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Missions & Outreach
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who
will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8
To train, encourage and exhort the church concerning their participation in the LORD's Great Commission. We believe that each Christian is called to a wonderful life of obedience to Jesus. One of His clearest commands is that of bringing lost people to a saving knowledge of Him. There is no Christian that is exempt and no place on earth is to be overlooked. God calls some to reach the lost across the street and others to reach across the world.
The Prison/Jail Ministry
Deborah Grinkley
“I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Matthew 25:36.
Ministers to those persons who are incarcerated by providing cell block Bible study and Worship Services at the Lorton Maximum Security Facility and the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. This ministry seeks to be a compassionate agent of God's love for all persons. If interested in serving with this ministry or for more information click here.
The Homeless Ministry
Keith & Tracy Coleman
“Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.” Isaiah 58:6.
Ministers to the needs of the homeless, those persons who are left to live their lives on the streets of our city. It involves the distribution of food and clothing, partnering with Habitat for Humanity and offers an opportunity for personal evangelism. This ministry provides a support system to respond to the homeless crisis and relates to the total person socially and economically. If interested in serving with this ministry or for more information click here.
Evangelism and Visitation Ministry
Warren Hill and Mark Ayers
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witness in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
The mission of the Antioch Baptist Church Evangelism and Visitation Ministry is to . The purpose is to develop a focused and comprehensive Evangelism Plan, then spearhead it’s execution. The scope of the plan should be both internal Antioch, a domestic plan and an international plan. Then working in concert with various other ministries (Christian education, communication, etc.) conduct evangelistic training in the church, and spearhead various other evangelistic activities throughout the year. If interested in serving with this ministry or for more information click here.
Ushers Ministry
Willie Horne and Lolita Clawson
“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.” Psalm 84:10.
Provides the initial introduction to the Antioch worship experience by greeting and seating our members and guests. This ministry is comprised of all age groups, exhibits both dedication and experience as it assists with the orderly conduct of our services and the collection of tithes and offerings. If interested in serving with this ministry or for more information click here.
Elderly Care Ministry
Karen Ray
“Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.” Lev 19:32
This ministry provides loving and compassionate care to shut-ins, those hospitalized with illness or injury, or those who need a special touch and are unable to join us in our corporate Celebration gathering. In our congregation, there are many and diverse opportunities for this particular arm of outreach ministry. If interested in serving with this ministry or for more information click here.
Prayer Ministry
Deborah Grinkley
My house shall be called a house of prayer. Isaiah 56:7
The Prayer Ministry under girds the pastor and church with prayer. All requests are diligently prayed over by our prayer ministry as well as each worship service and church activity. If interested in serving with this ministry or for more information click here.
Community Awareness Ministry
Deacon Samuel Harris
Let no one deceive you with empty words,… Eph 5:6
This ministry analyzes and keeps the congregation abreast of current community issues, as well as those on the county, state and national level. Without Vital Documents, Aging and Incapacity
Put Families In A Terrible Bind. click here to read document.
If interested in serving with this ministry or for more information click here.
Short Term Mission Opportunities
Rev. Michael E. Coppedge
If interested in serving with this ministry or for more information click here.
Long Term Missionary Support
Zimbabwe: Campus Crusades for Christ -- establishing a school to develop Christian leaders throughout Africa.
Rodney & Cortina Orr
Brazil: Int'l. Mission Board – Church planting throughout the city and the country’s interior.
Keith and Deborah Jefferson
Bethesda Ministries - Provides missionaries to evangelize, and minister to people in the first Black independent republic, Haiti. Also pays the salaries of three (3) school teachers in Haiti's southern mountains of Fleurant.
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