Baptist Training Union
- The BTU will provide both serving and training to our church family. We will lift and equip SBC saints with a solid understanding of who we are as believers and as Baptist. We will equip SBC saints with the skills
necessary to work for Christ through his local church.
We will instruct SBC saints in Baptist
church doctrine, history, polity, & practice.
Lastly we will oversee the teaching ministries of SBC with eyes of encouragement and equipment.
Bible Study Ministry
Adult Bible Study - Pastor Van C. Williams is leading us through the bible this year.
Youth Bible Study - Our Youth Minister, Kevin D. Sanders, lead our Youth Bible studies.
Brotherhood Ministry - Provides fellowship and service opportunities for the men of SBC in the community; both socially and spiritually. We meet on the first and last Saturdays of each month. Deacon J.D. Livingston is our leader.
The Brotherhood is further organized around the following ministries, ?to the glory of God."
M.E.L.T. - Men Engaged in Learning and Training
M.O.P. - Men On Patrol
M.A.C.K. - Men About Connecting with Kids
Big Brother Chapter
Royal Ambassador Program
M.E.S.S. - Men Engaged in Service and Support
Faith & Finance Symposium - Led by Dea. Clifford Jordan for more information.
Bus Ministry - We run our buses every Sunday morning and at other engagements or fellowships. We run our buses during major state and federal elections. Our bus ministry includes an 11 passenger-handicap accessible van and a 16 passenger van. It is a tremendous blessing to our church to see all the boys and girls that are able to come to Sunday School and to church each week due to a vibrant bus ministry.
Church Leadership Council - This is a ministry in which all leaders come together to plan and organze activities and direction of the ministies of the church. Bro. James Layden provides leadership to this ministry.
Christian Education Ministry - Provides oversite to our Sunday School & New Member Orientation Ministries. Bro. Frank Frierson serves as our current director.
New Member Orientation - Teachers: Dea Terrence Reeves & Dea. James Beard
Sunday School Ministry - Please join our Sunday School every Sunday at 9am in the sanctuary for a time of prayer and praise. We have class just for you. Dea. Clarence Wilson, General Superintendent, is very excited still.. Bro. Frank Frierson, Our Educational Director, is our Youth Sunday School Superintendent.
Classes:
Beginners Class - Ages 2 - 4, Teachers: Joyce Awosika & Bettie Jordan
Primary Class - Ages 5 - 7, Teachers: Angie Verges, Morgan Foreman, & Tyran Edwards
Juniors Class - Ages 8 - 10, Teachers: Barbara James & Heidi Jones
Junior High Class - Ages 11 - 14, Teachers: Minister Charles Johnson & Berneitha Johnson
Senior High Class - Ages 15 - 17, Teachers: Dea. Jerry Hearns
Young Adult Class - Ages 18 - 35, Teachers: Dea. J.D. Livingston & Minister Charlie Carter
Class F - General Adults, Teachers: Dea. George Wilson & Cheryl Reeves
Class B - Women, Teacher: Racine Smith
Class A - Men, Teachers: Albert Robinson & Tom Ghant
Culinary Ministry - The Culinary Ministry prepares and serves food for all major church functions and maintains the kitchen facility. Sis. Mildred Williams & Sis. Joyce Jordan shares the leadership of our Culinary Ministry.
Deacons Ministry - Deacon Searlie Witherspoon, Chair
Pastoral Care Ministry -
Deacons Wives Ministry - Sis. Faye Hearns
Evangelism Ministry - Minister Charles K. Johnson
Feeding & Food Pantry Ministry - Sis. Eloise Johnson
Health Ministry - Our Health Ministry serves the congregation by emphasizing maintaining a healthy body and living style. The Health Ministry provides periodic health screening programs that check blood pressure, cholesterol, and vision. The Health Ministry also provides an Annual Community Health Fair during the summer months inviting many of the local health care providers to join us on the grounds of SBC and surrounding churches. They are also on call on Sundays should the need arises. Sis. Diane Bow, a professional nurse, leads this ministry.
Keep In Touch Ministry - Sis. Patricia Chandler
Marital Ministry - Minister Charlie M. Carter, Jr.
Media Ministry - This combined team of individuals led by Sis. Anita Miller provides video and audio recording support for our church services and select functions. In 2009, family of the late Louise Horne donated funds to help install our new video system of 3 remote cameras, 3 projectors, 3 large screens & an a/v booth.
