Ministries
Worship Ministry
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"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!"
(Psalm 150: 6)

Worshipping the Lord is a central part of the life of every believer. In fact, true and authentic worship should permeate every aspect of our lives. One way to worship the Lord is through God's gift of music. The Worship Ministry at West Jackson Street Baptist Church exists to give honor and glory due to the Father, to exalt and magnify Jesus Christ our Savior, to draw God's people into a deeper fellowship with Him, and to reach the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ. If you are interested in volunteering, please know that there is place for you in the Worship Ministry!

musicpic4Worship Ministry Staff

Brian Eads
Minister of Worship

Andrea Johnson
Worship Secretary

Charlotte Hester
Worship Accompanist

Amy Davis
Worship Accompanist

Terry Barron
Technical Director

Mike Swords
Technical Director

Danette Becker
Drama Director

Jan Harper
Drama Director

Contact the Worship Ministry:
662-842-7875 Ext. 13

 
Worship Choir
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"Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful."
(Psalm 147: 1)

The Worship Choir at West Jackson Street Baptist Church vocally leads our congregation in Sunday worship at the 10:30 a.m. worship service and occasionally at the 8:30 a.m. worship service. The Worship Choir also participates in seasonal events and other special programs, such as our yearly Christmas Program and our Easter Night of Praise. This body of volunteers is a non-auditioned group and is open to those who passionately desire not only to praise the Lord with their gifts and abilities but also to lead others to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth. We invite you to visit one of our weekly scheduled rehearsals to see if the Lord would have you serve in this ministry.

Interested in joining the Worship Choir?

If you are interested in joining the Worship Choir, please attend one of the weekly scheduled rehearsals and fill out a Choir Enrollment Card.

Rehearsal Schedule

Wednesday evenings
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Choir Suite

Childcare is provided.

Sunday mornings
10:20 a.m. - Choir Suite

Childcare is provided during our worship services.

 
WJSBC Band/Orchestra
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"Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the sound of the lute and harp! Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! Praise Him with loud cymbals! Praise Him with clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!"
(Psalm 150: 3-6)

While singing to the Lord is one way of worshipping, playing a musical instrument is another form of worship as well (1 Chronicles 15). Comprised of a variety of instruments, including piano, keyboards, guitars, drums, percussion, woodwinds, and brass, our band and orchestra play a prominent role during our Sunday morning worship services. The Worship Band/Orchestra at West Jackson Street Baptist Church instrumentally leads our congregation in Sunday worship at the 10:30 a.m. worship service and occasionally at the 8:30 a.m. worship service. The Worship Band/Orchestra also participates in seasonal events and other special programs, such as our yearly Christmas Program and our Easter Night of Praise. This body of volunteers is a non-auditioned group and is open to those who passionately desire not only to praise the Lord with their gifts and abilities but also to lead others to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth. We invite you to visit one of our weekly scheduled rehearsals to see if the Lord would have you serve in this ministry.

Interested in joining the Worship Band and Orchestra?

If you are interested in joining the Worship Band/Orchestra, please attend one of weekly scheduled rehearsals and fill out a Band/Orchestra Enrollment Card.

Rehearsal Schedule

Wednesday evenings
7:00 - 8:30pm. - Sanctuary

Childcare is provided.

Sunday mornings
9:20 a.m. - Sanctuary

Childcare is provided during our worship services

 

 
Drama Ministry
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"And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
(Colossians 3:17)

The Drama Ministry at West Jackson Street Baptist Church exists to bring honor and glory to the Father and to Jesus Christ through the dramatic arts. Though the drama team primarily ministers at the annual Christmas Program, there are occasions on which the drama team ministers during the Sunday morning worship services. The Drama Ministry is directed by Mrs. Danette Becker and Mrs. Jan Harper.

 
Vocal Teams
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"Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You."
(Psalm 63:3)

The Vocal Teams at West Jackson Street Baptist Church lead worship on the last Sunday of every month at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. These teams require a higher level of commitment and are by audition only. It is also expected that members of the vocal teams memorize their music and be faithful members of the Worship Choir.

 
Technical Ministry
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"And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
(Colossians 3:17)

The Technical Ministry at West Jackson Street Baptist Church exists not only to bring honor and glory to the Father and to Jesus Christ by providing quality sound, video, and lighting but also by creating a suitable environment in which God's people are free to worship. The Technical Ministry is directed by Mr. Terry Barron and Mr. Mike Swords.

We currently need more volunteers to serve in this ministry, so if you are interested, please call the church office.

 
Family Discipleship
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I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit.
John 15:5

West Jackson Street Baptist Church is working to

EQ[u]IP

families in faith building foundations through Experience, Empowerment, and Encouragement.

As we continue to update our new site, please check back for details on what we have for you here in our WJSBC family.
 
