The Ministries of St. Paul Baptist Church

St. Paul Ministers

Ministers of the gospel

St. Paul Baptist Church is under the leadership of Shepherd and Pastor, Rev. Lauthaught Delaney, Jr.

Front Row (left to right): Rev. Vernard Taylor, Rev. Lauthaught Delaney Jr., Rev. Jerren LeBlanc
Top row (left to right): Min. Johnny Martin Jr., Min. Michael Oubre, Min. Melba Oubre, Min. Chyvetta Broaden, Evangelist Jenell Redditt, Min. Hosea Redditt

St. Paul BC Deacons

deacons

The firm commitment of the Deacons is to work toward the attainment of excellence in the fulfillment of our assigned ministry.

We see ourselves as servants of Jesus Christ and lay assistants to our pastor. Our efforts will be for the general welfare and spiritual well-being of the St. Paul Baptist Church family.

We promise to never be a hinderance to the pastor or to see ourselves as his supervisors but we are chosen to pray for him and to be deacons who uphold the pastor's arms.

Bottom Row (left to right): Tony Melancon Sr., Willie Allen, LeAndre Anderson, Emanuel Mitchell Sr. Middle Row (left to right): Brady Calvin, Courtney Jackson, Joseph Kelly, Lauthaught Delaney Sr., Nelson Thompson Top Row (left to right): Clarence Hall, Edward Moore, Marvin Martin, Donald Adams, Johnny Martin Jr., Richard Bush

Deaconess

The Deaconess's office is one in which competent dedicated women serve the Lord and His people through providing spiritual and physical care and instruction in faith and love.

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Deaconess Ministry of the St. Paul Baptist Church is to continue a ministry of servant bond while supporting the Pastor and Deacons in fostering peace, love and Christian unity in the church and the community. We embrace the two ordinances of the Baptist church namely, Baptism and Holy Communion.

DUTIES OF OUR DEACONESS:
Take care of the Physical Arrangements for Baptism.
Brief candidates regarding appropriate clothing and supplies.
Instruct candidates regarding Baptism and Holy Communion.
Make certain that linens and gloves are clean and available.
Prepare the Holy Communion Table.
Greet church members and visitors.
Pray with choir before service.
Telephone and visit sick and shut-ins.

DEACONESS MOTTO:
We serve not to be seen, but that others may see Christ in us.

First picture of two: Lillie Mae York and Linda Nash
Second picture standing of four (left to right): Millicent Scott, Joyce Jagers, Gloria Mitchell, Glenda Anderson
Not Included: Addie Houston

Praise Team

As gospel music is a celebration of The Word, so shall the ministry of the choir be of exhalation and praise-a testimony to the goodness, majesty, power and glory of God.

Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. - Psalms 100:2

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. - Colossians 3:16

Hosea Redditt is our Minister of Music, Brandon Smith is our Musicians Director, Derek Coleman is our Keyboardist, Avery James is on Drums, and Bobby Crowell is on Lead Guitar.

Bottom row (left to right): Danielle Johnson, Lynn Williams Middle row (left to right): Shannon Williams, Paula Delmore Top row (left to right): Marvin Martin, Jenell Redditt, Tony Melancon Sr.

Hospitality

Our Hospitality Ministry takes care of our visitors, as well as our members as they enter into our sanctuary for worship.

Our Hospitality Ministry provide our VISITOR'S PACKAGE to all of our first time visitors.......When you enter St. Paul.....we desire that you feel as we feel......"There's no place like St. Paul."

Youth

The purpose of the Youth Ministry is to provide spiritual growth to the youth of the St. Paul Baptist Church as well as the youth of the community.

Mission:
To teach Youth to be obedient to God's law.
- Ephesians 3:17-19

“Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.”

Musicians

Hosea Redditt - Minister of Music
Brandon Smith - Musicians Director
Derek Coleman - Keyboardist
Avery James - Drums
Bobby Crowell - Lead Guitar

Ushers

I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell on the tents of wickedness. - Psalms 64:10

A good usher is like "a city set upon a hill" Matthew 5:14. They become landmarks to church goers who learn to depend upon them. They provide stability and a sense of welcome repose. They are a source of church information. Ushers are like a lamp on a stand, not put "under a bushel but on a candlestick: and it giveth light unto all that are in the house" Matthew 5:15. Lamps bring warmth and welcome to all who are in the room. They dispel darkness and bring emotional warmth.

Bottom Row (left to right): Debra Dunn, Adelene Perkins, Rosa Hall Top Row (left to right): Edward Moore, Joyce Colar, Barbara Hargrove, Jessica Wenzy

Media Ministry

Bottom Row (left to right): Kennedy Burke, Martique Redditt, Jayce Gayden
Middle Row (left to right): Daijah Adams, Raegan Williams, Kendall Adams
Top Row: Jerry Gayden, Nick Deloch, Tony Melancon Jr.
Not included in picture: Kyle Delaney, Nolan Every