Ministries – Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church of Lansing

Adult Dance Ministry

Focus Scripture(s): Psalms 149:3

Vision: To uplift and grow in worship

Mission: To seek others who have the desire to dance but may not know how to engage, and to pray encouragement for everyone

Reasons for Existence/Purpose:
To minister the love of God through praise dancing

Objectives:
To allow everyone an opportunity to participate in worship, to be creative and to fellowship

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church:
Praising the Lord with spiritual body movement expressing love

Culinary

Focus Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Vision
To see the hunger barrier removed to focus on God’s Word

Mission
To Feed the Physical Body to Prepare the Mind for Spiritual Food

Reasons for Existence/Purpose

To maintain order of the kitchen equipment and supplies necessary for the preparation of the culinary activities of the church
To offer a casual fellowship different from a planned program or a dinner
To attract the unchurched and pre-Christians

Objectives

Prepare food for eating
Prepare the environment for fellowship and dining
To serve

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

Shows Pilgrim Rest as a giving Church
Increases membership by showing Christian hospitality

Care Counselors

Focus Scripture: Romans 12:5 – “So we who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members’ one of another.” (NASB)

Vision
All new members become an integral part of PRBC and embrace the church vision as their own.

Mission
Our mission is to minister to new members and ensure they are ready to be baptized if needed and to ensure that they understand PRBC’s vision. We are to be their caretakers and partners in the ministry until they attend and complete VIP.

Reasons for Existence/Purpose

To ensure that all persons who join are aware that they can become a part of the ministry immediately, that they are part of the body and they feel connected.
To ensure that Pilgrim Rest maintains its membership by helping new members find a ministry to work in, embrace the vision of the church, and feel like they are an essential part of it.
To ensure all who want to be baptized, fully understand what it is and why they are doing it.

Objectives

Discipleship leaders
We are to serve those who are new to the Kingdom of God,
We are to serve those who want to reconnect and those who have been hurt in the process.
We are to serve those who just want to be a part of God’s family.
Ensure that we are keeping in contact with new members
Address concerns of new members immediately.
Encourage new members to seek God for direction on what ministry they should work in.
Ensure that all who are eligible attend VIP classes

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

We are to encourage and guide them until they start VIP.
We should be a prayer partner and available for any questions and/or concerns they have about being a part of PRBC.
We can explain PRBC Vision and purpose and how they can contribute to the church.
We should encourage them to Praise God. Explain they will be a part of our vision because as part of the Kingdom of God they can encourage others to change their lives and live for Christ and be part of this ministry.
If we are faithful and diligent in our duty as care counselors we will nourish these new members so that they will realize that they can immediately have an impact of being a part of the church’s vision.

Contact Our Care Counselors
Email: theconnectionam@gmail.com
Phone: 517.515.9838

KC3 (Children’s Church)

Serving Youth in Grades K-5

Guiding Scriptures: Proverbs 22:6, Luke 2:52, and Luke 18:16

Vision: Where children connect to Christ and advance the Kingdom of God!

Mission: Empowering generations through the love of God to be transforming agents in the world

Goals

To provide relevant, age-appropriate experiences to help children learn about and understand the Word of God
To demonstrate Christ’s love and to extend the gift of salvation
To strengthen relationships among children and their families
To equip children with public speaking skills and opportunities to express themselves clearly and confidently
To collaborate with other PRBC ministries to the benefit of children’s spiritual growth

Contact KC3:
Email: prbcyouthlansing@gmail.com
Phone: 517.882.8012, ext. 44
Facebook: PRBCChildrenAndYouthMinistry

Christian Education

Focus Scripture(s): Colossians 1:28

Vision: Disciples Living in Obedience to God’s Word, teaching the Bible, reaching the lost, equipping the saints and ministering to one another in Christian love.

Mission: Reaching, Teaching, and Equipping

Reasons for Existence/Purpose:

Provide opportunities for saints to become mature in their faith
To reach out to those who do not know Christ
To teach God’s Word
To equip the saints for the work of the ministry Minister to one another in Christian love

Objectives:

Use Sunday School and Bible Study to train disciples
To assimilate new members into the body at Pilgrim Rest
To train individuals who are gifted in teaching

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church:

More mature and obedient members who evangelize, worship, fellowship and grow in the Word
More disciples in ministry

Contact Christian Education:
Email: PRBCSOD@gmail.com
Phone: 517.882.8012, ext. 40

C.I.A. (Christians In Action) Teen Ministry

Serving Youth in Jr. High and High School (grades 6-12)

Focus Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12 (NASB) – Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.

