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Deacon  Kevin Hagans Chairman

We are serving God and His church through timely and accurate administrative functions. We are staffed with full and part time paid staff members and part-time volunteers. Emmanuel supports a wide range of ministries and community out- reach programs, as well as partnering with local civic organization such as the NAACP, The Urban League, The Southern Colorado AIDS Project and others. Here is a brief look at many of the ministries at Emmanuel.

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Sister Laura Victor,  Executive Administrator
Our church administration ministry serves God and His church through timely
and accurate administrative functions. We are staffed with full and part time
paid staff members and part-time volunteers.

Family Support Ministry4

Sister Betty Shepard, Ministry Leader
Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church's Family Support Ministry exists mainly to serve the needs of the church congregation. As Christians we are faced with the same kinds of struggles and challenges as anyone else, but sometimes we are reluctant to reach out for help. By addressing the underlying needs around these struggles and challenges, this ministry can help strengthen our congregation as a whole. This is how God will use this ministry to empower the body of Christ.

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Deacon Kervin L. Mack, Chairman
The Deacons are the trusted stewards of the church. Persons of good character and strong faith upon whose shoulders the rest the physical operation of the church. It is the Deacons' duty to shore up and oversee the needs of God's house and God's people, and to support and assist the Pastor and the ministerial staff so that they would be free to concentrate on seeing to the spiritual needs of the body of Christ.

Pastor's Partners Ministry4

Sister Brenda Bell, Ministry Leader
The Pastor's Partners Ministry provides quality care for the Pastor, which will allow him to concentrate on the preparation and delivery of God's word.

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Sister Joan Gailliard, Wedding Coordinator
We welcome you to plan your special day with us! Emmanuel joyfully affirms the covenant of marriage and the blessings of holy matrimony with our administrative, ministerial and music teams, our culinary ministry and premarital counseling. Visit our Wedding Planner page for tips on how to plan your special day at Emmanuel.

Arts & Humanities

Music Ministry4

Minister Gerald Clay, Minister of Music
Emmanuel's Music Ministry is a vehicle for evangelism whose expression is embodied in various musical idioms: hymns, anthems, spirituals, traditional and contemporary Gospel music. This ministry's focus is providing exceptional music for praise and worship and the spiritual and musical development of singers and instrumentalists in the worship of God.

Liturgical Dance Ministry

Sister Sheila Scott, Ministry Leader
Emmanuel's Liturgical Dance Ministry builds the church from the inside out by exalting the Father, Son and Holy Spirit through Christian dance and praise.

Media Ministry

Deacon Troy Jackson, Ministry Leader
Emmanuel's Media Ministry serves the Emmanuel congregation by providing high quality tape recordings that are available immediately following the worship service. We provide tapes to our sick and shut in members and the community at large. The Media Ministry also records the weekly Emmanuel broadcast tape for the local radio station. This ministry is responsible for operating the sound system during all services and events. 

Culinary Ministry

Sister Wanda Foster, Ministry Leader
Emmanuel's Culinary Ministry develops a well-balanced menu for the Emmanuel family and guests. This ministry prepares food for special events such as church and pastoral anniversaries, picnics, repasts and receptions. The Culinary Ministry maintains control of the food pantry and extensive kitchen inventory, and advises all ministries that plan to serve food.

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Empowering Spiritual Thinking In Young Lives

Reverend Neil Brown, Minister To Youth

The number one threat to youth today is an ineffective black church. Today's youth are facing life and death challenges: crime, drugs, gangs, teen pregnancy. Emmanuel's Youth Ministry empowers Emmanuel's youth to live a life boldly for Christ beyond the walls of Emmanuel. eStyle means Empowering Spiritual Thinking in Young Lives. It means meeting young people in their place on their terms during the most critical years of their lives.

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Deacon Kervin L. Mack, Ministry Leader

HBCU Tour Online: Preparations are underway for our 2009 tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The objective of Emmanuel's Historically Black Colleges And Universities Tour is to inspire 9th-12th grade students in Colorado to pursue a college education by exposing and educating them to the academic environment and educational opportunities available at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Click here to visit our new HBCU website!

PALS Ministry

Sister Rhonda Campbell, Ministry Leader
Emmanuel's Prayer And Assistance for Local and Long-Distance Students Ministry encourages spiritual growth, academic success, and perseverance for undergraduate students. The ministry sends care packages to students four times annually, and sponsors student socials annually to connect students to sponsors.

