Ministries
Winning The World For Christ
Freedom Temple Ministries offers a wide variety of ministry activities to support our mission proclamation of winning the world for Christ by offering an effective and relevant ministry addressing the spiritual, social, and economic needs of the community. Listed below are the ministries that are provided.
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew5:16
All Access Youth Movement
All Access Youth Movement is the youth and young adult extension of Freedom Temple Ministries, geared toward preparing, equipping, and motivating youth and young adults in our local and surrounding communities to become effective leaders and responsible citizens. Throughout the year, we host several activities, events, and projects to aid in the enrichment of our young people and to help them discover and develop their talents and gifts.
Ambassadors
The function of the Ambassadors Ministry is to provide an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance to the staff, members and guests of Freedom Temple Ministries by extending loving gestures of hospitality to all. The Ambassadors are to ensure that every person entering the church is greeted and that visitors are offered assistance as appropriate so that everyone feels important and welcome.
Men’s Ministry (The Men’s F.E.L.L.A.Ship)
This ministry provides a setting where the men of Freedom Temple Ministries can edify each other through the Word, fellowship, and prayer while simultaneously dealing with issues that are unique and relevant in the lives of men. The Freedom Temple Men’s Ministry crosses economic status, education, religious, age, and racial lines to get to the heart of the matter.
Children’s Ministry
The Children’s Ministry under the leadership of All Access is designated for children ages 4 to 9 years old. The curriculum, which is full of excitement and engagement, is age appropriate and designed to specifically meet the needs of all children.
Clothes Closet (Clothing Boutique)
Helping Hands Clothes Closet provides clothing and shoes for those in need. The Clothes Closet is more than a way to clothe people; it is a way to share the loving concern of God’s people for others and to share Jesus Christ’s love with a lost and/or needy world.
College Ministry
The intent of this ministry is to serve as support to all college student members, as well as ensure a successful college experience both spiritually and socially. This ministry serves to enhance Freedom Temple’s presence on the college campus, as well as including them in the ministry of the church.
Deacon’s Board
This ministry exists to minister to the Freedom Temple Ministries family by serving as a care group to our members and assisting the church and its members as necessary. Those who participate in this ministry are hand-selected.
Deaconess Board
The Deaconesses serve the church in a wide variety of activities, including assisting in the sacraments of Holy Communion, baptism, and assisting the church and its members as necessary. Those who participate in this ministry are hand-selected.
Finance Ministry
The Freedom Temple Finance team stewards the ministry’s resources and tracks the contributions to the ministry. Those who participate in this ministry are hand selected.
Freedom Economic Development Division (FEDD)
Freedom Economic Development Division (FEDD) serves as a directory comprised of entrepreneurs and existing business owners throughout our congregation. The knowledge of these services will prayerfully serve as a motivation for patronage to support our brothers and sisters who own businesses in the community.
Health Care Ministry
The Health Care Ministry provides information that promotes awareness to sensitive health issues (breast cancer, diabetes, nutrition, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc.). Members of the Health Ministry react to health emergencies within the congregation with a quick, expert calmness and Christian compassion to soothe the anxieties and suffering of those stricken until professional care arrives.
Hospitality Ministry
The purpose of this ministry is to minister to the needs of Pastor Derrick and First Lady Colleen McQueen and Guest Ministers in an attempt to make them more comfortable before, during, and after each service. The Hospitality Ministry also handles the care and set up of the facility during events and fellowship.
Intercessory Prayer Ministry
This ministry approaches God on behalf of the Pastor, his family and the membership. In trusting the Lord fully and understanding that the solutions to any situation lie beyond our abilities, but not God’s. It is this recognition that releases the power of God to direct, protect and empower the Pastor with all that is needed to serve in and fulfill His will for the ministry of Freedom Temple Ministries. Consolidating our intercession into one group and seeking the will of God for our lives and the ministry of Jesus Christ is put into action weekly. These Prayer Warriors will pray continually and consistently for a great variety of needs.
Marriage Ministry
This ministry provides opportunities for couples to come together to strengthen their relationship with their spouse and God. Various retreats and activities are planned to promote spiritual and social unity. The objective of the Marriage Ministry is to promote God’s plan for marriage.
