Leadership "...Whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant... for even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." Mark 10:43, 45 Associate Licensed Ministers Serve the church and community on a voluntary basis by participating in worship services, ministering the Word, teaching and performing weddings and funerals upon request.  Deacons Assist the Senior Pastor in serving the needs of the church family, providing guidance, hope and comfort to members of this local church and ensure that, Mt. Zion members are visited and prayed for during times of hospitalization. Chair: Deacon Castilla Godette Co-Chair: Deacon Carlton Davis  Church Mother A position of honor. Provide guidance, counsel, and advice to younger women within the church; assist Deaconess and Deacons as they carry out their duties. Deaconess Georgie Stanley passed in 2009 and as of January 2010 no one has been named to fill that role. Deaconess Provide guidance, counsel, and advice to younger women within the church; assist Deacons in serving the needs of the church family, providing hope and comfort to members of this local church and ensure that, Mt. Zion members are visited and prayed for during times of hospitalization. Leader: Deaconess Venus Davis Asst. Leader: Deaconess Ella Williams Trustees Manage the affairs and financial business of the church in consultation with the Senior Pastor and subject to the ultimate authority of the members.  Chair: Trustee Barbara Cooper Vice Chair: Trustee Roosevelt Nelson Administration “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all."  I Cor. 12:4-6 Administrative Assistant Maintains day to day operations, perform clerical duties, give special assistance to the senior pastor, including maintaining his personal schedule and running reports, and other projects. Administrative Assistant: Edna Davis Johnson Security Assist Trustees in ensuring the safety and security of members and visitors during activities on Mt. Zion’s campus; prohibit vandalism and theft, and ensure proper parking of vehicles.  Finance Treasurer – Shelia Cuthbertson Christian Education Minister of Christian Education – Deacon Todd Cuthbertson Sunday School Superintendent – Deacon Castilla Godette Baptist Training Union Director – Millicent McLean Visitor and Member Relations "Let brotherly love continue. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels." Hebrews 13: 1-2 Hospitality Set the tone for worship services by welcoming all who enter the doors of Mt. Zion, helping each person feel like part of the family and encouraging visitors to return. Leader: Sharon Ingram Ushers Welcome Mt. Zion members and guests to worship services and direct them to comfortable seating; lend spiritual dignity to services and enlighten members to appropriate church decorum.  Youth "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 Youth Department Director: Essie Johnson Children's Church (ages 3-13)  Jesus loves the little children and so do we! Children's Church provides a kid-friendly environment where children can experience God's love and learn more about His Word. We are constantly seeking new ways to reach children for Christ. Leader: Millicent McClain Youth Choir (ages 3-18) Offers young people an opportunity to worship God through artistic gifts such as singing, speech, dance, drama, and playing musical instruments. Leader: Audrey Godette Vacation Bible School Provides creative learning opportunities for children and adults to study God's Word and fellowship in age-based settings. Leader: Andrea Johnson