Bishop Oscar E. Brown, M.Div., D.D.
Senior Pastor
Elder Ava Livas
Director of Ministries
Welcoming you to find your place in ministry!
Church Anniversary
Ministry Director: Brother Robert White
Ministry Mission: To bring honor and glory to God for His commitment to the people of God by celebrating, commemorating, and memorializing the work of the church and her history.
Concierge
Ministry Director: Deacon Carnitra White
Ministry Mission: To provide the ministries, members, and guests of the First Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church with information in a timely and succinct manner.
Culinary
Ministry Directors: Sister Shakeya Rouse
Ministry Mission: To provide culinary services in an atmosphere conducive to the work of ministry and/or Christian fellowship.
Family Empowerment
Ministry Directors: Brother Fitzhugh & Sister Chineta Alford
Ministry Mission: To highlight, nurture, support, and celebrate the family unit.
Flower Circle
Ministry Director: Sister Rosalind Wiley
Ministry Mission: To act as the service provider of flowers for all ministries and occasions as requested.
Hospitality
Ministry Director: Sister Karen Dove
Ministry Mission: To greet and serve members and guests in a manner consistent with the Fruit of the Spirit.
Men's Ministry
Ministry Directors: Deacon Avery Muse and Deacon John Livas
Ministry Mission: To empower the men of God to fulfill their God-given purpose and calling.
Myrtle Gray Health & Wellness
Ministry Director: Minister Tanya Deshields
Ministry Mission: To promote optimal individual and community wellness by providing holistic health care services, health education, and outreach.
Myrtle Summers Outreach Ministry
Ministry Director: Deacon Denise Pumphrey
Ministry Mission: To minister to the personal and sometimes complex needs of members of the church and the community at-large.
New Members Ministry
Ministry Directors: Deacon Garland & Minister Paula Thomas
Ministry Mission: To support the spiritual growth of new members through instruction on salvation, sanctification, and glorification of God.
Reach Out & Touch
Ministry Director: Mother Margo Lawson
Ministry Mission: To reconnect and encourage God’s people to the local assembly through written correspondence, phone calls, and the use of technology.
Security
Ministry Director: Brother Dominic Lewis
Ministry Mission: To provide a safe and secure environment for the members and visitors before, during, and after worship service and other ministry-related events.
Sports
Ministry Director: Sister Tynetta Miller
Ministry Mission: To encourage wellness among God’s people through physical fitness.
Traffic Enforcement
Ministry Directors: Brother Bobby Moore
Ministry Mission: To manage parking and traffic to people with attention to service, safety, and protocol.
Transportation
Ministry Director: Sister Patryce Campbell
Ministry Mission: To transport members and visitors to worship services and other ministry-related activities with attention to timeliness, safety, and quality of service.
Travel
Ministry Director: Deacon Cheryl Williams
Ministry Mission: To research, plan, and coordinate fun, safe, and affordable opportunities for travel locally and abroad.
Ushers
Ministry Directors: Sister Patricia Coleman & Deacon Royal Hines
Ministry Mission: To strive to provide an atmosphere supportive of ushering in the Spirit of God and the winning of souls through behaviors reflective of the love of Christ.
Wedding Planning
Ministry Director: Deacon Stephanie Riddick
Ministry Mission: To support engaged and married couples as they prepare for their nuptials and a subsequent life together in matrimony.
Women's Ministry
Ministry Directors: Lady Jacqueline D. Brown and Sister Connie Greene
Ministry Mission: To encourage women to live a virtuous lifestyle and to fulfill their God-given purpose by embracing and supporting others.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON MINISTRIES AND EVENTS, CONTACT US AT
moeoperationofministrypurple@gmail.com
