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ADULT
Ministries provide social and spiritual networking support to promote brotherhood & sisterhood among the members (ages 18 and up) of Zion Hill.
For additional information on these ministries, contact the church office at:
AFRICA INITIATIVE MINISTRY
A ministry to aid brothers and sisters in some of the more depressed regions of the continent where disease, hunger, A.I.D.S., and other problems devastate the populations.
Coordinator: Sis. Marva Miles
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Marva Miles
Outreach Organization:
ICF Mission of Hope Liberia
BEAUTIFICATION MINISTRY
A select group of members that decorate the interior of the church for special events.
Coordinator: Sis. Aretha Ragland
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
A support group helping sisters and brothers cope with the passing of loved ones.
Coordinator: Rev. Galetha Thompson
BROTHERHOOD MINISTRY
A ministry of men (18 yrs. and older) at Zion Hill who work together to strengthen the family unit, community and church through fellowship and service.
Interim President: Reverend Dr. Norton Newsome
Outreach Coordinator:
Bro. William Wise
Outreach Organization:
Fulton Leadership Academy Robotics & Aviation
BUS MINISTRY
Provides transportation to members and non-members for church activities and events.
Coordinator: Bro. Kerry Carmichael, Sr.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT MINISTRY
A support group for those charged with the care of infirmed relatives or friends.
Coordinator: Sis. Marilyn Fraley
C.COM (Connecting Community Online Ministry)
This ministry is designed for our brothers and sisters who are primarily online, for those who are unable to attend in-person worship services.
Coordinator: Rev. Tiffani Douglas
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY
This ministry provides biblical educational opportunities to adults and youth through regularly scheduled classes.
Dean: TBA
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY PLANNERS
Plans the church’s 153rd Anniversary Celebratory activities.
Chair: Sis. Elisa Dixon
COMMUNITY ACTION/BUSINESS MINISTRY
Provides members and the community-at-large with information on social, economic and political issues.
Coordinator: Bro. Alfred White
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Deborah Anderson
Outreach Organization:
Sandtown Middle School
COUNSELING MINISTRY
Provides counseling services for the members of Zion Hill Baptist Church.
Coordinator: Rev. Kevin Jackson, Counselor: Dr. Myra Burnett
COURTESY GUILD MINISTRY
Greets visiting worshippers and hosts the bi-annual Fellowship for New Members.
President: Sis. Rosemary Willingham
Outreach Coordinator:
Dr. Wilhemina Harp
Outreach Organization:
Grady Memorial Hospital
CULINARY MINISTRY TEAM
Supervise the planning, the purchasing and the preparation of all meals and receptions sponsored by the church.
Coordinator: Bro. Jacques Ficklin
DEACONESS MINISTRY
A group of women (usually the wife of a Deacon) who assist the Pastor and the Deacons Ministry in caring for the needs of the Zion Hill Church family.
President: Sis. Geraldine Chennault
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Mercedes Johnson
Outreach Organization:
Carrie Steele-Pitts Home, Inc.
DEACONS MINISTRY (Appointed)
Performs a variety of services, including care of the sick and otherwise infirmed. One can become a deacon by a vote of the entire congregation.
Chairperson: Dea. Tantalous A. Smith
EVANGELISM MINISTRY
A group of believers striving to help build God’s kingdom on earth through leading others to Christ.
Coordinator: Sis. Simone Pickett-Wilson
Outreach Coordinator:
TBA
Outreach Organization:
Summerset Assisted Living
FAITH AND FINANCES WORKSHOP PLANNERS
A group that plans and coordinates our annual Faith and Finances(formerly Stewardship weekend) Saturday activities.
Coordinator: Dr. Wendy Labat
FINANCE MINISTRY (Appointed)
Manages the annual budget development process.
Finance Officer/Treasurer: Sis. Veda Brown
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE MINISTRY
Provides a positive outlet for our senior (55+) members and friends through spiritual and social fellowship.
Coordinator: Sis. Avis Seals
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Madelyn Fuller
Outreach Organization:
Grady Memorial Newborn Ward
HAGAR MINISTRY (SINGLE MOTHERS)
An assembly of sisters who provide encouragement, information and spiritual and emotional support for single mothers.
Coordinator: Sis. Canisia Brewster
HEALTH MINISTRY
Administers medical assistance and emergency first aid to individuals during church services and other major church functions and educates the congregation on medical issues.
Coordinator: Sis. Marshaleen King, MD
HISTORY COMMITTEE
This committee will research and present a thorough history of Zion Hill Baptist Church.
President: Dea. Mary Jenkins
HOME RETENTION PROGRAM (Appointed)
A ministry that provides financial assistance to sisters and brothers with a verified need to retain their residence.
Coordinator: Bro. Isaac Scott
INVESTMENT MINISTRY (Appointed)
A ministry that oversees and interacts with the church’s investments.
