Ministries

The Deacon Ministry is for male members selected by the pastor and appointed by the church who meet the character traits and qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3:8-13.  Deacons must be willing to serve alongside the Pastor in the pastoral ministries of the church.  Some of their task includes sharing the Gospel to believers and unbelievers, caring for church members and other persons in the community, and leading the church in the achievement of its missions.

The Trustee Ministry is made up of men appointed by the church, and is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the building and grounds of Virginia Street Baptist Church.  Additionally, the trustees work in coordination with the Pastor, Deacons, and members in securing and managing all properties, equipment, and business affairs of the church.

The Deaconess Ministry is one in which competent, dedicated women serve the Lord and His people through providing spiritual care.  Some of the responsibilities of this ministry are to prepare and attend to all the details needed to carry out the Lord's Supper; to make sure that the order of service designed by the Pastor and Deacons run smoothly; and to be responsible for assisting the Pastor and Deacons in preparing candidates for Water Baptism.

God's word tells us to "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that has nothing to be ashamed of, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15.  The Sunday School Ministry is what the church uses to study God's Word in a classroom setting as a way to promote Christian growth.  The Sunday School offers classes (for all ages) for adults, youth, children and a nursery.  We believe that teaching and learning go hand in hand, and is a vital part of christian discipleship.  Sunday School takes place each week from 9:30AM to 10:45AM.  Wednesday Bible Study is also offered at noon and 6:00PM each week.

The Music Ministry is comprised of members dedicated to making a "joyful noise unto the Lord".  This ministry serves as an enhancement to the worship service, preparing people for the delivery of the Word of God.  It's mission is to praise and worship God, while edifying the church through music and song.  Members are committed to be vessels, led by God and to embrace the vision and direction God has given the church.  It is our goal to aid in setting a spiritual pace and tone for our worship services.  

The Audio/Video Ministry is committed to enhancing the sound and video quality of our services.  Church worship services are recorded in the CD format for sick and shut-in members and are made available to all other members for a donation.  Video is used to allow all members of the congregation to get a better visual perspective of our worship services in the sanctuary.  Video is also used as a medium to share scripture, song lyrics, and annoucements.  This ministry may also "live stream" our services through social media.

  The Laymen League is made up of male members of the church, and is organized to perform, serve, and assist members in the church community for the better.  The primary focus of the Laymen is to support and encourage young men and males of single parent household, and the elderly. 

  The Benevolent Committee Ministry is dedicated to providing financial aid and assistance to members and non-members in sickness or financial difficulty, as directed by the Pastor and church officers. 

  The Health Ministry is dedicated to the education of the mind, body, and spirit by providing information through instruction and teaching. This ministry provides first aid and medical assistance by having members available during all services. 

  The Culinary Ministry supports the church and its membership through culinary arts. This ministry is to prepare and feed members and guests on special occasions during church sponsored events/programs as requested. The Culinary Ministry is also known as “The Kitchen Committee”. Food for your soul is great, but food for your stomach isn’t bad either.   

The Drama Ministry uses various plays and skits to reach believers and non-believers, with the message of faith.  Its goal is to make a connection between the audience and a story that highlights the circumstances and challenges of life by showing everyone that there is hope in knowing Christ Jesus.