Vision: Where young people experience the joy of a relationship with God and through their actions, are living examples of God’s love for all.

Mission: Empowering and inspiring young people to be agents of change in the world, through the power of love, prayer, and the Holy Spirit.

Reason for Existence/Purpose: To educate and equip our youth members to grow a relationship with Christ and to be able to share that relationship with others while serving their local church and community

Objectives:

To engage and teach the Word of God to teens in a way they can understand.
To grow teens in their faith, worship, and praise.
To support parents as they rear their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord
To encourage teens to move into their purpose and area of giftedness within the Kingdom of God
To help teens understand they are an important part of the Church today
To develop a teen outreach center where teens can retreat to fellowship, do homework, and more!

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church: To help build and grow the next generation of PRBC

Contact C.I.A.
Email: prbcyouthlansing@gmail.com
Phone: 517.882.8012, ext. 41
Facebook: PRBCChildrenAndYouthMinistry
Instagram: PRBCYouthLansing

Deacons

Focus Scripture(s): I Timothy 3:13 (Servant Model) and I Peter 2:21

Vision: A church assisting the Pastor in Vision Completion

Mission: To assist the Pastor in Vision Completion

Reasons for Existence/Purpose:

To support the Pastor in rendering service to the congregation
To assist the Pastor in being more effective in his role
To be extensions of the Pastor

Objectives:

To be model servants to the members of all areas of ministry
To assist the Pastor in leading and serving
Ministering in order to demonstrate and encourage spiritual growth and mature faith in family living, that is acceptable and pleasing to God

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church:

Allows the Church to continue to grow by freeing up the Pastor to grow the Church and feed the flock The body is strengthened
Helps fulfill the mission of the Church
Shows a unified leadership

Contact our Deacons:
Email: deacons.prbc@gmail.com
Phone: 517.775.7503

Go Ye

Focus Scripture(s): Mathew 28:19 and 2nd Corinthians 9:12

Vision: Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church’s Go Ye Outreach ministry vision is designed to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ being the hands and feet of Jesus in all the various way we serve, and by sharing the Word of God beyond our PRBC’s four walls.

Mission: Our ultimate aim is to help people in need globally. We connect and touch the lives of the people who live closest to us in our surrounding neighborhoods, in our communities, in our nation, and throughout the world.

Reasons for Existence/Purpose:We pride ourselves on being connected to people in our community. Just as 2nd Corinthians 9:12 tells us, the purpose of serving is so that God can reach people through our hands.

Objectives:The Go Ye Ministry develops strategic partnerships and alliances with other local ministries and other community-based organizations that meet the needs of people in homeless shelters, with our incarcerated brothers and sisters, and with those most vulnerable in senior housing and all other areas in walks of life. No matter what circumstance or situation, we are committed to having compassion for the needy.

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church:
Some of our current initiatives Include:

Advent House Homeless Shelter bi-monthly feedings: providing over 130 hot prepared meals to be delivered to homeless, seniors, and others who are in need for a nutritious meal in our local community every two months. We have been partnering with Advent House Ministries for over 10 years.
Angel Tree Prison Fellowship Initiative. This has become one of our church’s long-serving favorites. Through our giving, we get a chance to share the love of Christ with personalized gifts to children of incarcerated parents at Christmas time. We have been serving in this nationwide initiative for over 10 years.

Contact Go Ye:
Email: goye@prbclansing.org
Facebook: PRBCGoYe
Phone: 517.882.8012, ext. 43

Greeters / Ushers

Focus Scripture(s): 1 Peter 4:9 Mark 9:35 Philippians 4:21

Vision: Christians Living a Life of Service, Promoting A Loving, Warm, and Hospitable Church

Mission: Showing Christian Hospitality to Everyone at All Times and Committed to Grow God’s Kingdom Through Service

Reasons for Existence/Purpose:

To ensure every person feels welcome and comfortable upon entry
To show hospitality to every person at all times
To show the love of Christ towards one another
To serve worshipers before, during and after services
To foster an environment conducive to hear from God
To ensure worshipers are as comfortable as possible
To assist with the logistics of services
To be door keepers in God’s House

