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Ministry Group Details

3rd Day Grief Ministry
Ministry to families that have lost a loved one or have experienced a recent tragedy in their lives. Leader: Pastor Pam Ecrement
Contact: Pastor Pam Ecrement Day: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday
Email: pam_ecrement@thotl.org Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: TBA

Altar Workers
Receiving those that responded positively to the call of salvation by praying with them at the altar. Leader: Lee Cotton
Contact: Lee Cotton Day: Sunday & Special Event Services
Email: cheagle79@aol.com Time: 8:45 am, 11:30 am etc.
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Herman Matherson
Email: info@thotl.org

Barnabas Ministry
Ministry of support and caring to those struggling with personal issues requiring one on one attention. Leader: Pastor Pam Ecrement
Contact: Pastor Pam Ecrement Day:
Email: pam_ecrement@thotl.org Time:
Location: TBA

Benevolence Ministry
Many times we experience hardship in our lives. The House of the Lord under the leading of God and the headship of Bishop Johnson seek to provide help to those who are in need while challenging them to move forward in their life with the aid of the benevolence ministry. While it is not long term, it provides a glimpse of hope in times of need. Leader: Pastor Jason Carthen
Contact: Pastor Jason Carthen Day: Applications may be picked up in the office
Email: jcarthen@thotl.org Time:
Location: The House of the Lord® Office

Beth-El Fellowship of Visionary Churches
BFVC is a fellowship of pastors and churches, both denominational and independent, who have placed themselves under the apostolic covering of Bishop F. J. Johnson, II, for mentoring, teaching, support, encouragement, accountability and fellowship. The central theme of this fellowship is “relationships” because relationships are everything. Leader: Pastor Dennis K. Butts, Sr.
Contact: Pastor Dennis K. Butts, Sr. Day:
Email: dennis@thotl.org Time:
Telephone: 330.864.9073 ext 227 Location: TBA

Bookstore
Managing and operating the bookstore of The House of the Lord Leader:
Contact: Elder Pat Butler Day:
Email: pattyb@thotl.org Time:
Location: TBA

Celebration Arts
Ministry of music, dance, drama and sign language Leader: Sis. Celeste Hicks
Contact: Sister Celeste Hicks Day:
Email: celeste@thotl.org Time:
Location: TBA

C.O.R.E. City of Refuge for Everyone®
As The House of the Lord's® separate 501(c) (3), C.O.R.E.'s mission is to strategically engage the community via relationship building between: (a) individuals, (b) businesses, and © social-service organizations by creating solution-focused interventions for the felt needs of individuals we serve. Leader: Pastor Jason Carthen
Contact: Pastor Jason Carthen Day: Community Based Initiative
Email: jcarthen@thotl.org Time:
Location: The House of the Lord® 1650 Diagonal Rd., Akron, Ohio 44320

Christian Education Ministry
Sunday School ministry that includes Nursery, Early Childhood (Pre-K & K), Childrens (Grades 1-6), youth (high school), adult classses, and Chosen Vessels Ministry to teenage girls. Leader: Sister Sheila Watkins
Contact: Sister Sheila Watkins Day: Primarily Sunday morning but some weekdays
Email: spwatkins@sbcglobal.net Time: 8:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Others - TBA
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Herman Matherson Location: The House of the Lord® and TBA
Email: info@thotl.org

Communion Ministry
Staff pastors, ministers and deacons assist Bishop Johnson in serving communion on the first Sunday of each month. Those who are sick and shut-in may request communion by contacting Deacon Brian Jones or Minister Delphine Allen Leader: Deacon Jim Racco
Contact: Deacon Brian Jones and/or Minister Delphine Allen Day:
Email: ironmanbj@hotmail.com and/or prayer1992@aol.com Time:
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Dennis K. Butts, Sr. Location: TBA
Email: dennis@thotl.org

Creative Media Team
Production of videos, commercials, DVD’s. Responsible for creating and developing special multi-media productions for both live and recorded presentations. Leader: Pastor Taylor
Contact: Pastor Jimmy Taylor Day: Per project
Email: taylor@thotl.org Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room

Deacon Ministry
Servanthood – a ministry extension of the Senior Pastor to The House of the Lord® community. Leader: Deacon Brian Jones
Contact: Deacon Brian Jones Day: First Saturday of every month
Email: ironmanbj@hotmail.com Time: 10:00 a.m.
Pastoral Advisor: Location: TBA
Email:

Drama Ministry
Contact: Darlene Bass
Website: inonepiece.webs.com
Email: inonepieceThotl@yahoo.com
Pastoral Advisor: Location: TBA
Email:

