Academy of Performing Arts
This ministry offers training in instrumental music, reading, composition/theory, business of music, and entrepeneurship to develop teaching skills to those who desire to teach. It introduces recording studio technique to those desiring to record.
Contact Person: Debbie M. Worsham

Affinity Groups
These are small groups of people sharing common interests. This will maintain unity by representing the vision of Rhema and will promote and build healthy relationships which empowers people for life and ministry.
Contact Person: Vickie Grigsby
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Apostolic Prophetic Intercession
This ministry is an apostolic prophetic prayer covering for Apostle La Fayette Scales during this time of transition. Secondly, to be an apostolic prophetic prayer covering for Rhema Christian Center’s membership and purpose, the full divine manifestation and fulfillment.
Contact Person: Magnolia Edwards

Baptism
This ministry prepares and assists candidates for baptism and carry out the scripture references.
Contact Person: Diana Denson

Book & Tape Ministry
This ministry make books, tapes and other materials readily available (at affordable prices) to Rhema Christian Center’s members, pastors, the Network of Local Churches, the community, the nation and the world .
Contact Person: Theresa Scales

Building Blocks for Growth Ministry (BBFG)
Their mission is to impart to all newcomers/members how vital they are to the growth and expansion of the ministry of Rhema Christian Center, and that this is a place for them to mature and to minister in their areas of gifting and ability. This ministry passes out booklets and give instructions regarding the rules and regulations of the Newcomers’, Discipleship, and Ministry Preparation classes held on Sunday mornings.
Contact Person: Deborah Y. Maddox

Business Cultivator
Kingdom businesses are a key to God’s wealth creation strategy for establishing Kingdom economy. They want to help you develop your God given talent for the business ministry. This program is designed to offer entrepreneurship training for individuals with business ideas and those currently operating a business.
Contact Person: Pastor Dan Harris

Children’s Ministry - Rhema K.I.D.S.
(Kids In Divine Service)
They exist to provide a small group setting for children ages seven to twelve years, where they can experience: A mid-week Bible study: Opportunities for fellowship
Development of creative talents, including drawing, painting, and writing. Participation in Bible Bowl competitions with other local churches. Christian-based literature and videos.
Contact Person(s): Pastors Edward and Dianna Poindexter

Comfort & Support Ministries
This ministry provides comfort and support to members and their families after the lost of a loved one. They also provide the food for the family after the funeral services. They draw the unsaved to Christ, by showing love and concern.
Contact Person: Alicia Preston

Communications Department
The purpose of the Communications Department (Media) is to create print and digital media to communicate to the congregation. Our vision is to provide professional, diverse collateral pieces that will be a reflection of Christ in our corporate congregation. Our mission is to provide dynamic informational pieces by way of print and internet.
Contact Person: Tiny Rhodes

Cultural Connections
The mission is to unite with the church of Columbus to serve people in such a manner that it builds a bridge of relationship and trust so that Jesus can walk across it and His love can penetrate their hearts. They will do this by letting the light and love of God be seen through them as they serve among them, trusting that they will be drawn to the Savior through the testimony of their lives. They must be ready to care for them, protect them, and disciple them.
Contact Person (s): Bob or Andrea Vogel

Faith In Action - Volunteers
Their purpose is to recruit and train volunteers to assist in meeting the needs of the elderly and disabled. They identify clients and help them remain independent. They want to be a family, church and community
partnership which strives to end isolation for the home bound and demonstrates faith through service.
Contact Person: Judy Dodson

First Friday Intercessory Prayer Ministry
They are a group of believers that are called Intercessors, interceding on the behalf of others, building a wall of prayer for someone else, standing in the gap with a hedge of faith building prayers.
Contact Person: Jacqueline Golden

First Friends Ministry
Their mission is to partner with the Personal Workers in communicating with new members.
Contact Person: Michael or Sandra Leatherbury

Gatekeepers
Their purpose is to provide security services, i.e., protection, guard, secure, maintain and preserve; to the people, premise and properties of Rhema Christian Center.
Contact Person: Tracy Armstrong

Gifts Discovery Ministry
The purpose is to educate members of Rhema Christian Center and the Body regarding the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. To assist members in discovering the purpose that God has called them to, and help them devise a plan of action to activate and develop the gift(s).
Contact Person: Jacqueline or Dean Taylor

God’s Glory Dance Ministry
The ministry mission is through movement, enter into places the word of God is not easily taken or received, visually manifest the love of God through movement and touch the hearts of men and women in such a way that he/she is drawn into God’s saving grace and redeeming power, submitting and surrendering to His will.
Contact Person: Rochelle Pitts

Greeters Ministry
The purpose is to welcome members and visitors to Rhema Christian Center with a friendly smile, a hug and/or a
handshake. Also, to continue to draw our strength and love from the Lord Jesus Christ, so that our arms and hugs will become an extension of His love to every person coming in the church doors.
Contact Person: Shirley Martin

Half-Time
Their mission is to uncover each half timer’s unique gifts and strengths in the Body of Christ and to work with Church Leaders to identify areas within the church in need of leadership. They begin to place half timers into these positions of Ministry for effectiveness.
Contact Person: Garith or Nancy Smith

Hospital Visitation (Pastoral Care Team Ministry)
The purpose of this ministry is:
• To visit members in the hospital and offer prayers of healing and comfort as well as other services.
• To Minister to families during the time of the death of a love one and to assist with service preparation such as the obituary and program outline.
Contact Person: Betty Wade

I.G.N.I.T.E.
(Illuminating God’s Name in the Earth)
I.G.N.I.T.E. is a poetry/Spoken Word ministry for youth ages 12-18.
The mission of I.G.N.I.T.E. is to creatively help encourage and develop the gift of poetry/spoken word within our youth.
Contact Person: Candance Cooper or Eunique Wainwright

