Altar Counselors

Altar Counselors greet all candidates after they accept the altar call invitation from the Pastor or his representative. In conjunction with the Evangelism Ministry, Altar Counselors provide those who are seeking membership at Fort Foote Baptist Church with the Plan of Salvation and other foundational information based on scriptures and Christian principals. This material offers prospective members guidance on building and living a solid life in Christ as they embark on their Christian journey here on earth. Members of this committee ensure that prospective members understand the significance of water Baptism. They provide new members of the Church with information relating to church ministries, policies and procedures, organizational committees and the Church Constitution and By-Laws.

Romans 10: 8-11
8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach):
9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto Salvation.
11 For the Scripture says, “ Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.”

Children’s Ministry

To bring children to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to show them how to exemplify Christ as a child through the use of creative teaching and preaching, puppet shows, drama, etc. and teach the why’s of what they believe and the purpose of worship.

Luke 18:16-17
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Counseling Ministry

The members of the Counseling Ministry is responsible for addressing the psychological and spiritual needs of members of the Church by providing short-term, individual, group and family counseling, anchored in the Word of God, for children, youth, adults and seniors. The counseling sessions are designed to alleviate individual and family stress and help Church members develop and enhance important coping skills. The Ministry is also dedicated to assisting the Church in designing prevention and intervention programs that will empower Church members to function effectively in their home, work and/or school environments.

DOVE Ministry for Bereaved Spouses
(Determined to Overcome Valley Experiences)

The mission of the D.O.V.E. Ministry is to reach out to those who are coping with the death of a spouse; to minister to, support and aide in the bereavement process through prayer, fellowship, and God's word.

Drama Ministry

The Fort Foote Baptist Church drama ministry, The Fort Foote Players, is an inspirational drama group formed to glorify God, to edify our church family, to help minister at all levels of spiritual growth, through creative Biblical presentations, as well as to offer a means by which a contribution can be made to our church and community at large; and

The Fort Foote Players endeavor to bring closer together church members from the youth to the seasoned saints by providing a vehicle for learning and fellowship which includes, but is not limited to, teaching and coaching of dramatic, oral and written presentations; and

The Fort Foote Players endeavor to allow individual and group testimony to the glory of God through creative expressions while spreading the Gospel to include, but not limited to, challenging believers to exam their Christian walk as well as provoking unbelievers to seek Jesus.

Ephesians 4:7, 11-12 and Psalm 150:6

7But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

6Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Family Life Ministry

The Family Life Ministry seeks to nurture and enhance the spiritual, emotional, and physical well being of families who reside in the Washington Metropolitan area. We propose to build and strengthen families in our community by working with families to develop and provide services that are anchored in the Word of God. We plan to implement our foundational scripture (1John 4:10-12; Ecclesiastes 4:12) to help families live into the fullness of God’s love by providing them with the tools they need to be more loving to one another

1John 4: 10-12
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.

Ecclesiastes 4:12
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken”.

Legal Ministry

The Legal Ministry is designed to educate and informally provide legal guidance to the Church family and to educate and inform the congregation of its basic legal rights and responsibilities. This ministry provides guidance to the Church body regarding infrastructural Church-related legal issues when requested. We seek to do this by working and coordinating with other Church family and community to continuously provide information that is relevant to the quality of their lives. In concert with other ministries, the Legal Ministry, upon request, will also research and provide guidance to the Church on its potential involvement with community-based programs, partnerships and other Church-related initiatives. The membership of the Legal Ministry is open to all members who have an interest in the mission and its purpose.

(Psalm 19:7-9, NIV).
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous.”

Liturgical Dance Ministry

The Fort Foote Baptist Church Liturgical Dance Ministry is dedicated to dancing before the Lord in an effort to motivate and liberate worshippers to receive the Word of God.

The Daughters of Virtue Dance Ministry welcomes all girls and women, ages 12 and above.

All boys and men, ages 12 and above are welcome to join the Sons of David Dance Ministry, to experience true praise and worship through liturgical dance – allowing the effective, power of Christ to be experienced and evidenced throughout our Church, surrounding communities and throughout the world.

