Hospitality Committee
The hospitality committee is a group of women organized on behalf of the women's department to show kindness when entertaining strangers, visitors and special guest. This committee is of vital importance in the local, district, state, and national church. Our hospitality committee consist of women who are lovers of people, given to hospitality, enjoy making others happy through the giving of gifts, preparing dinners, and entertaining guest etc. The president of the Temple of Faith local Hospitality Committee is Sister Shameen Jackson.


Ministers' Wives Circle
The Ministers' Wives Circle is an organized group of pastors' and ministers' wives who must have, or must learn to have patience, endurance, forbearance and a heart full of love, mercy and understanding for everyone. They are helpers, counselors and examples for women of the church. The minister's wives are women who are lovers of their husbands and the people. They are able to quickly observe a matter discretely and yet maintain an even balance. They are women whose apparel is smart but simple as they will most likely set the pace for the women of the congregation. Women whom the congregation will appreciated for her dignity, courtesy and her love for God.
A source of inspiration and great influence in her husband's life. Whatever her qualifications are, she is the power behind the throne and should assist wherever she can.

President: Missy Tollia B Frazier (First Lady)


Deacons' Wives Circle
The Deacons' Wives circle consists of women who are legally married to a deacon or the widow of a deacon. Like their husbands, they should possess the baptism in the Holy Ghost and must exemplify strong support of church leadership. They are to be proven faithful in the home-caring for the needs of their husband and children. They serve as friendly sisters to single and married women in the church and be prayerful and concerned supporters to the sick, shut-in and bereaved families. This circle serves as a strong arm of support to the financial program of the church through creative, fund raising projects.

President: Sister Lilly Burton


Purity
"Let Therefore Purity Reign"

Purity Class Mission
To encourage teenagers ages 12-18 years of age to live chaste and holy lives while motivating them to become leaders of excellence through Christian centered activities emphasizing the importance of Christian morals.

Purpose
Our aim is to stay focused on the true values of good morals, high standard of living, and to discourage all forms of vile behavior that violates true Christian virtue. To be strong supporters of our pastor and wife, church, and other programs of the church, both spiritually and financially.

Objective
To organize and enhance fellowship by continuing to teach our youth the importance of Salvation and having a personal relationship with God; to include home, school, neighborhood and church by offering full activities and involvement programs that will discourage them from the need to be of the world but yet prepare them to be in world.

President: Sister Elizabeth Turner


Evangelist Missionary

The Evangelist Missionary is a missionary whose mission extends into the District and the Jurisdiction. With the approval of her Pastor and Jurisdictional Supervisor, she is expected to help build the work of the church on all levels. She must be available to travel and conduct revivals whenever and wherever called upon. The Evangelist Missionary must have two prerequisites: 1) A Mission and 2) A Vision. These two prerequisites will give a greater thrust in soul-winning.

Missionary Pledge: I believe in the doctrine of this, the Church Of God In Christ, as it is interpreted by our founder, Bishop C.H. Mason, and perpetuated by the ministers of said church to be doctrines of the Holy Bible. As a Missionary, I pledge my loyalty to this church, and its doctrine, pledging to teach it faithfully, and no other as long as I hold its license. I further pledge my loyalty to the leadership of this church, always holding them in honor and esteem. I also pledge my obedience and service to the best of my ability.

President: Missy Louise Johnson


Nurses Unit

The Nurses Unit is a vital unit in the church, it is a complement to the ministry of the total man. This unit is staffed with competent persons under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is knowledgeable of medication and is authorized to administer medicine. The service of the Nurses Unit will have some one on duty at all times that will administer CPR and is certified in First Aid courses to be prepared to offered basic first aid.

President: Missy Barbara Partridge


Prayer & Bible Band

This auxillary of the Women's department is the oldest auxillary developed and founded by the late Mother Lizzie Robinson. The purpose of the prayer and bible band is to train men and women to know their bible that they may become acquainted with the word of God and help to lead others to righteousness. The principal objective is that Christ be in the hearts of God's creation, His people and that our testimonies and attitudes will always be Christ honoring.