Coordinator: Bro. Rocky Clay
JOY For Life Seniors Ministry
A ministry that plans activities for and supplies relevant information to seniors several days a week.
Director: Sis. Clyreon Harris
JULY MINISTRY
A ministry for members born in the month of July, who gather for monthly in-reach and outreach initiatives.
President: Sis. Donna Watts-Nunn
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. LaMarian Wallace
Outreach Organization:
Zion Hill Community Development Corporation
JUNE MINISTRY
A ministry for members born in the month of June, who gather for monthly in-reach and outreach initiatives.
President: Sis. Latonia Johnson
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Gwendolyn Buchanan
Outreach Organization:
The Nicholas House
KWANZAA PLANNERS
A group that plans our annual Kwanzaa celebration.
Coordinator: Rev. Kevin Jackson
LEGAL MINISTRY
This group of legal professionals puts on at least one legal workshop per year addressing a variety of legal matters that confront people every day.
Coordinator: Sis. Sonia Burnett, Esq.
LIU (Voice) CHURCH NEWSLETTER
A monthly publication containing information about past, present and future church activities.
Designer: Sis. LaDonna Cherry
LOVE CENTER MINISTRIES (LCM)
A group that plans and oversees ministries taking place in the Love Center (multi-purpose facility).
Coordinator: TBA
LCM: ASHESI AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER PROGRAM
Ashesi (means “beginning“ in Fante, a Ghanaian lan-guage) Community Teaching (ACT): A ministry focused on educational and spiritual development of children and youth through afterschool care and summer enrichment programs.
Director: TBA, Board Advisors: Bro. Jaron Trimble (Chair), Dea. Stephen Carter, Sis. Natasha Harrison, Dr. Sarah Haynes
LCM: ATHLETICS, RECREATION & FITNESS MNISTRY
This ministry coordinates athletic activities for adults and youth and children held in the Love Center including children’s basketball team (under 12), a youth basketball team (ages 13-18), a men’s team (ages 19 and over), a co-ed softball team (ages 18 and up) and co-ed aerobics classes (ages 13 and up).
Coordinator: Bro. Justin Hendricks
LCM: SENIOR ACTIVITIES & SERVICES MINISTRY
A ministry that plans activities for and supplies relevant information to seniors several days a week.
Coordinator: Sis. Clyreon Harris
MARCH MINISTRY
A ministry for members born in the month of March, who gather for monthly in-reach and outreach initiatives.
President: Bro. Larry McQuitta
Outreach Coordinator:
TBA
Outreach Organization:
West Manor Elementary
MATRONS MINISTRY
The Matrons is a group of women who mentors teen mothers 13 to 18 years old and some stay until 20 years old.
President: Sis. Darien Smith
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Connie B. Brown
Outreach Organization:
Second Chance Homes
MEDIA MINISTRY
Responsible for the church’s audio/visual services and provide recording links of church services and special events.
Director: Bro. Alvin Leon
MIGHTY MEN OF ZION USHERS MINISTRY
A ministry for men who perform as doorkeepers for the church. They serve on the third Sunday of each month.
President: Bro. Albert Bynoe, Jr.
Outreach Coordinator:
Bro. William Wise
Outreach Organization:
Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia
MINISTERS FELLOWSHIP
Coordinator: Pastor Aaron L. Parker, Assignment Coordinator: Min. Leidra Dunson
MISSIONARY MINISTRY
Promotes Christian missions through a program of mission study, prayer, community missions and stewardship.
President: Sis. Mary Humphrey
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Theresa Dudley
Outreach Organization:
My Sister’s House
MOTHERS OF THE CHURCH MINISTRY
A ministry for senior women who serve as Christian role models, nurturers, and mentors for other members of the church.
Coordinator: Dr. Beverly McCray
MUSIC MINISTRY
Responsible for all musical presentations at the church.
Coordinator: Bro. Fred Bryan
NEW DISCIPLES ORIENTATION TEAM
A group of members, chosen by the congregation, to welcome new members into the church and explain the basic teachings, structure and programs of the church.
Coordinator: Dea. Craig Hendricks
ONI (YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY)
This group ministers to and addresses the needs of young adults in their twenties and thirties.
President: Bro. Simeon Hendricks
Outreach Coordinator:
TBA
Outreach Organization:
Atlanta Homeless
OUTREACH MINISTRY
Coordinates Zion Hill’s Care to Love Outreach Ministry efforts by ensuring those designated ministries have an approved outreach initiative. Additionally, this ministry makes contribution recommendations to the church for local, regional, national and international relief.
President: Dea. Thomas Williams
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Mary Gaines Smith
Outreach Organization:
Shepherd’s Inn
PARKING GREETERS MINISTRY
Member volunteers who welcome people and give campus directions.
