Servant Leader: Rev. Dr. Lewis N. Watson

Purpose: The Advisory Board Ministry is composed of servant leaders of each ministry; their function is to work to enhance each ministry and promote the agenda of the church.

Servant Leader: Rev. Andrew Turner | Vice-Servant Leader: Rev. Daniel Todd

Purpose: The Associate Ministers assist the Pastor.

Servant Leader: Bro. David Jones | Vice-Servant Leader: Rev. Kenneth L. Watson

Purpose: The Board of Managers are members appointed by the Pastor to oversee the operations and any other matters of the church and Family Life and Cultural Center at FBC.

Servant Leader: Lady Deac. Talana D. Watson

Purpose: The purpose of the Christian Education Ministry is to help develop our growth and spiritual life and to broaden our knowledge of God’s word so that discipleship will be effective inside and outside of the church.

Academic Achievement Ministry
Servant Leader: Dr. Lorenzo Hughes | Vice-Servant Leader: Walking Dea. Dr. Kim Purvis

Celebrate Recovery
Servant Leader: Sis. Amaris Watson Gale

Men’s Ministry
Servant Leader: Bro. James Taylor | Vice-Servant Leader: Bro. David Jones

Mentoring Ministry
Servant Leader: Dea. Nathaniel Giles

Sunday School Superintendent
Servant Leader: Sis. Bridgit Reynolds

Women’s Ministry
Servant Leader: Rev. Gwendolyn Gillespie | Vice-Servant Leader: Rev. Janice Austin

Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Servant Leader: Rev. Jarrell Whaley

     Youth Pastor: Rev. Jarrell Whaley
     Youth & Young Adult Events Coordinator: Sis. Allison Fairell | Assistant Youth & Young Adult Events Coordinator: Sis. Cassandra Monroe

Servant Leaders: Dea. Clarence &  Deac. Carolyn Hudson 

Bread of Heaven Café & Gift Shop
Servant Leader: Walking Deac. Lisa Collier Purnell | Vice-Servant Leader: TBD

“The Shepherd’s Table” Soup Kitchen Ministry
Servant Leader: Sis. Violet Lee | Vice-Servant Leader: Sis. Jay Robinson

Purpose: The purpose of the Culinary Ministry is to provide a ministry of helps through the serving of nutritious and delicious food to sustain the physical body. This ministry serves for annual days and special events.

Servant Leader: Sis. Charlotte Henry | Vice-Servant Leader: Sis. Violet Lee

Servant Leaders: Dea. Larry Bishop (Male Deacons) & Dea. Veronica Giles (Female Deacons) | Vice-Servant Leaders: Dea. Dr. James White, Jr. (Male Deacons) & Rev. Janice Austin (Female Deacons)

Purpose: The purpose of the Diaconate Ministry is to assist the Pastor in the spiritual realm of the church, visit sick members, serve communion, and make themselves available to assist the Pastor in ministry.

Servant Leader: Sis. Jean Greene | Vice-Servant Leader: Sis. Bridgit Reynolds

    Acting Treasurer: Dea. Dr. Samuel Henry III
    Assistant Acting Treasurer: Bro. Doug Purnell

Purpose: The purpose of the Finance Ministry is to oversee the financial matters of the church, be good stewards according to the word of God, and to appropriate money wisely.

Servant Leader: Walking Deac. Lisa Collier Purnell | Vice-Servant Leader: Sis. Kiara Whaley

Servant Leader: Sis. Marneda Bailey | Vice-Servant Leader: Sis. Jay Robinson

Purpose: The purpose of the Health Ministry is to administer first aid during church services, activities or sessions, and recognize serious symptoms to prevent future complications.

Servant Leader: Sis. Allison Fairell | Vice-Servant Leader: Sis. Vanessa Miles

Purpose: The purpose of the Hospitality/Greeters Ministry is to follow up on all new converts and/or persons who have been converted and fail to report for New Members’ Class and/or church services. This ministry encourages new members to become a participant in one or more ministries to promote their Christian growth and allegiance to their faith and the church. In addition, this ministry greets regular members and visitors with a smile, hug or handshake as one arrives to any service held at FBC.

