Departments

Our ministry communities are divided into seven unique departments. No matter your interest or spiritual gifting, we’re confident there is a place especially for you to connect grow and serve!

Department logo for Children and Youth Department with a figure raising one arm, surrounded by a gold and purple circular border that reads "First Baptist Church of Glenarden International" and "Developing Dynamic Disciples."

children & Youth Department

Department Head – Reverend Dr. Jonathan Queen

The mission of the Children & Youth Department is to help children and youth reach their full potential in God by developing their character – because character determines success!

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Department logo for Congregational Care, featuring red hands holding a red heart with a radiant background, purple border, and gold text saying: "First Baptist Church of Glenarden International, Developing Dynamic Disciples."

congregational care Department

Department Head – Reverend Duane E. Dickens Sr.  

The mission of the Congregational Care Department is to glorify God by serving His body through caring for the operational aspects of the church and meeting the needs of the congregation by proclaiming the gospel; caring for church members and members of the community; and assisting the church with accomplishing its mission through worship, evangelism, discipleship and ministry.

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Department logo for Education and Training Department featuring an open Bible, gold and purple colors, and the text: "First Baptist Church of Glenarden International, Developing Dynamic Disciples."

Education & Training Department

Department Head – Elder Esther Gordon

The mission of the Education & Training Department is to educate and train our members and others in the body of Christ to be fully equipped in the Word, and to raise awareness through training, information and support with a holistic approach to educational, spiritual, physical and emotional well-being.

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Department Logo for Family Life Department with a purple background, featuring a gold circle with stylized blue human figures and the text 'First Baptist Church of Glenarden International' and 'Developing Dynamic Disciples' in gold.

FAMILY LIFE Department

Department Head – Reverend Ulysses “Skip” Little

The mission of this department is to develop dynamic families.

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Department logo for Helps Department, featuring a handshake symbol with a purple and gold color scheme and the text: "First Baptist Church of Glenarden International, Developing Dynamic Disciples."

HELPS Department

Department Head – Helen Bryant

The mission of this department is to make members and guests feel welcome from the time they enter the grounds until they return for their next worship experience. The ministries serve with gladness as an extension of Pastor’s hands, far beyond the pulpit.

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Department Logo for Missions Department featuring the Earth and two hands around it, with text around it saying "First Baptist Church of Glenarden International, Developing Dynamic Disciples."

MISSIONS ministries Department

Department Head – Deacon Stanley Jones Jr. 

The mission of the Missions Department is to make an IMPACT for Christ locally, nationally and internationally.

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Logo for Music & Creative Arts Department, featuring comedy and music icons inside a gold circle on a purple background and the text: "First Baptist Church of Glenarden International, Developing Dynamic Disciples."

MUSIC & creative arts Department

Assistant Department Heads – Anthony Brown and Minister Mike McCoy 

The mission of the Music & Arts Department is to help the congregation experience the manifest presence of God by releasing the favor and fire of God’s anointing on His people.

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SPECIALTY GROUPS

Logo of the Funeral Services Department with a black candle, flame, and leaves inside a gold circle, purple background, and complementary purple text, and the text: "First Baptist Church of Glenarden International, Developing Dynamic Disciples."

Funeral services

Director – Rhonda Green

Our mission is to serve the families of First Baptist Church of Glenarden (FBCG) and its community with compassion, professionalism, and guidance by exceeding their expectations when they have experienced the death of a loved one.

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Logo for the Online Campus, featuring a stylized map and globe with gold and purple colors.

Online Campus

Campus Pastor – Reverend Keshia Dixon

The Online Campus of First Baptist Church of Glenarden is a digital community for those who would like to connect with us virtually. Through the Online Campus, you can worship with us, become a member of our Church from anywhere in the world, use your gifts to serve and become a dynamic digital disciple!

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