Event Planning Ministry
Ministry team from various disciplines, gifts, abilities and talents that will plan The House of the Lord® special events. Leader:
Contact: Elder Pat Butler Day:
Email: pattyb@thotl.org Time:
Location: TBA

Finance Committee Ministry
Collection of the offering from the congregation during worship services or designated special events. Leader: Bro. Rick Morris
Leader: Rick Morris Day: Any and all services
236_23893@sbcglobal.net Time: TBA
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Herman Matherson Location: TBA
Email: info@thotl.org

For Men Only
Small group ministry for men who struggle with various forms of sexual addition to break addictive patterns and develop integrity. Leader: Elder Gene Ecrement
Contact: Elder Gene Ecrement Day: Alternate Mondays
Email: ere1942@aol.com Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Pam Ecrement Location: The House of the Lord®
Email: pam_ecrement@thotl.org

For Women Only
Small group ministry to women struggling with relational additions, codependency, father wounds, and shame. Leader: Sister Bonnie McVicker
Contact: Sister Bonnie McVicker Day:
Email: bonnie.mcvicker@thotl.org Time:
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Pam Ecrement Location: The House of the Lord®
Email: pam_ecrement@thotl.org

Funeral Ministry
The funeral ministry stands ready to serve and comfort the family whenever a church member dies or whenever an immediate family member of a church member dies. Leader:
Contact: Minister Cheryl Warfield Day: As necessary
Email: cherylw@thotl.org Time:
Pastoral Advisor: Dennis K. Butts, Sr. Location: TBA
Email: dennis@thotl.org

Greeters Ministry
Welcoming all that come through the doors of The House of the Lord® with a warm greeting and a touch. Leader: Deacon Terry Lee
Contact: Deacon Terry Lee Day: 2nd Sunday
Email: tvlee2003@yahoo.com Time: 10:30 a.m.
Advisor: Elder Pat Butler Location: TBA
Email: pattyb@thotl.org

HIV/Aids Ministry
We seek to remove the stigma associated with this crippling disease through the felt touch of God. As a function of this ministry, we provide relationship directed emphasis to the family and the person directly impacted by the disease. Leader: Sister Zenobia Wright
Contact: Pastor Jason Carthen Day:
Email: jcarthen@thotl.org Time: By appointment
Location: Community-Based Meetings

Hospitality Ministry
Ministry that provides a “catering” type of service for designated church events. Leader: Sister Sue Valentine
Contact: Sister Sue Valentine Day: Designated events
Email: svalentine@thotl.org Time: TBD based on the nature of the event
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Herman Matherson Location: TBA
Email: info@thotl.org

Information Booth Ministry
Provide information about ministry events within The House of the Lord® to members and guests. Leader: Deacon Geri Coleman
Contact: Deacon Geri Coleman Day:
Email: redlegand@netzero.net Time:
Advisor: Elder Pat Butler Location: TBA
Email: pattyb@thotl.org

Intercessory Prayer Warriors
Prayer ministry before, during and after worship services and special events. Leader: Minister Delphine Allen
Contact: Minister Delphine Allen Day: Sunday and Wednesday
Email: prayer1992@aol.com Time:
Advisor: Elder Cathy Johnson Location: Prayer Chapel
Email: wwtic@thotl.org

Johnson Leadership Institute
Bible college/Seminary level instruction. Johnson Leadership Institute also encompasses the Pastoral Mentoring Institute for Senior Pastors. Leader: Bishop Joey Johnson
Contact: Minister Kevin McIntyre Day: TBA per semester
Email: Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Maintenance
Ministry of practical service and care to and for the facilities of The House of the Lord®. To make sure the entire campus is both clean and safe to the glory of God.. Leader: Roy Simpson
Contact: Deacon Roy Simpson Day: 24 hours, seven days a week
Email: roy@thotl.org Time:
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Jimmy Taylor Location: Entire campus
Email: taylor@thotl.org

Marketing Ministry
Ministry team from various disciplines, gifts and abilities and talents that promote The House of the Lord® worship services and events to the community. Leader: Min. Cheryl Warfield
Contact: Minister Cheryl Wafield Day: Per event
Email: cherylw@thotl.org Time:
Advisor: Elder Pat Butler Location: TBA
Email: pattyb@thotl.org

Midnight to Dawn Grief Recovery
Ministry to grievers that guides individuals through small steps in a group setting to be able to complete losses. Leader: Sister June Lynch
Contact: Sister June Lynch Day:
Email: junelynch@adelphia.net Time:
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Pam Ecrement Location:
Email: pam_ecrement@thotl.org

