Ministerial Staff
Reverend James C. Ligon, Jr. - Pastor
Reverend Dr. Annie Davis
Reverend Richard Jordan, Jr.
Minister Michael Brown
Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Ministries
DEACON MINISTRY
Ministry Mission: In accordance with the charge given in Acts 6: 3-8, the Deacon Ministry is committed to assisting the Pastor in his mission as Shepherd to this membership.
As selected servants, the Deacon Ministry recognizes the loving heart of God and the genuine concern for the spiritual and material needs of the membership. We meet this challenge by first being filled with his spirit and guidance. Our commitment involves becoming the hands and feet of Jesus reaching out to those in need. We strive to carry out this mission in faith and continuous prayer.
DEACONESS MINISTRY
DEACONESSES ARE SERVANTS: “I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many people, including me.” (Romans 16:1-2)
The Deaconess Ministry is a group of women who are baptized believers chosen and consecrated to be servants in the church with the primary role of assisting the Pastor and Deacons Ministry in administering the ordinances of baptism and communion, as well as the care and visitation of the church members who are bereaved, sick or shut-in. Deaconesses serve to help mentor and develop other women of the church to also become more spiritually mature, godly women equipped and ready to serve. A Deaconess serves not to be seen, but that others may see Christ in the beauty of holiness.
TRUSTEE’S MINISTRY
Ministry Mission: We, the trustees of the Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, strive through the power of the Holy Spirit, to be used as vessels for Christ in this branch of Zion. With Christ as our example, and His ministry as our model, we understand that the nature of our ministry is SERVICE, the motive of our ministry is LOVE, the measure of our ministry is SACRIFICE and the purpose of our ministry is to GLORIFY GOD. Serving in unity, we embrace the vision of the church and support the work of the Pastor in the perfecting of the saints for the work of the ministry for the edifying of the body of Christ.
CHRISTIAN BOARD OF EDUCATION
The purpose of the Christian Education Department is to promote Christian Education and effective spiritual, numerical, and financial growth that we might carry out the divine commission. ”Go ye therefore and teach all nations.”
COURTESY COMMITTEE
The Courtesy Committee of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church strives to make everyone comfortable when attending services. The committee especially hopes to encourage visitors and new parishioners in becoming full and active members of our faith community. We strive to create an inviting spirit where all are welcomed and valued as gifted individuals, and in response, share their personal faith, grace, and talents in service to others, which enhances our community.
Any person, couple, or family that is looking for a great place to worship and to know that this is where they have been led by the grace of God, we welcome you!
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
Mission Scriptures: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." - Matthew 28:19. "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." - John 23: 35
The Missionary Society of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church:
Spreads the gospel of Jesus Christ to all people through worship service, religious education and financial support.
Works to improve the quality of life by meeting the physical and spiritual needs of persons locally, nationally and internationally.
Joins with other organizations whose goals are in accordance with our mission.
Our purpose is to clothe, feed and minister to those less fortunate. Visit and prepare fruit baskets for the sick and shut-in members of the church. Assist families during their time of bereavement. Coordinate and plan Fifth Sunday (Mission Sunday) Devotional Services/Programs. Assist with the devotional period for the Friday Prayer Services.
MOTHER’S BOARD
Mission Statement: The mission of the Mothers’ Ministry is to assist the Pastor in developing the Spiritual life of the women and young girls of the Church.
Vision Statement: To build relationships with the female members of the Church, old and new and encourage their participation in the various ministries of the Church.
To allow God to bring forth a ministry through the Mothers to help heal the wounds and scars that have left His “Daughters of Zion” with low self-esteem, feelings of unworthiness, and no divine direction in their lives. We will comfort God’s people as it says in Isaiah 40:1.Our immediate goal is to minister to the mothers in need of our guidance. We, the core mothers, will allow God to show us how to teach and train other mothers to become foundational members through prayer and seeking God’s face, His will and His ways. (Titus 2:3-5).
MUSIC MINISTRY
Mission Statement: The mission of the Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Music Ministry is to proclaim the word of God through “music”. The music ministry is not an object to be admired so much as an instrument to teach, comfort, inspire, persuade, convince and motivate.
Ephesians 5:19-20 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
CANAAN PRAISE TEAM REHEARSAL DATES: Every Thursday Before 2nd and 3rd Sunday at 5 pm.
CANAAN MASS CHOIR REHEARSAL DATES: Every Thursday Before 1st, 4th and 5th Sunday at 5 pm
CANAAN SUNBEAMS CHOIR REHEARSAL DATES: Saturday Before 2nd Sunday at 12:00 pm
CANAAN MALE CHORUS REHEARSAL DATES: Saturday Before 4th Sunday at 4:00 pm
NEW MEMBERS MINISTRY
To help each new member become an active participant in the life and ministry of the Canaan Missionary Baptist Church family. The purpose of the new members department is to help incoming members move quickly and smoothly from attending to belonging.
USHER’S MINISTRY
Psalms 84:10… I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Matthew 10:40…..Anyone who welcomes you is welcoming me, and anyone who welcomes me is welcoming the Father who sent me.
Purpose of the Ministry: To serve God's people with a gracious greeting, directing and assisting in a friendly and hospitable manner as they enter the sanctuary to worship.
WOMEN’S GUILD
Luke 24:1 “But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.”
1 Thessalonians 1:3 “Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;”
The Women’s Guild of Canaan coordinates, prepares and serves meals after funerals.
YOUTH MINISTRY
The Youth Department Leaders serve as the planning, coordinating, and advisory body for the Youth Ministries at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church
Mission Statement: To encourage and develop young men and women to study the Word of God; to serve, and to become a leader; to apply concepts of devotion and excellent in the church and in the community.