AdventurerMichelle Shaw The Adventurer Club provides home and church programs for parents with 6-to-9-year-old children. It is designed to stimulate the children’s curiosity and includes age-specific activities that involve both parents and child in recreational activities, simple crafts, appreciation of God’s creation, and other activities that are of interest to that age. All is carried out with a spiritual focus, setting the stage for participation in the church as a Pathfinder.
AYSCrystal Ballard The development of a strong youth ministry that includes spiritual, mental, and physical development of each individual, Christian social interaction, and an active witnessing program that supports the general soul-winning plans of the church.
Children’s MinistriesSandra Zechariah Children’s ministries develops the faith of children, leading them into union with the Church. It seeks to provide multiple ministries that will lead children to Jesus and disciple them in their daily walk with Him.
Community ServiceLisa Lee This department gathers and prepares clothing, food and other supplies for those in need, however, this includes more than giving material aid. It focuses on identifying needs and responding with services based on these specific needs. Examples are educational seminars, community development, visiting, counseling, and other services relevant to the community.
Education SecyRhonda Madison Promote and generate support for Christian education by transmitting to students the Church’s ideals, beliefs, attitudes, values, habits, and customs. The source, the means, and the aim of Adventist education are a true knowledge of God, fellowship and companionship with Him in study and service, and likeness to Him in character development.
Family LifeBrenda and Orlando King The objective of family ministries is to strengthen marriage and the family. The family was established by divine creation with marriage at its center.
HospitalitySteven Clary Serving our visitors, new, and current members as we fellowship with one another over Sabbath dinner.
UshersHolda “Queenie” Young One of the many ministries responsible for hospitality, you can locate an Usher in almost every corner of the church, ready to guide you into the West End Experience.
CommunicationKaren Gray Communications Ministry ensures that the church is properly represented in the public eye, and keeping the church community informed on all the latest news. |
Men’s MinistriesRyan Manning Cultivating the spiritual and emotional needs of the men of the church. This ministry helps organize and execute programs to nurture the men of West End.
Pathfinder LeaderChris Blevins The Pathfinder Club provides a church-centered outlet for the spirit of adventure and exploration, in the context of spiritual development and soul-winning, for ages 10 to 15. Activities are carefully tailored to include outdoor living, nature exploration, crafts, hobbies, or vocations.
Personal MinistriesJoshua Pressley The mission of personal ministries is to provide resources and train church members to unite their efforts with the ministry and church officers in the final proclamation of the gospel of salvation in Christ. The aim of the department is to enlist every member in the act of soul winning service for God.
Women’s MinistriesKesha Manley Women’s ministries upholds, encourages, and challenges women in their daily walk as disciples of Jesus Christ and as members of His church.
Sabbath School SuperintendentShirley Ferguson & Quiana Lewis The Sabbath School, the primary religious education program of the Church, has four purposes: study of the Scripture, fellowship, community outreach, and world mission emphasis.
Stewardship SecyDesmond Gordon Stewardship ministries encourages members to respond to God’s grace by dedicating all they have to Him. Stewardship responsibility involves more than just money. It includes, but is not limited to, the proper care and use of the body, mind, time, abilities, spiritual gifts, relationships, influence, language, the environment, and material possessions.
Young Adult MinistriesMayna Thomas Young adult Ministries considers the unique experiences of the older Youth, cultivating programing and activities to meet their needs.
Music MinistryGreg Clemmons Vital to the worship experience here at West End, the Music Ministry leads the congregation by uplifting them through song and worship.
Media & TechnologyTahina Desrosiers The Media Ministry helps to spread the gospel through the use of media and technology. Media ensures that all Sabbath needs from a technological standpoint are met (streaming, audio visuals, etc.), as well as other events such as funerals, weddings, plays, and concerts. This ministry is also responsible for upkeep of software/equipment, and strategically looking forward to ensure that the church keeps up to date as technology advances. |
Internal Ministry Leaders
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Finance Chair – Deborah Smallwood Treasurer – Sheila Smith Clerk – Lisa Hinson |
Head Elder – Avis Chester Head Deacon –Terrance Hamilton Head Deaconess – Veronica Gadsden |