Objectives:

To touch each individual who comes into Pilgrim Rest
To show a genuinely sincere loving Church to every person
To greet every person that enters
To make a positive first impression on guests and members
To assist the Pastor with the structure
To show Christian hospitality to all worshipers
To provide direction and information to worshipers
To direct the flow of traffic before, during, and after services
To ensure that worshipers’ needs are met

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church:

Provides a warm, friendly, loving, and caring environment
Makes all worshipers feel valued and noticed
A more friendly, warm, and inviting Church
Pastor is helped in ensuring worship services flow decently and in order
Guests are made to feel welcome which increases their desire of returning

Jr. Greeters / Ushers

Focus Scripture(s): Mark 9:35

Vision: Young Christians Living a Life of Service

Mission: Young Christians Committed to Grow God’s Kingdom Through Service

Reasons for Existence/Purpose:

To serve worshipers before, during and after services
To foster an environment conducive to hear from God
To ensure worshipers feel as welcome as possible
To ensure worshipers feel as comfortable as possible
To assist with the logistics of services

Objectives:

To assist the Pastor with the structure of the worship experience
To show Christian hospitality to all worshipers
To provide direction and information to worshipers
To direct the flow of traffic before, during, and after services
To ensure that worshipers’ needs are met

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church:

A more friendly, warm, and inviting Church
Pastor is helped in ensuring worship services flow decently and in order
Guests are made to feel welcome which increases their desire of returning

Health

Focus Scripture(s): 3 John 2

Vision: Educate the church and the community to achieve healthier lifestyles, thus improving God’s temple (our body) to better serve Him

Mission: Promoting healthier lifestyles that lead to healthier bodies

Reasons for Existence/Purpose:

Serve as a support to all church ministries and the pastor
Educate members regarding illness prevention and wellness

Objectives:

Provide limited clinical support to the church
Present professional educational programs and materials
Sponsor health events to increase awareness

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church:

Brings awareness of good health practices to the congregation
Individuals can do more for Christ because of healthier bodies

Contact:
Email: ahealthyPRBC@gmail.com
Facebook: AHealthyPRBC
Phone: 517.882.8012, ext. 54

Interior and Exterior Design

Focus Scripture(s): Isaiah 66:1 – Thus says the LORD, “Heaven is My throne and earth is MY footstool. Where then is a house you could build for ME? And where is a place that I may rest?

Vision: To enhance the Kingdom of GOD, by enhancing His house of worship.

Mission: To draw all men unto him and enhance the Kingdom of GOD.

Reasons for Existence/Purpose:

To have someone solely focus on keeping the house of worship organized and decorated.
To show faith in how GOD will lift us.

Objectives:

To show pride and honor.
To give GOD the glory.

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church:

Allow members and visitors to have a loving experience.
Keep modernizing with the time.
Allow others to feel welcome to join.

Contact:
Email: msvicky45@att.net
Phone: 517.882.8012, ext. 39

Kiddie Corner

Focus Scripture(s): Proverbs 22:6 and Proverbs 16:3

Vision: To See Every Child Exposed to Godly Instructions at an Early Age

Mission: To Instill God’s Word in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Reasons for Existence/Purpose:

To meet the need of parents/guardians during Worship Service
To provide a safe and loving environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
To share the Gospel at an early age in a fun and exciting way
To teach infants, toddlers, and preschoolers the basics of God’s Word
To train disciples to serve parents and their children

Objectives:

To be open and available to parents/guardians during Worship Service
To teach a rotational biblical curriculum during Worship Service
To provide snacks to children
To provide hands-on, age-appropriate activities
To have trained nursery staff who loves children

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church:

Provides a safe and loving environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Shows Pilgrim Rest as a holistic ministry
Takes the burden of childcare off of worshipers so that they can focus on God
More children with knowledge of God’s Word at an early age

Marriage

Focus Scripture: Genesis 2:23 / Ephesians 5:22-33

Vision:
Families Living in Obedience to God’s Word

Mission:
Growing Godly Marriages According to God’s Word

Reasons for Existence/Purpose

To strengthen marriages in our Church
To improve communication within marriages
To provide an atmosphere for growth within marriages
To increase the success rate of marriages

Objectives

To educate married couples about elements of a successful marriage
To inspire couples to seek God for directions in their marriages
To create a Godly forum where successes and failures can be shared
To provide mentors to married couples
To connect with newlyweds

