Appointed by the Pastor of the local church. Stewards are nominated and confirmed shall serve for a term of one year. To be qualified for this office, one must be of solid piety, know and love the Word of God, the African Methodist Episcopal Church and doctrine. He or she must be fruitful and of good natural or acquired ability to transact the spiritual and temporal business of the church. Stewards are responsible for making an exact account of all money or other provision collected for the support of the pastor of the mission, circuit or station.
Stewards are responsible for the following:
Negotiating full-time minister salary and benefits
They shall seek the needy and distress
Attend Quarterly Conference
Petition the congregation to be more liberal in their contributions
Register all baptisms, marriages, and death within the congregation
Survey of church membership for accuracy
For more details and a full outline of duties, refer to “The Doctrine and Discipline of The African Methodist Episcopal Church.”
Emmanuel's 2022 = 2023 Steward Board
- Emma Devine
Glenn Ford
Ann Thompson
Daphne Sigman
Stacy Everett
Mary Jacobs
Shirley Smith
Hazel Grayson
Sandra Jackson
Linda Jones- Springs
Lisa Jackson
Greg Grayson
Loretta McCauley
Wanda Alexander
Mary Scotton
2022-2023 Trustee Board
Emanuel Brunson, Sr. Chairman Pro Tem
Elsie Elam Secretary
Robert Lee Harris
Jeff Milton Hux
Phil Joy, Sr.
Tonya D. Lynn
Tonya Prince
Robert Scotton
Coy L. Smith, Jr.
Dartl Suitt
Lorraine Wiley
The function of stewardesses include:
A. To provide the implements and elements of the Holy Communion and Holy Baptism.
B. To dress the pulpit and altar with suitable, clean, colored coverings for the various seasons of the Christian year, for funerals and memorials.
MEMBERS OF THE EAMEC STEWARDESS BOARD
- Sis. Daisy B. Brunson (Group Leadeer)
- Sis. Stacey Everette
- Sis. Hattie Farrington
- Sis. Elaine Flowers
- Sis. Costella Harris
- Sis. Judith Kelly Hart
- Sis. Johnnie L. Jackson
- Sis. Bernice Kelly
- Sis. Tonya D, Lynn
- Sis. Kackie MCBrde
- Sis. Theresa McGill
- Edith Rucjer
The social media ministry is a that works to create intentional outreach designed to take the Gospel message out to the world through social media networks. The ministry objectives include: To interact with and build a community of faith on our digital channels and raising awareness of the church, programs, and activities.
2022-2023 Social Media Ministry
Wanda Alexander
Melonee McCrimmon
2022-2023 Lay Organization Officers
Iris Hux | President |
Caressa Harding | Vice President |
Nica Rawling | Secretary |
Benita Joy | Treasurer |
Tonya Prince | Chaplain |
Daphane Sigman | Director of Lay Activities |
2022 - 2023 Senior Ministry Officers
Ann Thompson | President |
Linda Jones-Spring | Treasurer |
Theresa McGill | Acting Secretary |
2022-2023 New Vision Officers
Nica Rawley | Past President |
Iris Hux | Past Vice President |
Kathy Yates | Past Secretary |
Linda Jones-Springs | Past Chaplin |
Garrick Brown | Musician |
Isaiah Prince | Drummer |
Shlonda Nottingham | Director |
2022 - 2023 Senior Choir Officers
Hazel Grayson | President |
Linda J-Springs | Vice President |
Denise Raynor | Secretary |
Emma Devine | Treasurer |
TO BE DETERMINED
2022-2023 Health Ministry Members
Shirley Smith
Bernita Joy
Caressa Harding
Dianne Ford
Jacqueline McBride
Linda Jones-Springs
Saundra DeGeneste
Tonya Lynn