Audio - With a state-of-the-art recording system, we are capable of recording any service held throughout the church property. Bro. Patrick Jackson leads a team of qualified individuals who work diligently to capture the audio services making tapes available for the saints and friends of SBC.
Video - Sis. Cynthia Bouvay leads a team of dedicated servants who work diligently to capture the video services, making videos available for the saints and friends of SBC. Editing and Duplication are also accomplished as well as a live stream & telecast produced of our Sunday morning worship services. Our video telecast is aired every Thursday, from 5pm to 6pm on CTN channel 17 in Ann Arbor, MI. We are expanding our telecast to other areas.
Mission Ministry - Our Missionary Ministry extend the arms of the church "beyond these walls" into areas that can not be reached or addressed during the regular worship services. Our Missionary Ministry provides outreach services to area Nursing Homes through the (Missionary Outreach Service Teams, M.O.S.T. It is through Circles that the Missionary membership is organized and operates. Sis. Odessa Smith provides wonderful led the Missionary Ministry for many years now.
Addie Roberson Circle - Sis. Juanita King-Batie provides leadership.
Burton/Green Circle - Sis. Grace Reeves provides leadership.
Deborah Circle - Sis. Mary Wilson provides leadership.
Young Women's League - Sis. Kissimmee Reeves provides leadership.
Ruth Circle - Sis. Mary Wilson & Sis. Juanita King-Batie provide leadership.
Church Women United Reps - J. King-Batie, Vivian Hawkins, & Ethel Walker
Music Ministry - Our Minister of Music, Bro. Johnny Jordan & Director of Music, Sis. Berneitha Johnson leads our choirs to sing unto the glory of God! For we know that when praises go up blessings come down, Psalm 150!
Youth Choir - Formely "Rosebud Choir" Budding Babies, ages 4 thru 12. Sing on
3rd Sundays alone with the Young Adult Choir.
Young Adult Choir - Youthful youths, ages 13 - 19. Explosive! Sis. Tanea Thornhill leads
this ministry of anointed young people. They are a MUST see!
Check them out on 3rd Sundays.
Celestial Choir - The Celestial choir, ages 18 and up. Sis. Joan Robinson leads this
ministry on every 1st Sunday!
Male Chorus - This Male choir, led by Bro. Andrew McLilley shares their multitude
of talents on 2nd Sundays.
Senior Choir - Sis. Barbara James leads our seasoned Seniors in reaching higher, wider,
and deeper on 4th Sundays. They aint tired yet!
Mass Choir - The Masterful Mass of all other choirs. Sis. Pecola Lewis & the Mass Choir
bless on 5th Sundays with a might shout of praise.
Nurses Guild Ministry - The Nurses Guild provide aid to distressed members during worship services working conjointly with licensed nurses of our Health Ministry, for Sunday services. The Nurses Guild also prepares and supplies refreshments for the pastor. The Nurses Guild wears a white nurses uniform and they serve at all services in which our pastor is called to preach. Our Nurses Guild Ministry leader is Sis. Anna Drake.
Outreach Ministry - Sis. LaRhonda Livingston
Pastor's Aide Ministry - We are here to support the Pastor. Assist the Pastor through prayer, projects, and financial gifts. Contact is Sis. Vonnie Taylor.
Prison Ministry - Minister Charles K. Johnson
Single Adults Ministry - Sis. Monique James
S.T.E.P. Ministry - Operating under the Baptist Training Union, Second's Tutorial Education Program (STEP) serves our children who need extra help with homework. STEP meets on Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:45pm during the school season. Our laeader, Sis. Reba Jackson, provides seasoned leadership.
Stewardship Ministry - Deacon George Wilson
The Learning Center - An enlarged Learning Center provides a vital task of education
for our congregation. Through the use of seven fully functional
computer systems, we offer hands of classes in keyboarding,
Office Applications, Computer, and Internet basics.
Together We Build Ministry - Our church is sure to be blessed by the enlargement of educational space. Every third Sunday is our Sunday to Shine! We want each saint to consider a sacrificial gift to the campaign as we see to raise $300,000.00 over the next few years. When the pastor calls we are going to be ready to answer! To this end, among others, the Together We Build Financial Ministry is underway!
Trustee Ministry - Bro. Albert Robinson, Chair
Usher Ministry - Be kindly and affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor
giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. Romans 12:10-13."
