Ministries
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Audio Visual
The Audio/Visual Ministry seeks to provide an environment where everything spoken, sung, or played can be heard with clarity and distinction, that nothing would distract from the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Our sound system, projection, lighting, and video are operated by those who serve in Audio/Visual. This ministry is also responsible for the presentation of all video content during our worship services and special events.
Benevolence
The purpose of this ministry is to provide assistance to members in the areas of food and clothing as well as other areas of need. Benevolence must be done from a pure motive in order to be effective. This ministry is solely financed through the contributions of the members.
Board of Directors
This committee is responsible for ensuring: adequate financial resources; effective management of the church's funds and other assets. They are responsible for creating and implementing sound risk management policies and understanding and supporting the church's mission and purposes. The Board of Directors participate with the Pastor and other church leadership in strategic planning and has the authority to approve the budget.
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Capital Stewardship
This committee is responsible for implementing programs that encourages and challenges all members of the church to actively contribute to the vitality of our church through capital stewardship campaigns, which support the financial needs of the church and its outreach efforts.
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Connections
This ministry provides those who express a desire to unite with Rising Star Baptist Church a chance to become acquainted with the history and overall ministry of the church. They provide prospective members information on our seekers and new member connection orientation sessions.
Deacons
The Deacon ministry serve under the leadership of the Pastor and assist the Pastor in performing duties in order to free him for the ministry of the Word. The Deacon ministry serves the needs of the congregation. Deacons strive to demonstrate the excellence of Christ at Rising Star Baptist Church by supporting our Pastor and serving the needs of the congregation all through the leadership and wisdom of the Holy Spirit.
EMERGE (Energetic Members Exploring and Realizing God’s Expectations) is a young adult ministry for ages 18 – 35. We believe that the word EMERGE captures the complexity of the young adult situation. We recognize the need for a special ministry that addresses the unique issues of the young adult believer through relevant bible study, fun social outings and events, and close-knit focus groups developed for men, women, and young couples.
Facilities Maintenance
The volunteers who work in Facilities Maintenance oversee the management of maintenance and repairs of the facilities at 1201 Hillcrest Drive and 900 Old Montgomery Road. They are responsible for monitoring the locking system of the building, inspecting fire security equipment and exit signs on a quarterly basis, perform basic carpentry, complete minor remodeling projects and other facility related projects.
Finance
This Committee is responsible for fiscal responsibility “making the most of what we are given”, maintaining a balanced church budget and all aspects of church finances. Members of the committee are responsible for paying bills, managing payroll, complying with all laws, IRS, etc. The Finance Team meets every month to analyze receipts and expenditures and also monitors the cash flow of the church. The Finance Committee reports directly to the Board of Directors.
Greeters
When a person steps into a church for the first time, he or she evaluates the atmosphere. He asks himself: “Will they accept me? Will it be easy to make friends? Will my spiritual and personal needs be met? Will it be easy to find my way around? Will my family like it here?” First impressions are often lasting impressions. Although a greeter’s love should be no stronger than the love found in the rest of the body of Christ, nevertheless the greeter performs a major role in ensuring that people see and experience that love. In Christ, you have received God’s unconditional love, and, in Christ, you are called to extend that same unconditional love to others. They are the official hosts to our church, making sure our visitors and members feel the warmth of Christian Love.
Junior Ushers
The Junior Ushers under the direction of a Senior Usher are responsible for welcoming and seating worshipers and maintaining order in the sanctuary during worship services. Children and youth through the twelfth grade are members of the Junior Usher Fellowship. No previous experience is necessary, training is provided. Junior Ushers serve on the third Sunday of each month during morning worship and rehearse the Saturday before the 2nd Sunday at 12:00 noon.
Kitchen
The kitchen ministry supervises and operates the kitchen services at Rising Star Baptist Church. The kitchen ministry plans, prepares, and serves events/activities such as Wednesday Night Dinner, Pastor’s Anniversary, Church Anniversary and all other special programs and events at the church and coordinate the organization of the kitchen to ensure its operation is orderly and adequately equipped with supplies in order to provide service for all occasions. They work together to accommodate and meet the needs for any church function involving utilization of the kitchen.