Servant Leader: Sis. Clara Jackson | Vice-Servant Leader: Sis. Andrea Miles-Stevens

Servant Leader: Sis. Mable Jarmon | Vice-Servant Leader: Sis. Lillian Bowden

Purpose: Missionary efforts are always geared toward presenting Christ Jesus as Lord. Involvements include: visiting the sick, helping the less fortunate, providing clothing and food for the needy, prayer ministry, etc.

Servant Leader: Dea. Christina Watson-Pender | Vice-Servant Leader: Bro. Stephen Pender

Purpose: The purpose of the Multimedia Ministry is to communicate the vision and mission of all of our church ministries through integrated video, photography, audio/visual technology, and web development.

Social Media Ministry
Servant Leader: Bro. Jesse Ayres | Vice-Servant Leaders & Engagement Coordinators: Walking Deac. Lisa Collier Purnell & Dr. Lorenzo Hughes

Minister of Music: Bro. Stephen Pender | Assistant Minister of Music: Sis. Kewanna Taylor

Organists: Bro. Fernandez Batson & Bro. Stephen Pender

Pianist: Bro. Stephen Pender

Percussionist: Bro. Caleb Corbin

Purpose: The purpose of the Music & Cultural Arts Ministry is to enhance the mood of the worship service, to usher in the Holy Spirit, and to spread God’s Word through all forms of art (music, creative movements, drama, sign language, etc.).

Combined Choir
Director: Bro. Stephen Pender

Hearts of Angels Choir
Director: Sis. Gail Taylor 

Male Chorus 
Director: TBD

Praise & Worship Team
Director: Bro. Stephen Pender 

United Disciples of Victory Choir
Servant Leader: Walking Dea. Kim Purvis | Vice-Servant Leader: Sis. Renee Childs | Director: Bro. Stephen Pender 

Dance Ministry
Servant Leader: Sis. Taryn Nixon | Vice-Servant Leader: Sis. Shakia Johnson
Expressions of Praise
Praise Crew (Inactive)
Vessels of Worship

Drama Ministry
Servant Leader: Dr. Della Dameron-Johnson | Vice-Servant Leader: Sis. Bridgit Reynolds

Servant Leader: Sis. Clara Jackson | Vice-Servant Leader: TBD

Purpose: The purpose of the Pastor’s Relations Ministry is to assist the Pastor in practical ways that he might enhance his ministry.

Servant Leader: Dea. Dr. James White, Jr. | Vice-Servant Leader: Rev. Gwendolyn Gillespie

Purpose: The purpose of the Prayer Ministry is to intercede on behalf of the members of First Baptist Church by prayer and supplication. 

Servant Leader: Bro. Reginald Justice | Vice-Servant Leader: Sis. Cassandra Monroe

Purpose: The purpose of the S.A.G.E. Ministry is to be a visible force that enables members and visitors to worship in a safe and secure environment. 

Servant Leader: Walking Dea. Lisa Collier Purnell | Vice-Servant Leader: Sis. Kiara Whaley

Purpose: The purpose of the S.A.P.A. Ministry is to review each church event and strategically plan, schedule, and approve each program to ensure that each service is represented in a “Five Star” manner. 

Servant Leader: Sis. Cassandra Monroe | Vice-Servant Leader: Bro. Reginald Justice

Purpose: The purpose of the Transportation Ministry is to provide safe transport to and from church, allowing regular members and visitors the opportunity to attend Sunday worship and weekly services. Transportation is also provided for ministries upon request. If you need transportation, please call the church office at 410-548-5486. 

Servant Leader: Dea. Corey Newborns | Vice-Servant Leader: Dea. Larry Bishop

Servant Leader: Bro. Brian Justice | Vice-Servant Leader: Sis. Gail Taylor

Purpose: The purpose of the Trustee Ministry is to ascertain the physical realm of the church.