister to the saved and unsaved, deliver break through and proclaim God’s omnipotent word through movement.

Ministry Leaders

Sister Sonie Haymond, President