All Ministry Areas

"There is one body, but it has many parts. But all its many parts make up one body. It is the same with Christ."  1 CORINTHIANS 12:12

Ministries at Brown Street are organized into 26 main areas, each encompassing numerous programs and activities. These initiatives only succeed with volunteers! To discover how you can contribute and serve, reach out to the ministry deacons or coordinators listed below.

Ministries for Ages & Stages

Children's

The Children’s Ministry offers children cradle roll through fifth grade with opportunities for spiritual growth through positive peer groups and Bible teaching.

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    • Children’s Bible Classes and Curriculum -  Christy Bentley, Cradle Roll; Jenny Fuller, Preschool; Emilee Legg, Elementary;  Carole Patman, Juniors
    • Bible Hours 
    • Children’s Check-in
    • JAM (Jesus and Me) Devotionals (Jesus And Me)
    • Children’s & Family Activities 
    • Family Easter Egg Hunt
    • Breakfast With Santa
    • Church Nursery 
    • Dream Makers Preschool (DMP) – Misti Diggs
    • Attendance Card Pickup – Lance Medford
    • Faithgirlz Bible Study Group
    • Leadership Training for Christ (LTC) 
    • Camp Canaan
    • Vacation Bible School (VBS) 
ELDER: DAMON BENTLEY
DEACONS: cody burnett(P), CODY JACKSON, DANIEL JOHNSON, lance medford, MIKE TERRY, JOSH THOMPSON

Youth

The 2471 Youth Group strives to give young people sixth through twelfth grade a positive, spiritually-focused peer group, offering opportunities for growth in their love for the Lord and navigating living life for Him.

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    • Leadership Training for Christ (LTC), (shared with Children’s Ministry)
    • Teen Bible Classes and Curriculum (shared with Education Ministry)
    • Youth Activities
    • Camp Ichthus
Elder: Damon Bentley
Deacons: Cody Jackson(P), Micah Fletcher, daniel johnson, Lance Medford, paul medford, Duff Morrow


Family

The Family Ministry promotes and encourages the development of healthy, happy, nurturing families by providing activities that bring families together and that promote spiritual growth in the home. This ministry also provides resources to help parents fulfill their role as the primary spiritual teachers, leaders, and mentors for their children.

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    • Men’s Ministry – Rob Waller
    • Women’s Ministry – Fay Ellyson, Melinda Hood, Tammy Pope
    • Marriage Seminars –  ministry deacons
    • Parenting Seminars – ministry deacons
    • Family 4th of July Celebration – ministry deacons
    • Fall Festival – ministry deacons 
    • Family Retreat – ministry deacons 
ELDER: RANDALL DYESS
DEACONS: MIKE TERRY(P), MITCH JONES, ROB WALLER


Singles & Young Professionals

The Singles Ministry provides encouragement, support, fellowship, and spiritual training for all unmarried Brown Street members.

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    • College & Young Singles Activities – Mitch Jones
    • Older Singles Activities – David Fittz
ELDER: DAvid fittz
DEACONS: MITCH JONES(P), JASON COULTER

Primetimers

The PrimeTimers Ministry coordinates spiritual involvement and fellowship activities for Brown Street members who are ages 55 and older.

  • Ministry details
    • PrimeTimers Activities – ministry deacons 
ELDER: BOB DYER
DEACONS: MIKE NESTOR(P), HECTOR ROBLES, calvin washington

1:17

The 1:17 Ministry provides support for Brown Street’s widows and widowers.

  • Ministry details
    • Widows/Widowers assistance – Calvin Washington
    • Widows/Widowers fellowship & monthly lunches – Mike Nestor
ELDER: BOB DYER
DEACONS: MIKE NESTER(P), CHIP O’NEAL

Spanish

Our Iglesia de Cristo ministers to those in our local community whose native language is Spanish.

  • Ministry details
    • Iglesia de Cristo (Spanish Church of Christ) - Jamie Luna
ELDER: BILLY MORAN
DEACON: HECTOR ROBLES(P)
MINISTER: JAIME LUNA

Church Body Ministries

Benevolence

The Benevolence Ministry provides assistance to Brown Street members who are in need; to the community at large (through the Christian Care Center) in the form of food, clothing, and hygiene products; and to victims of natural disasters throughout the country.

