Learn more about our great Gospel Lighthouse Church team! Here’s a list of all of our ministries, directors and coordinators and a brief description of the purpose of each ministry as we co-labor together to fulfill our mission and purpose.
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Armor Bearer Ministry
Elder Steve Gammon, Director
The Armor Bearer Ministry assists and promotes the welfare of five fold ministry leaders through dedicated service during times of rendering ministry and travel.
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Back to School Extravaganza
An annual community outreach event sponsored by Gospel Lighthouse Church and Community sponsoring partners that supports and promotes achievement and provides school supplies and other services to children in the immediate community.
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Banner Ministry
LaVerne Edwards, Coordinator
The Banner Ministry seeks to exalt and glorify God through the implementation and maintenance of visual expressions of praise and worship through banners and pageantry.
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Beautification Ministry
Team: Kiera Holloway, LaVerne Edwards, Wendell Burton
This ministry is dedicated to beautifying the sanctuary and church property in accordance with the principles of the kingdom.
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Lighthouse Kids Ministries
Melvina Fryar, Director
A ministry committed to teaching children (ages 6-12) about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through the use of prayer, music, Christian Education materials and crafts, children participate in an age appropriate Christ-centered atmosphere where they learn the Word of God.
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Computer Ministry
Tony Winfield and Michael McGeachy, Coordinators
Provides personal computer training and assistance to GLC, it's members and the community.
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CONFA: Christian Outreach Network for All
Timothy and Judith Ayers, Coordinators
Meets with recovering members, their families and friends to encourage and offer Christian support to those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Provides street ministry and educational services to churches and community services in an effort to educate and sensitize the community on chemical dependency.
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Dance Ministry
Shirley Banks, Coordiator
A ministry that combines the principles of modern dance and interpretive dance in worship as a biblical basis for praising God and ushering in His presence.
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Deacon and Deaconess Ministry
Michael and Sylvia Murray, Coordinators
Deacons are the servant ministers of the church. Their purpose is to relieve the elders of the multitude of practical duties of caring for the flock.
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Drama Ministry
Provides a mechanism for expressive gifts to illuminate biblical truths to the Body of Christ.
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Dynamic Marriage
Michael and Tiffany Martin, Coordinators
Ministry provides insight to married couples committed to building and maintaining Christ-centered marriages.
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Community For Change Food Pantry
Denise Huumphries, Director
Pam Moore, Coordinator
An outreach ministry that collects and distributes donated food to families in the immediate community and works with community agencies to fight hunger and alleviate the symptoms that accompany it.
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Greeters Ministry
Barbara Watson, Coordinator
A ministry that welcomes visitors and members to worship and special services
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Health Ministry
Cynthia Jackson, Coordinator
A ministry dedicated to informing and educating GLC members and the community about pertinent health issues
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Hospitality Ministry
Annie Brice, Coordinator
Provides repasts for the sick and bereaved families of GLC, provides in-house ministry receptions, and rolls out the red carpet for new members at super Saturday orientation.
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Male Mentoring Ministry
Leon Humphries, Ministry Coordinator
The I Believe in You Ministry is a faith based male mentoring program, designed to link and foster a bond of mutual commitment between adult mentors age 21 and older and youth ages 12-18.
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Media Ministry:
Audio, Projection, VIdeo and Distribution
Victor Watson, Bob Moore, Pheana Winfield, Craig James, Larry Smallwood, Arlene Vance, Sylvia Murray, Shamecca Reed
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The Media Ministry provides services related to sound, projection and audio and video recording during worship services, bible study and other church activities. It also provides provides outreach services related to CD and Tape sales, distribution and duplication.
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Men's Ministry
Dr. Jerry Fryar, Director
A ministry designed to foster healthy and wholesome Christ-centered living, and a time of fellowship among men at GLC and the community.
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Ministry of Administration
Denise Humphries, Church Administrator
The Ministry of Administration is a supportive ministry that aids pastoral leadership in promoting excellence in ministry through operational, program, policy and leadership development.
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Music Ministry
Alan Tyson, Music Director; Christopher Hoyte, Band Director and Cheryl Simmons, Choir Director
To render service to God through the ministry of music in an effort to lead the church into sincere inspiration and meaningful worship. Music departments include: Praise and Worship Team, Praise and Worship Ensemble Band, and GLC Choir
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Nursing Home Ministry
Deborah Hartley, Coordinator
The Nursing Home Ministry is an outreach ministry that ministers to the elderly living in nursing homes.
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Pastoral Care Ministry
Elder Keith and Minister Ruby Edwards, Directors
The overall responsibilities of the Pastoral Care Ministry is to keep the Body connected and prevent neglect and oversight by providing appropriate, effective and timely follow-up. The ministry is designed to provide care and give attention to new members, current members, members who express a desire for spiritual renewal or rededication and members experiencing family loss or a catastrophic event.
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Prison Ministry
Elder Tony Winfield, Overseer
The Prison Ministry serves to minister to those that are incarcerated with preaching, prayer, and praise.
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School of Ministry
Dee Dee Vaughn, Administrator
Gospel Lighthouse School of Ministry is a systematic two year course of study geared at sharpening ones ministerial and service skills, in order to render the development of quality leaders in the Body of Christ.
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Senior Ministry
A ministry for those who are 65 and over who meet for fellowship, inspiration, and recreation.
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Sick and Bereavment Ministry
A ministry designed to offer support, encouragement, prayer, visitation and assistance to members and immediate family members, who are grieving, hospitalized, discouraged, or experiencing a crisis.
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Singles Ministry
A ministry designed to address the unique issues facing the never married, divorce, widowed, single adult Christian.
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Step Team Ministry
A ministry for youth (boys and girls) that encourages academic excellence, heightens cultural awareness, fosters self-discipline, and develops self-esteem.
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Toddler Ministry
A ministry committed to teaching children (ages 1-5) about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through the use of prayer, music, Christian Education materials and crafts, children participate in an age appropriate Christ-centered atmosphere where they learn the Word of God.
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Transportation Ministry
Russell Tynes, Coordinator
An outreach ministry designed to serve those with transportation needs.
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Community For Change, Inc.
Tutorial Program and "I Believe in You Super Summer Camp
Denise Humphries, Executive Director
Pam Moore, Administrative Support
To provide outreach in tutoring, mentoring and other character building and self improvement services to children K-12 and their families after school and during summer months.
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Usher Ministry
Darin Banks and Arthur Edwards, Ministry Coordinators
A ministry designed to serve the Lord and the church by creating an atmosphere of reverence and order that prepares people for worship during church services.
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Website Ministry
The website ministry is designated to keeping the GLC website up to date with all of the current information and events, as well as maintenance and website development.
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Women's Ministry
Melvina Fryar, Director
Vanessa Graham, Women's Fellowship Coordinator
The Women's Fellowship under the direction of the Director of Women's Ministries coordinates programs to meet the spiritual needs of women of Gospel Lighthouse Church and the community through monthly meetings, workshops, retreats, and other special activities.
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Please contact the church office for additional ministry information at (614) 449-8722