Our vision is to actively support the church and the community through service and commitment. Our usher's ministry promotes unity, spiritual knowledge and stewardship. The growth of our ministry is achieved through knowledge, prayer, and communication.
Junior Usher Ministry - Danielle Lynch is president & Dea. Jerry Hearns provides adult
leadership to this ministry. The Junior Ministry serves on 4th
Sundays.
Men's Usher Ministry - James Layden leads this ministry and service on 2nd Sundays.
Usher Ministry # 1 - Serves on 1st Sundays & is led by Patricia Chandler.
Usher Ministry # 2 - Serves on 3rd Sundays & is led by Elaine Thrower.
Women's Ministry - The Women's Ministry is a first class bible-based ministry meeting the concerns and issues uniquely situated to women. Seminars, outings, and gatherings recognizing each others connection as sisters in the Lord are highlighted. This ministry has formulated a mime group of sisters who use their talents to praise God for His blessings to the ministry. Women's Ministry works together with other ministries of the church (The Mission, Sunday School, Deacons Wives, Nurses Guild, Health, and Women's Day to provide a successful and vibrant ministry that uplifts, encourages and invigorates sisters for worship, study, life and witnessing. Our very own First Lady of Second, Sis. Michelle Williams, leads The Women of Second in this great ministry.
Youth Ministry - Our Youth Ministry provides services for tots to teens. They are taught the Word of God, in a manner that is challenging, thought-provoking, and exciting. Our youth are afforded an opportunity to speak on topics that are relative to their daily lives. Our youth are encouraged to participate in community activities on-going, and to bring in outside guest. Helping our youth and keeping their interest in serving God creates an atmosphere of fun through Bible study, drill team, praise dancers and mime groups.
Keshia Jordan is our 2010 leader. Dea. J.D. Livingston provides adult leadership.
R.E.A.L - Recreational Evangelism and Life Program - This ministry will provide an
opportunity for Christian fellowship in a physical fitness atmosphere.
Meet Me at Second Base (Baseball) - Please see Deacon Clifford Jordan
Basketball Tuesdays (Basketball) - Please see Deacon J.D. Livingston
Gospel on the Green (Golf) - Please see David Rutledge
Faithful In Training (Aerobics / Exercise) - Please See Elaine Thrower
Weight Watchers (Weight-Management Program) - Open
Bible Study Ministry
Adult Bible Study - Pastor Van C. Williams is leading us through the bible this year.
Youth Bible Study - Our Youth Minister, Kevin D. Sanders, lead our Youth Bible studies.
Brotherhood Ministry - Provides fellowship and service opportunities for the men of SBC in the community; both socially and spiritually. We meet on the first and last Saturdays of each month. Deacon J.D. Livingston is our leader.
The Brotherhood is further organized around the following ministries, ?to the glory of God."
M.E.L.T. - Men Engaged in Learning and Training
M.O.P. - Men On Patrol
M.A.C.K. - Men About Connecting with Kids
Big Brother Chapter
Royal Ambassador Program
M.E.S.S. - Men Engaged in Service and Support
Faith & Finance Symposium - Led by Dea. Clifford Jordan for more information.
Bus Ministry - We run our buses every Sunday morning and at other engagements or fellowships. We run our buses during major state and federal elections. Our bus ministry includes an 11 passenger-handicap accessible van and a 16 passenger van. It is a tremendous blessing to our church to see all the boys and girls that are able to come to Sunday School and to church each week due to a vibrant bus ministry.
Church Leadership Council - This is a ministry in which all leaders come together to plan and organze activities and direction of the ministies of the church. Bro. James Layden provides leadership to this ministry.
Christian Education Ministry - Provides oversite to our Sunday School & New Member Orientation Ministries. Bro. Frank Frierson serves as our current director.
New Member Orientation - Teachers: Dea Terrence Reeves & Dea. James Beard
Sunday School Ministry - Please join our Sunday School every Sunday at 9am in the sanctuary for a time of prayer and praise. We have class just for you. Dea. Clarence Wilson, General Superintendent, is very excited still.. Bro. Frank Frierson, Our Educational Director, is our Youth Sunday School Superintendent.
