ARTS Cluster - Elder Mike Reid

Ministry Name

Ministry Overview/Purpose

Ministry Leader

Band

Provides instrumental music for services, events and outside ministry and accompanies the choir and praise and worship ministries.

Mike Reid

Jubilee Praise Dancers

Youth- Ministers through dance regularly at services and events in and outside of the AOSCC.

Ashley White

Remnant Praise Dancers

Adult -Ministers through dance regularly at services and events in and outside of the AOSCC.

Gretchen Nutter

Choir

Provides song and music for services, events and outside ministry.

Mike Reid

Real Life Drama

Ministers through dramatization regularly during worship services and events in and outside of the AOSCC.

Dennis Jones

Shabach Step Team

Ministers through step routines regularly during worship services and events in and outside of the AOSCC.

Ted Yorkshire
Reggie Chiles

Speaking Hands

A ministry of sign language designed to interpret services for the hearing impaired, as well as an element of praise and worship in ministering songs.

Traci Martin

Youth Music & Arts

The youth/teen branch of the ministry which provides instruction and positive experiences and promotes a strong personal relationship with God.

Mike Reid

Praise & Worship

Provides praise and worship at services, events and outside ministry.

Mike Reid

Christian Education Cluster - Elder Patricia Gray

Ministry Name

Ministry Overview/Purpose

Ministry Leader

Bible College

The training component of the church; which includes preparation for practical ministry, personal spiritual growth and leadership development.

Eld Patricia Gray, Dean

College Care

Provides written communications to college students and military personnel on behalf of the AOSCC.

OPEN

Sunday School/Christian Education

Teaches children about God's Word and how to apply it in their daily lives

Eld Dana VanBrakle
 Richard Ward

Communications Cluster - Elder Pat Lawson Muse

Ministry Name

Ministry Overview/Purpose

Ministry Leader

Bookstore

A resource ministry that provides a venue to purchase materials, books, music, etc. for Christian growth.

OPEN

Media

The overarching ministry to the technical areas of sound, lights, audio taping, video taping, including presentations on radio, TV and reproduction of services for distribution.

Charles Dokes

Newsletter

Keeps congregation and community informed by way of written communications.

Camille Kellogg

Public Relations

Prepares advertisement material (flyers, newspaper ads, signs, banners, etc.) to promote the AOSCC and events.

Camille Kellogg

Website

This ministry designs the AOSCC website and maintains it by posting information about ministry activities.

Ted Yorkshire
Duane Cavanaugh
Darissa Simms
Katrina Alston

Congregational Care Cluster - Elder Sylvia Anderson

Ministry Name

Ministry Overview/Purpose

Ministry Leader

Congregational Care

Elders rotate each month a team that supports individuals and families during bereavement, hospitalization and illness.

Eld Sylvia Anderson
Eld Steve Martin

Marriage Enrichment

Plans events that are directed towards couples contemplating marriage or interested in enhancing their marriage. This ministry is offered both internally and externally.

Eld Ike Tindley
Bishop George Stansbury

Christian Family Support

Develop and teach materials based on the Bible and Christ Centered beliefs of the Church that will enable parents to raise children up in the Christian faith. Plan and implement parent support and knowledge sharing workshops/sessions. Provide and monitor mentoring for parents to enable them to become the priest of their home. Lead in the creation of sound biblical instruction for youth up until 18 years old.

Valerie Caldwell
Rodney Roach

Evangelism Care Cluster - Elder Diane Cook & Elder Patricia Gray

Ministry Name

Ministry Overview/Purpose

Ministry Leader

Differently Able

A group that provides care and opportunities for those with mental and physical challenges to be able to enjoy and be included in AOSCC activities and worship services.

OPEN

New Convert's & New Member's (Coordination)

Ensures newly converted Christians are mentored and involved in the life of the church through establishing one on one relationships and introducing Christian principles. Processes new converts and new members into the AOSCC. Also ensures new members are involved in New Member's classes, which focus on discipleship, ministry involvement, prayer and relationships.

Zalee Harris

New Creation & Substance Abuse Deliverance

Sponsors support group meetings and mentoring to assist those facing substance abuse.

Sharon Brandon

New Members (Altar Call)

This ministry receives the New Souls that took action at the Altar during church service. This ministry creates a file and picture for New Members and it is the ministry to introduces the Ark's ministries to new souls and new members.

