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
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: Bro. Marlon Harris
Christian Debutantes & Master's Dedication Commission Provides guidance in the development of positive spiritual lives and strengthens the links between the local, conference, district and connectional levels of the church. Assists youth to integrate their learning from Church School, Bible Study, Young People's Department (YPD), Richard Allen Youth Council (RAYC), etc., into an adult Christian lifestyle.
Contact: Sis. Winifred Cameron
Class Leaders Available to each member of the church to assist with their spiritual growth, questions and concerns. Class Leaders are available to visit and pray with the sick and bereaved church members. Each member, upon completion of being Read Into Full Membership, are assigned a Class Leader.
Contact: Rev. Jean Brockington
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministry The mission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministry is to create an inviting environment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people to worship Christ.
Contact: Sis. Shonda Gladden
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
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
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 Educates the membership of the history of the A.M.E. Church and the founder, Richard Allen, the organization and structure of the Church locally at the conference level, at the District level, and Connectional level. All persons within the Church are laity except ordained ministers.
Contact: Sis. Catherine Johns
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
Men's Council 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: Sis. Wanda Scott
Nurses' Unit Health care organization of the church. Available to give first aid during church services. Obtains and gives health information and literature to the congregation. Assists at funerals when needed. Membership is open to male and female members of Reid Temple who are registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, medical technicians, health aides and dedicated individuals working in a health care environment with certificates in first aid and certified in CPR.
Contact: Sis. Ella Snowden
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. James Mason
Annual Church Picnic The annual church picnic 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
Shields of Faith (Security) Responsible for providing a safe environment during worship services and other special activities.
Contact: Sis. Lewoner Winfield
Single Parents Ministers 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: Sis. Felicia Jones
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 Debrow
Transportation Coordinates and provides transportation to and from church worship services and activities. Promotes good stewardship of God's blessings.
Contact: Bro. Larry Jackson or Sis. Oreese Stanback
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
Welcome Committee Persons who address the congregation each Sunday to welcome visitors to the Church. Contact: Bro. Leonard Brown or Rev. Janice Williams Women's Council Ministers to the whole woman, physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional. The Women's Council is involved in all areas of the church and community. The women participate and are actively involved in various activities inside and outside the church.
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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