Classes:
Beginners Class - Ages 2 - 4, Teachers: Joyce Awosika & Bettie Jordan
Primary Class - Ages 5 - 7, Teachers: Angie Verges, Morgan Foreman, & Tyran Edwards
Juniors Class - Ages 8 - 10, Teachers: Barbara James & Heidi Jones
Junior High Class - Ages 11 - 14, Teachers: Minister Charles Johnson & Berneitha Johnson
Senior High Class - Ages 15 - 17, Teachers: Dea. Jerry Hearns
Young Adult Class - Ages 18 - 35, Teachers: Dea. J.D. Livingston & Minister Charlie Carter
Class F - General Adults, Teachers: Dea. George Wilson & Cheryl Reeves
Class B - Women, Teacher: Racine Smith
Class A - Men, Teachers: Albert Robinson & Tom Ghant
Culinary Ministry - The Culinary Ministry prepares and serves food for all major church functions and maintains the kitchen facility. Sis. Mildred Williams & Sis. Joyce Jordan shares the leadership of our Culinary Ministry.
Deacons Ministry - Deacon Searlie Witherspoon, Chair
Pastoral Care Ministry -
Deacons Wives Ministry - Sis. Faye Hearns
Evangelism Ministry - Minister Charles K. Johnson
Feeding & Food Pantry Ministry - Sis. Eloise Johnson
Health Ministry - Our Health Ministry serves the congregation by emphasizing maintaining a healthy body and living style. The Health Ministry provides periodic health screening programs that check blood pressure, cholesterol, and vision. The Health Ministry also provides an Annual Community Health Fair during the summer months inviting many of the local health care providers to join us on the grounds of SBC and surrounding churches. They are also on call on Sundays should the need arises. Sis. Diane Bow, a professional nurse, leads this ministry.
Keep In Touch Ministry - Sis. Patricia Chandler
Marital Ministry - Minister Charlie M. Carter, Jr.
Media Ministry - This combined team of individuals led by Sis. Anita Miller provides video and audio recording support for our church services and select functions. In 2009, family of the late Louise Horne donated funds to help install our new video system of 3 remote cameras, 3 projectors, 3 large screens & an a/v booth.
Audio - With a state-of-the-art recording system, we are capable of recording any service held throughout the church property. Bro. Patrick Jackson leads a team of qualified individuals who work diligently to capture the audio services making tapes available for the saints and friends of SBC.
Video - Sis. Cynthia Bouvay leads a team of dedicated servants who work diligently to capture the video services, making videos available for the saints and friends of SBC. Editing and Duplication are also accomplished as well as a live stream & telecast produced of our Sunday morning worship services. Our video telecast is aired every Thursday, from 5pm to 6pm on CTN channel 17 in Ann Arbor, MI. We are expanding our telecast to other areas.
Mission Ministry - Our Missionary Ministry extend the arms of the church "beyond these walls" into areas that can not be reached or addressed during the regular worship services. Our Missionary Ministry provides outreach services to area Nursing Homes through the (Missionary Outreach Service Teams, M.O.S.T. It is through Circles that the Missionary membership is organized and operates. Sis. Odessa Smith provides wonderful led the Missionary Ministry for many years now.
Addie Roberson Circle - Sis. Juanita King-Batie provides leadership.
Burton/Green Circle - Sis. Grace Reeves provides leadership.
Deborah Circle - Sis. Mary Wilson provides leadership.
Young Women's League - Sis. Kissimmee Reeves provides leadership.
Ruth Circle - Sis. Mary Wilson & Sis. Juanita King-Batie provide leadership.
Church Women United Reps - J. King-Batie, Vivian Hawkins, & Ethel Walker
Music Ministry - Our Minister of Music, Bro. Johnny Jordan & Director of Music, Sis. Berneitha Johnson leads our choirs to sing unto the glory of God! For we know that when praises go up blessings come down, Psalm 150!
Youth Choir - Formely "Rosebud Choir" Budding Babies, ages 4 thru 12. Sing on
3rd Sundays alone with the Young Adult Choir.
Young Adult Choir - Youthful youths, ages 13 - 19. Explosive! Sis. Tanea Thornhill leads
this ministry of anointed young people. They are a MUST see!
Check them out on 3rd Sundays.
Celestial Choir - The Celestial choir, ages 18 and up. Sis. Joan Robinson leads this
ministry on every 1st Sunday!
Male Chorus - This Male choir, led by Bro. Andrew McLilley shares their multitude
of talents on 2nd Sundays.
