
Ministries &
Programs
Empowering Spiritual Growth and Community Service
At Twelfth Baptist Church, we believe that ministry is the heart of our church's mission. Our diverse ministries are designed to empower every member of our congregation from all age groups and walks of life. Whether you are looking to grow in your faith, serve the community, or connect with fellow believers, we have a place for you.


Re-entry / Restoration (Angel Tree)
MISSION / VISION:
The Twelfth Baptist Church Prison Ministries seek to minister grace and love to families affected by crime and incarceration.
VISION STATEMENT:
We engage in loving, nonjudgmental acts of service and mercy to those who are in prison and families of incarcerated individuals.
GUIDING SCRIPTURE:
Matthew 25: 35–36“ For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 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.

Re-entry / Restoration Ministry
MISSION / VISION:
The purpose of the Twelfth Baptist Church Re-Entry / Restoration Ministry is to share the Good News of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with inmates, ex-inmates, and their families and to assist in equipping our congregation in its mission of making disciples for Jesus Christ.Our vision is a community where the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated, as well as their families, are loved and discipled and where the entry rate and recidivism rate have been reduced to zero.
GUIDING SCRIPTURE:
Hebrews 13:3 Remember those in prison as though you were In prison with them.,
Matthew 28:18-19 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 25:35,36 for I was Hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you invited me in. 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.

S.A.M.H. Housing
MISSION / VISION:
The Non-profit Organization that covers community activities outside of the faith-based purpose of Twelfth Baptist Church. It covers a Housing Organization. Christian Pre-School, After School Program, and Summer Enrichment Program.

Security Team
MISSION / VISION:
Our vision is to embody a community where every individual feels deeply loved and welcomed, reflecting Christ’s love through our actions and attitudes, and setting a standard for hospitality that encourages spiritual growth and unity within our church and beyond.
GUIDING SCRIPTURE:
1 Peter 5:8 Be well balanced, be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring, seeking someone to seize upon and devour). We will not let the devil size us up and try to devour us.

Shepherding Ministry

Sign Language Ministry
MISSION / VISION:
The (American) Sign Language Ministry is responsible for using our hands to communicate and interpret the Sunday morning worship service and special events, such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. convocation, in its entirety, to those who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf blind, using American Sign Language.
GUIDING SCRIPTURE:
Isiah 43:8 Bring out the people who are blind, yet have eyes, who are deaf, yet have ears!

Summer Enrichment Program
MISSION / VISION:
A church-run summer enrichment program is a faith-based initiative typically organized by a church to provide children and youth ages 5-13 with educational, spiritual, and recreational activities during the summer months. These programs are designed to foster personal growth, community engagement, and spiritual development
Bible Studies: Interactive Bible lessons tailored to different age groups to instill biblical Educational Activities
Academic Enrichment: Focus on subjects such as reading, math, and science, often with a Christian perspective.
Life Skills: Classes on topics like financial literacy, cooking, and first aid.
Arts and Crafts: Creative activities that allow children to express their faith through art.
Fellowship and RecreationSports and Games: Organized sports, team-building exercises, and recreational games.
Field Trips Visits to local museums, parks, historical sites, or charitable organizations.
Music and Drama: Opportunities to participate in choir, musical instruments, and Christian-themed plays or skits.
Service ProjectsCommunity Service Activities that encourage children to serve their community, such as food drives, clean-up projects, and visiting nursing homes.
Safe Environment
Multi-Generational Interaction: Opportunities for interaction between different age groups, including mentoring from older church members.

Sunday Bible School
Join Our Ministries
Whether you are looking to deepen your spiritual life, find fellowship, or serve others, our ministries offer numerous opportunities to get involved. We welcome you to join us in any capacity that resonates with you, as we work together to fulfill God’s purpose for our church and our lives.

