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Ministries

We serve the body of Christ and our community with love and admiration.

Pastoral Ministry

Led by Rev. Donna Baptiste

Pastoral Ministry refers to the work and responsibilities of pastoral staff in guiding, nurturing, and caring for the spiritual, emotional, and sometimes physical needs of a congregation or community. It involves preaching, teaching, counseling, worship experience, providing pastoral care, evangelism, missions and fostering spiritual growth within the faith community.

Spiritual Formation

Led by Rev. Jessica Mitchell

Spiritual Formation Ministry is the intentional process of guiding individuals or communities in their spiritual growth and maturity. It focuses on cultivating a deeper relationship with God through practices like prayer, scripture study, worship, and community engagement, aiming to transform the inner life and align it more closely with Christian values and teachings.

Fine Arts Ministry

Led by Min. Jermaine Cameron

The Fine Arts Ministry is a pillar that uses various forms of artistic expression—such as music, dance, drama, visual arts, media and literature—to enhance worship, convey spiritual messages, and engage the community in creative ways. It serves as a medium to inspire, educate, and uplift individuals through the beauty and power of the arts in a faith-based context

Ministries:

Praise & Worship - The Praise and Worship team leads the congregation in a dynamic worship experience that invites the presence of God, creating an atmosphere where hearts are open to encounter His power. Rooted in our core values, this ministry empowers believers to engage deeply in worship and fosters a community united in praise. We are committed to excellence, reflecting the fruit of our deep spiritual roots as we bear new branches in Christ.

Meets weekly on Thursdays from 8-9pm

Sanctuary Choir - The Sanctuary Choir ministers on First Sundays and special events, leading the congregation in worship through powerful and harmonious praise. With a focus on experiencing God, this ministry empowers believers to lift their voices in unity, reflecting the deep roots and new branches of our church. Through their ministry, they engage the community, drawing others into the presence of God through song.

Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7:30-9pm

Children’s Choir - The Children's Choir nurtures the next generation of worshipers, teaching them to express their love for God through song. Aligned with our core values, this ministry empowers young believers to experience God in a meaningful way, fostering a sense of community and spiritual growth. They are the new branches, bearing fruit in their early walk with Christ.

Meets monthly on the second, third, fourth, fifth, and last Friday from 6-8pm

Dance Ministries - The Dance Ministry expresses worship through movement, embodying the joy and reverence of experiencing God in a unique way. Resurrection of Praise (Youth) and Rhema Praise (Adults) use their gifts to empower the congregation and engage the community, reflecting the vibrancy of our church’s growth in Christ. Each dance is a testament to our deep roots and the fruit we bear in His name.

Youth (Resurrection of Praise) - Meets weekly on Thursdays from 6:30-8pm

Adults (Rhema Praise) – Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Drama - The Drama Ministry brings the gospel to life through compelling performances that engage the congregation and the community. Aligned with our core values, this ministry empowers believers to experience God in a new way, making biblical truths relatable and impactful. Through storytelling and creativity, the Drama Ministry bears fruit, showing the depth of our church’s roots and our commitment to spreading the message of Christ.

Band - The Band ministry provides the instrumental foundation for our worship experiences, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere with skillful and anointed music. This ministry plays a vital role in empowering believers to connect with God through sound, supporting the worship team in leading the congregation. Our musicians embody our church's mission of growing in Christ, using their gifts to engage the community and inspire worship.

Sound - The Sound Ministry is essential to delivering a clear and powerful worship experience, ensuring that every word and note is heard with excellence. By empowering the worship team and congregation through quality sound, this ministry enhances the experience of God in every service. Our sound team serves as the unseen hands that help our church’s message resonate, reflecting our deep roots and commitment to growth.

Media - The Media Ministry extends our worship experiences beyond the church walls, ensuring that our services reach a broader audience through live-streaming. This ministry empowers believers to stay connected with our community, no matter where they are, experiencing God together. By engaging the online community, we continue to bear fruit and expand our reach in the name of Jesus Christ.

Family life

Led by Elder Jude Thompson

Family Life Ministry is a church-based initiative focused on supporting and strengthening families through various programs and activities. It aims to promote healthy relationships, spiritual growth, and strong family bonds by offering resources, counseling, and educational opportunities tailored to the unique needs of families at different stages of life.

Ministries:

Jesus & Me (J.A.M- Ages:11-13) is a Spiritual Formation and disciple making platform geared towards pre-adolescents ages 11-13. Children get to explore the life of Jesus through the stories in the Gospels and helps them to relate the characteristics of Jesus to their own lives.
- Children participate in a time of worship, music, art, movement, and other social activities such as birthday celebrations.
- Meets monthly on the first Friday from 6-8pm

Alpha & Omega (Ages: 14-18) seeks to foster a safe and sacred space by offering our young people spiritual guidance and counsel, especially in times of crisis. Spiritual Formation will be embedded intentionally through the study of the Word, prayer, worship, fellowship and outreach activities connecting with local schools and community organizations. Our desire is for our young people to experience the love of God by engaging in fun and wholesome activities and relationships.
- Meets weekly on Fridays from 6-8pm

