MCBC Ministries

These Ministries are here to meet the needs of the congregation as a whole, small group within the congregation and the community. Our ministries provide wonderful opportunities for volunteering, opportunities to fellowship with people who share the same or similar experiences as you and opportunities for you to grow in faith and service to Christ. As you continue to browse, you are encouraged to join a group(s) of interest. If you don’t see what you are looking for, contact the Church office for more information.

DEACON'S MINISTRY

Deacon Ministry is to assist the Pastor with serving holy communion during service, preparing, and baptizing candidates for baptism. They support and participate in Bible Study and other worship services. Deacons visit the sick and shut-in and attend funerals to help provide support to bereaved families. They serve as spiritual role models, and mentors particularly to the younger members of the church.

Leader:

Deacon Chairperson

Carla Garnett

TRUSTEE MINISTRY

Trustee Ministry is to act in the best interests of the church by managing the property, finances, and assets of the church. They are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the facilities and fiscal management of the church. The Trustee Ministry also has the responsibility to ensure that the church is in adherence with all legal standards and ethical norms, including compliance with various Federal, City and Local laws and regulations

Leader:

Trustee Chairperson

Larita Mims

DEACONESS MINISTRY

Deaconess Ministry is to assist the Pastor, and Deacons by preparing the holy communion for service and assists with preparing candidates for baptism. They support and participate in Bible Study and other worship services. The Deaconess Ministry also makes visits and phone calls to the sick and shut in and attend funerals to help provide support to bereaved families. They serve as spiritual role models

Leader:

Deaconess Chairperson Cynthia Greenwood

MEN'S MINISTRY

Men Ministry is to create and maintain an atmosphere of learning, fellowship, and strengthening one another to be the men God created them to be. Their goal is to enable men to exercise the dominion God gave them while exemplifying Christian character. The Men’s Ministry seeks to develop men in every area of their life, spiritually, professionally, personally, physically and mentally.

Leaders:

Pastor Banister

USHERS MINISTRY

Ushers Ministry is to greet congregants before and after worship services. They provide guidance and direction to members and guests for seating purposes. They provide fans and other forms of assistance as required. The Ushers collaborate with security during emergencies to ensure the safety of the congregation. They make sure the sanctuary is clean before and after each service. They also coordinate with other ministries to service their events.

Leader:

Trustee Virginia Goard

MUSIC MINSTRY

Music Ministry is to provide voice and instruments praise at Mount Carmel to praise and glorify God, providing the best of blended worship with traditional hymns and contemporary praise and worship.

Leader:

Minister of Music

Johnny Steele

MEDIA MINISTRY

Media Ministry is to provide a high quality audio and video throughout all services or activities requiring media participation. The ministry is maintained throughout by volunteers who remain attentive and can quickly respond and adjust according to the program, the speakers, the choir, etc. Their other duties include ensuring videos and audio recordings are produced to help expand the reach of the church’s ministry.

Leader:

Sister Sandra Collins

WOMEN'S MINISTRY

Women Ministry is to glorify God by encouraging, equipping, and empowering women through the Word of God. They provide support programs that address health wellness, family life, careers and others needs of women. It provides opportunities to assemble and learn God’s word, and from each other’s life experiences as they seek to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives.

Leader:

Rev. Dr. Tarsha Banister

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Young Adult Ministry is to serve as a bridging ministry of education, connection, formation, and transformation. The Youth Ministry strives to walk with young people on their journeys from childhood to adulthood. It helps to promote and encourage our youths to use their gifts and talents for the Kingdom of God. They create a safe environment where youths are able to ask questions about spirituality, share personal experiences and challenges, along with other topics of interest, and receive biblical guidance and support.

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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Designed to help and teach children how to live according to the word of God, while having fun at the same time.

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SINGLES MINISTRY

Designed to help unmarried people victoriously as they wait on God

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MARRIAGE MINISTRY

Marriage Ministry is to encourage and uplift married couples through fellowship, teaching, and relationship building with other couples. It engages all married couples of the church in healthy social activities, biblical teaching and loving supportive church family relationships. The Marriage Ministry enriches, encourages, and equips married couples to have spiritual and Godly lifestyles based on biblical principles and instructions.

Leaders:

Pastor Banister and Rev. Dr. Tarsha Banister

TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY

Designed to provide transportation to and from our Sunday services.

Leader:

Brother

Willard Newsome

STORYTIME WITH SENIORS

A ministry to promote positive interaction between 2yr old and 3yr old children of KIDS COME FIRST DAYCARE CENTER and the seniors of Mount Carmel Baptist Church.

Leader:

Sister Betty Dixon

GRIEF SHARE MINISTRY

The purpose of the Grief Share Ministry is to create a safe, welcoming environment where people understand the difficult emotions of grief.

Leader:

Sister Jeanneen Pierre

SEASONED SAINTS

Seasoned Saints ministry is to promote the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the senior citizens in our church family and to develop and implement strategies to meet their special needs.

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FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY

Food Pantry Ministry is to lead the church efforts to provide equitable access to food and opportunity to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity. The ministry also provides food to those in need on an emergency basis.

Leader:

Minister Brittiany Croom

LITURGICAL DANCE MINISRY

This ministry is to provide an avenue for men and women of Mount Carmel to worship the Lord with dance and movement.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MINISTRY

The Christian Education Department Ministry is to religiously educate, train, and instruct members in the religion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Leader:

Deacon Emeritus

Melvin Smith

CULINARY MINISTRY

Culinary Ministry is to prepare food and refreshments as needed for funerals, leadership meetings, Sunday morning breakfast before worship service, and special church events. The ministry collaborates with other ministries in providing culinary support for ministry events when needed.

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LIBRARY/ARCHIVES MINISTRY

Leader:

Sister Elinor Taylor and

Sis. Wendy Bridges

MEMBERSHIP CARE TEAM

This ministry is to outline the expectations, responsibilities, and spiritual duties of individuals within a congregation

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SAFE SANCUTARY MINISTRY

Safe Security Ministry is a dedicated volunteer or staff team that protects a congregation, secures physical facilities, and manages emergency responses during services and events

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BENEVOLENCE MINISTRY

Benevolence Ministry is to draw people closer to Christ by helping to meet their basic financial needs in times of crisis or transition, according to biblical directives and fiscal constraints. The ministry is intended as a source of last resort, to be used when the family, or person requesting assistance has explored all other possibilities of help from family, friends, savings, or investments. It is not designed to respond to emergencies, financial or otherwise, as the process can take a couple of weeks to complete

Leader:

Sister Wendy Bridges