Beauty for Ashes Ministry
Sessions, Events and Outings announced as planned Contact: beautyforashes@alfredstreet.org
Ministry Leader: Malaika Hines
The Beauty for Ashes Ministry supports women impacted by the traumatic experience of domestic violence and sexual assault. Our ministry aims to promote wellness and self-care through education, encouragement, and support. This holistic approach encompasses aspects of mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
Cancer Awareness Ministry
Ministry Leaders: Autoria McBride & Deacon Maurice Bland
Contact: cancercare@alfredstreet.org
The Cancer Awareness Ministry at Alfred Street Baptist Church is dedicated to providing education, advocacy, and
faith-based support for individuals and families impacted by cancer. Our mission is to create a spiritually uplifting
community that empowers members with knowledge, resources, and emotional support to navigate their cancer journey.
Our Mission: To educate, support, and uplift individuals impacted by cancer through faith, awareness, and community engagement.
Our Core Objectives
Support: Provide a safe space for individuals, families, and caregivers to share experiences, seek encouragement, and find spiritual and emotional support.
Awareness & Education: Equip members with reliable cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment resources through guest speakers, medical professionals, and curated materials.
Advocacy & Outreach: Engage with the community through sponsorships, partnerships, and initiatives that promote health equity and accessibility to resources.
Faith & Wellness: Incorporate prayer, scripture, and faith-centered discussions into the healing process, promoting holistic well-being.
Divorce Care Ministry
Divorce Support and Education
Virtual Meetings – Contact: divorcecare@alfredstreet.org
Ministry Leader: Ms. Felicia Jones
DivorceCare is a ministry for adults who journey together through one of life’s most difficult experiences – the breakup of a marriage. It is a divorce recovery support group that provides a safe and sacred environment for those hurting from separation and divorce to find hope and healing. Confidentiality is an important and respected part of the DivorceCare Ministry, therefore registration is required. Participants must also agree to sign and honor a covenant agreement to ensure that when we gather we are doing so in safe and sacred space.
Faith on Canvas Ministry
Sessions, Events and Outings announced as planned Contact: foc@alfredstreet.org
Ministry Leader: Ms. VaLorie Fogle
FAITH ON CANAS extends the opportunity to members to worship, study of God’s Word, learn the basics of painting and fellowship with artists to create great artwork for the church, outreach ministries, and community. Additionally, Faith On Canvas can, but is not limited to: creating live visual art for services, creating gallery spaces for enjoyment and meditation, creating art that is positioned permanently or seasonally around the church and church business building, creating interactive art, sensory or “sacred space” experiences for the congregation, using the arts in community outreach–taking arts performances to nursing homes, shelters, schools, etc., employing the arts as learning tools for youth (eventually), using the arts in counseling and therapy, using the arts spontaneously as a means of conveying prophetic messages, offering arts classes and workshops, and much more.
Hannah’s Prayer Ministry
Meetings and Events announced as planned Contact: hannahsprayer@alfredstreet.org
Ministry Leader: Mrs. Tiffany Watson
Hannah’s Prayer is a ministry whose purpose is to unite the population within Alfred Street Baptist Church that struggle with various forms of infertility. Through an understanding community of those who are entering, in the midst of, or on the other side of their infertility journeys, Hannah’s Prayer pools its collective resources to provide prayer, spiritual support, and educational guidance for its members.
Health and Wellness Ministry
Contact: health@alfredstreet.org
The Health and Wellness Ministry (H&WM) assists members of Alfred Street Baptist Church in keeping their “temples” of God healthy for service, by promoting an ongoing awareness of the importance of good health. H&W’s primary mission is to provide tools and resources necessary to develop a healthy mind and body. H&W provides educational seminars, information sessions and other preventative measures to improve the overall health status of our members, their families, and the community at large.
If you would like to join our ministry and assist with upcoming initiatives, please contact us at health@alfredstreet.org
You do not have to be a health professional or in the health field. If you are tech savvy, have good organizational and planning skills or simply a passion for helping others, come join us.
HIV/AIDS Ministry
HIV/AIDS Prevention, Support and Education
Virtual Meetings Saturdays; 1 time per month Contact: hivaids@alfredstreet.org
Ministry Leader: Mr. Phil Sain
This ministry provides HIV and AIDS education and support, and imparts prevention methods to ASBC members and the community. People whose lives have been affected by HIV and AIDS will find loving support through participation in local, national and worldwide initiatives, counseling and testing, collaboration with local health departments, training opportunities, conferences, ministry publications, video and guest speaker presentations, meetings and engagement in prayer. Please see the ASBC E-Blast for meeting times and locations.
Recovery Ministry
Virtual Meetings Wednesdays @ 7pm Contact: recovery@alfredstreet.org
Ministry Leader: Mr. Irvin Moore
Getting Real – Recovery on the Southside – The Recovery Ministry offers a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where people can get honest about the issues that are interfering with their lives. We provide Christ-centered peer support groups that are similar to the 12-step model of AA, and actively work to encourage spiritual development through the practical application of Biblical principles and disciplines. Our members are pursuing recovery from a variety of issues including but not limited to: alcoholism, drug addiction, compulsive eating, compulsive spending and codependency.
Sports Ministry
Sessions, events and outings announced as planned
Ministry Leader: Alicia King
Lay Leader: Deacon Jimmy Edwards
Contact: sports@alfredstreet.org
Mission: The Sports Ministry promotes fitness, health, and Christian Fellowship for members, friends, and our community. Our mission comes from the book of 1 John 1:7 “…. We have Fellowship With One Another ….”. The Sports Ministry provides an opportunity for competitive sports fellowship within our church membership as well as among local area churches.
Vision: To curate an inclusive sports fellowship experience and inspire the church body to participate in our leagues, clubs, and events.
Programs:
Chess Club (Adult and Youth)
Welton E. Quander Bowling Fellowship
Faith 5k/Christian Walk
Co-Ed Softball League
Double Dutch
Holy Spokes Bicycling Fellowship
Tennis Fellowship
Eric M. Willis Memorial Golf Tournament
Baptist Cup
Basketball League
Spirit of Love Caregivers Ministry
Ministry leader: Min. Dr. Fredericka Sands
The purpose of the ASBC Spirit of Love (SOL) Caregivers Ministry is to provide spiritual, social, and informational support to participants who identify as caregivers. Anyone is welcome who considers themselves a caregiver regardless of the type of care or their relationship to the person receiving care. You do not have to be an ASBC member to participate. Gatherings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm for more information contact caregivers@alfredstreet.org.