Phone: 517.882.8012, ext. 43

Resources

Men After God's Own Heart

Focus Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Vision:
Engaged men reaching the world for Christ

Mission:
To unite, equip, and develop men to be followers of Jesus Christ, who serve their family, church, and community

Reasons for Existence/Purpose:
To unite, equip, and develop men to be followers of Jesus Christ, who serve their family, church, and community

Objectives:

Encouraging men to pray (1 Tim. 2:8)
Encouraging men to understand more about God's Word (James 1:22-25)
Providing opportunities for men to fellowship with each other (Heb. 10:24-25

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church:

Men coming to Christ
Men growing in Christ
Men connected to other men

Contact:
Email: PRBCMAGOH@gmail.com
Phone: 517.882.8012, ext. 46

Mime N Motion

Focus Scripture: Psalms 149:1-3

Vision:
We endeavor to labor in the Kingdom of God by ministering to the nations through illustrative messages of encouragement, salvation, and praise with music and dance that will compel the non Believer to come to Christ, and the Believer to remain in Christ and all to continue to grow in Christ as we advance the Kingdom of God.

Mission:
To magnify the Lord of Host through expressions of praise and music that encompassed the totality of our body, mind, heart, and soul as yielded vessels to the Holy Spirit by which God ministers to all people, through dance (MIME).

Reasons for Existence/Purpose

Minster the word of God through expressive, illustrative movements
Use the total body, heart, mind, soul, and spirit to unify as one instrument glorifying God
Minister salvation, encouragement, and the good news of Christ with dramatic gestures
To draw others to Christ
Minister to other youth through dance and music

Objectives

To spiritually capture the Word to effectively minister through motion
To choreograph gestures, facial expressions, and body language
To choose appropriate music and spoken Words that can be translated into motion

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

Changes the atmosphere for the worship experience (especially for youth and children) to be more inclusive
Captures and focuses attention on the Word of God through the lyrics and music
Draws more people to Christ, nontraditionally
Delivers a powerful message of hope, healing, forgiveness, love, and salvation
Touches people’s hearts in the innermost chambers/places through dance and passionate expressions

Phone: 517.882.8012, ext. 47
Email: prbcmime@gmail.com

Multi-Media

Focus Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Vision:
A World Exposed to the Gospel

Mission:
Growing God’s Kingdom Through Media

Reasons for Existence/Purpose

To use media to evangelize
To support and reinforce the Pastor’s teachings
To publicize events to a wider audience
To assist worshipers’ participation during worship (projectors and screens)

Objectives

To produce and distribute television programs for broadcasting
To capture each worship experience
To create and project images, messages, and scriptures in the sanctuary

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

Helps Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church’s membership grow
Shares the Pilgrim Rest experience to a broader audience
Promotes the visibility of the Pastor
A more enhanced worship experience

Praise & Worship

Focus Scripture: Ephesians 5:19

Vision:
God’s People in His Presence on Earth

Mission:
To Effectively Lead God’s People into His Presence Through Praise

Reasons for Existence/Purpose

To lift up our God and King through the singing of songs that reflect on His goodness.
Effectively use the ministry of music to point worshipers to God
To create an atmosphere of praise and worship
To bring a sense of excitement for Christ during the worship experience

Objectives

To intentionally plan to lead God’s people into worship
To present a level of musical excellence during worship
To support the worship leader during services
To encourage the congregation to praise God
To be an example to follow in praise to God

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

Creates a more celebrative worship experience
Encourages praise to God through leadership
Lives changed because of God’s presence
Worshipers eager to enter the sanctuary

Seasoned Saints

Focus Scripture: Psalms 37:25

Vision:
To be a shining light that others may see and follow as we seek the Kingdom of God

Mission:
Seeking the wisdom of God to provide wisdom to others

Reasons for Existence/Purpose

To include all Seasoned Saints in activities and fellowship (in and outside the church) which uplifts the Kingdom of God.
To encourage a more personal relationship with God amongst its members
To share knowledge and wisdom with younger saints.

