Reid Temple A.M.E. Church is designed to carry out the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ to "Go, teach, make disciples." In order to carry this out, we have been provided with a vision in a five-fold perspective commonly referred to as the 5-E's: Evangelism, Education, Empowerment, Expansion, and Economics. Given the various aspects of Christian discipleship, the church utilizes internal organizations of Ministries, Boards, and Committees. In order to tie each organization into the vision, each is placed under a Commission. The following commissions are representative of the five vision components for Reid Temple. Click on each commission to learn about the ministries, boards, and committees that each is comprised of.
Christian Education
New Members OrientationThe orientation is conducted in a series of four sessions designed to prepare new members for full membership. Instructed is given in the history, doctrine, and discipline of the AME Church, as well as the study of God's Word, tithing and the Christian walk. At the completion of these overview classes, new members are strongly encouraged to move on to the New Life class and to Church School.
Contact: Sis. Janet Vaughan
New Life Class A class designed to assist "new" believers in understanding the basics of the Christian faith, and as a refresher course for seasoned "church folks" who desire to review the basics. Classes are kept small to respond to individual concerns and to encourage active interchange between members. The focus of the class is to develop a personal relationship with Christ Jesus.
Contact to be determined
The Temple Chronicle A quarterly newsletter illuminating activities of the church. Documenting and uplifting articles for the church body.
Contact: Sis. Eva Williams
Church Life
BereavementTo assist the bereaved family of deceased members of Reid Temple by preparing and serving the repast.
Contact: Sis. Gladys Jefferson
Bridges/Special Needs Offers support, bridges gaps, and provides bible based teaching for families with individuals who have identified cognitive and physical challenges so that they can experience total access into the church for spiritual empowerment. This ministry also initiates activities open to the community which support persons with special needs.
Contact:Sis. Chrystie Lynch
Cancer Awareness The mission is to provide comfort and compassion individually as well as collectively to survivors and caregivers.
Contact: Sis. Shirley Harrison
Celebration of Life Council A ministry organized by birth month that provides members with a spiritual family for fellowship. It assimilates the members of the month into the Reid Temple family through monthly fellowship activities. It is a conduit for members to move from membership to fellowship to discipleship. Members are provided the opportunity to participate in other ministries with members from their birth month family to identify and find the ministries for which they would serve as a Christian disciple at Reid Temple.
Contact: Sis. Tongia Shirer
Christian Debutantes & Master's Dedication Commission The mission of CD-MDC is to help young people develop a positive spiritual life and to strengthen the links between the local, conference, Episcopal, and connectional levels of our AME Church. The CD-MDC Commission is a commission of adults comprising a supportive and supplemental service to youth of all ages.
Contact: Sis. Cheryl Higgins
Class Leaders As the basic organizational unit of the African Methodist Episcopal Church which connects each member to the local church, the Class Leaders Ministry plans to ensure that each church member has an assigned Class Leader to assist with their spiritual growth; to address the questions, concerns and issues of our members as it relates to the various areas of our church life. Additionally, to equip Class Leaders with appropriate training to accomplish the expectations and responsibilities of being Class Leaders.
Contact: Rev. E. Jean Brockington
Community Fair The annual Community Fair provides an opportunity for fellowship and evangelism. The picnic also includes a ministry fair that allows all of the various ministries of the church to distribute information regarding their particular ministry, thus providing an opportunity for members to move up in their time, talents, and treasures.
Contact: Chairperson elected annually
Family Life Provides spiritual guidance designed to empower families to "live and serve" more abundantly and to cope with the realities of our time. Services are offered in family assistance, counseling, drug awareness, and crisis intervention.
Contact: Sis. Dorothy Shackelford
First Aid Unit Our mission is to provide CPR and first aid trained personnel who will assist with the immediate medical needs of Reid Temple members during worship and church activities. Further, we will keep abreast of health issues related to African Americans and provide education, training, and health fairs on a regular basis. Our goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of parishioners during church activities.
Contact: Sis. Sharon Hawks
Flower Club Responsible for the arrangement of flowers that adorn the pulpit and sanctuary i.e., lilies at Easter and poinsettias at Christmas.
Contact: Sis. Avis Pointer
Golden Reids Organization of active church members, at least age 50. Encourages fellowship and concern for the senior population of the church. Active in arts and crafts, tours, and games. Serves as examples of Christian standards and wisdom to the congregation.
Contact: Sis. Bettie Bryant
Greeters Ministry To provide hospitality to members and visitors in a warm, caring, loving, friendly and positive manner as they enter the worship center; to provide an atmosphere of welcome so that worshippers will feel the presence and power of the Holy Spirit before they enter the sanctuary for praise and worship.
