Pastor

Rev. Dr. Lovely Haynes
Contact: [email protected]
Learn more: About Our Pastor

Associate Ministers

Rev. Dr. Carl Washington
Contact: [email protected]

Licensed ministers, teachers and evangelists called by God to proclaim and teach His word and support the Pastoral vision of The St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church.

Sons of St. Mark

Deacons

Chairman: Dea. Nathan Battle
Contact: [email protected]
Vice-Chairman: Dea. Roy Brown
Meeting Date: Friday before the 1st Sunday
Meeting Time: 7:30 PM

The Deacons Ministry is overseen by the Chairman and Vice-chairman, while other areas of ministry are assigned a personal Deacon to oversee them. This includes (but not limited to): Visiting the sick & shut-in; overseeing the benevolent needs of the congregation; caring for the church's building and grounds; supervising transportation needs of the congregation; assisting in preparing candidates for Baptism; overseeing the security and liaison to the Core Ministries per direction of the Pastor.

Trustees

Chairman: Dea. James Frazier
Contact: [email protected]
Vice Chairman: Dea. James Sheffield

The purpose of the Trustee Ministry is to create short and long range plans for property care and improvements, to represent and act in the best interest of the membership to assure continuation and protection of the church's assets and make sound judgments with respect to property and financial investments. The trustees handle the financial operations of the church, and the general maintenance and well-being of the church facility.

Deaconesses

President: Ann Bernard
Vice President: Loretha Battle
Meeting Date: Saturday before the 1st Sunday
Meeting Time: 1:00 PM

The mission of the Deaconess Ministry is to meet the needs of the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church members, under the spiritual guidance of its Pastor and the Deacons by promoting the spiritual growth in the church.

The purpose of the Deaconess Ministry is to care for and assist the needs of the overall congregation. Wherever there are sick and shut-in members as well as members in need of prayer, the Deaconess Ministry will be there to help. They will be in contact with all sick members and monitor the prayer list to ensure that members are not alone. They are responsible for the preparation and setting up of Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. The Deaconess should instruct all female baptismal candidates as to what they are suppose to wear.

1 Timothy 8:11 - "Even so must their wives be grave, not slanders, sober, faithful in all things."

Church Secretary

Ann Woodmore Contact: [email protected] The church secretary is a very special ministry and important in a church setting. She is on the frontlines, and is one of the first people the public sees and talks to. The person working in this position should be a Christian who is knowledgeable in administrative work and willing to go "above and beyond" the personal investment in a job that is considered "normal" in the secular world of work.

Church Clerks

Church Clerk: Ann Bernard Assistant Church Clerk: Mosie Blow The Church Clerk maintains accurate membership count and records of its official business decisions. The Church Clerk is elected to fill this capacity in the local church.

Church Website Administrator

Rev. Dr. Carl Washington Contact: [email protected] The St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church Website Administrator, also known as Webmaster, maintains, oversees and manages the church website. The Website Administrator interacts with website developers, network and server technicians, and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to ensure that the church keeps an updated website.

Audio, Video, IT Technician

Technician: Shareca Swan Contact: [email protected] The Audio, Video and IT Technician has a passion for participating in planning, set-up, operation and maintenance of audio, video, and lighting equipment for all worship services, conferences, telecommunication, and special events such as live streaming and recording services. This ministry also serves to diagnose computer problems, install software, and perform tests on computer equipment and software. Also set up computer equipment, schedule maintenance, and teach members to use software. This position has a strong emphasis on video directing and producing, and provides an incredible opportunity to grow, refine and/or develop new skills. Our technician must be self-initiating, motivated and a problem-solving, action-oriented person. Organization skills are a must with the flexibility to lead and follow, respond quickly and efficiently to on-call situations, and be able to work a flexible schedule. This position is created to help people all over the world connect to work and ministry of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church.

Church Historian

Sis. Patricia McNeal The Church Historian keeps the historical records up to date; provides an annual report on the care of church records and historical materials to the church membership, records any historical materials including all documents, minutes, journals, diaries, reports, letters, pamphlets, papers, manuscripts, maps, photographs, books, audiovisuals, sound recordings, magnetic or other tapes, or any other documentary material, regardless of form or characteristics.

Ministry Leaders

Learn more about our auxiliary ministries on our ministries page.