Our Ministries
 
Sunday School Ministry (Morning Truth)

The Sunday School Ministry assists our ministry by providing Christian Education opportunities to our members to learn and grow in their knowledge of the Word of God.  Sunday School begins at 9:30am every Sunday Morning.

Music Ministry

Mt. Ollie has been blessed with a rich and enduring history of music.  We’ve had many gifted musicians and talented singers across the years. The music ministry’s aim is to usher in the presence o God through singing songs of worship and praise to Almighty God.

Tribes of the Mt. Ollie Baptist Church
The Tribes of the Mt. Ollie Baptist Church are an extension of membership support. This ministry supports and involves each member in their tribe by establishing fellowships, encouraging faithfulness to the ministry, and embracing one another as a spiritual family.
Deacon Board Ministry
The mission of the Deacon Board Ministry of the Mt. Ollie Baptist Church is to carry out the duties of a deacon by assisting the pastor in the spiritual and social needs of the congregation, visiting the sick, assisting in the ordinances of the church by administering the table for Lord’s Supper and preparing candidates for baptism, promoting peace within the church, and being mentors to all men through our work and service to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Deaconess Board Ministry
The mission of the Deaconess Board Ministry of the Mt. Ollie Baptist Church is to carry out the duties of deaconess by assisting the pastor and the deacons in the spiritual and social needs of the congregation, assisting in the ordinances of the church by preparing the table for Lord’s Supper and preparing candidates for baptism, promoting peace within the church, and being mentors to all women through our work and service to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Trustee Board Ministry
The Trustee Board Ministry of the Mt. Ollie Baptist Church supports the ministry of the church by giving oversight to the maintenance and care of church facilities, managing the fiscal operations, and serving as legal stewards of church finances.
Pastor’s Aide Ministry

The members of the Pastor’s Aid dedicate themselves to make life a little easier for the Pastor.  They help during special times such as birthdays, holidays, vacation and anniversaries.  Their Annual Day is the first Sunday in October.   Meetings are every 1st Saturday of the month at 11:00am.

Missionary Society Ministry

The missionaries are a group of dedicated members who visit the sick and Not Yet Healed to assist with shopping, errands and cooking if needed.  They visit and send flowers and cards to members in the Nursing Homes.  They speak with our new members to ascertain how the church can be of assistance to them and encourage them in their Christian growth.  Their Annual Day is  on the fourth Sunday in November.   Meetings fall every 2nd Saturday of the Month at 10:00am at the church.

Pulpit Office and Supply Club Ministry

The members of the Pulpit Office and Supply Club work together to supply the pulpit with items such as bibles, study materials, towels, etc.  They also clean and maintain the pastor’s office.  They visit the sick and Not Yet Healed as well as console the troubled and bereaved.  Their Annual Day is the third Sunday in March.   Meetings are every 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:00am.

The Joint Board of Ushers Ministry

The Joint Board of Ushers consists of junior and senior members.  The ushers are essential to the organization of all church services.  Their responsibilities include greeting members and visitors, coordinating traffic flow during worship services.  The Joint Board of Ushers is a member of the Church Ushers Association.  They attend Usher’s School and workshops to help keep their skills up to date.  Our Ushers fellowship with various churches in their Annual Sermons and Breakfast Fellowships.  Their Annual Sermon is the 3rd Sunday in July.   Meetings are every 3rd Saturday of the month at 1:00pm

Hospitality Ministry

This group was organized to help in nurturing a warm and friendly atmosphere in the church.   Are on post at the door of the sanctuary to welcome members and visitors to our worship services.  They also give a formal welcome to the congregation on Sunday mornings.  Their Annual Day is the first Sunday in November.  The group is currently settling on a regular meeting time.

Nurses Ministry
The Nurses Unit assists the congregation during the worship services and during the church’s outgoing engagements.  Their Annual Day is the second Sunday in September.   Meetings are every 4th Saturday of the Month at 12 noon
The Leadership/Vision Team

The Leadership Team of the church serves to assist the pastor in reaching God’s visionary goals for the ministry through commitment, competence, and collaboration.  This team helps facilitates the pastor’s vision by praying, planning, promotion and partnering in the vision. The Leadership Team consists of the Ministry Leaders and lay persons of the congregation.

