Maranatha Adventist^® Church

Children’s Ministries

Children’s ministries develops the faith of children, leading them into union with the Church. It seeks to provide multiple ministries that will lead children to Jesus and disciple them in their daily walk with Him.

  Community Service

Pastor Derek Lane

This department gathers and prepares clothing, food and other supplies for those in need, however, this includes more than giving material aid. It focuses on identifying needs and responding with services based on these specific needs. Examples are educational seminars, community development, visiting, counseling, and other services relevant to the community.

Hospitality

Serving our visitors, new, and current members as we fellowship with one another over Sabbath dinner.

Ushers

One of the many ministries responsible for hospitality, you can locate an Usher in almost every corner of the church, ready to guide you into the West End Experience.

Communication

Wendy Bucknor

Communications Ministry ensures that the church is properly represented in the public eye, and keeping the church community informed on all the latest news. 

Pathfinder Leader

The Pathfinder Club provides a church-centered outlet for the spirit of adventure and exploration, in the context of spiritual development and soul-winning, for ages 10 to 15. Activities are carefully tailored to include outdoor living, nature exploration, crafts, hobbies, or vocations.

Personal Ministries

Ira Thomas

The mission of personal ministries is to provide resources and train church members to unite their efforts with the ministry and church officers in the final proclamation of the gospel of salvation in Christ. The aim of the department is to enlist every member in the act of soul winning service for God.

Women’s Ministries

Women’s ministries upholds, encourages, and challenges women in their daily walk as disciples of Jesus Christ and as members of His church.

Sabbath School Superintendent

Ira Thomas

The Sabbath School, the primary religious education program of the Church, has four purposes: study of the Scripture, fellowship, community outreach, and world mission emphasis.

Young Adult Ministries

Young adult Ministries considers the unique experiences of the older Youth, cultivating programing and activities to meet their needs. 

Music Ministry

Wendy Bucknor

Vital to the worship experience here at Maranatha, the Music Ministry leads the congregation by uplifting them through song and worship. 

Media & Technology

Kenneth Kole-Patrick Bucknor

Rosie

The Media Ministry helps to spread the gospel through the use of media and technology. Media ensures that all Sabbath needs from a technological standpoint are met (streaming, audio visuals, etc.), as well as other events such as funerals, weddings, plays, and concerts. This ministry is also responsible for upkeep of software/equipment, and strategically looking forward to ensure that the church keeps up to date as technology advances.