  • Ministry details
    • Christian Care Center – Les Park
    • Benevolence Assistance
    • Pack the Pulpit – Annually as needed
ELDER: GLENN PERRYMAN
DEACONS: CALVIN WASHINGTON(P)

Christian Fellowship

The Christian Fellowship Ministry brings Christians together through various activities to further strengthen the bond of fellowship within the Brown Street family.

  • Ministry details
    • Christian Action Groups: Chip O’Neal, Randy Alexander 
    • Monthly Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Delton Ake
    • Area-Wide Singings: Tony Hunter
    • 42 Dominoes
    • Kitchen Supplies: Staci O’Neal
ELDER: DANNY WILSON
DEACONS: CHIP O’NEAL(P)

Church Support

The Church Support Ministry provides administrative support for all church functions and all areas of ministry through the church office.

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    • Church Office Operations – Glenn Perryman
    • Realm Church Membership Database – Kevin Cooke, Paul O’Rear 
    • Realm/Connect Church App Support – Michael Gorman
    • Weekly Church Bulletin – Staci O’Neal
Elder: Glenn Perryman
Deacons: Kevin Cooke
Staff: Staci O’Neal, Cindy Nestor

Communications

The Communications Ministry coordinates all technology and communication needs of the congregation across all ministry areas, sharing information about Brown Street activities and events to audiences both internally and externally.

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    •  Worship Service Streaming & Archiving – Duff Morrow
    • Church Library – Sherilyn Chisolm
    • Digital Design – Jacey Glover
    • Church Photography & Videography – Mandy Hillner 
    • Church Social Media Presence – Katie Harwell 
    • Church Website – Paul O’Rear, Cody Burnett 
    • Banners & Posters – Paul O’Rear, Matt Stalcup 
    • Media Racks – Lezlee Tadlock
    • Advertising
    • Multimedia Production
    • Announcement Slides - Kevin Cooke
    • Highway Billboards – Randall Dyess 
    • “Good News Broadcast” on KBEC 1390 AM – Steve Bailey 
    • Audio/Video Systems and Equipment – Kevin Cooke
    • Sound Booth Operations – Kevin Cooke 
Elder: Billy Moran
Deacons: Duff Morrow(P), Cody Burnett, Kevin Cooke

Education

The Education Ministry coordinates all aspects of Brown Street’s Bible Classes, including recruiting and training teachers for all age levels, coordinating Bible class curriculum, and providing teacher support.

  • Ministry details
    • Bible Class Personnel Management – Paul O’Rear
    • Children’s Classes & Curriculum – Shared with Children’s Ministry
    • Cradle Roll - Christy Bentley
    • Preschool - Jenny Fuller
    • Elementary - Emilee Legg
    • Juniors - Carole Patman
    • Teen Classes & Curriculum – Rick Williams
    • Adult Classes & Curriculum – Paul O’Rear
    • Bible Class Counters – Paul O’Rear 
    • Teachers’ Workroom 
    • REFRESH Teacher Mini-Workshops - Paul O’Rear

ELDER: RANDY ALEXANDER
DEACONS: MICAH FLETCHER(P), DANIEL HOBBS, MIKE TERRY, ROB WALLER
MINISTERS: PAUL O’REAR, RICK WILLIAMS

Facility and Equipment

The Facility and Equipment Ministry keeps the Brown Street building and grounds well-maintained, well-functioning, and as attractive as possible at all times; maintains the church’s office and computer equipment; and maintains all church-owned vehicles.

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    • Lawn and Landscaping Care – Kevin Cooke 
    • Phone System – Kevin Cooke
    • Computer Network and Wi-Fi – Kevin Cooke
    • Kitchen Equipment – Kevin Cooke
    • Church Copiers/Printers – Kevin Cooke
    • CDL Drivers– Kevin Cooke
    • Facility and Vehicle Scheduling– Kevin Cooke 
    • Close and Lock Building after Worship Services – Kevin Cooke
Elder: Randall Dyess
Deacons: kevin cooke(P), Curtis Fowler, Beau Henry, Josh Thompson
Staff: Kevin Cooke, Billy Perryman, Matt Stalcup

Future Growth

The Future Growth Ministry provides input to the elders on the development of long-range plans for the growth and advancement of the Lord’s church in Waxahachie.

  • Ministry details
    • Develop plan for future local church plant

Elder: All Elders
Deacons: All Deacons

Member Care

The Member Care Ministry provides special support for Brown Street members during times of need.

