The purpose of the Counseling Ministry is to provide counseling to new Christians and new members. They also coordinate the pairing of these people with an established GSB prayer partner. Also to coordinate fourth Sunday Baptism Services.
To actively support and participate in the Church mission and evangelism program; to support and participate in all Church activities and endeavors; to promote Christian fellowship; and to perform other tasks as assigned by the Church Council or Church Body.
The Christian Board of Education is responsible for the organization, administration, and supervision of the entire educational program of the Church, inclusive of special training for Church officers.
The Church Council consists of the Pastor, Church Administrator, Chairpersons of every auxiliary and at-large members. At-large members shall be elected annually from the church body. The Council has the responsibility of considering all matters of importance before being presented to the church; including long-range planning. Council meetings are every 1st Tuesday night at 7:00 PM.
Greater Second Baptist clothing ministry was established in 1997 by Pastor Ridout honoring God’s commandment to help those in need. It was established to serve its church members and the public. Helping in whatever area the need is found. The clothing ministry is a nonprofit organization and all items are free, offered at no cost to those in need. We offer clothes for men, women, and children of all ages, we also offer household items.
GSBC Communications Ministry, established in January of 2004, focuses on developing avenues of communications that present sound Christian Doctrine that can be applied to our daily lives. It is this ministries belief that we should be concern with helping to develop good men, women and children not only in our church family but also those in our community. We are hopeful through Jesus Christ to accomplish this and with the wisdom of God to guide us.
The deacon ministry is composed of men that are ordained to their work according to Acts 6:1-8 and I Timothy 3:8-13. Deacons assist the pastor in providing the communion, leading the prayer meetings and resolving disputes between members of the church. Deacons are responsible for 1) promoting Christian spiritual growth and the church ministries to the membership and community; and 2) providing for the ordinances and aiding in their administration.
In the qualifications of a deacon in I Timothy 3, Paul concludes with these words, “Those who have served as deacons obtained for themselves a high standing” (3:13 NASB). Paul and Jesus emphasize that when a deacon serve well, he will be given greatness, leadership, influence, and respect by those who receive his ministry. Paul also stated that the deacon will obtain great confidence in faith that is in Christ Jesus. This confidence comes because we recognize that God is working in our lives to help other people.
The Membership Management Ministry was organized January, 2005 at the request of the pastor, Dr. Curtis Ridout. Frankie Nelson was appointed Chairperson and Blanche Odum, Co-Chairperson. Deacon Carl Williams and Administrator Fred Harvey was also appointed to work with the Chairpersons to form what is called the Executive Committee. The overall committee consists of all ministry leaders. The GSBC office staff serves as the major support group. GSBC volunteers are also an essential entity as they have rendered on-going services. The purpose of this committee is to ensure and maintain a computerized listing of all members, their addresses, telephone numbers and other pertinent data. Church business and demographics are generated from this data and may be utilized for mail-outs from the Pastor. It is important for all members to register using the yellow registration cards for accuracy of information. Incoming membership information is a continuous process. It enables the office staff to update all changes should they occur: marriage, address, telephone, etc. Members should notify the office staff immediately in order to keep their membership data current.
The purpose of the Mission and Evangelism ministry is to plan, coordinate, and implement the Church efforts to seek and save those who are not actively participating in Church, or are not saved. ACTIVITIES: Arkansas State Hospital (Worship Service every 4th Thursday, 6:00pm) Clothing Ministry Food Pantry (Tuesday, 10:00 am to Noon; Thursday 10:00 am to Noon & 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm; Betty McAllister & Blanche Odum) Hospital Ministry (Frankie Nelson & Nurses' Guild) Member Home Visits (Monthly visits each third Monday to members at home sick and/or confined to nursing homes.) Our House Shelter (Dinner meal prepared and served 4th Tuesday each month, 5:30 pm, Dorothy Green, Frankie Nelson) Prison Quapaw Nursing Home (Sunday School every first Sunday, 11:00 am & Worship Service every second Tuesday, 6:30 pm)
The Mothers Ministry of the church is composed of elder women of the church of good character, wisdom and love for the church. These women are chosen by the pastor to uphold a standard in holy living in the family as well as the church, being careful of honoring God in their dress, speech and in general conduct of their lives. Their primary duties are to oversee the ordinances of the communion and baptism services. Visit the sick, counsel with the young people of the church when called to assist by the pastor and to pray for the pastor and congregation religiously.
