Ministries
CONNECT - GROW - SERVE
At St. Peter A.M.E. Church, we want people to connect to God through Jesus, to grow as they follow Jesus, and to serve Jesus from the heart.
Please read the descriptions of the different Ministries at St. Peter A.M.E. Church. We ask that you pray, take the Spiritual Gifts Survey, and consider where your gifts might best be used for God’s glory.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. (1 Peter 4:10 NIV)
Stewardship
Christian Stewardship refers to the responsibility that Christians have in maintaining and using wisely the gifts that God has bestowed. God wishes human beings to be his collaborators in the work of creation, redemption and sanctification. MORE
Love
Throughout Jesus's earthly ministry, He showed His love for others by blessing and serving the poor, the sick, and the distressed. He told His disciples, “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you” (John 15:12)
Serve
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. (Matthew 20:28)
Young People's Department (YPD)
The YPD provides meaningful training opportunities on all areas of church life in order to enable children and youth to fully participate in the total mission of the church. YPD provides opportunities for leadership experience. Under the supervision of the Women’s Missionary Society, the YPD focuses on the young people of the church. The director and president plan programs to help the youth develop spiritual and social values.
Women Missionary Society (WMS)
The WMS endeavors to make possible opportunities and resources to address the changing needs and concerns of people throughout the world. They meet regularly to discuss the Bible and are involved in mission activities in the community.
Lay Organization
The official organization for non-clergy persons. This ministry is responsible for organizing and training lay members of the church. They encourage love and appreciation for the history, tradition and principles of African Methodism.
Hospitality/Usher's
Persons in this ministry greet worshippers before the Sunday services and at special church events, along with distributing pertinent church information to all guests. Ushers are the Lord's "doorkeepers". They greet worshippers, distribute worship bulletins and other pertinent information, receive the offerings and direct worshippers to available seating.
Music
Usher the people of God into God’s presence through worship, song, and exaltation.
Pastor's Aide
Assists the Pastor with temporal needs throughout the year.
Emerging Adults
This ministry empowers adults through wise Biblical teaching, social interaction, and community outreach to expand the Kingdom of God.
Media Ministry
This ministry is responsible for the recording Celebration Worship Services and other special services, preparing the PowerPoint for Celebration Worship Services, and ensuring accurate sound levels during services.
Dance
Youth/Collegiate/Young Adults sharing God’s Word through dance.
Class Leaders
Class Leaders assist the Pastor with staying in touch with members who are assigned to their specific classes. They make the Pastor aware of any sickness, sporadic attendance and any bereavement among church members.
Church School
The Church School provides opportunities for Biblical training and spiritual growth. These Sunday activities and classes are offered to children and adults.
Christian Education
This ministry is responsible for resourcing this global denomination for faith formation and leadership development throughout the lifespan for faithful and effective discipleship.
St. Peter Cares
The mission is to support community-wide initiatives by identifying gaps that may exist and proactively identifying potential avenues through which to provide future support. St. Peter Cares is dedicated to restoring hope to the community through Outreach initiatives, Hope-Building Activities and Purpose-Driven Programming.
Stewardess
The Stewardesses are women in the church who assist the Stewards with their duties relative to Love Feast, Baptism and Holy Communion. More specifically, they provide the elements for Holy Communion and Love Feast, which includes dressing the pulpit and altar rail. Stewardesses are appointed by the Pastor. Each Stewardess Ministry serves one quarter.
Stewards
The spiritual leaders of the church. The Stewards direct and ensure there is spiritual harmony within the body of the church. They comfort the distressed and the needy. Stewards help the Pastor and ministerial staff in carrying out their duties. Stewards are appointed by the Pastor and confirmed by the Quarterly Conference.
Trustees
Spiritual leaders charged with the care and upkeep of the church’s property. Trustees are nominated by the Pastor and elected by the Church Conference.