Scholarship Ministry4

Deacon Kervin L. Mack, Ministry Leader
Emmanuel's Scholarship Ministry helps to prepare and assist students pursuing higher education in obtaining scholarships, grants and financial assistance. Our children are our most precious resource, and Emmanuel is committed to supporting the academic advancement of our students and building our community of tomorrow.

Boy Scouts Ministry

Emmanuel's Boy Scouts Ministry provides an exciting place where young men, ages eleven through eighteen, can be encouraged, motivated and empowered in the principles of life and the customs and traditions of the Boy Scouts of America. This is accomplished in an environment that promotes spiritual growth, maturity, leadership and teamwork.

Cub Scouts Ministry

Emmanuel's Cub Scouts Ministry provides an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train on the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness and core values of morality and spirituality.

Girl Scouts Ministry

Sister Shariyun Alberty, Ministry Leader
Emmanuel's Girl Scouts Ministry offers girls opportunities to learn new skills, promotes an understanding of individual, cultural, religious and racial differences. The Girls Scouts Ministry encourages girls to reexamine their ideals as they mature, and helps develop concern for the community.


Spiritual Growth And Service

Church School

Sister Gwen White, Superintendent
Emmanuel's Church School's mission is to provide information and Christian growth through Baptist doctrine. Emmanuel provides a number of classes, groups and ministries that provide a wealth of knowledge and challenging dialogue on issues of spiritual, political and cultural importance.

Consecrated Women's Ministry

Emmanuel's Consecrated Women's Ministry prepares Holy Communion for the first Sunday of each month and other communion services as scheduled. The Consecrated Women also assist in helping families in need and during bereavement periods.

Health Ministry

Sister Sena Griffin, Ministry Leader
Emmanuel's Health Ministry supports the congregation through using the gift of help and ministering to those in need. This ministry provides medical assistance in emergency situations to those in need until medical persons arrive. Our goal is to promote health and well-being through education and information for the Church and community.

Laymen's Ministry

Deacon Everett Griggs, Ministry Leader
Emmanuel's Laymen's Ministry cultivates the Christian life of laymen through bible study, worship, fellowship and service. The ministry prepares boys and men to assume church leadership positions by providing spiritual tools to be more effective, more understanding, and better informed. The Laymen's Ministry enlists unchurched men for fellowship in and service through the church and to bring unsaved men into vital relations with God in Christ through personal commitment to Him.

New Disciples Ministry

Sister Whelmenia Mayo, Ministry Leader
Emmanuel's New Disciples Ministry welcomes all new members in a warm and friendly environment who join Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church. The New Disciples Ministry assists new members with appropriate paperwork, provides information about the New Disciples Classes, provide follow-up welcome calls, assist with Baptism needs, and direct them to the other ministries they may have an interest in joining.

Security Team

Brother Henry Allen, Ministry Leader
This adaptive, committed, competent, communicative, and protective team ensure a safe and secure environment for all Worship Services. This team reports directly to the Senior Pastor and is responsible for the security of church facilities when the church doors are open to the public..

Singles Ministry

Emmanuel's Singles Ministry provides support and encouragement to men and women who are presently unmarried. The ministry provides a means for single Christians to develop and utilize their talents in the church. The ministry helps singles realize that they are unique and whole individuals. The Singles Ministry ministers to the spiritual and social needs of single Christians.

Women's Ministry

Reverend Tanya Tyson, Minister To Women
Emmanuel's Women's Ministry promotes the spiritual development of the women of Emmanuel. The ministry actively participates in the work of the church through weekly Bible Study, prayer groups and outreach to the women of Emmanuel and throughout the community.

Usher's Ministry

Brother A.Z. Craver, Ministry Leader
Ushers are servants that are doorkeepers in the House of God and guard it at all times during the service. They prepare the Church and see that it is in proper condition for the worship services.

Outreach


  AIDS Ministry

Sister Robin René Koonce, Ministry Leader
Emmanuel's AIDS Ministry offers education and prevention information to our congregation and the community at large on AIDS prevention, education and treatment. Emmanuel collaborates with The Southern Colorado AIDS Project and Hospice to assist those persons living with AIDS with day-to-day chores and visitations. The Holy Bible and Emmanuel's vision are the basis for the services we provide.