Armor Bearers Ministry
The Armor Bearers Ministry of the Mt. Ollie Baptist Church consists of senior and junior adjutants who assist the pastor and his family in preparation for Sunday and mid-week worship services. It is a ministry that is dedicated to the strength and heart of the pastor.
Worship in Arts Ministry
Our Worship in Arts Ministry of the Mt. Ollie Baptist Church consists of our praise dancers and steppers. This ministry ministers through liturgical expression and creative dance.
Shepherd Boys Ministry
The Shepherd Boys Ministry of the Mt. Ollie Baptist Church serves as a mission to foster and equip the young men in our church ranging from ages 5-17 years of age with life skills, biblical knowledge, and with outreach opportunities to ensure growth and development in their walk with the Lord.
G.E.M.S. Ministry
The G.E.M.S. Ministry of the Mt. Ollie Baptist Church serves as a mission to foster and equip the young girls in our church ranging from ages 5-17 years of age with life skills, biblical knowledge, and with outreach opportunities to ensure growth and development in their walk with the Lord.
Men’s Fellowship Ministry

The Men’s Fellowship Ministry serves to foster and empower men of our church through training in biblical teaching; providing fellowships to build brotherhoods; and through partnering in the ministry projects to mold men to become models of the The Man, Jesus Christ.  The Men’s Bible Study is ever 1st Saturday of the month at 8:00AM.  Presently in the process of developing a Mentoring Program for you male youth.

Women’s Fellowship Ministry

The Women’s Fellowship Ministry fosters and empowers the women of our church by providing encouragement and comfort through biblical teaching, book studies, and various fellowship opportunities.  The Ministry seeks to partner in ministry events that will help minister to women holistically and build their godly character.

Health and Wellness Ministry
The Health and Wellness Ministry serves to equip and inform the members to properly care for themselves.  They present various topics throughout the year and present to the congregation on the 2nd and 4th Sundays
Sunday School Ministry
The Sunday School Ministry of the Mt. Ollie Baptist Church serves to holistically equip, empower, and expand the knowledge of members through the Word of God for Christian discipleship.
Willing Workers Ministry

The Willing Workers are a team of workers who assist in serving food during scheduled events and services.  They oversee the kitchen.

Community Corners Ministry
The Community Corners Ministry consists of volunteers who work with other ministries in the community and with the 73rd Precinct to share job and housing information, non-profit resources, prayer, evangelism and a sense of hope to the street corners of Brownsville.  There is a weekly Prayerline on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm.  267-807-9611 access code: 931667
Security Team Ministry

The Security Team consists of volunteers who monitor attendees as they enter and exit our church facilities as well as when they are in service. 

The R. D. Brown Sanctuary Choir

This choir was named after the late Pastor, Rev. Randolph D. Brown.  The choir sings on the first Sunday of the month.  Rehearsals are the two Wednesdays at 6:30pm before the 1stt Sunday.

Youth Ministry

Our church works with young members in the church and the youth in the community to foster the principles of a work ethic and education.  We encourage the youth to pursue education as a means to secure employment and have greater career options.  The church instills a sense of self-pride and self-respect in young people so that they are better equipped to avoid the devastating socio-economic ills affecting our youth today.  We also encourage the young people to join the church family in service on Sundays as a means of greater spiritual enhancement.  The young people aged 21 and younger are organized into auxiliaries similar to the regular church administration.  This provides the youth with the opportunity to get a richer understanding of Christianity and to receive the training necessary to run the church in the future.  Children are not required to accept Jesus Christ to participate in the youth programs however, through encouragement and enrichment most do.  On the third Sunday of each month the Youth Ministry are engaged in our Morning Worship Service.  We also have many extracurricular activities for our youth throughout the year.

Youth Church Ministries:

Junior Deacons and Junior Deaconess

These groups were organized to help our young men and ladies to learn the workings of the church through the functions of the Deacons/Deaconess Boards.  Under the direction of a Senior Deacon/Deaconess, they learn such things as visitation of the “not yet healed” and our shut-in and baptism. The Pastor appoints the Junior Deacons/Deaconess.  They share their annual day with the Senior Deacon/Deaconess on the fourth Sunday in February which is deemed our Official Board Day.

Junior Trustees

This group was organized so that the young people of the church could learn the functions and duties of the trustees of the church.  The Junior Trustees work with the Senior Trustee Board to learn the aspects of maintaining the church finances.  They implement their training in the youth church.  The young people work their scheduled Sundays to assist with counting the youth church offerings and assist when youth groups have functions.  The Junior Trustees share their Annual Day with the Senior Trustees on the fourth Sunday in February

Junior Missionary Society

The Junior Missionary Society was organized in 1971 under the leadership of Senior Missionary Ola Sanders.   The group continues to fulfill its mission of teaching children the Bible, teaching them how to study the Bible and how to apply the Bible in their everyday lives.  They share their Annual Day with the Senior Missionaries on the fourth Sunday in November.

Junior/Intermediate Usher Board

The Junior Ushers are under the umbrella of the Senior Usher Board.  They attend Usher’s School to ensure the professional execution of their duties.  Their aim is “ushering in silence.”  They also attend the young people’s meetings at the Usher’s Association on the first Monday of every month.  They share their Annual Day with the Senior Ushers on the third Sunday in July.  If you are interested in joining, please contact the Usher’s President.

Youth Choir

We are in the stages of organizing a youth choir.  The youth from the community are also invited to join.  They will sing on the 3rd Sundays of the month when our youth are in charge of the service.