Zion Church Ministries is so much more than Sunday service. We are a Bible-believing, Bible teaching church that offers biblical instruction 7 days a week. With several ministries, there’s something for everyone at ZCM. We’re only as strong as everyone working together to advance God’s kingdom. So get connected, be connected and stay connected.
Ministerial Staff- Licensed and ordained clergy responsible to preach, teach, evangelize and oversee various ministries of the Church. The current ministerial staff is comprised of: Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, Administrative Pastor, Prison Ministry Director, Marketing, Media, & Communications Director, and Women’s Ministry Director. The Ministerial Staff meets the 1st Saturday of every month.
Diaconate – The Diaconate Ministry is comprised of Deacons and Deaconesses who visit the sick-and-shut-in, the hospitalized, the bereaved and the imprisoned. They are assigned Wards, geographic areas in which congregants live, and maintain contact with individuals to ensure their welfare and well-being. They are also responsible for preparing the Communion table, assisting in Baptism, and contacting individuals who may need prayer and/or physical, spiritual or financial support. The Diaconate Ministry meets every other month on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
Christian Education Ministry – The Christian Education Ministry seeks to educate and train servants of the Most High God, at every level of ministry. The ministry is responsible for making sure that instructors, materials, workshops, seminars, and opportunities exist for children, youth, young adults, mature adults, singles, couples, and the elderly to learn God’s Word and God’s business of evangelism, discipleship, study, worship and witness. The Christian Education Ministry meets every other month on the 3rd Saturday.
Evangelism Ministry – The work of the Church is to win souls for Jesus the Christ. The Evangelism ministry equips anyone with a heart to share the Gospel Message and a mind to “spread the Good News to the utmost parts of the world.” Evangelism training is designed for youth and adults, and programming centers on street outreach, community awareness and connections, as well as New Disciple training classes. The Evangelism Ministry meets the 1st Wednesday of each month.
Men’s Ministry – The Men’s Ministry focuses on activities that serve to strengthen and encourage men spiritually. Bible studies, meetings and workshops are held that address everyday challenges, issues and concerns that men face, and serve to assist in the development and implementation of support systems, events, ministry and fellowship opportunities to meet those needs. The Men’s Ministry meets the 3rd Sunday of every month during Men’s Bible Study hour.
Women’s Ministry – The Women’s Ministry focuses on providing spiritual growth and development through training, education, service and fellowship. The women are provided with a variety of activities, workshops, retreats, programming, and fun events in order to grow together, work together, and serve God together. The Women’s Ministry meets on the 1st Saturday of each month.
Youth Ministry – The Youth Ministry is comprised of youth leaders who plan activities and events to help the youth, of all ages, grow spiritually, academically, and socially. Participation in Church programming, fellowship with other local church youth, engagement in service opportunities, and bible-based education and workshops all serve to assist in helping our youth establish a solid foundation in Christ and of friendship and fellowship with one another. The Youth Ministry meets with the youth twice a month and the leadership meets monthly.
Usher Ministry – The Usher Ministry of the Church seeks to be poised and prepared to welcome all people into the Lord’s House. The ministry provides opportunities for adults and youth to be God’s gatekeepers, as well as provide a hospitable atmosphere for church family and visitors. They are at God’s gates, smiling, singing, and serving all who enter the Lord’s house. The Usher Ministry meets on the 1st Saturday of each month.
Greeters Ministry – The Greeters Ministry is ready and willing, at each and every event sponsored by the Church, to provide a warm “Hello and Welcome” to all who enter the Lord’s House. Greeters are the first and usually last people anyone entering or leaving God’s House see. They provide a warm smile, a pleasant handshake or hug, and the desire to assist any and all who may need physical access into God’s House, special seating or other accommodations, and work with the Usher Ministry to make sure that visitors feel welcomed. The Greeters Ministry meets as needed.
Music Ministry – The Music Ministry, which is led by the Music Ministry Director, is comprised of the Voices of Praise, the Mass Choir, the Men’s Chorus, Young Adult Choir, and the Praise & Worship Team. The mission of the Music Ministry is to provide music that glorifies, praises, and pleases God through a variety of music genres. The ministry provides instrumental and vocal music and has rehearsals every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m., and Wednesday evenings at 9:00 p.m., dependent upon which choir may be rehearsing.
