Ministries

Mount Vernon Baptist Church offers a wide range of ministries designed to support worship, discipleship, fellowship, leadership development, outreach, pastoral care, and community service. These ministries help ensure that every member has a place to serve and a way to grow. As Scripture teaches, “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular” 1 Corinthians 12:27. At Mount Vernon, every ministry contributes to the strength and life of the body.

Christian Education

Christian education is a strong part of Mount Vernon’s ministry life. Through Sunday School, New Members Class, Board of Christian Education, Bible Study, Youth and Children’s Church, and ongoing teaching opportunities, the church remains committed to helping believers grow in faith and knowledge of God’s Word.

Ministry overview

Mount Vernon’s ministry life includes worship ministries, service ministries, fellowship ministries, educational ministries, and support ministries that help the church function with excellence and compassion. Members can find places to grow spiritually, build meaningful relationships, and use their gifts in service to the church and the community.

Women’s Ministry First Lady LaNett Stanley Turner, Chair
Sister Deborah Smith, Vice Chair
Deacon Ministry Chair: Deacon Kenneth Ferrell
Vice Chair and Assistant: Deacon Rodger Hughes
Deaconess Ministry Chair: Deaconess Betty Baisden
Vice Chair and Assistant: Deaconess Verlinda Brooks
Trustee Ministry Chair: Trustee Ron Strayhand, Sr.
Vice Chair and Assistant: Trustee Eugene Bridges
Finance Ministry Chair: Trustee M. Jo Albert
Vice Chair and Assistant: Sister Deborah Mallory
Church Administrator Sister Ola Parker
Assistant: Sister Pam Majette
Brotherhood Ministry Brother Curtis McCants, Chair
Reverend James Smith, Vice Chair
Music Ministry Sister Deardra Gaines, Director of Music Deaconess Kristy Hughes, Asst.
Youth Ministries Deaconess Deborah Mallory, Chair
Sister Jacqueline Redd, Vice Chair
Youth Dancers Deacon Harrison Everett, President Brother Damon Brittian, Vice President
New Members Ministrys Sister Ola Parker, Chair
Sister Jackie Poindexter, Vice Chair
Board of Christian Education Reverend Travis Rose, Chair
Sister N. Kay Thomas, Vice Chair
Media and Audio Visual Ministry Trustee Angela Yarbrough, Chair
Usher Ministry Deaconess Deborah Mallory, Chair
Sister Carol Grazette, Vice Chair
Security Ministry Trustee Reginald Phillips, Chair
Brother Joseph Leung, Vice Chair
Courtesy Guild Ministry Sister Eutha Crump, Chair
Sister Cheryl Jordan, Vice Chair

Women’s Ministry

Music Ministry

Brotherhood Ministry

Media and Audio Visual Ministry

Usher Ministry

Board of Christian Education

Media and Audio Visual Ministry

Usher Ministry

Security Ministry

Courtesy Guild Ministry

Helping Hands Ministry

Mother Board Ministry

Health and Wellness Ministry

Van Ministry

Technology Ministry

Pastor Support Ministry

Publicity Ministry

Historical and Archival Ministry

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At Mount Vernon, ministry is more than a department. It is how we serve Christ, care for one another, and
strengthen the church for generations to come.