Alliance Men seeks to provide a space for men and young men, ages 11-21(WISEUP) to connect, to be mentored and to grow in Christ. The ultimate aim is to equip men to be spiritual leaders in their home, church and throughout their communities, to “present every man perfect in Christ Jesus (Col 1:28).
- Meets monthly on the third Saturday from 11:30am-1pm

Alliance Women seeks to promote Spiritual Formation and Discipleship by providing guidance through the study of the Scriptures, prayer, mentoring and counseling to the younger women, fellowship and so
- Meets monthly on the fourth Saturday from 11am-1pm

Seniors Ministry (Ages 60+) provides a safe, loving and fun space for our seniors to experience God’s love, pastoral care, spiritual growth, and joy. Spiritual Formation and discipleship activities include Bible Study and exhortation, prayer, worship and fellowship, along with educational classes/seminars, retreats, information sharing, and social events such as birthday celebrations, bus trips etc.
- Meets monthly on the second Saturday from 11am-1pm

Sunday School - The primary mission and motivation of Sunday School is anchored in the Great Commission given by Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20, “to make disciples…to baptize and to teach them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Alliance Tabernacle Sunday School is a Spiritual Formation and Disciple making ministry that encourages worship, teaches engaging and memorable lessons every week ranging from preschoolers to teenagers. It provides a fun, safe, and welcoming environment where kids can grow, and engage in discipleship activities and mission-oriented projects such as Samaritan Purse which help them connect with God and with others. They, learn scripture verses and have guided weekly conversations with their peers and adult leaders, around important themes such as “the four spiritual habits.”
Vacation Bible School
Young Adult Ministry (Ages: 19-29)
Millennial Ministry (Ages: 30-40)

Community life

Led by Rev. Verold Matthew

The Community Life Ministry fosters relationships between the church and the community at large. It typically involves organizing activities, events, and small groups that encourage fellowship, service, and mutual care, aiming to build a strong, connected, and supportive community within the church.

Ministries:

Marriage & Pastoral Counseling
- Provide biblical and Christian counseling to the body of Christ. Pastoral counselors assist Alliance Tabernacle members by approaching issues through faith, theology, and spirituality along with psychotherapy (maybe). Using the utmost confidentiality, they help members with various issues of faith, and other matters using scripture. Not limited to providing individuals, couples, and families access to educational, enrichment, and counseling services that enhance the development of their relational skills and improve the quality of their relationships.
Advocacy & Outreach
- The Advocacy and Outreach Ministry assists the church in responding to external community needs. Members engage with external partners, government officials, and resources to ensure Alliance Tabernacle can participate in initiatives and projects to promote justice and equity for
  our neighbors. The ministry also helps provide biblical context for social issues and keeps congregants well-informed, and educated, specifically on matters that impact our local community.

Health & Wellness Ministry
- The local church health secretary is the coordinator of health education and
  promotion within and beyond the congregation.

Nurses Ministry
- Faith community nurses provide valuable nursing care to individuals within the congregation who experience crisis. Members assist patients in maintaining wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. The ministry also engages with setting the standards for public health and safety protocols to
  ensure the optimal well-being and health of the congregants in Alliance Tabernacle services.

Connection Coordinators
- The Connection coordinator is a vital part of hospitality for the church. Coordinators show the love of God by greeting and assisting guests and new members with getting oriented into the church.

Ushers Ministry
- Ensure that the service at Alliance Tabernacle is welcoming, comfortable, and runs smoothly for the members and visitors. It is also to maintain order and participate in any other duties assigned by the pastor or church leadership to keep the flow throughout the service. Ushers maintain a calm and peaceful atmosphere during the worship services and events. Ushers work closely with other ministries to serve the church. Colossians 3:23; 1 Corinthians 14: 40. They are our greeters, Guiders and Guards.

Social Services
- The Social Service Ministry focuses on the people in need. Members' center need as a loving response to the poor and marginalized. Members display a highly developed sense of compassion and willingness to minister to those in need, share resources, and resolve basic barriers to access. It is also the coordinator of health education and promotion within and beyond the congregation. The Holy Spirit gives us a heart for the poor and oppressed and a vision of what can be done for them.

Bereavement
- The special ability to encourage and comfort others during times of grief and or life events. Involves counseling, sitting with, helping, and healing, particularly for those who are bereaved, lonely or discouraged, and brokenhearted.

Food Pantry Ministry
- To work alongside other ministries and community volunteers to meet the practical basic needs of the Alliance Tabernacle community. The pantry addresses issues of food insecurity. The vision for the pantry is to include storage and refrigeration for perishable items and a soup kitchen. Mathew 25:30-40

Prison Ministry
- The ministry members assist those who are in the carceral system on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs of the family. The significance of Prison Ministries is clearly stated in Matthew 25:35-40: “For I hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee? Or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? Or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, since ye have done it unto the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it to me” (KJV).

Operations & Communications

Led by Min. Christopher Smith

The Operations and Communications Ministry is responsible for overseeing and managing the use of the building and coordinating logistics for events. This ministry ensures the effective operation of communication systems, and facilitates the development and training in digital technologies. Additionally, the ministry coordinates public communication strategies, ensuring that messages are effectively disseminated to the congregants and public.