Coordinator: TBA
PHOENIX MINISTRY
Works directly with ex-offenders and second chance offenders referred through the Fulton County Accountability/Drug Court Program; plans 12-week classes designed to assist with curving recidivism and development of job readiness skills
Coordinator: Rev. Dr. Joyce Brown
Outreach Coordinator:
TBA
Outreach Organization:
Department of Community Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY MINISTRY
Skilled photographers who capture Zion Hill’s history through images by taking photos of worship services, special events and photo ops for archiving and promotional use.
Coordinator: Bro. Ronald Coleman
PLANET PRESERVERS
Planet Preservers ministry educates the congregation on crucial environment issues and how those issues are fundamental to our Faith.
Coordinator: Sis. Sandra Baylis
Outreach Coordinator:
TBA
Outreach Organization:
C.H.A.R.M. (Center for Hard to Recycle Material)
PRAYER MINISTRY
A group of believers who hold regular and special times of prayer and who constantly pray for the congregation.
Coordinator: Rev. Dr. Gloria Wilson
SCHOOL OF LOVE, LEARNING & SERVICE (S.O.L.L.A.S.)
A ministry that provides Christian teaching for people of all ages.
Superintendent: Bro. Michael Bazemore
SENIOR MINISTRY SERVICES (SMS)
A ministry that offers volunteer assistance and coordination of services to senior members of our congregation to make sure their basic needs are met.
Coordinator: Dea. Willie Austin
SENIOR USHERS MINISTRY
This group performs as doorkeepers for the church. They serve on the first Sunday of each month.
President: Bro. Kenneth Jeffries
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Michelle Byrd
Outreach Organization:
Southwest Christian Care
SIGN INTERPRETATION MINISTRY
A ministry of volunteers who communicate at various levels with people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
President: Sis. Ramona Benson
SINGLES MINISTRY
A ministry that provides a framework in which single believers can develop spiritually.
President: TBA
Outreach Coordinator:
TBA
Outreach Organization:
Carrie Steele-Pitts
SISTERS IN SYNC (S.I.S.) MINISTRY
Promotes sisterhood among the women (ages 18 and up) of Zion Hill.
President: Sis. Tina Wright
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Laura Johnson
Outreach Organization:
Summerset Assisted Living
SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
A ministry that coordinates and works with social justice efforts already occurring and will occur in the church.
Coordinator: Min. Donnell Williamson
SOCIAL MEDIA MINISTRY
A ministry whose task is to communicate the Gospel message as presented here at the church through various forms of social media.
Coordinator: TBD
SOUNDS OF ZION CHOIR
A music ministry of singing for adults. Sings every first Sunday.
Director: Rev. Timothy Simmons, President: Min. Kathy Kneeland
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Pat George
Outreach Organization:
The Nicholas House & Georgia Department of Family & Children Services
TEMPLE CARETAKERS’ MINISTRY
A host of volunteers who assist with caring for the church building and grounds.
Coordinator: TBD
TIMOTHY BYRD USHERS MINISTRY
This group performs as doorkeepers for the church. They serve on the second Sunday of each month.
President: Sis. Crystal Smith
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Petra Trimble
Outreach Organization:
Barge Road Highrise for Seniors and Disabled Persons
TRUSTEE MINISTRY
A select group of members, voted on by the congregation, to manage the business affairs of the church.
Chairperson: Bro. Kelsie Daniels, III
Outreach Coordinator:
TBA
Outreach Organization:
Arbor Terrace at Cascade
VOICES OF OLUWA CHOIR
A young adult singing ministry in music. Sings every third Sunday. (18 yrs. and up)
President: Sis. Janay Mosley
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Illya Menifee
Outreach Organization:
Downtown Atlanta
WEDDING CONSULTANT AND PLANNERS
Coordinates on-site wedding activities and plans with members.
Coordinator: Sis. Fannie Nelson
ZION HILL ADULT SPIRITUAL DANCERS
A young adult ministry (18 yrs. and up) focused on enhancement of worship through spiritual dance.
Coordinator: Sis. Teyahni Menifee
ZION HILL CDC SUPPORT TEAM
This group provides volunteer support for the Zion Hill CDC (a separate non-profit).
Coordinator: Dea. Willie Edwards
ZION HILL CHORALE
A music ministry of adults rendering worship music through song. Sings every second Sunday.
Director: Sis. Kimberly Bryan, President: Sis. Panessa Stephens
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Cassandro Saffo
Outreach Organization:
Bonterra Nursing Home
ZION HILL INSTRUMENTALISTS
A diverse group of musicians who praise God together with various instruments and serves every second Sunday.
Director: Sis. Latoya Brooks, President: Bro. Brian Gibson
Outreach Coordinator:
Dea. Gus Roberson
Outreach Organization:
Woodland Ridge Nursing Home
ZION HILL PRAISE RINGERS
A choir that praises and worships God through the ringing of hand bells. Serves as assigned.
Director: Sis. Barbara Denson, President: Sis. Mary Gilliam
Outreach Coordinator:
Sis. Jean Bell
Outreach Organization:
Mimi’s Pantry at the Atlanta University Center