  • Ministry details
    • Card Ministry – Susan Cheshier
    • Thursday Meals – Amy Thompson
    • Funeral Meals – Jenny Fuller
    • Meal Trains – Kaley Morrow
    • Quarterly Blood Drives – Staci O’Neal
    • Professional Counseling Services – Billy Moran (Contact)
    • Transportation to Worship Services
    • Transport Members to Medical Appointments – John Underwood
    • Sit with Sick Members
Elder: Danny Wilson
Deacons: John Underwood(P), Mike Nestor, carl rausche

Member Retention

The Member Retention Ministry reaches out to Brown Street members, especially those who have been absent, in order to convey our love for them and their importance to the church family.

  • Ministry details
    • Attendance Tracking – Cindy Nestor
    • Attendance Reports – Staci O’Neal
    • Absentee Follow-Up – handled through adult Bible classes
Elder: Danny Wilson
Deacons: Jason Coulter (P), carl rausche, Hector Robles

Safety

The Safety Ministry provides for the safety and security of Brown Street members and visitors during Bible classes, worship services, and other church activities and events.

  • Ministry details
    • Watchmen – Daniel Johnson 
    • CPR/AED Training – Micah Fletcher
    • Child Abuse Prevention – Paul O’Rear, Brad Westmoreland
    • Emergency Preparedness and Response Team – ministry deacons
    • Natural Disaster Plan – ministry deacons
    • Building Evacuation Plan –ministry deacons
    • Emergency Shelter Plan – Calvin Washington
Elder: Walter Thompson
Deacons: Kevin Cooke, Micah Fletcher, Curtis Fowler, Daniel Hobbs, Duff Morrow, Brad Westmoreland

Visitors Follow-Up

The Visitors Follow-Up Ministry coordinates connection with those who have visited worship services.

  • Ministry details
    • Rapid Response Team (RRT) – Brad Westmoreland 
    • Response Team 2 (RT2) – Carol Underwood
Elder: Larry Sullivan
Deacons: Brad Westmoreland(P)

Local Outreach Ministries

Community Outreach

The Community Outreach Ministry coordinates various programs and activities designed to demonstrate God’s love throughout the community (local and extended) through the loving and caring actions of Brown Street members.

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    • Pillow Ministry – Brenda Appleton, Dixie Browning 
    • GriefShare – Damon Bentley
    • First Responders Breakfast – Daniel and Shonda Johnson
    • Waxahachie ISD Volunteers, D.E.A.R. Day – Paul O’Rear
    • Fall Festival - MIke Terry, Rob Waller
    • Community Thanksgiving Meal – Daniel and Shonda Johnson
    • Night of Wonder – Daniel and Shonda Johnson
Elder: Randy Alexander
Deacons: Daniel Johnson(P), Mike Nestor, Carl Rausche

Evangelism

The Evangelism Ministry coordinates Brown Street’s efforts to take the gospel message of salvation to our friends and neighbors locally.

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    • Gospel Meetings and Seminars – Ministry Staff
    • Dining at Brown Street – Ministry Deacons
    • World Bible School (WBS) (local, online)

Elder: Walter Thompson
Deacons: Carl Rausche(P), Hector Robles, brad westmoreland
Minister: James Sanderson

Helping Hands

The Helping Hands Ministry provides help to members who need assistance with basic home repairs and local moves, and aids with disaster relief efforts throughout the country.

  • ministry details
    • Helping Hands Service Projects – Curtis Fowler
    • Disaster Response Team
ELDER: GLENN PERRYMAN
DEACONS: CURTIS FOWLER(P), MIKE NESTOR, HECTOR ROBLES

Global Outreach Ministries

Missions

The Missions Ministry coordinates Brown Street’s support for foreign and domestic mission efforts and children’s homes.

  • ministry details
    • Missionaries – Missions Committee
    • World Bible School (WBS) (global, postal) – Gene Irwin
    • Mission Printing – Bob & Gail Dyer 
    • Missions Month/Missions Sunday – Paul Medford
    • M.A.G.I. Boxes – Paul O’Rear
    • Children’s Homes – Paul Medford 
    • Night of Wonder – Daniel and Shonda Johnson
Elder: Bob Dyer
Deacons: Paul Medford(P), Cody Jackson, Mitch Jones, chip o'neal, Hector Robles

(P) indicates point deacon; primary contact

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