Mighty Men of Valor (Men’s Ministry)
A gathering and time of fellowship for the men of The House of the Lord® and the community of men at large. Includes Tuesday night Men's Fellowship and Rites of Passage for young men. . Leader: Elder Wesley Allen
Contact: Elder Wesley Allen Day:
Email: wafic@allstate.com Time:
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Herman Matherson Location: TBA
Email: info@thotl.org

Ministers
Licensed ministers and ministers in training assist Bishop Johnson and pastoral staff in carrying the spiritual burden of ministry in a variety of areas. Those who believe that God has called them to the ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ can acknowledge their call and begin the required training and development. Leader: Pastor Dennis K. Butts, Sr.
Contact: Pastor Dennis K. Butts, Sr. Day:
Email: dennis@thotl.org Time:
Location: TBA

Missions Ministry
Ministry and support to those in the mission field locally, nationally and internationally. Leader:
Contact: Pastor Jimmy Taylor Day:
Email: taylor@thotl.org Time:
Location:

Multimedia (Audio & Video)
Audio and visual arts ministry. This includes audio and video tape production and reproduction, camera operators, sound board operators, etc. Leader: Deacon James Hicks, Scott Majcher, Nikita Alexander
Contact: Pastor Jimmy Taylor Day: Friday
Email: taylor@thotl.org Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Great Worship Center

New Member Orientation
Orientation of new members to the Body of Christ and/or The House of the Lord® Leader: Elder Robin Harris
Contact: Elder Robin Harris Day: In support of all services
robin2468@sbcglobal.net Time: In support of all services
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Herman Matherson Location: TBA
Email: info@thotl.org

New Creations
Ministry to those that struggle with substance abuse (i.e., alcohol, drugs, etc.) Leader: Bro. Gordon Keaton
Contact: Brother Gordon Keaton Day: Thursday nights
Email: Gordon.keaton@med.va.gov Time: 7:00 p.m.
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Pam Ecrement Location: TBA
Email: pam_ecrement@thotl.org

Newsletter Ministry (Around the House)
Publication of various printed media for The House of the Lord® Leader: Sister Delores Jones
Contact: Sister Delores Jones Day:
Email: jonesd@firstenergycorp.com Time:
Advisor: Elder Pat Butler Location: TBA
Email: pattyb@thotl.org

Office Support Ministry
Assisting The House of the Lord® Support Staff in an administrative capacity. Leader:
Contact: Elder Pat Butler Day:
Email: pattyb@thotl.org Time:
Location: TBA

Parking Lot Ministry
While often behind the scenes, the parking lot ministry provides the strategic guidance for successful completion of many events for a church with many members. By directing members and visitors to their respective parking locations, our visitors may attend an event with a greater sense of order and safety. Leader: Brother Demetrius Simpson
Contact: Brother Demetrius Simpson Day: All services and events
Email: dastouch@aol.com Time:
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Jason Carthen Location: TBA
Email: jcarthen@thotl.org

Photography
“Capturing moments” through the camera lens at designated events. Leader: Deacon Toni Dorazio
Contact: Deacon Toni Dorazio Day: All events
Email: tonid@raex.com Time:
Advisor: Elder Pat Butler Location: TBA
Email: pattyb@thotl.org

Pioneer Clubs Ministry
Ministry to girls Grades 1 through 8 Leader: Sister Paula Oglesby
Contact: Sister Paula Oglesby Day: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
Email: grandmapdo@msn.com Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Advisor: Elder Cathy Johnson Location: TBA
Email: wwtic@thotl.org

Pre-Marital Mentoring
Ministry of support and discipling of engaged or newly married couples. Leaders: Min. William and Katrinka Carlton
Contact: Minister William Carlton Day:
Email: fish1812@adelphia.net Time:
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Pam Ecrement Location: TBA
Email: pam_ecrement@thotl.org

Prison and Reentry Ministry
Through the message of hope, the prison and reentry program at The House of the Lord® provides a strategic message geared to those incarcerated and those reentering society. While they may have been incarcerated, we demonstrate a desire to usher those who are willing toward a fresh start in life. This is carried out through the message of Christ and partnering with outside agencies for goal attainment. Interim Leader: Sister Sandi Beach
Contact: Pastor Jason Carthen Day: Sunday
Email: jcarthen@thotl.org Time:: Bi-monthly
Location: Community-Based Correctional Facilities