Impact Ministry
The Impact Ministry provides an opportunity for seniors (50 yrs and up) to come together to share interest, concerns, gifts and talents with one another. It lends itself to working together to find solutions that will
benefit everyone. We serve to be an encouragement to one another in our walk of faith and in our prayer life.
Contact Person: Judy Dodson

Information Center
This ministry is an extension of the greeters’ ministry. When people come in, they sometimes have questions that need special attention. They are directed to the Information Center. The Information Center will help with answering questions for our members and guests. When we have conferences, concerts, and out-of-town speakers, we will assist them with the selling of their products, such as tapes videos, books, and CDs.
Contact Person: Cheryl Walker

Kingdom Foundation Classes
The mission is to connect God’s people to the church family of Rhema Christian Center accomplished through communicating Rhema’s beliefs, purpose, vision, mission and core values through teaching. To support the spiritual growth of God’s people through interacting biblical study sessions. To prepare committed Christians for a life-long journey of serving others in ministry.
Contact Person: Pastor Dan Harris

Marriage Life Department
To mature married couples so that the “one flesh” relationship of Christ to the Church (Body of Christ) be realized in their marriages. It is our desire to offer a complete ministry to our families. Our Family and Marriage-Life Department is committed to helping people incorporate God’s design and order into their marriage relationships and families.
Contact Person: Frank or Melody Brunson

Master’s Touch Ministry
The purpose is to contact new people the following week that they join and introduce themselves to them as a support person. They will set a time that is convenient for them to talk and pray if needed. They will also try to motivate them, encourage them and help them stay knowledgeable about the activities taking place at the church. Their support extends until the person agrees to enter their own personal ministry in the area God has directed them.
Contact Person: Elnora Upshaw

Media Ministry
They capture the Pastor’s messages on video tape. We exist to establish a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, economically and socially diverse community of believers in Jesus Christ equipped to impact the city the nation and the world through media.
Contact Person: Bill Richmond

Men’s Department
Their purpose is to reach men in the following five groups: 1. The unsaved. 2. The culture Christians (Sunday only) 3. The hurting, the angry. 4. The ones desiring to be discipled. 5. The ones desiring to become leaders. To identify, recruit and train men to be leaders. To develop on-going discipleship and relational training. To mobilize armed trained men to do spiritual warfare.
Contact Person: Al Henry

Overhead Projection Ministry
The purpose is to project the words to the songs on screen during praise and worship. To assure that everyone will be able to learn the words to all of the songs that are sung at Rhema Christian Center. To display any other important information during service to eliminate disruptions.
Contact Person: Roger Henry, Sr.

Personal Workers Ministry
This ministry ministers to those who respond to the altar call at each service. Our mission is to effectively communicate the Gospel with ease, confidence and boldness in order to bring the unsaved into a personal relationship with the Savior.
Contact Person: Michael or Sandra Leatherbury

Praise & Worship Ministry
Our mission is:
• To prepare an atmosphere for the presence of the Lord.
• To unite the body of Christ in corporate worship.
• To equip and develop individuals in the worship ministry.
• To minister beyond the walls of Rhema Christian Center.
• To minister to those who are in prison, nursing homes and various institutions.
• To reach all ages, ethnic groups, and nationalities.
Contact Person: Robert Talley

Prison Ministry
RCC Prison Ministry is an outreach ministry. Our vision is to mobilize the body of Christ to fulfill the Great Commission to reach the unsaved with the Gospel of Christ in the locally and near area prisons.
Contact Person: James or Cassandra Wade

School of the Prophets
To serve the Church & assist in its oversight of prophetic ministry. To provide biblical understanding of prophetic ministry in the church today & outline the purpose of prophecy.
Contact Person: Skip Jones or Teresa Gee

Sound Ministry
The Sound Ministry is an Adjunct Ministry - One that adds on to ministry from others. Our work is to be an addition to ministries using sound levels and audio mixes to enhance the ministry coming forth to the people.
Contact Person: Roger Henry, Sr.

Tapestries of Praise
This ministry brings banners and flags of excellence and beauty into the congregation. It brings forth banners and flags that will give direction to the congregation and cause the enemy to flee.
Contact Person: Marie A. Nothstine

Ushers In His Excellence
• To create an environment in the sanctuary that allows the Holy Spirit to perfect the works of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• To be alert and attentive for any situation that may arise at any given time.
• To be efficient and effective in maintaining order in the sanctuary, but never at the expense of kindness.
• To provide a spiritually and physically safe environment for all to praise and worship and hear the Word
Contact Person: Herb Ziglar

World Outreach Ministries
The World Outreach Department is established to help facilitate Rhema's efforts and effectiveness in missions both foreign and domestic.
Contact Person: Karen Sue Coleman

Women’s Ministries
(God’s Chosen Vessels)
This ministry ministers to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of women within the body of Christ locally and abroad. Also, they promote wholeness in the lives of women by exemplifying humility, love and unity, which reflect the heart of God.
Contact Person: Elder Genary Maxwell

Women With Courage
(CHAZAQ: bold, brave, and courageous)
This ministry will provide a series of classes designed for teen women and young women who have become mothers outside of marriage. Christ-centered classes provide spiritual guidance, loving encouragement, parenting information, and educational direction, in a relaxed atmosphere. Each young woman will have a mentor to provide spiritual support for one year.
Contact Person: Flora Henderson

Understanding God
Understanding God is a course designed to provide each student with the opportunity to develop a better appreciation and understanding of God, His complexity, and HIs magnitude through His Word. This class is destined and designed to stir up the gifts that God has placed in each student.
Contact Person: Beverly Moore