NEW MEMBERS’ MINISTRY
This ministry is designed to welcome new members to the Church.  Every person who joins the Big Bethel family is required to attend New Members’ Orientation to gain insight into the role of Big Bethel in God’s plan for our community.  The orientation classes, which are led by the Stewards of the Church, are designed to encourage discipleship, productive membership, and fellowship.

PHILIPPIANS MINISTRY
The Philippians Ministry is the ministry of greeters. Named for the church at Philippi which Paul commended for serving the Lord with joy, the Philippians assure that everyone who enters the house of the Lord is made to feel welcome.

PRISON MINISTRY
This is an evangelism ministry to women who are incarcerated at the Fulton County Detention Center. This ministry leads worship at the Detention Center on the fourth Sunday of each month from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m

RECREATION MINISTRY
The Recreation Ministry is designed to foster fellowship, evangelism and outreach through recreational activities. The main activity of this ministry is an adult softball team which plays in a Metropolitan Atlanta church softball league.  Practice and games are held on Saturday mornings during softball season (May-July). 

SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY
This committee is responsible for awarding educational scholarships to Big Bethel Church members on an annual basis.  The committee reviews applications and recommends awardees who are honored on Graduate Recognition Sunday.  Committee members are appointed by the Pastor.

SENIOR MINISTRY (CLUB 60)
This ministry provides fellowship for the senior adults of Big Bethel.  Activities include social functions such as picnics, theme parties, trips to points of interest, and special guest speakers.  This ministry also seeks to minister to the seniors more personal needs through Adopt-A-Grandparent Plan, Living Will Planning, Last Will and Testament Planning, Phone Buddy Plan (for aging seniors living alone), and Assisted Living Planning.  Persons age 55 and up are encouraged to join.  Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m.

SICK AND SHUT-IN/NURSING CARE MINISTRY
This is a ministry of pastoral care for the members of Big Bethel who are confined to their homes or nursing care facilities.  Ministers and volunteers visit persons who are confined to serve communion, offer prayers and companionship.  Persons interested in visiting the sick and shut-in should leave a message at the church office or see a member of the ministerial staff.

SIGNS OF PRAISE MIME MINISTRY
The Signs of Praise is a ministry composed of young men who use mime a vehicle to praise and worship God.  The Signs of Praise ministers during morning worship services and other occasions at Big Bethel and in the community.  The Ministry holds an annual Mime Revival when it invites other mime ministries to join them in spreading the Good News.

SINGLES ADULT MINISTRY

SOCIAL ACTION MINISTRY
The Social Action Ministry is designed to encourage the congregation to uphold our fore parents’ commitment to social justice issues. The ministry’s primary responsibility is to assure that every member of the church who is eligible is registered to vote.  Voter Registration will be held one Sunday per month. 

SONS OF ALLEN
The Sons of Allen is a Connection-wide fellowship through which African Methodist men enhance their sense of belonging to the church and within the kingdom of God.  This ministry is also a vehicle through which African Methodist men share in the work of ministry.  Membership into the Sons of Allen is open to all men of the congregation and the community of the Church.  Men interested in becoming involved with this ministry should contact a member of the Men’s Ministries Council. 

TRANSPORTATION/VAN MINISTRY
This ministry provides transportation to persons desiring to worship at Big Bethel.  Worshippers must live within the I-285 perimeter to be eligible for pick up. Persons needing transportation to Church School or the 11:00 a.m. worship services or other special events should contact the Church office by noon on Thursday to make transportation arrangements. The ministry needs additional drivers to assist with this ministry. 

UNDER THE SHEPHERD’S CARE MINISTRY
This ministry assists the pastor in continuing to spiritually nurture young adults in the Big Bethel Church family who attend college outside of the Atlanta area. Volunteers are needed to send letters, e-mails and care packages throughout the year.

USHER BOARDS
Big Bethel’s Usher Boards are responsible for greeting worshippers, providing assistance to worshippers during the service, receiving the offering and assisting with directing worshippers to the altar for prayer and communion.  The Boards serve for all Sunday worship services and special services (e.g. revivals).

WOMEN’S MINISTRY
The mission of this ministry is to assist in the spiritual growth and development of all women.  This ministry seeks to minister to the whole woman and her unique spiritual, emotional, physical, fiscal, social, and psychological realities as a Black woman in America.  Activities include: Bible study, prayer teams, seasonal retreats, conferences, seminars, fellowships, a book club, sisterhood-building outreach projects, health and fitness classes and workshops, an investment club, financial management classes and workshops, and a mentoring program linking younger and older sisters in fellowship and support.

WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY
The Women’s Missionary Society shall support and participate in mission outreach programs and activities as designated by the local church.  As an advocate, the society shall urge change in systems and structures which exclude and alienate, and work for peace and justice in the community.  Provide opportunities for worship, study, and support financially the total program of the WMS at the conference, district and connectional level.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
This ministry is devoted to young adults (men and women) between the ages of 20-32 who are interested in Christian fellowship and community service.  Activities of this ministry include Bible study, a book club, social outings, sporting events, business networking and service projects.

YOUTH MINISTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Youth ministries are designed to create a setting where every child feels a sense of excitement about and ownership of the Church’s ministries.  The Youth Council’s mission is to provide oversight as well as develop and enhance youth organizations and activities. This ministry encompasses:  youth choir, children’s choir, youth usher board, acolyte, vacation bible school and summer camp.   The Youth Ministry Council is the umbrella organization for the youth ministries at Big Bethel. The Council consists of representatives from each of the youth ministries and others who are committed to youth ministries.  The council is responsible for coordinating the activities of the youth ministries and overseeing cooperative efforts, such as Youth Emphasis Month.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S DIVISION (YPD)
The Young People’s and Children’s Division is under the auspices of the Women’s Missionary Society (WMS).  The organization shall implement mission programs and participate in activities as designated by the Youth Ministry council at the local level

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