Media Ministry
Freedom Temple Ministries’ Media Production Ministry utilizes media and social media technology to create an atmosphere conducive to the free flowing of worship and praise unto God. The ministry uses print, audio, and visual media to support and enhance the worship experience. They provide technical support to the ministers, ministry leaders, and staff in an effort to enhance the spiritual growth of members and visitors in a relevant way.
Music Ministry
The Music Ministry of Freedom Temple Ministries is a body of believers who have answered the clarion call to Music Ministry. Under the direction of the Ministry of Music, these groups of psalmists, musicians, and worship leaders have dedicated their lives to ushering God’s people beyond the veil into the presence of His Majesty.
New Member’s Orientation
New Members Orientation Ministry introduces new members to the mission, goals, and beliefs of Freedom Temple Ministries. The New Members Orientation team assists new members in becoming “planted” into the mission of our church.
Praise Dancers
This ministry is designed to offer praise and worship to God through Liturgical Dance. This ministry is open to both children and adults.
Praise Team
The men and women of Freedom’s Praise Team are committed to lifting up the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. by delivering high and mighty praise during every service.
Task Force Team and Security Ministry
The Security and Freedom Task Team is responsible for providing a safe environment in which to worship. Security team is responsible for the overall security of the church facilities and the people of Freedom. They patrol the church building and property during regular church services and major functions and report any incidents to the proper authorities.
Usher Ministry
Ushers serve as doorkeepers in the house of the Lord. They greet everyone with a warm welcome. They serve as watchmen, servants, disciplinarians and hosts. Ushers regularly participate in worship services and assist with literature distribution, welcoming, directing, and seating guests and others as needed.
Women’s Ministry
This ministry provides a setting where the women of Freedom Temple Ministries can edify each other through the Word, fellowship, and prayer while simultaneously dealing with issues that are unique and relevant in the lives of women. The Freedom Temple Women’s Ministry crosses economic status, education, religious, age, and racial lines to get to the heart of the matter.
Voices of Freedom Choir
The focus of the Music Ministry is God Himself. The choir directors, musicians, and singers seek to lead the body of Christ in praise and worship and bring glory to the Lord. The Voices of Freedom ministers to all people through song so that Jesus Christ is lifted up.
Youth/Children Praise Dancers
The All Access Youth Praise Dancers under the leadership of All Access is a performing dance group that seeks to use dance as a means of expression and creativity among women and men of all shapes and sizes. This group uses various types of dance styles to accurately depict the influences that shape dance.
Youth Usher Board
The Youth Usher Board under the leadership of All Access is comprised of youth that enjoy serving in several capacities while maintaining the order of All Access services. Youth ushers serve each 2nd and 3rd Sunday during All Access worship service, during each 1st and 5th Sunday during adult worship service, as well as during 4th Sunday Takeover service.
Young Voices of Freedom
The Youth / Children Choir under the leadership of All Access enriches the service and lends a refreshing sound that resonates in the hearts of those who join us in praise through song. The All Access Choir/Praise Team is composed of youth who love to spread the Gospel through music. The Choir and Praise Team minister each 4th Sunday during All Access Takeover.
Elders & Ministers
The Elders & Ministers of Freedom Temple Ministries provide support to our leader in upholding and carrying out the vision and support the membership with love, care, ministry, and prayer. The Elders & Ministers also serve the local body and community in conjunction with existing Freedom Temple Ministries programs.
Graduation / Scholarship Ministry
This ministry provides scholarships for high school students and/or teachers. Graduating High School Seniors are given scholarships to aide with college expenses. Each student must be a member and complete an application by the deadline. Teachers are given scholarships to ease the expenses associated with the beginning of a new school year.
JOY Ministry
This ministry meets on Wednesday mornings. It provides opportunities for worship, learning, fellowship, and serving others as participants study the Holy Scripture to know God and apply His truth.
Worship & Arts Ministry
The Music Ministry of Freedom Temple Ministries is composed of psalmists and musicians who lead God’s people in praise and worship.