Contact: Rev. Janice C. Williams
Health & Wellness This ministry exists to heighten the awareness of the role that good health and fitness occupy in one's ability to be useful in the service of the Lord. It's overall mission is to ensure that we become the best stewards over the bodies that God has entrusted in our care. This mission is achieved by a combination of physical fitness programs, nutrition and dieting information and overall seminars designed to promote total prevent disease and promote total wellness.
Aerobic Classes: Mondays (Kick-boxing); Tuesdays (Pilates); Thursdays (High/Low); Fridays (High/Low)
Contact: Rev. Glenda Hodges
James A. Parker Lay Organization Providing leadership to promote knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Discipline and about the history and origin of the AME denomination and our founder, Bishop Richard Allen.
Contact: Sis. Catherine Johns
Legal Affairs To glorify God by utilizing our collective talents, educational and professional experiences to educate and empower the Reid Temple family and the Prince Georges County community by providing comprehensive legal information on identified areas of concern. To create and nuture relationships with church youth interested in the legal profession; promote and encourage mentor/mentee relationships pre-law, under graduate and law students as a means of providing support and guidance.
Contact: Sis. Ayoka Campell & Sis. Janelle Jordan
Marriage Enrichment Provides spiritual, recreational and informational activities for married couples to help them achieve a healthy and Christ-centered relationship.
Contact: Bro. Dennis or Sis. Barbara Goodson
Martial Arts To allow youth and adults to fellowship with one another in an atmosphere conducive to learning the art of Kanzen Gojuryu as well as the word and foster camaraderie with other churches and martial art styles.
Contact: Bro. Larry Mease
Men's Ministry Provides brother-to-brother caring and sharing of the concerns of men. Promotes awareness, spiritual growth, and direction of a man's spiritual walk.
Contact: Bro. Jospeh P. Deck III or Bro. Chris Tobias
Nursery Serves God by serving the needs of young children while providing a safe, healthy and spiritually inspired environment during regular church services and other special events.
Contact: TBD - Glenn Dale Location, Sis. Pamela Ashby – Reid North
Parking & Traffic Team The "Outside Ushers." Ensures that cars are parked safely and that maximum use is made of available parking space. With the assistance of the Prince George's County Police Department, the team also ensures safe entry into and exit from parking areas for both cars and pedestrians.
Contact: Bro. Glenn Berkeley & Sis. Geraldina Harrison
Shields of Faith (Security) Responsible for providing a safe environment during worship services and other special activities.
Contact: Bro. Kelvin Ampofo
Signing to Serve Ministry The mission of the Signing to Serve Ministry is to create an inviting environment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people to worship Christ.
Contact: Sis. Toi Johnson
Single Parents inisters to the spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of single parent families with intercessory prayer, support, training and networking.
Contact: Sis. Lisa Johnson
Singles Ministry The Reid Temple Singles Ministry is composed of brothers and sisters in Christ who come together to further spiritual growth and support one another as they develop a closer walk with God. Membership includes men and women who are single, divorced, windows and widowers. Meetings are on the 3rd Saturday of the month at the Glenn Dale location and the 4th Sunday of the month at the North Location.
Contact: Bro. Cedric Reddick
Special Needs Offers support, bridges gaps, and provides bible based teaching for families with individuals who have identified cognitive and physical challenges so that they can experience total access into the church for spiritual empowerment. This ministry also initiates activities open to the community which support persons with special needs.
Contact: Rev. Patricia White
Sports (Basketball) The Reid Temple sports programs provide an outlet for fun and fellowship and camaraderie with other churches. These activities help to build character while enjoying physical activity.
Contact: Bro. Kelvin Ampofo
Touch of Faith Provides encouragement and support of the individual who is sick or shut in. Encourages continual communication and fellowship between family members and the church.
Contact: Rev. Odessa Simpson
Transportation To provide safe transportation for the different ministries of the church and to bring people to the House of the Lord for worship service and fellowship.
Contact: Bro. Larry Jackson, Sr.
Wedding Ensures that (1) Reid Temple policies are upheld before, during and after the wedding ceremony and (2) the sanctuary and other rooms used by the wedding party are returned to their proper order.
Contact: Sis. Denise Armstrong
Women's Ministry The Women’s Ministry endeavors to develop daughters into disciples b providing relevant ministry opportunities that will holistically facilitate the spiritual growth, support, equipping, and encouragement needs of the women.
Contact: Rev. Sheleta E. Fomby
Evangelism & Outreach
College Outreach MinistryReaches out to college students, by providing transportation from local universities to Reid Temple for the 6 pm worship service. We offer physical nourishment for the body with a light meal before service, and spiritual nourishment for the soul with a powerful word from God.
