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1:17 MINISTRY
The 1:17 Ministry provides support for Brown Street’s widows and widowers.
ELDER: Bob Dyer
DEACONS: Mike Nestor (Point Deacon), Chip O’Neal, Brad Westmoreland
BENEVOLENCE MINISTRY
The Benevolence Ministry provides assistance to Brown Street members who are in need; and to the community at large (through the Christian Care Center) in the form of food, clothing, and hygiene products.
ELDER: Glenn Perryman
DEACONS: Calvin Washington (Point Deacon), Kevin Cooke
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
The Children’s Ministry provides children up through fifth grade with opportunities for spiritual growth through positive peer groups and Bible teaching.
ELDER: Damon Bentley
DEACONS: Lance Medford (Point Deacon), Cody Burnett, Cody Jackson, Daniel Johnson, Duff Morrow, Mike Terry, Josh Thompson
STAFF: Rebecca Bazaldua (Children’s Director)
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY
The Christian Fellowship Ministry brings Christians together through various activities to further strengthen the bond of fellowship within the Brown Street family.
ELDER: Danny Wilson
DEACONS: Chip O’Neal (Point Deacon), John Underwood
CHURCH SUPPORT MINISTRY
The Church Support Ministry provides administrative support for all church functions and all areas of ministry through the church office.
ELDER: Glenn Perryman
DEACON: Kevin Cooke
STAFF: Staci O’Neal (Office Manager), Cindy Nestor (Secretary)
COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY
The Communications Ministry coordinates all technology and communications needs of the congregation, both internally and externally. This ministry provides communications support to other areas of ministry and communicates information about Brown Street activities and events to all appropriate audiences.
ELDER: Billy Moran
DEACONS: Duff Morrow (Point Deacon), Cody Burnett, Kevin Cooke, Paul Medford
COMMUNITY OUTREACH MINISTRY
The Community Outreach Ministry coordinates various programs and activities designed to demonstrate God’s love throughout the community (local and extended) through the loving and caring actions of Brown Street members.
ELDER: Randy Alexander
DEACONS: Daniel Johnson (Point Deacon), Mike Nestor, Carl Rausche
EDUCATION MINISTRY
The Education Ministry coordinates all aspects of Brown Street’s Bible Classes, including recruiting and training teachers for all age levels, coordinating Bible class curriculum, and providing teacher support.
ELDER: Randy Alexander
DEACONS: Micah Fletcher (Point Deacon), Daniel Hobbs, Chip O’Neal, Mike Terry, Rob Waller
STAFF: Paul O’Rear (Involvement and Education Minister), Rebecca Bazaldua (Children’s Director), Rick Williams (Youth and Family Minster)
EVANGELISM MINISTRY
The Evangelism Ministry coordinates Brown Street’s efforts to take the gospel message of salvation to our friends and neighbors locally.
ELDER: Walter Thompson
DEACONS: Carl Rausche (Point Deacon), Chip O’Neal, Hector Robles
STAFF: James Sanderson (Minister of Evangelism)
FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT MINISTRY
The Facility and Equipment Ministry keeps the Brown Street building and grounds well-maintained, well-functioning, and as attractive as possible at all times; maintains the church’s office and computer equipment; and maintains all church-owned vehicles.
ELDER: Randall Dyess
DEACONS: Daniel Johnson (Point Deacon), Curtis Fowler, Beau Henry, Josh Thompson
STAFF: Kevin Cooke (Facilities Manager), Billy Perryman (Custodian), Matt Stalcup (Custodian)
FAMILY MINISTRY
The Family Ministry promotes and encourages the development of healthy, happy, nurturing families by providing activities that bring families together and that promote spiritual growth in the home. This ministry also provides resources to help parents fulfill their role as the primary spiritual teachers, leaders, and mentors for their children.
ELDER: Randall Dyess
DEACONS: Mike Terry (Point Deacon), Mitch Jones, Rob Waller, Brad Westmoreland
STAFF: Rick Williams (Youth and Family Minister), Rebecca Bazaldua (Children’s Director)
FINANCIAL PLANNING MINISTRY
The Financial Planning Ministry coordinates the preparation and implementation of the church’s annual budget and maintains the church’s financial records.
