After School Tutorial Committee

The Tutorial Program addresses academic needs and provides assistance in educational training to students. The program includes homework assistance, preparation for TAKS (Texas Assessment Acknowledgement Skills) and other related areas as needed.

Audio Visual Ministry

The Audio Visual Ministry is responsible for coordinating all audio and video setups for worship services and special programs/events.  The ministry is also responsible for producing all CD's and DVD's and the sale of GMBC paraphernalia in The Garden.

Benevolence Ministry

The Benevolence Ministry encourages wholeness and empowers people to care for themselves and for others. The ministry reaches out to those with financial needs within the church family and in our communities with basic necessities such as food, clothing and financial assistance.

Bereavement Ministry

The Cancer Support Ministry is committed to assisting cancer patients, their families, and their caregivers by providing emotional and spiritual support, assistance and information. It includes providing an encouraging package, which contains testimonials of cancer survivors, scriptures, encouraging literature and encouraging music. The ministry will contact (visits/phone calls) patients and their family members to inquire about assistance that may be needed.

C.A.R.E. Ministry (Christian Assistance Relief Endeavor)

The Christian Assistance Relief Endeavor (C.A.R.E) Ministry is a need-sensitive ministry that ministers to the physical needs of our members and non-members in our surrounding communities. This ministry is also responsible for the solicitation and distribution of clothing and toys for needy families during the holiday season.

Couples In Christ Ministry

This is a Bible based ministry promoting God's plan for marriage through teaching biblical truths about the roles and responsibilities of married couples. The ministry is a catalyst for promoting a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, with each other and family. Marriage is an honorable institution ordained by God therefore, fostering fellowship, witnessing, obedience as well as interpersonal sharing through meaningful communication.

Culinary Ministry

The Deacons/Trustees assist during the devotional period, through prayer, praise, the reading of God's Word and also during the offertory period. The deacons/trustees support the pastor by visiting the sick and shut-in, and are responsible for assisting during Baptism and the observance of the Lord's Supper. The deacons/trustees support the Pastor in the affairs of the church.

Deaconess

The Deaconess participates in the ordinances of the church, the Baptism and the Lord's Supper. They are responsible for the preparation of candidates for Baptism. Additionally, they visit the sick and shut-in and offer support as needed.

Discipleship Training Ministry

The Discipleship Training Ministry is responsible for ensuring that all new members meet the requirements of completing the mandatory class before participating in auxiliaries and ministries.

Educational Board

The Educational Board promotes higher education and career opportunities through conferences, workshops and mentorship. The board recognizes high school and university graduates and provides scholarships for higher educational achievement.

Facilities Committee

The Facilities Committee is responsible for maintaining a reverent atmosphere throughout the Sanctuary and adjacent areas of the church. This committee provides assistance with annual days, weddings and contract events and serves as the liason between the pastor and couples intending to be married; overseeing the use of the facilities for wedding ceremonies, rehearsals and receptions. They are responsible for ensuring wedding and contract events are conducted in accordance with the policies and procedures of the church.

Hospitality Ministry

The Hospitality Committee creates an atmosphere of warmth and fellowship to all visitors and members. The committee meets and greets visitors and members, receives the pastor's visitors, and performs receptionist responsibilities on Sundays. The committee also coordinates and decorates for special events held in the Dr. Hayward Wiggins Multi-Purpose Facility.

Intake Ministry

The Intake Ministry is responsible for ensuring that all members meet the requirements of completing the mandatory class before participating in auxiliaries and ministries.

Joshua Generation Ministry (Formerly the Micah Ministry)

The Joshua Generation Ministry nurtures and develops young adults ages 18-35. Its purpose is to help young men and women develop a stronger personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The ministry is designed to equip young adults to be Christ-like.

Master's Men Ministry

The Master's Men Ministry is a group of motivated Christian men that display distinction, discipline, dependability, dedication and discipleship. Master's Men are devoted to improving their leadership abilities by studying God's Word, becoming involved in service opportunities, and addressing the needs of the entire congregation. Master's Men will seek to build strong and supportive relationships with God, the Pastor, and one another thus, encouraging each other to move to higher levels of praise, worship, and stewardship.

Music and Fine Arts Ministry

The Music and Fine Arts Ministry is dedicated to providing quality Christian music during all worship services. It also enriches and enhances the worship services by edifying and honoring our God through songs and praise. The Music and Fine Arts Ministry is composed of the following:

Men of Praise

Joshua Generation

Voices of Glory
Women of Praise
Sacrifice

Praise Dancers

Mime

Nursery Executive Board

The Nursery Executive Board is responsible for ensuring that the Gethsemane Christian Learning Center remains in compliance with all state policies and guidelines. Monthly meetings are held to keep all board members informed of all activities, events, and nursery operations.