R.A.H.A.B. (Reaching above hopelessness and brokenness)
Ministry to girls and women that are involved in prostitution. Leader: Sis. Becky Moreland
Contact: Sister Becky Moreland Day:
Email: rebeccamoreland2@aol.com Time:
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Pam Ecrement Location: TBA
Email: pam_ecrement@thotl.org

Scouting Ministry
Tiger Cub through Boy Scout troops for boys. Leader: Bro. Warren Meredith
Contact: Brother Warren Meredith Day: Designated days for trroop and pack meetings as well as off-site trips
warren3008@yahoo.com Time: TBA
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Herman Matherson Location: TBA
Email: info@thotl.org

Security Ministry
Uniformed (licensed) and non uniformed personnel providing security during all worship services and selected special events at The House of the Lord. Leader: Deacon Howard Vaughn
Contact: Pastor Jimmy Taylor Day: Sunday and Wednesday
Email: taylor@thotl.org Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Security Room

Single Adult Ministry
Ministry and activities for and to the single members of The House of the Lord® Leader: Minister Charles Gills
Leader: Minister Charles Gills Day: Sunday Mornings
Email: gillsc@summa-health.org Time: 8:45 a.m.
Contact: Sister Sheila Watkins Location: The House of the Lord®
Email: spwatkins@sbcglobal.net
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Herman Matherson
Email: info@thotl.org

Spiritual Gifts Ministry
Ministry of discovering the orgin, nature and operation of spiritual gifts. The ministry also involves helping individuals discover their gifting and help them find a place of ministry at The House of the Lord®. Leader: Sister Sheila Watkins
Contact: Sis. Sheila Watkins Day: Designated times
Email: spwatkins@sbcglobal.net Time: TBA
Advisor: Pastor Herman Matherson Location: TBA
Email: info@thotl.org

Sports Ministry
Ministry addressing the physical as well as spiritual body by providing and/or sponsoring sports activities for members and constituents of The House of the Lord®. Leader: Bro. Ray Ruff / Sis. Paulette Hatchett
Contact: Pastor Jimmy Taylor Day: Thursday
Email: taylor@thotl.org Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Gymnasium

Support Group Ministry
Small group ministry to those struggling with issues such as sexual addiction, post abortion, father wounds. Leader:
Contact: Pastor Pam Ecrement Day:
Email: pam_ecrement@thotl.org Time:
Location: TBA

Tutorial Ministry
Assistance to students with homework, study skills and test preparation. Leader: Sheila Watkins
Contact: Sister Sheila Watkins Day: TBA
Email: spwatkins@sbcglobal.net Time: TBA
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Herman Matherson Location: TBA
Email: info@thotl.org

Ushers
Assisting members and visitors on directions around the premises as well as finding a seat in the worship centers. Facilitating orderly transitions. Leader: Brother James Shropshire
Contact: Brother James Shropshire Day:
Email:shropjr2@sbcglobal.net Time:
Advisor: Elder Pat Butler Location: TBA
Email: pattyb@thotl.org

Visitation Ministry
Ministers and Deacons are available to visit members who may be in the hospital, nursing homes or incarcerated, in order to pray for, encourage and minister to any spiritual need and where possible, minister as well to any physical need. Leader: Minister Dennis K. Butts, Jr.
Contact: Minister Dennis K. Butts, Jr. Day:
Email: dennis.k.butts@pfizer.com Time:
Pastoral Advisor: Pastor Dennis K. Butts, Sr. Location: TBA
Email: dennis@thotl.org

Water Baptism
As a profession of faith and obedience to the commandment of Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19), all believers in Christ should be baptized. Before being baptized, candidates must attend the Water Baptism Class, which is held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 8:45 a.m. Water Baptism Service is held on the first Wednesday of each month. Leader: Sister Jewrusha Butts
Contact: Sister Jewrusha Butts Day:
Email: jewrusha_b@hotmail.com Time:
Pastoral Advisor: Dennis K. Butts, Sr. Location: TBA
Email: dennis@thotl.org

Women’s Services
WWTIC, Women’s Bible Study, Women’s Retreat, Women’s Breakfast, Naomi & Ruth, The Clothing Closet, Back to School Fair, Women’s Health Fair Leader: Elder Cathy Johnson
Contact: Elder Cathy Johnson Day:
Email: wwtic@thotl.org Time:
Location: TBA

Worship & Creative Arts Ministry
By the power of the Holy Spirit, and through spiritual emphasis and musical instruction; we purpose to train up music ministers who present the clear message of the Gospel, accompanied by music appropriate for worship unto God, to create an atmosphere of reverent worship.
Worship and Creative Arts Ministry
Contact: Min. Celeste Hicks
Email: wcam@thotl.org