ELDER: Glenn Perryman
DEACONS: Micah Fletcher, Beau Henry, Daniel Johnson
FUTURE GROWTH MINISTRY
The Future Growth Ministry provides input to the elders on the development of long-range plans for the growth and advancement of the Lord’s church in Waxahachie.
ELDERS: All Elders
DEACONS: All Deacons
GREETERS MINISTRY
The Greeters Ministry strives to make everyone who attends our worship services feel warmly welcomed.
ELDER: Walter Thompson
DEACONS: Curtis Fowler (Point Deacon), Josh Thompson
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY
The Helping Hands Ministry provides help to members who need assistance with basic home repairs and local moves, and assists with disaster relief efforts throughout the country.
ELDER: Glenn Perryman
DEACONS: Curtis Fowler (Point Deacon), Mike Nestor, Chip O’Neal, Hector Robles
INVOLVEMENT MINISTRY
The Involvement Ministry welcomes new members to Brown Street and provides opportunities for all members to get involved in the work of the church.
ELDER: Randy Alexander
DEACONS: Rob Waller (Point Deacon), Jason Coulter, Mitch Jones, Carl Rausche
STAFF: Paul O’Rear (Involvement and Education Minister)
MEMBER CARE MINISTRY
The Member Care Ministry provides special support for Brown Street members during times of need.
ELDER: Danny Wilson
DEACONS: John Underwood (Point Deacon), Mike Nestor
MEMBER RETENTION MINISTRY
The Member Retention Ministry reaches out to Brown Street members, especially those who have been absent, in order to convey our love for them and their importance to the church family.
ELDER: Danny Wilson
DEACONS: Mike Nestor (Point Deacon), Jason Coulter, Hector Robles, John Underwood
MISSIONS MINISTRY
The Missions Ministry coordinates Brown Street’s support for foreign and domestic mission efforts and children’s homes.
ELDER: Bob Dyer
DEACONS: Paul Medford (Point Deacon), Cody Jackson, Mitch Jones, Hector Robles
PRIMETIMERS MINISTRY
The PrimeTimers Ministry coordinates spiritual involvement and fellowship activities for Brown Street members who are age 55 and older.
ELDER: Bob Dyer
DEACONS: Mike Nestor (Point Deacon), Kevin Cooke, Duff Morrow, Hector Robles
SAFETY MINISTRY
The Safety Ministry provides for the safety and security of all Brown Street members and visitors during Bible classes, worship services, special meetings, and other church activities and events.
ELDER: Walter Thompson
DEACONS: Kevin Cooke (Point Deacon), Micah Fletcher, Curtis Fowler, Daniel Hobbs, Daniel Johnson, Paul Medford, Duff Morrow, Brad Westmoreland
SINGLES MINISTRY
The Singles Ministry provides encouragement, support, fellowship, and spiritual training for all who are single at Brown Street.
ELDER: Damon Bentley
DEACONS: Mitch Jones (Point Deacon), Jason Coulter
SPANISH MINISTRY
The Spanish Ministry strives to minister to those in Waxahachie and the surrounding area whose native language is Spanish.
ELDER: Billy Moran
DEACON: Hector Robles (Point Deacon)
STAFF: Jaime Luna (Spanish Minister)
VISITORS FOLLOW-UP MINISTRY
The Visitors Follow-Up Ministry coordinates follow-up efforts with people who have visited our worship services.
ELDER: Larry Sullivan
DEACON: Brad Westmoreland (Point Deacon)
WORSHIP MINISTRY
The Worship Ministry coordinates the planning and preparations for all Brown Street worship services, including providing appropriate leadership and support personnel for those services.
ELDER: Larry Sullivan
DEACONS: Beau Henry (Point Deacon), Mitch Jones
STAFF: Steve Bailey (Minister), Rick Williams (Sunday AM Song Leader)
YOUTH MINISTRY
The Youth Ministry provides young people from sixth grade through twelfth grade with a positive, spiritually-focused peer group, providing opportunities for them to grow in their love for the Lord and helping them learn to live godly lives.
ELDER: Damon Bentley
DEACONS: Cody Jackson (Point Deacon), Micah Fletcher, Beau Henry, Lance Medford, Duff Morrow
STAFF: Rick Williams (Youth and Family Minister)