Senior Choir - Sis. Barbara James leads our seasoned Seniors in reaching higher, wider,
and deeper on 4th Sundays. They aint tired yet!
Mass Choir - The Masterful Mass of all other choirs. Sis. Pecola Lewis & the Mass Choir
bless on 5th Sundays with a might shout of praise.
Nurses Guild Ministry - The Nurses Guild provide aid to distressed members during worship services working conjointly with licensed nurses of our Health Ministry, for Sunday services. The Nurses Guild also prepares and supplies refreshments for the pastor. The Nurses Guild wears a white nurses uniform and they serve at all services in which our pastor is called to preach. Our Nurses Guild Ministry leader is Sis. Anna Drake.
Outreach Ministry - Sis. LaRhonda Livingston
Pastor's Aide Ministry - We are here to support the Pastor. Assist the Pastor through prayer, projects, and financial gifts. Contact is Sis. Vonnie Taylor.
Prison Ministry - Minister Charles K. Johnson
Single Adults Ministry - Sis. Monique James
S.T.E.P. Ministry - Operating under the Baptist Training Union, Second's Tutorial Education Program (STEP) serves our children who need extra help with homework. STEP meets on Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:45pm during the school season. Our laeader, Sis. Reba Jackson, provides seasoned leadership.
Stewardship Ministry - Deacon George Wilson
The Learning Center - An enlarged Learning Center provides a vital task of education
for our congregation. Through the use of seven fully functional
computer systems, we offer hands of classes in keyboarding,
Office Applications, Computer, and Internet basics.
Together We Build Ministry - Our church is sure to be blessed by the enlargement of educational space. Every third Sunday is our Sunday to Shine! We want each saint to consider a sacrificial gift to the campaign as we see to raise $300,000.00 over the next few years. When the pastor calls we are going to be ready to answer! To this end, among others, the Together We Build Financial Ministry is underway!
Trustee Ministry - Bro. Albert Robinson, Chair
Usher Ministry - Be kindly and affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor
giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. Romans 12:10-13."
Our vision is to actively support the church and the community through service and commitment. Our usher's ministry promotes unity, spiritual knowledge and stewardship. The growth of our ministry is achieved through knowledge, prayer, and communication.
Junior Usher Ministry - Danielle Lynch is president & Dea. Jerry Hearns provides adult
leadership to this ministry. The Junior Ministry serves on 4th
Sundays.
Men's Usher Ministry - James Layden leads this ministry and service on 2nd Sundays.
Usher Ministry # 1 - Serves on 1st Sundays & is led by Patricia Chandler.
Usher Ministry # 2 - Serves on 3rd Sundays & is led by Elaine Thrower.
Women's Ministry - The Women's Ministry is a first class bible-based ministry meeting the concerns and issues uniquely situated to women. Seminars, outings, and gatherings recognizing each others connection as sisters in the Lord are highlighted. This ministry has formulated a mime group of sisters who use their talents to praise God for His blessings to the ministry. Women's Ministry works together with other ministries of the church (The Mission, Sunday School, Deacons Wives, Nurses Guild, Health, and Women's Day to provide a successful and vibrant ministry that uplifts, encourages and invigorates sisters for worship, study, life and witnessing. Our very own First Lady of Second, Sis. Michelle Williams, leads The Women of Second in this great ministry.
Youth Ministry - Our Youth Ministry provides services for tots to teens. They are taught the Word of God, in a manner that is challenging, thought-provoking, and exciting. Our youth are afforded an opportunity to speak on topics that are relative to their daily lives. Our youth are encouraged to participate in community activities on-going, and to bring in outside guest. Helping our youth and keeping their interest in serving God creates an atmosphere of fun through Bible study, drill team, praise dancers and mime groups.
Keshia Jordan is our 2010 leader. Dea. J.D. Livingston provides adult leadership.
R.E.A.L - Recreational Evangelism and Life Program - This ministry will provide an
opportunity for Christian fellowship in a physical fitness atmosphere.
Meet Me at Second Base (Baseball) - Please see Deacon Clifford Jordan
Basketball Tuesdays (Basketball) - Please see Deacon J.D. Livingston
Gospel on the Green (Golf) - Please see David Rutledge
Faithful In Training (Aerobics / Exercise) - Please See Elaine Thrower
Weight Watchers (Weight-Management Program) - Open