Marketing and Advertising
Marketing and Advertising is a direct function of Administration. It is responsible for supporting all ministries of Rising Star Baptist Church through meeting planning, advertising, print, video, graphic design, photography, and much more.
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Men's Prayer / Breakfast
The purpose of this ministry is to develop skills and talents of future male Christian leaders, support other church ministries when and where needed. The Men’s Prayer/Breakfast meets monthly on the Saturday before the fourth Sunday at 8:00 a.m. for prayer and breakfast. All men of the church are invited to participate and join us in fellowship.
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Music
The music ministry of RSBC meets the needs of the church by taking the focus off individual people or things and reserving all the attention and focus on God through worship and praise. The Music ministry consists of the following: praise & worship team, gospel choir, male chorus, women choir, and youth choir. The RSBC Musical team consists of conga player, pianist, organist, bass, and drummer. The Music Ministry uses skillful singing and musical composition to help usher in an atmosphere of worship that prepares the spirit of individuals to commune with the triune God, and the hearts of individuals to receive the Word of God.
My Faith Teens (7th – 12th Grade)
Exists to help our students follow Christ and grow spiritually through discipleship, adore God through worship, invite others to Christ through evangelism, take ownership of their role in ministry, and have fun through fellowship. Corresponding Five Purposes of the Church: Follow Christ – Discipleship, Adore God – Worship, Invite Others – Evangelism, Take Ownership – Ministry, Have Fun – Fellowship.
Nursery
RSBC Nursery is open on Sundays during the 11:00 a.m. worship service hours. Children ages 1 – 5 are accepted during the intake hours of 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. only. We have qualified staff who are CPR certified working in our nursery.
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Pastoral Support
The purpose of the Pastoral Support committee is to plan the Pastor’s Anniversary Celebration. The Pastoral Support committee also facilitates the activities honoring the clergy staff during the Month of October, which is National Clergy Month.
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Senior Ushers
The ministry of ushering is a marvelous way to serve the Lord, a vital part of the Church and a way to represent RSBC in a very visible way. Ushers help the congregation by meeting people with a pleasant smile, with a warm welcome, and by directing them to comfortable seats. Senior Ushers assist in the orderly flow of the worship attending to the needs of the worshippers. They are the doorkeepers in the house of God. Senior Ushers serve the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Sunday of each month.
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The Vision of the Scholarship Committee is to enlighten and inspire high school juniors and seniors at RSBC about the prospect of extending their education beyond high school graduation, and to assist them by providing information on college admissions, courses, financial aid, etc. Committee activities include: graduate recognition program, back to school program and senior trips to area universities and colleges.
Transportation
The Transportation Ministry provides van transportation to members that live in close proximity to our church on Sunday’s, Wednesday’s, and other special events.
The Star Academy is each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with classes ranging from Pre-K to Adult. Lessons are led by teachers who come to class thoroughly prepared and are themselves growing spiritually with a strong emphasis on biblical applications. Classes: Primary, Elementary, Intermediate, Jr. High, High School, Young Adult, Men, Women, and Couples.
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Young Energetic Servants for Christ - (Pre-K through 6th Grades)
We believe that children are gifts from God. It is our responsibility to provide a solid, Biblical foundation to ensure that our children grow into mature Christian adults. YES Ministry’s purpose: to nurture and develop Christian young people through biblical instruction; to promote an awareness of the needs of others through community service projects; to stir up the gifts of youth through acts of devotion, singing, ushering, praise dance, mime, drama, drill, puppetry and poetry; to promote Christian fellowship through fun-filled activities, workshops, and educational field trips.
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Youth Choir
The Youth Choir sings the 2nd Sunday of each month, and will rehearse the Saturday before the 2nd Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
The purpose of the Youth Choir is: To worship, glorify, praise and thank God through gospel music; To lead the congregation in worship of God through song; and To enable choir members to grow spiritually by committing their time and talents to God.
The membership of the Youth Choir is open to all children from K-12th grade with a dedication to faithful service through singing as an expression of their Christian faith and devotion.