President: Missy Betty Baul


Christian Women Council (CWC)
The "Christian Women’s Council" is a forum which enables us to reach out to help others to understand what God requires of "Holy Women" in these troubled times. This forum helps women to become aware of the constant need to exemplify "Holy Living" in order to be effective and to inspire that which God desires of us. It is our prayer that the "CWC" will serve as a beacon of light to younger women, enabling them to establish and maintain Godly standards in church behavior, community relationships, home building, child development, self improvement, and thus become soul winners.

President: Sister Glenda Knight


The Sunshine Band
Motto: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works
and glorify your Father which is in heaven" Matthew 5:16

The Sunshine Band is an auxiliary of the Women's Department of the
Church of God In Christ, Inc. The group is made up of children from the age of 5-12 and are divided into three groups; Sunbeams, Sunrays, and illuminators. Our primary purpose is to reach and save our children by keeping them involved in meaningful and wholesome activities. Through music, bible study, drama, arts and crafts, outings, and special worship services, our children are instructed in the way that God wants them to go. We desire to build a partnership between the home and the church to provide a spiritual foundation for each child.

We teach the children about God; the love of God and His son Jesus towards mankind. We teach basic Bible concepts and knowledge; the doctrine and ordinances of the church; the mission of the church; scriptures that provide a foundation for understanding faith, love, grace, salvation, and the practical precepts for living holy lives. Through the Sunshine Band, children have an opportunity to learn, lead, follow, teach, explore, display their talents, develop, and grow under the prayerful leadership of our local president and staff.

President: Sister Ruby Grandy


Church Mothers
The Church mother acts in the pastor and second administrators absence from the church; the members respect the authority of the church mother. It is proper for women to teach things that women should know. It is the uttermost importance for women to be taught by church mothers. The Church Mothers should be women who are spirit-filled, sound minded, full of wisdom, respected and appreciated in their homes churches and communities; one who the pastor can trust to give guidance to the women’s ministry.

President: Mother Izora Gooden

Men's Fellowship
This ministry was established to reach, support and empower Christian men in a holistic way: spiritually, mentally, physically, socially and emotionally. We will reach up to God in worship and praise. We will reach out to the community, we will reach to each other to develop fellowship and bonding through prayer. We will reach down to the hurting and minister to their human needs. Psalms 37: 23-25

President: Brother James Burgess


Young People Willing Works (Y.P.W.W.)
The Y.P.W.W. department is a vibrant training auxiliary that exists to equip our youth with the necessary training to live a prosperous and victorious life in Jesus Christ. This department is design to develop and implement programs and ministry opportunities that meet the spiritual needs of the youth of our church. To work in, workshops, and seminars to utilize tools to effectively teach our youth how to apply the Word of God in their lives.

President: Sister Diane Williams


Sunday School Department

The Sunday school department was implemented as a training center for students of all ages. The Motto of the Sunday school department is "A Child saved is a soul saved plus a life: The Sunday school department encourages the Christian growth experience with GOD. It challenges you to know your place in God, each lesson is true to the bible, with powerful application of Bible truths to the pupil’s everyday life. II Tim 2:15

Superintendent: Elder Melvin Thompson


Media Ministry
The Media team is a vital part in the ministry of any service. Our purpose is to extend the worship ministry internally and externally before, during and after the services have ended. We create a living record of the church for generations to come. Our goal is develop a body of material to inspire and refresh between worship experiences. To evangelize and be a blessing to visitors, and other outreach ministries. Like other ministries "The Media Ministry" is an arm of God’s church reaching out to touch the lives of those who otherwise would miss the awe inspiring messages. Come experience the difference.

Sight and Sound Coordinator: Evangelist Lillian Woodard


Music Department
Music is ordained by God, it is the nature of God to inhabit our praises. Psalms 150:1-6 teaches us how to use our talents. The choir and the music department of Temple of Faith COGIC is the combined training of voices as early as 4 years old. Currently there are 5 choirs, the mass choir, the voices of Pentecost, the youth for Christ choir, the men & women (s) choir. The training intervention starts at an early age to help develop confidence, structure, character, discipline, and voice techniques. Singing & playing a musical instrument enhances any service, but God requires that we play skillfully and to train up a child in the way he/she should go when they grow old they will not depart.