Communications & Media – The Communications & Media Ministry directs, guides and/or produces all collateral that is used for correspondence, publicity, marketing, advertising and solicitations of support. The ministry is responsible to ensure that all material and media promotion designed to highlight the pastor, church, or church programming is of quality, accurate, and are spiritually reflective and informative. The Communications Ministry meets monthly, after the Sunday morning Worship Service.
Audio/Video Ministry – The Audio/Video Ministry is responsible for all electronic recordings of church services and events, their quality, reproduction, distribution, and all filming and taping events and services inside or outside of the Lord’s House. This ministry works closely with the Communications & Media ministry. The Audio/Video ministry meets after the Sunday morning Worship Service, as needed.
Pastor’s Aide Ministry – The Pastor’s Aide Ministry seek to perform tasks and services that benefit and enhance the life of the Senior Pastor, Bishop Brown. These services range from prayer over the pastor’s ministry, family, finances, health and leadership, to providing food for the pastor’s office, to cleaning robes and personal garments, to spearheading and coordinating special recognition services, such as the pastor’s anniversary or birthday. The Pastor’s Aide Ministry meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.
Security Ministry – The Security Ministry is responsible for the safety of the Senior Pastor, leadership, and all parishioners and guests of Zion. They provide a safe, sensitive and secure atmosphere for worship, free of distraction and danger, for the Zion family and our guests by insuring that visible and capable security personnel are present to protect them. The Security ministry secures all monetary transactions within the church building and provides a safe environment for everyone while they are attending services and activities inside or outside of Zion. The Security Ministry meets monthly.
Young Adult Ministry- The Young Adult Ministry is an active, vibrant ministry seeking to educate, equip and empower young adults, ages 18-40 to live for Jesus through service, worship and witness. The ministry has a choir, spiritual development and biblical studies, fellowship events, and meets monthly on 2nd Sundays after the morning Worship Service.choivi, bTheThe Young Adult Minist
Diaconate – The Diaconate Ministry is comprised of Deacons and Deaconesses who visit the sick-and-shut-in, the hospitalized, the bereaved and the imprisoned. They are assigned Wards, geographic areas in which congregants live, and maintain contact with individuals to ensure their welfare and well-being. They are also responsible for preparing the Communion table, assisting in Baptism, and contacting individuals who may need prayer and/or physical, spiritual or financial support. The Diaconate Ministry meets every other month on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
Christian Education Ministry – The Christian Education Ministry seeks to educate and train servants of the Most High God, at every level of ministry. The ministry is responsible for making sure that instructors, materials, workshops, seminars, and opportunities exist for children, youth, young adults, mature adults, singles, couples, and the elderly to learn God’s Word and God’s business of evangelism, discipleship, study, worship and witness. The Christian Education Ministry meets every other month on the 3rd Saturday.
Evangelism Ministry – The work of the Church is to win souls for Jesus the Christ. The Evangelism ministry equips anyone with a heart to share the Gospel Message and a mind to “spread the Good News to the utmost parts of the world.” Evangelism training is designed for youth and adults, and programming centers on street outreach, community awareness and connections, as well as New Disciple training classes. The Evangelism Ministry meets the 1st Wednesday of each month.
Men’s Ministry – The Men’s Ministry focuses on activities that serve to strengthen and encourage men spiritually. Bible studies, meetings and workshops are held that address everyday challenges, issues and concerns that men face, and serve to assist in the development and implementation of support systems, events, ministry and fellowship opportunities to meet those needs. The Men’s Ministry meets the 3rd Sunday of every month during Men’s Bible Study hour.
Women’s Ministry – The Women’s Ministry focuses on providing spiritual growth and development through training, education, service and fellowship. The women are provided with a variety of activities, workshops, retreats, programming, and fun events in order to grow together, work together, and serve God together. The Women’s Ministry meets on the 1st Saturday of each month.
Youth Ministry – The Youth Ministry is comprised of youth leaders who plan activities and events to help the youth, of all ages, grow spiritually, academically, and socially. Participation in Church programming, fellowship with other local church youth, engagement in service opportunities, and bible-based education and workshops all serve to assist in helping our youth establish a solid foundation in Christ and of friendship and fellowship with one another. The Youth Ministry meets with the youth twice a month and the leadership meets monthly.
Usher Ministry – The Usher Ministry of the Church seeks to be poised and prepared to welcome all people into the Lord’s House. The ministry provides opportunities for adults and youth to be God’s gatekeepers, as well as provide a hospitable atmosphere for church family and visitors. They are at God’s gates, smiling, singing, and serving all who enter the Lord’s house. The Usher Ministry meets on the 1st Saturday of each month.
