Ministries Descriptions

Scotts Chapel has many ministries to meet the needs of your mind, body and soul. Here are some of our ministries are listed below which provide spiritually-rewarding experiences.

The Way Warrior:
A ministry of the church that provides support to new members. Each new member receives a call after joining the church, welcoming them, answering questions, and inviting them to New Members' Class and Bible Study. Each new member is encouraged to get involved in some organization or ministry of Scotts Chapel. The Followers are also responsible for coordinating the quarterly New Members' Fellowship.

"Be ye followers of me, as I also am of Christ" (I Cor 11:1)

The Way Mentors:

Joining a church can be a bit daunting. New members need help in bonding with their new church and feeling secure in their decision to make Scotts Chapel their church home. The Mentors ministry serves to assist with the intake and nurturing of new members through a three-month introductory period and through orientation, until they are read into membership and receive the right hand of fellowship.

Christian Education Ministry:

The Christian Education Ministry is responsible for organizing and implementing Christian training for all ages. In cooperation with the Church School, Young People’s Division of the Missionary Department and the Pastor, this ministry develops church seminars and other events to help all members to grow in knowledge and service.

Pastor’s Bible Study & Discipleship; Prayer Meeting Ministry:

The mission of Scotts Chapel AME Church is to transform lives through the Love of God, Proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Power of the Holy Spirit by worshiping, serving and teaching. Accordingly, this ministry trains individuals in the knowledge of the Bible and gives some biblical and theological responses to help people deal with daily stresses and issues of today's society.

The Sunday School:

Sunday school is not just for children – “It's a Family Affair.” It is the primary teaching and Bible study ministry of the church. Age specific classes are designed to increase biblical knowledge and understanding of its application to our lives, and our roles as disciples. There are classes to meet everyone's needs and interests. "...Teach me your ways so I may know you..." (Ex 33:13, NIV)

Sarah Allen Missionary Society:

Scotts Chapel missionaries carry out a program of feeding the hungry, taking care of sick and shut-in members through its foodbank, sponsoring Christmas programs in December and July and giving monetary donations quarterly to community programs.
"...Faith without works is dead." (James 2:17)

Youth Ministry

The Youth Ministry develops and implements an innovative Life Issues track which focuses on scripture teaching as the basis for youth conflict resolution and life transformation. It assists the youth in establishing a Youth Council responsible for creating opportunities for youth to develop skills in stewardship, organization, leadership, communications, and time management.

Sons of Allen (Men’s Ministry):

This ministry was organized to gather together the men of the church for fellowship and spiritual growth. A monthly prayer breakfast is held on the first Saturday of the month for prayer, praise and testimony. The Men’s Bible Study further strengthens and empowers the SOA.

The Lay Organization

The Lillian Cockrill Lay Organization of the Church seeks to:
1. Instill in its membership a love and appreciation of the history, tradition and principles of African Methodism
2. Encourage the support of the total program of the local church
3. Organize and train lay members in the objectives of the Connectional Lay Organization.
"Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy..." (Heb 13:1)

Married Couples’ Ministry:

When the honeymoon is over how do you keep the marriage strong? One resource is the Married Couples Ministry (MCM) at Scotts Chapel. The purpose of MCM is to embrace and respect the sanctity of marriage. Whether you are newly-weds or “oldie-weds” the ministry can help nurture and strengthen your marriage and family relations. Bible study and the annual married couples retreat are among opportunities to share the trials and successes of marriage.

Van Ministry:

The Van Ministry is committed to transporting senior citizens of Metropolitan to and from worship service and other church related activities. At other times, the van is available for use by other church ministries and organizations for church related functions.