Contact: Sis. Loretta McClurkin
Prison Ministry Outreach ministry that shares the gospel of Jesus with those incarcerated and declares to them that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Contact: Rev. Joyce Pugh
Touch of Faith Provides encouragement and support of the individual who is sick or shut in. Encourages continual communication and fellowship between family members and the church.
Contact: Rev. Odessa Simpson
Mission & Welfare
Missionary SocietyThe Queen-Jefferson Missionary Society spreads the Good News of the Lord. Committed to assist church members and programs, feeds the homeless, and provides assistance to the community, both spiritually and financially.
Contact: Sis. Dorcas Hart (Interim)
S.H.A.R.E. The S.H.A.R.E. (Self Health and Resource Exchange) Program works like a grocery co op. Each person contributes money which is pooled to purchase groceries in large quantities. This way, you get more groceries for less money.
Contact: Sis. Oreese Stanback or Sis. Yvonne Stewart
Master's Touch Feeds the homeless who live on the streets of Washington D.C. Contact: Sis. Maria Bean or Bro. Robert Myers Young People's Department Under the supervision of the Missionary Society, the YPD focuses on the young people of the church. The director and president plan programs to help the youth develop spiritual and social values.
Contact: Sis. Enola Pickett
Deliverance Ministry Promotes inner healing and deliverance from addictions and dependencies using God's word and the twelve-step recovery program. Contact to be determined Public Relations
AdvertisingGathers and disseminates information of public interest to the press, radio, TV, and other legitimate media of public information. Ensures that all major programs and activities of the church are well publicized using a variety of media outlets.
Contact: Bro. Edgar Dews
Information Technology (IT) Ministry The IT Ministry serves as a technical resource to the body of Christ, specifically the local church, Reid Temple AME. It provides support, guidance, leadership, and empowerment in the area of technology to meet the needs associated with church ministry. The ministry is organized to offer technical solutions, systems, and services in the spirit of excellence in Christ Jesus.
Contact to be determined
Joshua's Journal Joshua's Journal is a publication, issued quarterly, that highlights news and events at Reid Temple and offers insightful articles for the enrichment of the Body of Christ. It serves as an arm of the evangelistic movement for Reid Temple A.M.E. Church, offering the ministries and members opportunities to promote and proclaim the good news of the gospel and the good works going on at Reid Temple.
Contact: Sis. Janice Aycox
Stewardship & Finance
Board of StewardsSpiritual leaders of the church. They direct and ensure there is spiritual harmony within the body of the church. They comfort the distressed and the needy. Stewards help the Pastor and ministerial staff in carrying out their duties. Stewards are appointed by the Pastor and confirmed (or rejected) by the Quarterly Conference.
Contact: Bro. Lawson Walker
Board of Trustees Spiritual leaders charged with the care and upkeep of the church's property. Trustees are nominated by the Pastor and elected by the Church Conference.
Contact: Bro. Dennis Goodson
Worship & Liturgy
ChoirsUsher the people of God into His presence through worship, song and exaltation. The Music Ministry is composed of various music aggregations that include Praise & Worship and the following choirs: Children for Christ Choir, Combined Voices Choir, Mass Choir, Mighty Men of Reid, Young Adult Choir, Youth Choir.
Contact: Evangelist Myrna Summers, Minister of Music
The Angelos Ministry Provides quality sound, and recordings of the Reid Temple A.M.E. worship services for the benefit and spiritual growth of the church and community.
Contact: Bro. Carl Reeder
Reflections of God Dance Ministry As David danced before the Lord, so does the dance ministry in its excitement to praise the Lord. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Contact: Sis. Kim Queen or Sis. Beverly Barnfield
Youth & Young Adults
Young Adult MinistrySeeks to cultivate the intellectual minds, spiritual awareness and physical well being of "generation next" by ministering biblical kingdom principles.
Contact: Rev. Timothy Dates
The ministry endeavors to re-channel their talents, gifts and ideas to promote character and integrity while advancing the Kingdom of God. They plan to shed new light on their person-hood from God's perspective that will boost self-esteem and self-worth. Youth Ministry Committed to reaching out to all youth by modeling their spirituality and fostering godly relationships with power that comes from reverence of God. There is assistance for S.A.T Preparation, a Computer Lab, counseling, workshops, training in the preparation of application for government jobs and Resumé writing. Our youth are involved in worship services, revivals, conferences, youth Bible study, and participate in the various choirs and other organizations and ministries at Reid Temple.
Contact: Rev. Cary James, Youth Minister
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