Church Mothers
Mission Statement
The Church Mothers is designed to promote spiritual nourishment for the women of the church through wise spiritual council, loving support, and spiritual discernment.
Goals and Objectives
1. As Church Mothers we are to strive to maintain a Christian home and a Christian attitude at all times.
2. Actively participate in all areas of the church’s program, willing to serve where needed.
3. Serve as a resource for women of the church in times of crisis or life’s cross roads.
4. Engage in regular study of God’s Word through group Bible study.
5. Actively promote and support other ministries of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church.
Roles/Functions
1. To visit females of the church who are sick or in distress.
2. Council young women and guide them in all areas of life which include the spiritual, moral and financial.
3. To remain discreet in all that is discussed.
4. Assist females in baptism.
5. Prepare the Lord’s Supper table.
6. Actively participate with Nashville City District Association and the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Tennessee.
Offices
President
Vice President
Secretary
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Bible Instructor
Uniform
White attire
Meeting Dates
Each 2nd Sunday after morning worship
Church Security Team
Mission Statement
To provide continuous monitoring of the church property for members and visitors during meetings and worship services in an effort to promote a secure, safe and theft free environment.
Hospitality Committee
Mission statement
To welcome and greet visitors who attend our services and make both visitors and members feel comfortable in our church, and to give them information they need concerning the structure of our church.
Goals and Objectives
1. To prepare a visitors packet.
2. To be a hospitality servant for those in need.
3. To be a helping hand for the church.
4. Engage in regular study of God’s Word through group Bible study.
5. Actively promote and support other ministries of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church.
Roles/Functions
1. Welcome visitors to all worship services of the church.
2. Distribute visitor slips to visitors.
3. Communicate with visitors after they have visited Saint James.
4. Develop a database or file of visitors’ names and addresses.
5. Plan a quarterly fellowship for new members.
Offices
President
Vice President
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Bible Teacher
Uniform
Hospitality Pin
Meeting Dates
Every second Sunday following 11:00 a.m. worship.
Kitchen Committee
Mission Statement
To prepare meals for any function deemed by the church. We prepare meals for the bereaved families, usually on the day of the burial. We also assist in preparing meals for all auxiliary functions.
Goals and Objectives
1. Lead in the planning and preparation of meals for all annual days and other days the pastor request.
2. Lead in the serving of meals for all annual days and other days requested by the pastor.
3. Engage in regular study of God’s Word through group Bible study.
4. Actively promote and support other ministries of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church.
Roles/Functions
1. Lead in planning and preparation of meals for all annual days. This is not to say that the committee will do all of the work, but shall have the responsibility of leading.
2. Lead in serving of meals for all annual days.
3. Work in cooperation with the church custodian in the cleaning up of the Fellowship Hall following meals on annual days.
4. Supervise the kitchen, having general responsibility for the kitchen equipment.
5. Keep an inventory of all equipment and make recommendations for additions or replacements of equipment.
6. Order food and materials to be purchased by the church for preparation of meals. Receipts should accompany all purchases.
7. Be responsible for cleaning of stove, cabinets, storeroom and refrigerator.
8. Keep in mind that all church meals have as their goal the promotion of Christian fellowship for those who are dining and those who are serving. The church is not a restaurant business.
9. Exemplify a gracious, cooperative spirit with the people and members of the various auxiliaries, committees, and chairpersons of the church annual days so that everyone participating in our kitchen and fellowship hall activities will be spiritually enriched and grow in Christian grace.
Offices
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Secretary
Uniform
Not applicable.
Meeting Dates
Called as needed to prepare meals when needed.
Youth Council
Mission Statement
To give leadership and advise the Open Christian Enrichment Fellowship with love, knowledge and patience.
Offices
Director
Assistant Director
Secretary
Nurses Guild
Mission Statement
To care for the whole person by providing health information periodic screenings as well as ministering to those who may become ill while at church.
Goals and Objectives
1. Be readily available to assist members or visitors with health issues.
2. Assist the church in health-related issues and situations of its members.
3. Offer help and assistance to care givers and follow-up on individuals with emergencies.
4. Engage in regular study of God’s Word through group Bible study.
5. Actively promote and support other ministries of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church.
Roles/Functions
1. Assist in health situations.
2. Keep in touch with sick and shut-in members.
3. Follow up on anyone sent to emergency.
4. Offer help to care givers.
a. Run errands.
b. Help with personal hygienes (baths).
c. Help with sick while care givers are away.
d. Cook.
e. Clean up.
5. Be aware of illness and needs of our senior citizens who attend worship.
Offices
President
Vice President
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Treasurer
Bible Instructor
Uniform
Ladies: White dress uniform long or ¾ sleeve, white hosiery, white shoes
Ladies Cap: White, Style 918
Men: White Tops with black tie, white or black pants
Meeting Dates
Wednesdays after the 2nd Sunday of each month, 6:30 p.m. or as called by President
Pastor’s Aid Committee
Mission Statement
To support the pastor in all ministries of the Saint James Missionary Baptist Church and demonstrate love and other acts of kindness towards our pastor in a very special way.
Goals and Objectives
1. Financially support and request financial support for the pastor through love offerings and other offerings as needed or required.
2. Materially support the pastor by facilitating the cleaning of robes and other attire on a regular basis and other necessities needed to be materially prepared to preach on a weekly basis and to teach group Bible study.
3. Engage in regular study of God’s word.
4. Actively promote and support other ministries of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church.
Roles/Functions
1. To support and aid the Pastor as needed or required.
2. Ensure Love Offering Envelopes are available in the church pews for members/visitors each Sunday morning.
3. Ensure the Pastor’s robes and other attire are cleaned on a regular basis.
4. Ensure orange juice is stocked.
5. Ensure pager bills are processed in a timely manner.
6. Demonstrate love and compassion towards Pastor’s family.
Offices
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Chaplain
Uniform
Not applicable.
Meeting Dates
Thursdays after the second Sunday on a bi-monthly basis at 7:00 p.m. at the Church or as called by President.
Personnel Committee
Mission statement
To protect the church’s investment of time and money by supervising individual paid staff members, providing leadership and guidance in the performance of their duties.
Goals and Objectives
1. To ensure that each paid staff member of the Church has a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities.
2. To support the Church financially as Tithers.
3. To exercise management principles by being fair-minded, having a caring spirit and a
willingness to be led by the Holy Spirit in making wise decisions.
4. To support the Pastor’s vision for the Church: missions, stewardship, evangelism and Christian education.
5. To maintain a Christian attitude while evaluating others.
6. To work harmoniously with others.
7. To maintain confidentiality of information.
8. To always be objective.
9. Engage in regular study of God’s Word through group Bible study.
10. Actively promote and support other ministries of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church.
Roles/Functions
1. To prepare and update job descriptions.
2. To develop and recommend personnel policies and procedures within the Church.
3. Make recommendations for open positions as needed.
4. Monitor employees’ job performance.
5. Offer recommendations for raises.
6. Conduct job performance evaluation.
7. Offer reprimand and/or disciplinary action when deemed necessary.
Offices
Chairperson.
Other offices appointed by committee.
Uniforms
None required.
Meeting Dates
As called by Chairperson.