MINISTRIES
Women of Purpose | Leader: Pastor Kim McKissick
For ladies 19 and up, we believe in building and maintaining in the areas of wholesome, wellness and womanhood. WOP is dedicated to fostering healthy relationships, providing a secure networking environment while opening opportunities for women to use their gifts and talents. Every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 AM we can be found serving in the community, being enriched spiritually or just sharing laughs and love.
MoMENtum | Leader: Pastor Shanga Wilson
For men 19 and up, we believe in fostering healthy relationships, providing a secure networking environment, and building healthy relationships as MEN of God.
Covenant Keepers | Leaders: Bishop Jr & Pastor Kim McKissick
Our marriage ministry is for married and engaged couples in The Bethel Church under the leadership of Bishop and Pastor Kim. This ministry provides spiritual instruction, healthy dialogue and guidance for effective communication, conversation and prayer.
Keenagers Ministry
Our Keenagers Ministry is for ages 65 and up to connect and grow spiritually. Fellowship with those in your age group and learn about health, have fun, and much more.
Marketing & Creative Design | Leader: Jocelyn McKissick
The Bethel Press ministry is production and marketing (social media, photographers, videographers, graphic designers). We are responsible for managing two-way communication flow between the leaders and the congregation, also overseeing and assist in worship production to assure #TheBethelExperience.
Worship & Creative Arts Collectives | Leader: Pastor Cedric Meekins
The most diverse ministry of The Bethel Church includes singers, musicians, dancers, choreographers, choir directors, technicians, thespians, songwriters, and MORE – blending their unique gifts to form one ministry that reflects the excellence of God and assists in enhancing #TheBethelExperience.
Audio/Video Production | Leader: Cedric Matthews
A/V’s mission is to ignite a spark in our diverse community through audio, video, lighting, and more creative programs that create the worship experience and ministry events – collaborating with Marketing/Creative Design and Worship & Arts so God’s people to enjoy #thebethelexperience. A/V houses camera men, sound crew, and more!
Elev8 215 Youth | Leaders: Delores & Darrol Beamon
Pronounced "Elevate 215", Elev8 is our rebranded youth ministry from ages 13-18. This ministry offers digestible truth through lessons and experiences that make the transition to Christian Adulthood easier. Here youth are challenged to be their most genuine selves, outside of the filters of peer-pressure and social conformity.
Oasis Children & Preteen | Leader: Pastor Barry Young
Oasis welcomes your children as we lead them to WORSHIP the God who created us, LEARN about the God who loves us, and GROW in the God who strengthens us. We provide age-level, practical application of the bible to the daily lives of our children and preteens. Ministry is provided through teaching, illustrations, interactive dialogue, crafts, and more. Oasis is a FERTILE PLACE TO GROW!!!
Pathway Young Adults Leader: Pastor Desmond Demps
Pathway is the Young Adults Ministry from the ages 18-30. Here we dive into specific topics such as purpose, relationships, and dream chasing. Overcoming the disappointment of possible life expectations beyond education becomes a roadblock for many.
Usher/Greeters | Leaders: Diana Perry & Melissa Hall
It is our opportunity to serve God by serving his people, making everyone who enters the sanctuary feel welcome and a part of The Bethel Experience.The most diverse ministry of The Bethel Church includes singers, musicians, dancers, choreographers, choir directors, technicians, thespians, songwriters, and MORE – blending their unique gifts to form one ministry that reflects the excellence of God and assists in enhancing #TheBethelExperience.
Prayer Warriors (Intercessory Prayer) | Leader: Pastor Zella Richardson
Intercessors are trained and taught to pray the heart, the mind and the will of God our Heavenly Father. Our mission in prayer is to release the word of God in prayer as we stand in the gap to pray without ceasing on behalf of others. While seeking discernment, an Intercessor must remain true and faithful to the call always willing to make the necessary sacrifices in taking the time it takes to pray.
B.E.S.T Academy | Leaders: Melody Davis & Glori Peters
Bethel Enhancing Students Totally is a virtual and in-person school assisting students grades 3-12th with Tynker Coding, SAT/ACT Prep, Robotics, and more. REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Congregational Care | Leader: Pastor Reginald Caldwell
Attends to the concerns of the families of Bethel. We develop a greater sense of community by making a large church feel like a small loving congregation. See the Connection Prayer list below (those in need of special prayer and prayers for bereaved).
