GET INVOLVED
New Bethel Church family is committed to helping people to develop and grow in their relationship with God.
WE FOCUS ON DISCIPLESHIP
Our first priority is to ensure that everybody is able to encounter God through our dynamic, powerful, and transformative worship experience. It is easy to just attend church and be a spectator, but we also want you to be connected and involved. At New Bethel, we don’t stress membership—we focus on discipleship. Being a disciple means participation, learning, and sharing. Here at New Bethel, there are several ways to do ministry to reform, revolutionize, and transform people’s lives. Check out the ministries you can get involved in.
WORSHIP EXPERIENCES
PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM
The Praise & Worship Team is a vital ministry that helps set the atmosphere for transformational worship and lead people to participate in worship. If you believe you have musical skills, this is the ministry for you. If you are interested in serving on the Praise and Worship Team, please contact Malli Divine, our worship leader, or fill out the contact form.
Time Commitment: 3-4 hours per week
CHOIR
New Bethel Choir sets the atmosphere for the word of God to be received. Anyone is welcomed to join. Come as you are even if you have no prior singing or musical experience. If you are interested in serving on the Choir, please contact Barry Myles, our Music Director, or fill out the contact form.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week
MALE CHORUS
The Male Chorus is a group of committed brothers who share their love of God through singing. Any brothers are welcomed to join. Come as you are even if you have no prior singing or musical experience. If you are interested in serving on the Male Chorus, please contact Barry Myles, our Music Director, or fill out the contact form.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per Month (3rd Sunday)
ADULT PRAISE DANCERS
New Bethel Praise Dancers is an opportunity to anyone who wishes to worship God through their love for dance. No dance experience needed. Just bring yourself, a pair of sweatpants, and spirit of worship. If you are interested in dancing for the Lord, please contact Krystal Cureton or fill out the contact form.
Time Commitment: 2 hours per week
FLAG MINISTRY
New Bethel Flag Ministry uses colorful flags to signal the worshippers that it is time to worship; to claim territory from the enemy, free people from emotional and spiritual bondage; and to surrender to the movement of the Holy Spirit. If you always love setting the tone, this ministry is for you. Please contact Yvonne Duncan or fill out the contact form.
Time Commitment: 2 hours per week
WORSHIP TECH
Worship Techs handle the behind the scenes aspect of leading worship to ensure excellence in sounds and video. They manage the quality of sound system and productions of the videos. If you have a general knowledge of computers and always pursue excellence, this ministry is for you. No experience necessary as training is provided. If you are interested, please contact Kim Rouse, our Tech and Sound coordinator, or fill out the contact form.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week
HOSPITALITY
New Bethel Hospitality Ministry sensed a calling and responsibility to welcome God's people into God's House. This includes inviting, greeting, and ushering visitors to our worship experience. If you have a warm and inviting spirit and love meeting new people, this is the ministry for you.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week
FACILITIES
New Bethel Church is committed to keeping our facilities looking its best. This ministry meets regularly to make sure the church is a clean and distraction-free environment for people to encounter God. You will be involved in activities ranging from sweeping the floor to making sure our light bulbs work. If you are interested, please contact Veronica Hairston, our Trustee Pro Tem or fill out the contact form.
Time Commitment: Flexible
MISSIONS
SERVING OUR SENIORS
The Serving Our Seniors (SOS) ministry loves to look out for our older adults. Each person is partnered with a senior and is charged with checking in with their senior. Looking out for our seniors would include periodic phone calls, assist with basic needs, and be a friendly companion. To be a part of this unique mission, contact Varnell Bridgers or fill out the contact form.
FOOD PANTRY
The Food Pantry is committed to feeding the hungry and supporting families in need. The Food Pantry collects and organizes supplies throughout the year, particularly during the holiday season. If helping those in need is your passion, the Food Pantry is for you! Contact Gloria Brown or fill out the contact form.