Prayer Ministry

The purpose of the Prayer Ministry is to manifest the biblical commandments of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that we should always pray and not faint (Luke 18:1). We are dedicated to laying a foundation of prayer through teaching the principles of prayer; interceding on behalf of others; equipping the saints for service; and empowering the saints in their spiritual development as Disciples of Christ. We will create and cultivate an atmosphere of consistent prayer at GMBC where each member is actively praying consistently, personally and corporately. In collaboration with the church ministries we seek to establish GMBC as a house of prayer.

Seasoned Saints Ministry

The Seasoned Saints Ministry promotes and enhances Christian faith and fellowship through a holistic approach to serving the needs of individuals 55 years of age and over through biblical study, recreational activities and personal counseling.

The Singles Ministry encourages the personal development and spiritual growth of adults who are single due to decision, divorce, or death . This is accomplished through prayer, biblical study, mutual support groups , and recreational activities.

S.W.A.T. Ministry (Soul Winning Action Team)

The Soul Winning Action Team is designed to fulfill the top priority of the church, which is the great commission given by Jesus, our Lord and Savior to go out, seek the lost, and make disciples. S.W.A.T. is comprised of six-action soul winning ministries below.
 
Door-to-Door

The purpose of the Door-to-Door Ministry is to strategically seek out those who are lost in our

neighboring communities. Our great commission is to diligently seek the lost and be aware of opportunities to witness the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
 

Homeless

The purpose of this ministry is to provide spiritual and mental guidance, as we interact socially and physically with homeless individuals, while supplying food and clothing for nourishment and comfort.

Hospital and Nursing Home

The purpose of the Hospital and Nursing Home Ministry is to ensure the salvation of persons during their time of uncertainty and provide spiritual encouragement through the Word of God and prayer.

Prayer
Prayer and supplications are rendered on behalf of those in leadership positions, persons who have contacted the church, and sick and shut-in members.

Prison

The purpose of the Prison Ministry is to introduce Christ to those who are not saved and give encouragement and spiritual support to those who are incarcerated.

Telephone

The Telephone Ministry's primary objective is to bring souls to Christ through telephone calls communication and witnessing. This ministry also conducts follow-up telephone calls with individuals who have contacted the church for special prayer, assistance, or other needs.

Sunday School Ministry

The Sunday School Ministry is the teaching agency for all ages and it helps to prepare attendees for a higher level of biblical knowledge. This is accomplished through planning, organizing, and presenting the Word of God from Sunday School lessons designed to meet the spiritual needs of the students. The goal of the Sunday School is to equip the Saints to do the work of the kingdom.

S.O.S. Ministry (Supporting Our Soldiers)
The S.O.S. Ministry comes together to share our devotion, pride and support to the men and women who are active or veterans of the military. This ministry strives to brighten a soldier's day with a care package, card or letter of encouragement, prayer and other comforts from home. It is our goal to ensure that every man and woman serving in the military of our country is reminded that their sacrifice and work is appreciated "back home."

Transportation Ministry

The Transportation Ministry is committed to providing transportation for all worship services and for other church related activities.

Tribal Cell Ministry

This ministry was organized to serve the body of Christ without compromise while keeping hearts and minds focused on the Lord and the building up of the Kingdom of God. This ministry will promote unity among all members and move them to action through fellowship, prayer and compassion. Each member is encouraged to actively participate in one of the three standing committees within their tribe: New Member/Contact, Hospital, Sickness, Death and Bereavement.

Usher's & Nurse's Ministry
The Usher's and Nurse's Ministry is designed to serve God's people by graciously greeting, directing and assisting them in a friendly and hospitable manner. They assist during the offertory period, distribute programs and envelopes, assist when a medical need arises and maintain health kits used in the event of an emergency.

Vision Ministry

The Vision Ministry, appointed by the pastor, assists him in the general activities and events of the church. This ministry also assists chairpersons, committee and ministry leaders with policies and procedures associated with the observance of Annual Days and other activities at the discretion of the pastor. The ministry members provide guidance in securing vendors while ensuring compliance with timelines that facilitate meeting the objectives of the "Church At Work."

W.O.W. Ministry (Women of Work, Worship and Witness)The Women's Ministry reaches the entire adult female audience. The goal is to nurture, equip, enhance and provide biblical instruction and guidance to the women of this church through workshops, evangelism, bible study and outreach ministries. This ministry will seek to provide growing opportunities to include spiritual, mental and physical needs that will appeal to women of all ages.

The Youth Ministry is designed to involve children and youth from ages 2-17 in ministries with emphasis on youth enrichment and Christian development. This is accomplished through activities designed specifically for youth. Activities include: Children's Church, Bible Lessons, Workshops, Athletics, Angels and Youth of Praise, Youth Ushers, Devotional Training, Drill Team, Instrumental Ensemble, and Anointed Praisers.