President: Sister Wilma Stroud

Unlimited Possibilities
Is a unit design for children between the ages of 8 through 18. Every child has the right to dream for a better tomorrow. Unlimited Possibilities take those dreams of being a business owner , and help make them reality. Each child is taught how to start a business, how to manage a business, how to budget, banking skills, finance, attention to detail, and the importance of entrepreneurship.
I Thessalonians 4:11-12

Young Women Christian Council (YWCC)
The Young Women’s Christian Council is an organization of young women, 18-40 married or single, whose prime purpose is to dedicate themselves in an effort to giving greater Christian service. It is during this peak period that the arms of the church will reach out to them because they need the church and the church needs them. This is the training station to be leaders, prayer warriors, good homemakers, and lovers of their own husbands, minister’s wives, and mighty women of Zion.

Sacred Heart Fund
The Sacred Heart Fund is a needed unit that is designed to minister and express love during the time of bereavements. During this time the department will serve as a special representative of the leaders by a phone call, a card or flowers.

Coordinator: Sister Shameen Jackson

Usher Board
The Usher board is a very important part of internal ministry. The usher plays the role of a silent evangelist. Their responsibilities include meeting the people at the door with a smile and reassure them that they are in the Lord’s house, to see that they are properly seated and given a program or bulletin.

Coordinator: Sister Wilburn

Prison Ministry
This ministry makes visits to those that are incarcerated in the local prisons and halfway houses. Many souls have been blessed and lives have been saved through this ministy.

Coordinator: Evangelist Betty Taylor

Missions Department
A mission worker assist in purchasing supplies and other aids for care, they transport people to and from the doctor office, they purchase religious literature such as bibles, they visit the convalescent homes/extended care facilities and sponsor dinners for senior citizens and the disabled. They distribute fruit and care packages to the home bound and homeless.

Prayer Warriors
The Prayer Warriors Units are women and men who are dedicated to fasting and prayer with great compassion and love for the church and lost souls. Prayer warriors under gird those in leadership positions or the body of Christ and for mankind everywhere. Prayer warriors believe that God answers prayers they are humble , peaceful and understanding they take charge of the devotional leading the services in prayer.


T. L. Frazier Scholarship Foundation
This scholarship was created to encourage higher academic achievement for students of all ages. The foundation gives monetary scholarships designed to help the continuance of higher levels of education.

Coordinator: Sister A. Joy Floyd


TOFIRM - Temple of Faith Intouch Refuge Ministries
Is a team of field outreach ministers under the direction of Evangelist Mack Majors. This ministry is involved with several needs of the community and state. They administer to one of Georgia state men’s prison facilities. They pray and have fellowship services with the inmates, teaching them to develop the whole man. Their message to the inmates is that life does not end here you can have eternal life with Jesus Christ. They are prayer warriors for several of Atlanta hospital, Emory Rehab, Crawford Long. They witness and have Sunday morning services. This team is also an external agent for bible study classes representing Temple of Faith COGIC wherever the Lord opens the doors. During the summer months, this outreach team will set up a tent throughout the city and run revivals. The Lord has blessed them to mentor and implement several youth programs throughout the city, they are advocates for boys clubs, court hearings, home ministries, and encouragers for individuals feeling there is no hope.

Director: Evangelist Mack Major
Vice President: Elder Bobby Perry


Bridge of Hope Outreach
This ministry seeks out the down trodden, the sometimes forgotten individuals. The homeless people living under the bridges and vaddocks of the city. This team of trained believers goes under the bridges with blankets, food and care packages with the basic necessities. They seek out shelters, during the most aggressive weather driven times of the year. They are financial supporters, they are listeners, advisers, educators, and advocates, to share and assist in anyway possible. They are certified follow up care administrators for the Vietnam veterans. They visit the left behind mental health patients in in-patient care facilities. They go into the streets to witness, run revivals and share the goodness of the Lord according to the scriptures.

Team of believers: Elders M. Majors, B. Perry, K. Campbell, V. Turner, C. Jones