Time Commitment: 2-6 hours per month
PRAYER WARRIORS
The Prayer Warriors love to pray! Prayer is all they do. They love spending time with God to pray for the church, the community, and the world. Truly, they believe prayer changes everything. Prayer Warriors regularly gather for prayer and, at times, may pray during our worship experience. If transforming lives through prayer speaks to you contact Dorothy Sargent or fill out the contact form.
Time Commitment: 1 hour per week, flexible
STUDENT MINISTRIES
YOUTH PRAISE DANCERS
New Bethel Youth Praise Dance ministry gives our youth the opportunity to worship God through movement. Our Youth Dancers minister during our worship experience once every couple of months and travel to other churches to share their talents. All are welcome to participate-no prior dance experience needed! Contact Krystal Cureton if your child(ren) are interested or fill out the contact form.
Time Commitment: 2 hours per week
YOUTH FLAG MINISTRY
The Youth Flag Ministry signals the start of our worship experience every 4th Sunday. Using colorful flags, the Youth Flag ministers encourage worshippers to participate in our praise and worship experience, open themselves to the movement of the Holy Spirit, and free themselves from emotional and spiritual bondage. No prior experience is needed-just a willing spirit and an open mind to learning something new! Contact Yvonne Duncan for more information or fill out the contact form.
Time Commitment: 2 hours per week
YOUTH PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM
The Youth Praise & Worship is a vital ministry that helps set the atmosphere for transformational worship and lead people to participate in worship on 4th Sundays. Our youth learn new songs each month to lead our worshippers to praise God through song. If your child(ren) has an interest in singing, this is the ministry for them! Contact Malli Divine, our worship leader, or fill out the contact form.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per month
ADMINISTRATIVE MINISTRIES
SPECIAL PROJECTS
If you who want to contribute to the spiritual life of New Bethel but are unable to make a commitment to our various organizations, we occasionally have events and/or projects that require a lot of volunteers. New Bethel loves one-day ambush of Christ’s love or plan short-term projects. This would include brainstorming, organizing, and planning events such as Christmas Concerts, Tenebrae Worship Experience, Unity Day, recreational events and more. All are welcome to lend a hand! Please complete our contact form and we will contact you with details about upcoming events and/or projects.
Time Commitment: Flexible
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MINISTRY
The Administration Ministry Team helps the pastor with the daily operation of the church. This team loves working behind the scenes in record keeping, data entry, website and social media management, public relations, secretarial duties and more. If administration is your gift or you desire to offer your technical expertise (accounting, bookkeeping, marketing, Information Technology, communication/journalism, etc.), please contact Pastor Allan Robinson or fill out the contact form.
Time Commitment: Flexible
NEW IDEA
Got an idea? Has the Lord placed in your heart an idea to begin a brand-new ministry that will help disciples purposefully worship God, become a purposeful disciple of Christ and powerfully impact people’s lives? Let’s get to work to build a ministry that will make a difference in people’s lives! Contact Pastor Allan Robinson or fill out the contact form.
CONNECTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
LAY ORGANIZATION
The denominational Lay organization is a group of people formed for the purpose of instilling in the laity a love and appreciation for history, tradition, and principles of African Methodist Episcopal Church. If you are interested, please contact Cynthia Douse or fill out the contact form.
WOMEN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY
The denominational Women’s Missionary Society is a group of women committed to strengthening our faith and sent to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by service and witness in the world. This is achieved by following denominational guidelines, plans and goals. If you are interested, please contact Sydney Easton or fill out the contact form.
YPD
The denominational YPD is under the direction and leadership of the Women’s Missionary Society. It provides meaningful youth training programs and opportunities for leadership experience throughout the denomination. By providing training, the YPD is designed to connect the youth more fully to the mission of the denominational church and increase knowledge of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. If you are interested, please contact Sydney Easton or fill out the contact form.
CHURCH SCHOOL
The denominational church school is committed to train, teach, and nurture people in God’s word; preparing them for Christian service by emphasizing Christian principles. We use methodologies for effective Christian growth and maximum participation of each student.