A.I.M (Acclimation Information Motivation) Discipleship | Leaders: Minister Delores Beamon & Darrol Beamon
AIM is the discipleship ministry that guides you along your journey from Bethel as you become acclimated with the church and we help you become more involved through ministry. Going through A.I.M. Discipleship is required once you become a disciple of TBC (and accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior).
iSIGN Deaf Ministry | Leader: Elder Darletha LaSesne
iSign Dear Ministry gives those in the deaf community the opportunity to exercise a lifestyle of faith through the ministry of signing.
Military Affairs | Leaders: Chaplain William Liptrot & Mrs. Charyl Liptrot
We provide Military coverage to all active duty and retired branches of the United States Arm forces. This includes the United States Army, Air Force, Coastguard, Marines, and Navy. Our ministry provides pastoral care, bereavement care, and clothing care, (especially for our homeless veteran’s.) Additionally, we educate and assure federal, state and local military benefits for which are entitled for serving our nation both within conus and abroad.
Kingdom Kare | Leader: Elder William Adams
We share the gospel of Jesus Christ in every community in Jacksonville, FL., and provide prayer, food, clothing, and other resources as needed.
Healing & Recovery will provide a loving, safe and confidential environment, where people can come and receive Compassion, Support, and Encouragement through Scriptures, Testimony, Prayers and Unconditional Love
Culinary Ministry Leader: Annette Hughes
We serve in scheduled catering functions and special events at the request or discretion of the Bishop. We’re responsible for the upkeep of the kitchen facilities and adhering to all food and safety regulations. If you have a passion for cooking and serving in the kitchen connect with us.
Security/Armor Bearer Ministry | Leaders: Charlotte Taylor & Washington Bennefield
The Armor Bearers are responsible for taking care of Bishop and the first family. Security is also responsible for ensuring the safety of the first family and the entirety of The Bethel Church and members.
Camilla P. Thompson & Ruth Graham Ray Historic Archives Museum | Leader: Adonnica Toler
Bethel is a historical monument. We keep in touch with Bethel’s roots and keep The Bethel Museum in place. We have such an amazing history and we need you to bring forth the vision of our archives.
Deacons | Leader: Deacon John Edwards
With 100+ deacons, our basic thrust is to act as an extension of Bishop McKissick, Jr. to provide basic and spiritual needs to the members of the Bethel Church. Toward that end, we are an extension of him and act on his behalf as we exercise those duties and responsibilities in seven Connection Circles.
Trustees | Leader: Michael Blaylock
The Trustee Ministry is charged with responsibilities relative to the receipt accountability and proper stewardship of the Church’s finances and physical assets. The ministry is also responsible for the general maintenance of the Church’s facilities and grounds.
Gifted Hands | Leader: Cynthia Lilly
We assist in places where volunteers are needed to help make events successful. Such as events, funerals, community outreach and other ministries.
B.E.E.M Bethel Enhancing Entrepreneurs | Leader: Cliff Grant
Develop Business owners and prospective business owners with godly principals and the skills needed to start and grow a business. We have all resources of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce to help us to achieve this mission. Connect with other business owners in our church and within the community.
S.O.S. “Surviving & Overcoming Suffering” Grief | Leader: Pastor Selena Webster-Bass
We offer support to members who have a need to fellowship during their grieving process with others who might be experiencing some of the same issues and concerns. We offer quarterly workshops in specific areas and make referrals to the Bethel Grief Counselors, when necessary.
Fitness | Leader: Paula Robinson
Fitness Ministry strives to be one with God by keeping up with our physical health. We also have line dancing, and other activities to stay active.
Healthy Bethel | Leader: J.J Hammond
Medical professionals provide evaluation and treatment that may be required to stabilize the physical and mental health of persons attending services and church sponsored events.
The Bethel Experience Bowling League | Leader: Elder Charlotte Johnson
“The Bethel Experience Bowling League is a good way to socialize, fellowship, and have fun together building friendships, morale, communication, teamwork, unity, and understanding. Our bowling league is a handicapped league which will even the playing field for experience and non-experience bowlers to compete.”