Greeters Ministry – The Greeters Ministry is ready and willing, at each and every event sponsored by the Church, to provide a warm “Hello and Welcome” to all who enter the Lord’s House. Greeters are the first and usually last people anyone entering or leaving God’s House see. They provide a warm smile, a pleasant handshake or hug, and the desire to assist any and all who may need physical access into God’s House, special seating or other accommodations, and work with the Usher Ministry to make sure that visitors feel welcomed. The Greeters Ministry meets as needed.
Music Ministry – The Music Ministry, which is led by the Music Ministry Director, is comprised of the Voices of Praise, the Mass Choir, the Men’s Chorus, Young Adult Choir, and the Praise & Worship Team. The mission of the Music Ministry is to provide music that glorifies, praises, and pleases God through a variety of music genres. The ministry provides instrumental and vocal music and has rehearsals every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m., and Wednesday evenings at 9:00 p.m., dependent upon which choir may be rehearsing.
Communications & Media – The Communications & Media Ministry directs, guides and/or produces all collateral that is used for correspondence, publicity, marketing, advertising and solicitations of support. The ministry is responsible to ensure that all material and media promotion designed to highlight the pastor, church, or church programming is of quality, accurate, and are spiritually reflective and informative. The Communications Ministry meets monthly, after the Sunday morning Worship Service.
Audio/Video Ministry – The Audio/Video Ministry is responsible for all electronic recordings of church services and events, their quality, reproduction, distribution, and all filming and taping events and services inside or outside of the Lord’s House. This ministry works closely with the Communications & Media ministry. The Audio/Video ministry meets after the Sunday morning Worship Service, as needed.
Pastor’s Aide Ministry – The Pastor’s Aide Ministry seek to perform tasks and services that benefit and enhance the life of the Senior Pastor, Bishop Brown. These services range from prayer over the pastor’s ministry, family, finances, health and leadership, to providing food for the pastor’s office, to cleaning robes and personal garments, to spearheading and coordinating special recognition services, such as the pastor’s anniversary or birthday. The Pastor’s Aide Ministry meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.
Security Ministry – The Security Ministry is responsible for the safety of the Senior Pastor, leadership, and all parishioners and guests of Zion. They provide a safe, sensitive and secure atmosphere for worship, free of distraction and danger, for the Zion family and our guests by insuring that visible and capable security personnel are present to protect them. The Security ministry secures all monetary transactions within the church building and provides a safe environment for everyone while they are attending services and activities inside or outside of Zion. The Security Ministry meets monthly.
Young Adult Ministry- The Young Adult Ministry is an active, vibrant ministry seeking to educate, equip and empower young adults, ages 18-40 to live for Jesus through service, worship and witness. The ministry has a choir, spiritual development and biblical studies, fellowship events, and meets monthly on 2nd Sundays after the morning Worship Service.choivi, bTheThe Young Adult Minist
The ministry of Christian Education informs and transforms the lives of individuals who attend and associate with Zion Church Ministries. The Christian Education Ministry provides Biblical education through :
· Church School - held on Sunday mornings, for adults and youth of all ages.
· New Disciples training - for individuals new to the Church or to Zion Church Ministries, who have joined through Christian Experience, as a new
convert, or as an associate under watch care.
· Prayer Service/Disciples’ Hour Bible Study - a weekly event offering 30 minutes of prayer and 90 minutes of Bible Study.
Prayer Line - every Wednesday morning at 6:30 am - 7:00 am.
· Children’s Church – Sunday worship service designed for youth aged 11 years and younger.
· Workshops/Seminars – designed to assist each ministry in training and spiritual growth..
The ministry of Christian Education informs and transforms the lives of individuals who attend and associate with Zion Church Ministries. The Christian Education Ministry provides Biblical education through :
· Church School - held on Sunday mornings, for adults and youth of all ages.
· New Disciples training - for individuals new to the Church or to Zion Church Ministries, who have joined through Christian Experience, as a new
convert, or as an associate under watch care.
· Prayer Service/Disciples’ Hour Bible Study - a weekly event offering 30 minutes of prayer and 90 minutes of Bible Study.
Prayer Line - every Wednesday morning at 6:30 am - 7:00 am.
· Children’s Church – Sunday worship service designed for youth aged 11 years and younger.
· Workshops/Seminars – designed to assist each ministry in training and spiritual growth..