Care for the flock God has entrusted to you. – 1 Peter 5:2
Dr. McAllister is a true servant of Christ who models the righteous behavior that he preaches and teaches. He provides compassionate pastoral care to God’s people. He devotes himself to intercessory prayer on behalf of the individual, the church, and society. He is a burden bearer who renders personal care and support to the distressed. He is an edifier, an encourager, a supporter, a counselor and a relationship builder who provides a listening ear and godly counsel without exception. He encourages unity of Spirit, of mind, and of purpose among the people, mobilizing and supporting ministries through which the people are inspired to blend their individual gifts to pursue God’s purposes for the church and to provide care and support for one another in their own God-given uniqueness.
GIDEON’S ARMY PRAYER MINISTRY
Meets weekly to beseech God’s blessings for the Church and community.
CARE LEADERS COUNCIL
Provides leadership for a large, dedicated group of care leaders who attend to the spiritual and personal well-being of their class members. Care leaders are charged with bringing their members’ concerns before the pastor, and they also intercede, on the pastor’s behalf, when members are faced with illness, emotional or financial distress, bereavement, and other problems.
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY, MEN’S MINISTRY, COLLEGIATE AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
These ministries are specifically designed to meet the distinctive spiritual and social interests and concerns of different age and gender populations.
COMMISSION ON HEALTH
Facilitates health promotion through education and by fostering healthy behaviors. The comprehensive program includes the publication of a monthly health awareness newsletter, distribution of information specific to African American health care issues, blood pressure screenings, workshops, healthy eating alternatives, etc. In 2018, this exceptional program was recognized by the Balm in Gilead, Inc. Annual Healthy Churches National Convention with the coveted Healthy Churches Best Practices Award. Churches are selected for their extraordinary health outreach and service to rural, underserved communities in their area.
CARD AND TELEPHONE CARE MINISTRY
Provides get-well, benevolence, prayer cards and telephone calls to the bereaved and sick and shut-in.