Prison Ministry

Reverend Willie Davis, Ministry Leader
Emmanuel's Prison Ministry advances the Kingdom of God by ministering to prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ. This ministry assists prisoners and their families in an effort to bring about healing and reconciliation. The ministry assists prisoners and ex-prisoners in dealing with every day practical situations. The ministry impresses upon the local church the importance of the call, the charge and the mandate of the church to minister to those who are incarcerated.

Seniors Ministry

Emmanuel's Golden Age Ministry partners with the Silver Key Organization to meet the unique needs of the Colorado Springs Senior Citizens. They host weekly Christian Fellowships and Bible Studies and participate in Silver Key-sponsored field trips, exercise classes and lunches. Minimum age for Silver Key activities is 65 years. Bible Studies are open to everyone, regardless of age.

Visitation Ministry

Reverend Gerald McMillian, Ministry Leader
Emmanuel's Visitation Ministry is a couples ministry that provides home, hospital and hospice visits to sick and shut-in members. The Visitation Ministry ministers to the sick members and their families as needed, and reports their status to the Pastor.

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THE REVEREND
Cleveland A. Thompson
SENIOR PASTOR

Leadership Council


THE REVEREND
Cleveland A. Thompson
SENIOR PASTOR

DEACON
Kervin Mack
CHAIRMAN
MINISTRY OF DEACONS

DEACON
Kevin L. Hagans
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

DEACON
Walter Campbell
CHAIRMAN
FINANCE COMMITTEE

Ministry Team


THE REVEREND
Neil M. Brown
MINISTER OF YOUTH
RELIGIOUS STUDIES

THE REVEREND
Willie Davis
PRISON MINISTRY

THE REVEREND
Gerabarian Hines

THE REVEREND
Savannah M. Jackson

THE REVEREND
Isaac Kimbrough

THE REVEREND
Gerald T. McMillian

THE REVEREND
Derric R. Thomas

THE REVEREND
Glen Thompson

THE REVEREND
Tanya V. Tyson

THE REVEREND
Jesse E. Vaughan, Sr.

Ministry Staff


DEACON
Kevin L. Hagans
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

SISTER
Janice Donald
ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

SISTER
Laura Victor
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

SISTER
Tara Olsen
FINANCIAL MANAGER

MINISTER
Gerald Clay
MINISTER OF MUSIC
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES

BROTHER
Henry Allen
SECURITY MINISTRY

BROTHER
Glenn Strayhorn
CHURCH CUSTODIAN

Directory of Ministries4


AdMinistry
Ms. Laura Victor
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Security Team
Brother Henry Allen
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AIDS Ministry
Ms. Robin René Koonce
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Church School
Mrs. Gwendolyn White
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Consecrated Women
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Culinary Arts Ministry
Ms. Wanda Foster
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Deacons Ministry4
Deacon Kervin Mack
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Family Support Ministry4
Ms. Betty Shepard
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Girl Scouts Ministry
Ms. Alecia Mathis
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Golden Age Ministry
Mr. AZ Craver
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Health Ministry
Ms. Sena Griffin
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Helping Hands Ministry
Ms. Melonie Reed
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Laymen's Ministry
Deacon Everett Griggs
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Liturgical Dance Ministry
Sister Sheila Scott
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Male Chorus Ministry
Deacon Leonard Williams
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Media Ministry
Deacon Troy Jackson
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Music Ministry
Minister Gerald Clay
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New Disciples Ministry
Mrs. Whelmenia Mayo
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PALS Ministry
Mrs. Rhonda Campbell
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Pastor's Partners Ministry4
Mrs. Brenda Bell
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Prayer Warriors Ministry
Sister Laura Victor
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Prison Ministry
Reverend Willie Davis
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Scholarship Ministry4
Deacon Kervin Mack
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SHARE Colorado Ministry
Mrs. Fran Frazier
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Transportation Ministry
Mr. Roy Bishop
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Ushers Ministry
Mr. AZ Craver
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Visitation Ministry
Reverend Gerald McMillian
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Women's Ministry
Reverend Tanya Tyson
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eStyle Youth Ministry4
Reverend Neil Brown
Minister Gerald Clay

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