STARTING POINT
This is the place and the persons who are present to give guidancce, answer your questions, and address concerns as new members begin in their Freedom Experience.
Minister Deborah Petross
- Baptismal
Assisting candidates for baptism in getting ready for this event.
Thelma Hinton
- Orientation
Minister Deborah Petros
dpetross@enjoyfbc.com
- P.A.L. (Passing Around Love)
These team members greet each new member and are assigned one-on-one to every new member, providing them with a helpful hand and a joyful friend in their early days as newcomers in our church family.
Deacon Martha Windsor
Deacon Daphene Walker
- P.H.O.N.E. (People Handing Out Needed
Encouragement)
This is the telephone team that will contact
inactive members to encourage and guide them
towards active participation and regular worship
attendance.
CONGREGATIONAL
CARE
- Pastoral Care
Rev. Gerald Hicks
- Deacon Ministry
An opportunity to render service in the church
to the congregation on the behalf of the Pastor.
The team is an extension of the Pastor's spiritual
care over the membership.
Brandon Gale
- A.S.A.P. (Always Someone's Aiding
Presence)
For members who experiencing health challenges, this group reaches out with visits, cards, phone calls, to speak and share LIFE, regardless of the medical prospects.
Diana Swain
- Health Ministry
Debra Singston
- C.O.P.E. (Counseling Ordained To Pursue
Excellence)
Rev. Carmelita Whitman
- Transportation
This team is responsible for the coordination
of the Sunday morning rides for members who
wish to come to worship.
Deacon Charlie Jones
- Dorcas
A group of Christian women whose sole purpose
is to minister in the spirit of Dorcas in Acts
9:36, whose life was given to the performance
of good deeds and helping people in times of
need.
Mattie McGee
- Social Service
Sherman Blackman
DISCIPLESHIP
DEVELOPMENT
Providing teaching, learning, training opportunities for the church to grow in ministry of Jesus Christ.
Marcia Reed
- Leadership Development
To make every member a learner, an evangelist,
a missionary, a follower of Jesus Christ, a
committed Christian -- a disciple. Develop all
church-wide teaching ministries and conferences.
Enlist, train, and assign all teachers.
Rev. Linda D. Owens
- L.I.F.E. (Learning Insights For Eternity)
This is Freedom's three-year curriculum designed
to provide a wide range of Bible study and faith
foundation classes. Instructors are selected
and trained from the Freedom Church family by
the Discipleship Development Team Leader. All
Classes are designed to last seven weeks.
Marcia Reed
- Single Parent Ministries
Rani Morrison
- Marriage Enrichment Ministry
Irving Taylor
- Christ At Home
- Scholarship Team
This team overseas and coordinates the church's
support of our college students, to keep them
encouraged in their educational pursuit and
their college experience.
Carla Williams
- Foot Soldiers
Daphene Walker
dwalker@enjoyfbc.com
- Neighborhood Impact
Daphene Walker
dwalker@enjoyfbc.com
FACILITIES
This team is responsible for the total needs of
the Freedom Church, as it relates to church site,
office space, equipment and facility needs.
- Housekeeping
Zachary Lavender
- Events Team
Rev. Robert McCottrell
Gloria Baker
- Security
Angela Dobson
- Maintenance Solutions
CHILDREN AND YOUTH [read more...]
- Nursery Care (Ages 0-5)
Reba Price
- Children's Church (Ages 6 to
12)
Rev. Dennis Debrie
- S.T.O.P. (Saving Teens On Purpose)
Rev. Dennis Debrie
- Truth For Teen
- Boys Tutoring
- Mime Ministry
- Cavaliers Drill Team
Charles Coleman
- Master's Touch Praise Dancers
Annie Calvin
MUSIC
MINISTRY
Providing the music needs for all services, both
in praise and worship. This team also provides
music training and teaching of appropriate songs
for the Y2K Children's Church.
- Voice of Freedom
Rebecca Richmond
- Spirit of Judah Praise Team
Tiffany Collier
- Children In Praise (Ages 6 to 12)
Zachary W. Lavender
- Freedom Fire (Ages 13 to 19)
COURTESY
- Ushers
Darlene McGee
- Greeters
Alberta Jarvis
- Hospitality
WOMEN'S
MINISTRIES [read more...]
Minister Patricia Smith, Director
- Women of Destiny
Minister Deborah Petross
- G.E.M.S (Girls Emerging Into Mature
Saints)
Rose Calvin
- Sisters of Promise
Rochelle L. Thomas
- Girl's Tutoring
Shemaiah Trotter
- Book Club
Brenda Pass
MEN'S
MINISTRIES/MEN OF STANDARDS
These are the men who keep order in the sanctuary
and monitor the facilities. They assist in ushering,
offering, and other duties in the worship place
as assigned by the Pastor. Additionally, they
will provide security for the pastor and guest
ministers at all times.
Linnel Price
- M.O.B. (Men of the Bible)
The Weekly men's Bible study group. These brothers
gather together and give themselves to prayer,
Bible study and discussion.
Pastor Smith (708)449-3733
- Boys To Men
This is a mentoring program that provides a
chance for the men to link up with the young
fellows. It is a chance to provide activities
and strong male role models.
Eugene Jenkins
- Parking Squad
Linnell Price
- S.W.A.T. (Special Worship Assistance
Team)
Linnell Price
Brandon Gale
MEDIA
& PUBLICATIONS
To Provide the methods and means whereby the work,
worship, and ministries of the Freedom Church
become publicized and promoted throughout the
greater Chicago area. It is the assignment of
this team to embrace and express what Jesus says
the church is to do with getting the word out
about the Gospel and saving power of our Christ.
- Public Relations
Larry Davis
- Audio-Visual
Dexter Milan
- Freedom Uplift
Dr. Rubye Drake
- Website
Minister Patricia Smith
psmith@enjoyfbc.com
- Graphic Design
Rev. Veronnica Williams
- Community Connections
Sybil Pace
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