Ministries at JWC

Helps people understand the church and their faith through teaching on what we
believe, including doctrine, polity, and our history. Also supports new members through
friendship and guidance, helping them get acclimated through simple connection like
being a first-time buddy.
For more contact: Revpolly@jwamezsouthfield.org

Gifts: Teaching, Shepherding, Exhortation

Develops disciples by providing practical ways to live like Christ through teaching,
learning experiences, and spiritual formation. Creates programs and activities that help
people grow in faith and apply the Word to everyday life.

Gifts: Teaching, Administration, Exhortation

Forms believers of all ages through Bible-based teaching and discussion that builds
understanding, faith, and daily application. It is for everybody, and it is also a place for
people to explore and develop their teaching gifts in a supportive environment.

Gifts: Teaching, Shepherding, Exhortation

Strengthens the discipleship work of the church by equipping those who teach
and lead learning environments. Provides support, training, and resources that help
teaching ministries thrive.

Gifts: Teaching, Administration, Exhortation

Provides accessible learning for the church and community through short, practical
courses on faith and everyday life, offered through online presentations and resources.
Equips people of all ages with knowledge that strengthens spirituality, personal growth,
and well-being.Provides accessible learning for the church and community through
short, practical courses on faith and everyday life, offered through online presentations
and resources. Equips people of all ages with knowledge that strengthens spirituality,
personal growth, and well-being.

Gifts: Teaching, Administration, Exhortation

Covers the church in consistent prayer, lifting individuals, families, and ministries before
God for strength, healing, and guidance. Builds a culture of prayer that supports the
church’s spiritual life beyond Sunday.

Gifts: Mercy-Showing, Prophecy, Exhortation

Shepherds members through small-group discipleship, follow-up, encouragement,
and accountability so people stay connected and cared for. This role is filled
by pastoral appointment.

Gifts: Shepherding, Exhortation, Teaching

Serves with compassion and reverence by supporting those in need and strengthening
the care life of the church through presence, prayer, and practical help. This role
is filled by pastoral appointment.

Gifts: Mercy-Showing, Shepherding, Serving

Walks with individuals and families through seasons of loss by offering presence,
prayer, and compassionate support. Helps people process grief with hope,
healing, and community.

Gifts: Mercy-Showing, Shepherding, Exhortation

Helps the church care for our congregation through cards, check-ins,
and consistent follow-up when people are going through major life moments.
Provides after-care through funerals, and support for those facing terminal illness,
hospice, or extended recovery.

Gifts: Mercy-Showing, Serving, Administration

Builds relationships with neighborhoods and community partners, and represents the
church in local spaces where community decisions are made. Attends local meetings
(such as city and school board gatherings) to stay informed and share with the
congregation the needs, plans, and opportunities in our community.

Gifts: Administration, Prophecy, Mercy-Showing

Equips the church to pursue Christ-centered justice through education, advocacy,
and faithful action for the good of our neighbors. Helps members connect biblical faith
to public life with wisdom and compassion.

Gifts: Prophecy, Teaching, Exhortation

Equips members to confidently invite people to Christ by teaching practical approaches
to sharing faith and welcoming others. Leads outreach activities that help us evangelize
our community with consistency, love, and clarity.

Gifts: Evangelism, Prophecy, Exhortation

Strengthens connectional care beyond our local congregation by supporting our sister
churches in the area and assisting ministers serving in smaller churches who need help.
Fosters unity, shared support, and practical care across the wider church.

Gifts: Mercy-Showing, Serving, Administration

Serves the community through outreach, sharing, and compassionate action that
reflects Christ’s love in public. Strengthens and supports global missionary efforts
through prayer, partnership, and giving. While the primary focus is on women, men are
welcome to participate and support the work.

Gifts: Mercy-Showing, Evangelism, Giving

Strengthens missionary efforts by supporting outreach and resourcing the broader work
of the church beyond the local congregation. Supports denominational schools,
promotes education, and helps strengthen local school systems and college pathways.
While the primary focus is on women, men are welcome to participate
and support the work.

Gifts: Giving, Evangelism, Administration

Leads drives and prepares supplies that meet practical community needs, helping
families receive support with dignity and care. Strengthens outreach by organizing
tangible resources for service efforts. While the primary focus is on women,
men are welcome to participate and support the work.

Gifts: Serving, Evangelism, Administration

Helps people get connected to services available in the community, offering guidance,
referrals, and support as individuals and families navigate real-life needs. Builds bridges
so people can access help with dignity and care.

Gifts: Exhortation, Mercy-Showing, Administration

The Aurthuree Tucker Helping Hands Food Pantry provides food and dignity through
compassionate service, creating opportunities for prayer, encouragement, and
connection. Serves as a consistent outreach point for families in need.
Gifts: Mercy-Showing, Serving, Giving

Encourages wholeness by supporting physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness
through education, care, and connection. Helps the church respond to health needs with
compassion and practical support.
Gifts: Mercy-Showing, Teaching, Serving

Supports educational growth by providing scholarships and encouragement that
invest in students and the next generation. Strengthens pathways to learning
and opportunity with care and integrity.
Gifts: Administration, Giving, Mercy-Showing

Strengthens our connection to the wider A.M.E. Zion Church by helping members
understand our impact beyond the local church. Promotes denominational loyalty,
engagement, and awareness of our international connection and shared mission.
Gifts: Administration, Teaching, Exhortation

Creates a welcoming and orderly worship experience through hospitality, guidance,
and care so people can focus on God. Helps guests and members feel seen, supported,
and spiritually ready to worship.