Proverbs 31:29-31 NLT
There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all! Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.

2 Samuel 6:11-15 NIV
The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and his entire household. Now King David was told, "The LORD has blessed the household of Obed-Edom and everything he has, because of the ark of God." So David went down and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the City of David with rejoicing. When those who were carrying the ark of the LORD had taken six steps, he sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf. David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the LORD with all his might, while he and the entire house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of trumpets.

Marriage Ministry

To provide each couple with a Biblical and practical foundation for lifelong and joyous marriage. This is done through events open to the entire church that help promote interaction with other Christian couples. Marriage is a gift from God ordained from the very beginning and is a vital part of our vision to enhance our church and other ministries within the church.

Mark 10: 6-9
But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.
For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife; And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

Media Ministry

Our mission is to help reach our congregation more effectively through the use of the latest technology.

Philippians 2:3-4, NIV
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interest, but also to the interests of others.

Men’s Ministry
Our mission is to help the men of Fort Foote Baptist Church in their pursuit of God. Equally, we endeavor to develop true Christian masculine character in each man as modeled by our Lord Jesus Christ. We seek to take the intellectual knowledge of the Gospel and promote its manifestation to the core of our being. We provide men a place to develop true relationships of depth with men of similar values. Moreover, we look to continually develop men into mentors as the Christian masculine character grows within them, thus providing a mentoring resource to assist other men in their walk with the Lord as well as promoting leadership in every area of life.

Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

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Nurse/Health Ministry
We serve God by providing emergency first aid to the congregation during regularly scheduled worship services. Members of the ministry informally monitor the physical well-being of those in attendance and provide emergency advice. This ministry will also provide support to other ministries within the church by presenting workshops and seminars on health care assistance as requested.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20
What? Know ye not that the body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Nursery Committee
Our Mission to provide care and instruction to children ages 2 to 5 during each Sunday morning worship service, in a nurturing, safe and God-Centered environment.

Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Prime Timers
The Prime Timers exists to serve all seniors (55 and over) in the church and community as a catalyst for igniting a passion for life, serving as a conduit for leading unsaved seniors to Christ, and a conduit for accomplishing cooperative missions.

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk; and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

Singles Ministry

The Ministry is responsible for promoting through spiritual education, religious guidance, and recreational fellowship, the concern for singles in the church.

Substance Abuse Ministry
The Substance Abuse Ministry shall be referred to as the CARES Program (Community Abstinence and Recovery Enchancement Services). The Ministry shall provide Counseling, Assessment, and Education for individuals and Families. Referrals will be made as needed. Substance Abuse Counseling will be provided in conjunction with the existing counseling service that the Church offers. Referrals to the program can be made by the Pastor, Director of Counseling, The Director of the Family Life Program or any member of the Congregation.
Lamentations 3:40

Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD.

Ushers
Ushers serve as a welcoming committee striving to create a warm, hospitable, and worshipful atmosphere at regular Church services. They distribute the Church bulletin, assist in seating congregation, endeavor to provide the proper ventilation for the sanctuary, maintain an orderly environment, collect the offering, and ascertain the number in attendance. At the completion of the regular Sunday worship services, the Ushers restore the sanctuary to an orderly condition by performing such services as rearranging hymnals and picking up loose paper.

Psalm 84:10
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

Women In Touch Ministry
To “Face Together” the many spiritual, social, and missionary challenges. We equip, inform, inspire women to nobler services, and share the gospel of Jesus Christ and the gift of salvation. We comfort and care for others by the comfort wherein we ourselves are comforted of God. Each woman should develop and use her spiritual gifts and talents to serve others faithfully and to live a consecrated and holy life which is pleasing to God our Father. II

Corinthians 1:3-4
Praise be to God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Youth Ministry
To help the youth of Fort Foote Baptist Church experience God in a personal way. To reach and teach youth how God is relevant in their lives and expose them to all that God has to offer them as young people.

1Timothy 4:12- Let no man despise they youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.