Angela Evans

Sound Mind

A ministry which helps those who need small group accountability in the areas of abuse, addiction, deliverance or relational issues.

OPEN

Victory House

Provides help and refuge to those who experience domestic violence

OPEN

Visitors

Greets first-time visitors and provides general information about the church.

Marilyn MacKall

Witnessing Teams

Several teams that spread the Gospel beyond the walls of AOSCC as well as meeting spiritual needs, providing temporary housing, clothing and linking individuals to resources and services available throughout the metropolitan area.

Dionne Williams
Eld Diane Cook

Outreach/Soul Seekers

Reaches out to the community to meet physical and spiritual needs. Also mobilizes and coordinates AOSCC ministries involvement in providing food and ministry to occupants in shelters and nursing homes.

Gail Thomas
Evang. Sharon Brandon

Political and Community Activism

A political action committee formed to identify and address issues involving the church and the community at large.

Zalee Harris, Jewel Dozier, Katrina Alston

In Reach Cluster - OPEN

Ministry Name

Ministry Overview/Purpose

Ministry Leader

Employment

Provides resources to individuals to encourage career development and enhance their lifestyles.

Kathy Yorkshire

 Joseph  (Men's)

Ministry events that occur regularly throughout the year designed to meet the needs of men and mobilize the men of AOSCC to serve.

Michael Davis

Volunteers

Coordinates volunteers to assist with AOSCC church and individual ministry functions.

Tonia Lewis

Women of the Heart

A ministry for women that provides regularly scheduled events during the year, focusing on women's issues, as well as mobilizing them for service.

Eld Pat Lawson Muse

Young Seniors

A ministry focused on seniors within AOSCC to provide events, outings, fellowship and instruction that appeal to this age group.

Dennie Dorsey

Youth/Joshua

A ministry focused on youth ages 12 to 18. The ministry will have services and activities that will focus on biblical doctrine and development of our young spiritual warriors.

Eld Clintonio Chapman / Min. Leo Harrington / Brandi Calhoun

Children's

Motivates and equips children through positive Christian experiences, fellowship activities, choir, family activities, etc.

Katina Donaldson

Single Parents

This ministry serves as a support group for single parents. This group will assist the church and the community and address their unique difficulties and struggles. The ministry will also demonstrate the love, forgiveness and care God has for single parents.

Crystal Ford
Raevyn Wood

New Members Advocacy

This ministry serves as a voice for new members to meet their needs and assist in acquiring correct information and direction.

Beverly Johnson

Senior Support

An adjunct of the Young Seniors ministry for the purpose of overall support for ministry activities and events.

OPEN

Food Coop

To provide a source of food and fellowship for all Ark of Safety Christian Church members by purchasing food together, in bulk for the Ark store.  The AOSCC member food coop will be a member-owned and operated store to provide foods and goods.  The AOSCC coop member will operate solely for the benefit of its members, to meet their mutual needs for food and goods used primarily for personal consumption or use.  The AOSCC coop members will be required to invest capital in the coop and therefore become shareholders (owners).  The money that each member invest/spend at the AOSCC coop store will be re-circulated to keep the coop supplied.

Brenda Hoban

Leadership Cluster - Bishop C. Anthony Muse

Ministry Name

Ministry Overview/Purpose

Ministry Leader

Administration

A network of individuals working to organize and bring excellence to ministries and the corporate branch of the church.

Bishop C. Anthony Muse

Assistant Pastor

Perform pastoral duties.

Bishop George Stansbury

Deacon Board

The servant arm of the church, which functions in worship service activities (communion & greeting), maintenance of worship center, baptisms, and as a support to ministries.

Deacon Christine Pleasant

Elder Board

Oversees and protects the spiritual direction of the church and assists the Pastor in carrying out the vision and mission of the AOSCC.

Eld Ike Tindley

Ministry Coordination

Manage and coordinate the efforts of ministry leaders, interface between leaders, and Ark staff, elders, and Bishop. Co-Coordinate events that involves ministries and In-reach services. Reviews monthly reports and prepares agenda items for Bishop's leadership meetings and Ark special events.

Stacey Grigsby

Ministers

Spreads the Gospel through preaching and teaching; serves as altar workers at corporate services and in ministry according to their gifts.

Eld Sharron Clagon
Eld Donna Dyson