ministry Areas
At Emmanuel Baptist Church we believe that God has uniquely gifted each believer and called them to serve the church body. The ministries below are one way those gifts are expressed at EBC. If you find one that would benefit you or that you would like to serve in, make sure and fill out the interest form at the bottom of the page.
a/v team
Leader: Pastor Daniel Gray
The Audio/Visual Ministry seeks to support the worship services and other events of Emmanuel Baptist Church through amplification and creative media. With two services each week and the accompanying rehearsals, we welcome new volunteers to serve in this important area!
3ds Widows ministry
Leader: Lorraine Phillips
The purpose of the 3Ds is to provide a ministry for widows to gather, bond, and have fellowship with one another. These ladies meet on the third Monday of every month at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.
celebrate recovery
Leader: Joe Barela
Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a biblical and balanced program designed to help people overcome their hurts, habits, and hang-ups. This ministry meets on Sundays in the Fellowship Hall from 5:00 for dinner and 6:00-7:30 pm.
children's church
Leader: Mia North
Children's Church is the Sunday morning worship service offered to 4-year-olds through 1st grade. This worship service is designed specifically for the kids and includes singing, lessons, and activities. Children's Church runs alongside the main service times of 9-10:30 am on Sunday mornings.
deacons
Leader: Abe Barela
The Deacon Ministry exists to serve the widows and widowers of Emmanuel Baptist as well as coming alongside the pastoral staff to assist with guidance, leadership, and direction.
decorating
Leader: Mary Conner
The Decorating Ministry exists to serve the church with all things beautiful. From events to holidays, this ministry takes care of it all!
follow-up team
Leader: Pastor Cory Marcum
We value every person who walks through the doors of EBC. The Follow-Up Team exists to serve that purpose by engaging with visitors, answering any questions they might have, and connecting them with small groups and ministries.
girls in action (gas)
Leaders: Sarah Craun and Bekah Isham
GAs is a missions discipleship program for girls in grades 1-6. The GA motto is "Go Forward," and Girls in Action do just that—they grow closer to God as they discover their part in His plan and practice what they learn through hands-on missions opportunities. GAs lead girls to a lifelong commitment to Christ, His mission, and His church.
Wednesday from 6:00 -7:00 pm
greeting team/Ushers
Leader: Pastor Cory Marcum
The Greeting Team and Ushers are responsible for greeting ALL who come to worship at Emmanuel on Sunday mornings. If you are visiting, our greeters can answer the questions you might have about seating, restrooms, times, etc. You will find them in the parking lot, at the front doors, and in the sanctuary.
Leader: Louise Snell, Pastor Daniel Gray
GriefShare is a support group ministry that helps people within our community and church to heal from the pain of grief when impacted with the death of a spouse, child, family member, or close friend by providing biblical instruction with practical guidance to effectively meet their needs.
INTERCESSORY prayer
Leader: Terry & Debbie Meeks
The Intercessory Prayer Team is made up of members who have a strong passion to pray for our church, country, community, and any other specific needs. They gather weekly at EBC to pray.
mentoring discipleship
Leader: Pastor David Brittain
The Mentoring Discipleship ministry at EBC exists as a means of intentional one-on-one discipleship. The goals of this ministry are genuine spiritual growth and replication.
ministry placement team
Leader: Pastor David Brittain, Pastor Daniel Gray, Pastor Cory Marcum
The Ministry Placement Team works to help EBC members understand their gifts and callings in order to connect them with an appropriate ministry within the church.
mission friends
Leader: Mia North and Michelle Brittain
Mission Friends is a ministry offered to our 3-5-year-olds that desires to teach children about God's love for all peoples and nationalities. Each week they learn Bible stories and hear about different people groups around the world and how God is working in their lives. Mission Friends is held on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm.
missions
Leader: Jan Brashear
EBC supports several ministries locally, regionally, and internationally. The Missions Team acts as the arm of EBC in serving these partner ministries through prayer, allocation of funds, and active involvement.
nursery
Leader: Mia North
The Nursery ministry exists to provide quality childcare for members and guests during our regular services and events.
service planning team
Leader: Pastor David Brittain, Pastor Daniel Gray
This ministry is responsible for planning the services of EBC in order to maximize resources, align services for a unified message, and implement appropriate creativity.
small groups
Leader: Pastor David Brittain
The purpose of small groups at EBC is to engage in a deeper understanding of the Christian life while also nurturing discipleship and community. These groups meet at various times throughout the week.
SONS of light
Leader: Rob North
This men's ministry is the active pursuit of men in order to connect them with God, His word, and other men for the purpose of gathering, growing, going, and discipling God's men in Christ. This ministry hosts a men's breakfast on the third Saturday of each month in the Fellowship Hall. All men are welcome and encouraged to join.
sunday school
Leader: Pastor Daniel Gray
The Sunday School ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church is held every Sunday right after service at 10:30 AM. There are three areas within this ministry; children, students, and adults. The children and student classes are age-based and the adults are free to choose from a variety of different classes that suit their needs or interests.
Good Life Student Ministry
Leader: Pastor Cory Marcum
At EBC we recognize the urgency that is needed in sharing Jesus with the teens in our community. The Student ministry at Emmanuel Baptist strives to do just that through straightforward Bible teaching, preaching, and discipleship. Although we love to have a good time and eat pizza, we don't believe those things help bring students to Christ. Instead, we believe God's word is sufficient. Students in 6th-12th grade meet every Wednesday night from 5:30-7:30 PM and Sundays at 10:30 AM.
Prayer Chain
Leader: Phyllis Jacobs and Barbara Schwab
EBC's Prayer Chain ministry exists to pray for the needs of anyone or anything by sending out notifications on an as-requested basis to a group of church members who are committed to praying for any need.
vacation bible school
Leader: Mia North
Vacation Bible School is a weeklong summer outreach offered to the children of our community intended to teach children about God. At VBS children participate in games, arts & crafts, prayer, songs, team activities and much more.
women's ministry
Leader: Mia North, Michelle Brittain and Annette Reich
Our Women's Ministry encourages women to build meaningful relationships, grow in their faith, use their spiritual gifts, and address life's challenges through biblical teaching and prayer in a context of mutual understanding and encouragement.
worship
Leader: Pastor Daniel Gray
The Worship Ministry exists to glorify God in thought, word, and deed, culminating in musical/artistic expressions on the corporate level. Vocal opportunities to serve include the praise team and the choir. Rhythm instruments are needed every week, with the possibility of building an orchestra in the future.