Gifts: Serving, Mercy-Showing, Administration

Welcomes members and guests from the moment they arrive by greeting, assisting in
the parking lot, and helping people find where they need to go in our church space. Sets
the tone of warmth and clarity so everyone can enter worship feeling supported.

Gifts: Serving, Mercy-Showing, Exhortation

Protects a safe worship environment through presence, awareness, and preparedness.
Helps the church gather with confidence and peace.

Gifts: Administration, Serving, Shepherding

Serves wherever help is needed with consistent support that strengthens ministries
across the church. A flexible team that helps the church function with excellence,
specifically in special projects.

Gifts: Serving, Administration, Mercy-Showing

Removes barriers to worship by helping people get to church safely and reliably.
Serves those who need transportation so they can remain connected to
worship and community.

Gifts: Serving, Mercy-Showing, Administration

Serves through meals and hospitality that builds fellowship, care,
and a welcoming church culture. Helps people feel loved through practical service
and shared table moments.

Gifts: Serving, Mercy-Showing, Giving

Supports worship through sound, screens, cameras, and livestreaming so the message
is clear, accessible, and shared beyond the room. Helps create a distraction-free
worship experience in person and online through consistent technical support.

Gifts: Administration, Serving, Teaching

The Choir and Musicians Ministry leads the congregation in worship through
song and music that is spiritually grounded, prepared with excellence,
and offered as service, not performance.

Stewards the church’s buildings, grounds, and major property needs so ministry can
happen with safety, excellence, and readiness. This role is filled by pastoral appointment.

Gifts: Administration, Serving, Giving

Provides financial stewardship for the church by helping oversee and manage the
finances with integrity and wisdom. Includes caring for the pastor through support and
accountability that strengthens leadership health.

Gifts: Administration, Giving, Mercy-Showing

Cares for the pastor and the pastor’s family through support, encouragement, and
organized care, especially during appreciation moments, transitions, and special
occasions. Helps ensure pastoral leadership is strengthened and supported with dignity.

Gifts: Mercy-Showing, Serving, Administration

Helps the church plan for the future through strategy, evaluation, and forward-thinking
solutions that strengthen ministry impact. Supports vision planning by identifying
opportunities, improving systems, and preparing for what is next.

Gifts: Administration, Teaching, Prophecy

Strengthens the church by creating additional avenues of income that support ministry
and long-term sustainability. Pursues fundraisers, grants, and other resourcing strategies
that fuel the overall mission of the church.

Gifts: Giving, Administration, Exhortation

CED, Young Adults In Christian Ministry (Yacm)
Forms young adults through discipleship, spiritual growth,
and leadership development so they can serve with maturity and consistency
Gifts: Open to all between the ages of 22-40
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W.H. & O.M.S., Young Adult Missionary Society (YAMs)
Mobilizes young adults for missions and outreach that demonstrate Christ
through service and witness.
Gifts: Open to all between the ages of 22-40

CED, Varick International Youth Council (ViCYC)
Develops youth through discipleship, leadership formation, and Christian
community that helps them grow in faith and service.
Gifts: Open to all between the ages of 13-21
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W.H. & O.M.S., Youth Missionary Society (Y’s)
Forms youth to serve boldly, care deeply, and represent Christ through
mission-minded action.
Gifts: Open to all between the ages of 13-21

CED, Varick’s Children (VC)
Nurtures children in faith through age-appropriate discipleship, teaching,
and care that helps them grow in Christ.
Gifts: Open to all between the ages of 1-12
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W.H. & O.M.S., Buds of Promise (Children)
Teaches children to love Jesus through service and generosity that
builds faith in action.
Gifts: Open to all between the ages of 1-12

CED, Adult Ministry
Strengthens adults through Bible-centered discipleship, practical faith formation,
and learning experiences that help believers live like Christ in everyday life.
Builds spiritual maturity, community, and consistent growth beyond Sunday worship.
Gifts: Open to all between the ages of 41–64
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CED, Sage Ministry (Seniors)
Strengthens seniors through fellowship, discipleship, and support that
encourages spiritual vitality, connection, and purpose in every season of life.
Gifts: Open to all between the ages of 65+
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50 + Club
Builds community among seasoned adults through fellowship.
Gifts: Open to all 50+
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MEN’S MINISTRY
Open to all men, focused on discipleship,
connection, and service that strengthens
families and the church.
Gifts: Open to all men
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WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Open to all women, focused on
discipleship, connection, and service that
strengthens families and the church.
Gifts: Open to all women

Provides flexible, as-needed support for ministry tasks when extra hands are needed.
The church office will contact you for occasional help with set-up, special event support,
and office projects (mailers, stuffing envelopes, and other administrative help).

Gifts: Serving, Administration, Mercy-Showing

Serves through meals and hospitality that builds fellowship, care,
and a welcoming church culture. Helps people feel loved through practical service
and shared table moments.

Gifts: Serving, Mercy-Showing, Giving