Objectives

To be faithful and committed in our service to our Lord and Savior.
To be a positive example in our Praise and Worship
To expose the Church Body to the more historical gospel music.
To promote a loving fellowship within our ministry membership

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

To support the Church in prayer and stewardship
To encourage and pray for the youth and young adults in our church, promoting an atmosphere for worship.
Include the Seasoned Saints and the youth in Praise and Worship

Seasoned Saints Choir

Focus Scripture: Psalm 33:1-3

Vision:
A Christ-Centered, Unified, Focused, and Skilled Music Ministry

Mission:
Training Seasoned Saints Singers According to God’s Word

Reasons for Existence/Purpose

To seek the lost by lifting up the name of Jesus through song
To set the tone and mood for Seasoned Saints service
To fulfill the spiritual need for an exciting worship experience
To prepare hearts to receive the Word of God
To reach the unchurched and pre-Christians through music

Objectives

To prepare Seasoned Saints singers to effectively minister God’s Word through song
To center all minds and hearts on Christ
To maintain a consistent flow throughout worship during Seasoned Saints service

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

The Music Ministry draws others to Pilgrim Rest
Members are retained and visitors come back
Helps to keep the membership encouraged through God’s Word
Helps create an atmosphere of joy and peace
People are open to receive the Word of God

Transportation

Focus Scripture: Luke 14:23

Vision:
Expanding the reach of God’s word to those in need of transportation to the House of the Lord. Developing innovative ideas that allow for inclusion of all who desire to worship and fellowship with the PRBC family at all church services and functions

Mission:
Guide members and nonmembers of the congregation and community into the House of the Lord for worship and praise

Reasons for Existence/Purpose

To provide transportation to individuals who need it to attend Pilgrim Rest’s various services and bible studies
To assist the Church when traveling to various events and services away from the Church building
To assist ministries in transporting individuals to various locations
To help those who do not know Christ to come to know Him by serving them

Objectives

Expand the transportation ministry to reach as many people as possible
Make certain that those requesting transportation to PRBC arrive safely and on time for worship service and other church functions
Maintain church vehicles in good mechanical condition as well as interior and exterior cleanliness
All those requesting transportation to PRBC will be accommodated
Make certain all drivers are trained and have a current background check on file

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

More individuals who are able to come to various services and studies at Pilgrim Rest
Increases visibility of Pilgrim Rest in the community
Church growth through transportation services

Phone: 517-775-7504

Trustee

Focus Scripture: Luke 16:10

Vision:
Faithful Stewards Serving the Church

Mission:
To preserve and protect the vision of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church by acting as faithful stewards serving the church

Reasons for Existence/Purpose

To take care of the church campus (buildings and grounds) and all physical and financial assets of the church
To act as the official representatives for the financial business of the church
To assist in the smooth operations of the church
To meet the state and federal requirements for the church

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

Allows Pilgrim Rest to concentrate on ministry – the salvation of souls and help for those in need

Trustee Committees

Accounting Committee
Budget Committee
Executive Committee
Finance Committee

Voices of Unity

Focus Scripture: Psalm 33:1-3

Vision:
A Christ-Centered, Unified, Focused, and Skilled Music Ministry

Mission:
Training Singers According to God’s Word

Reasons for Existence/Purpose

To seek the lost by lifting up the name of Jesus through song
To set the tone and mood for services
To fulfill the spiritual need for an exciting worship experience
To prepare hearts to receive the Word of God
To reach the unchurched and pre-Christians through music

Objectives

To prepare singers to effectively minister God’s Word through song
To center all minds and hearts on Christ
To maintain a consistent flow throughout worship

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

The Music Ministry draws others to Pilgrim Rest
Members are retained and visitors come back
Helps to keep the membership encouraged through God’s Word
Helps create an atmosphere of joy and peace
People are open to receive the Word of God

Women of Excellence

Focus Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Vision:
To See Godly Women at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

Mission:
To instill God’s Word in Women and Girls

Reasons for Existence/Purpose

To encourage women to be involved in the activities of the Church
To share the Gospel with women
To identify opportunities to meet the needs of women

Objectives

To identify and address issues that women face
To provide fellowship opportunities on a regular basis to promote community
To encourage the women of Pilgrim Rest to become actively involved in ministry
To host various events to instill God’s Word on the hearts of women

Impact on Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

The women of Pilgrim Rest become more of a community
The specific needs of women are being addressed
More women come to know Jesus Christ as Lord

Phone: 517.882.8012, ext. 52
Email: prbcwomen@gmail.com
Facebook: Women's Ministry of PRBC