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MINISTRIES

At First Baptist Church Mahan, we believe that life in Christ is best experienced in community. Our ministries offer opportunities to worship, learn, serve, and grow together — for every age, stage, and gift. Whether you’re looking to deepen your relationship with God, serve others in practical ways, or build lasting friendships, you’ll find a ministry designed to help you flourish. Explore the groups below, and let us help you get connected!

Associate Ministers’ Ministry

Support the spiritual life of the church through preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and leadership. If you are a licensed/ordained minister, we invite you to walk in purpose alongside fellow servants of the Gospel.

Brotherhood Ministry

Grow in brotherhood, accountability, spiritual strength, and service alongside other men in the church. Join us as we walk together in faith and lead our families, our community, and ourselves with godly character.

Events Planning Ministry

Help create memorable, spirit-filled experiences that unite our church family through fellowship, celebration, and service. If you enjoy organizing, decorating, coordinating, or dreaming up meaningful gatherings, we’d love to have your creative touch on this team.

Faith Formation Ministry: 
Bible Study, Sunday School, Children’s Church

Shape disciples through teaching, study, Bible exploration, and spiritual formation. If you’re passionate about helping people understand Scripture and grow in faith, this ministry needs you.

Greeters’ Ministry

Welcome every member and guest with warmth, enthusiasm, and the love of Christ. If you enjoy meeting new people and creating a joyful first impression, this ministry is the perfect fit.

Health & Wholeness Ministry

Help promote wholeness, wellness, and care within our congregation through education and support. If you have a passion for health, a background in healthcare, or simply care about helping others live well, we’d welcome your heart and hands.

Liturgical Praise Dance Ministry

Use movement, rhythm, worship, and creative expression to communicate God’s glory in a powerful and visual way. Whether you are trained in dance or simply feel called to be taught how to worship through motion, there is a place for your gift.s.

Media Ministry

Serve behind the scenes to help worship, teaching, and special events run with clarity, excellence, and creativity. If you are technologically-savvy and have a passion for audio, visuals, recording, editing, content design/development, or production, come be part of the team.

Monday Morning Ride Prayer Call

Be a voice of comfort, hope, and intercession for members through scheduled prayer calls every Monday morning. If you have a heart for prayer and compassion for those who need encouragement, this ministry allows you to lift others up right where they are.

Music Band Ministry

Use your musical gifts to support powerful, Spirit-filled worship that moves hearts and minds. If you play an instrument and want to glorify God through sound, we’d love to have you join us.

Music Ministry

Lift your voice and help usher God’s people into praise and worship through song. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or simply love to make a joyful noise, there’s a place for you here.

Parking Ministry

Be the first smile people see by helping guide cars, provide safety, and welcome worshipers from the moment they arrive. A warm greeting in the parking lot can set the tone for an entire worship experience.

Scholarship Ministry

Help invest in the academic and personal success of our students through encouragement, guidance, and financial support. If you believe in empowering young minds and opening doors for their future, this ministry is a powerful way to serve.

Security Detail Ministry

Help protect our members, our children, and our facilities with a ministry of alertness, hospitality, and care. If you have a calm presence and a heart for safety, you can make a meaningful difference here.

Social Justice Ministry

Stand with Christ in advocacy, compassion, and community engagement as we seek justice, mercy, and systemic change. If you carry a heart for service beyond the sanctuary and want to make a difference in the world, this ministry welcomes your passion.

Ushers’ Ministry

Ushers help create a smooth, reverent worship experience filled with care, attentiveness, and order. Join us in serving God by guiding His people into His presence with grace, dignity, a smile, and a welcoming heart.

Young Adult Ministry

Connect with others navigating life, purpose, career, and calling while growing in Christ. Join a thriving space for fellowship, growth, and real conversations that matter.

Youth Ministry

Help our teens discover faith, identity, purpose, and joy in Christ through mentoring, activities, and discipleship. If you love investing in the next generation, this is the place for you.