The purpose of this committee is to contact the new members in a timely manner to officially welcome them into the church family and to provide spiritual growth and development. To show love and compassion as new members grow toward spiritual maturity. Do follow up contact for at least a period of six months. Aim: Help new members have a passion and yawning to work in the church. Keep members busy and interested.
The purpose of the Recreation Ministry is to plan, coordinate, and implement Christian recreational activities for Church members and community. Also responsible for ensuring that GSBC´s gym and other athletic facilities are fully utilized.
The Security Ministry was developed to patrol the hallways, grounds and parking lots around the church. Sunday mornings it is our responsibility to make sure there are no problems and to take control of any accidents and/or incidents that may occur. We secure the church on Wednesday nights and anytime the church has special services such as; the Women’s and Men's Conference, all night teen lock-ins, and during the Baptist Convention. If you have a problem, please contact an usher or anyone wearing a security shirt as soon as possible.
To establish an advisory rapport with all councils, Boards, committees and auxiliaries to plan and implement programs and activities whereas senior members of Greater Second Baptist Church may become actively involved in all Church activities; to plan and implement spiritual enrichment, recreation, and other enhancement programs designed for senior citizens; and to perform other tasks as assigned by the Church Council or Church body.
The mission of "Bridging the Gap" Young Adult Ministry is to advocate, educate, train, and develop resources as well as to reach out to the spiritual, physical, and social needs of the young adults of GSBC. Purpose: To provide spiritual outreach and support of GSBC and Ministries with the primary focus on young adult fellowship and interactiveness.
The purpose of the Sunday School Department is to teach the fundamentals of the bible to all the people according to their spiritual needs. It also provides avenues of service and development for all the members of the church. It can also discover and reach the un-enrolled and the un-enlisted people. The Sunday School Department provides training for all church members. Laterally, developing and preparing them for a larger service. We can also beneficially promote attendance at the preaching services and other meetings of the church. It can instruct and enlist the members in the spiritual program and development of church structure and finance. The Sunday School Department’s main function is winning the lost to Christ, and it keeps that as the heart of the entire program.
To provide audio tapes to members that are unable to attend church services and also use those tapes to reach out to others.(Click here to see more)
The Transportation Department was established in the 1980’s for the purpose of getting members to church that had no other way. The Transportation Department provides members with a comfortable, safe, and reliable means of transportation to get to and from Sunday morning and Wednesday night services. The Transportation Department also provides transportation for members to out-of-town trips, youth trips, and other outings.
To schedule a pickup for services, you may contact the Transportation Department by calling (501) 569-9988 and leaving a message on our answering machine. Please leave your name, phone number and address before 7:00 am Sunday Morning.
The board of Trustees is responsible for all property belonging to the church. It is also responsible for determining the use of church facilities for all purposes. The Trustees assist in developing ways and means of raising funds for the support of the church and benevolence.
The Universal Club Ministry was organized in 1978 to extend an opportunity to all members to share in the fellowship and fundraising activities in an effort to support church programs. The club purchases gifts at Christmas for local nursing home patients. The mission of the ministry is to reach out to others; anyone who is in need of our help that includes prayer, visits and to show lots of love.
The purpose of the Baptist Wellness Center is to provide free health screening and immunizations services to GSB and the surrounding community.
To plan, facilitate and/or implement approved programs and projects to assure the enhancement of youth spiritually, socially, emotionally, and educationally. Summarily, a holistic approach will be utilized.