Preschool
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Welcome to West Jackson Street Baptist Church Preschool Ministries!

Put simply, WJSBC believes that children are a gift from the Lord (Psalm 127:3). And, while we understand that the primary responsibility for spiritual development of a child is within their home, we also understand that it is the church's responsibility to provide a ministry to back-up both the fundamental and biblical basics for both you and your preschooler.

It is a humbling honor to be entrusted with the care of these precious children. At WJSBC, you can be assured that a faithful and caring team of teachers awaits each and every child as we have prepared a safe, loving and nurturing environment for your preschooler.

So, whether you are a member, a visitor or someone searching for a church home, know that WJSBC is committed to meeting your preschool needs.

Love in Him,
Lisa Hofmister
Director of Preschool Ministries

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Children
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3 BASIC TRUTHS ...

  • I need to make the wise choice.
  • I can trust God no matter what.
  • I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

 

    The Family Discipleship Ministries at West Jackson Street Baptist Church believe what happens at home is more important that what happens at church.  We desire to intentionally partner with parents to empower families to live out their faith at home.

    We invite your family to engage in any of the 4 primary environments described below.  For each of these, children (K through 6th grade) are led in experiences that nurture the discovery, growth and implementation of the 3 basic truths (listed above) in their own lives. Through various small and large group environments, our focus is to build a foundation that will help children as they move into different levels of spiritual growth and adapt to everyday experiences.

 

BASE CAMP

Sunday Mornings @ 9:15AM in Building D

    Join us for our weekend, small-group environment for our kids as we discover a new virtue every month.

 

ASCEND

Wednesday Evenings @ 6:00 PM in the “Family Clubhouse” - Building G

    Join us for our mid-week, large group environment for our kids as we build on virtues, scripture memorization, missions, and relationships each week.  Kids will be invovled in recreation, hands on Bible studies, and mission education, as well as worship.  Each week of the month is different…DON’T MISS IT!

 

fX (Family Experience)

The first Wednesday of each month @ 6:00 PM in "The Family Clubhouse" - Building G

    The first Wednesday night of each month families with preschoolers and children (even youth from time to time) gather to worship God together in a high-energy, engaging atmosphere.  We preview the virtue of the month and celebrate what God is doing in our families.  Each family is given a "Take Home Challenge" to practice their faith at home.  We  invite you to experience fX for yourself! 

 

JaM & NERVE 2 SERVE

Sunday Evenings @ 6:00 PM in the PS Assembly Room and the “Family Clubhouse”

    JaM is our kids choir for K-4th grade where we prepare for monthly and special presentations.  Nerve to Serve is packed full of service and missions through drama and music for our 5th & 6th graders.

 

 

 
Youth
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The Youth Ministry of West Jackson Street has a heart for God which is pumping with energy and passion to reach teenagers with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe that God is going to use these young men and women to do earth-shaking, life changing things in this world for the Kingdom of God.

We use a series of ongoing weekly activities: Sunday School, Wednesday night Youth Worship and Bible Study sessions, a prayer breakfast, and more. Biblical truths are embedded and conveyed in each of these activities, presented in a way that helps young people create and sustain a Christian foundation that will prepare them for adulthood.

Our Youth Ministry is designed to create life change in teenagers, and enables them to become life changers themselves in their everyday lives. Young people enjoy and grow together in a Christian walk through a schedule of summer activities, Disciple Now Weekends, camps, mission trips, and retreats, and other forums of fellowship.

 
College
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collegepic19At West Jackson Street, we believe college students are seeking a church that is relevant to their daily lives. The College Ministry at West Jackson wants to provide just that through relationships, friends, family--and fun.

The College Ministry will meet each week at 9:00 AM in Room D-102.

Please call the church office at (662)842-7875 if you have any questions concerning this ministry.

We have lots of fun things planned in the upcoming months! We would love for you to be a part of "The Green Room" Family!

 
Women
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“Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.”
Proverbs 31:30

OUR PURPOSE

The main purpose of WJSBC’s Women’s Ministry is to minister to the many needs of women of WJSBC and of our community as wives, daughters, sisters and friends and to equip them for service to our Lord.

The three main ways to accomplish this purpose is through Bible Study, Prayer and Ministry Opportunities.

Our Goals

  1. To learn from God’s Word how to be all He wants us to be.
  2. To apply God’s principles in every area of our lives.
  3. To be used of God in service, ministry and missions.
  4. To help our church grow spiritually..
  5. To encourage our women to discover, develop and use their spiritual gifts.
  6. To help women feel loved and accepted.
  7. To open the doors to relationships within the home, church and community.
  8. To minister to women in every area of their lives.
  9. To teach our women how to minister to others.
  10. To help women fight spiritual battles.
  11. To help women to be better wives, mothers, daughters and friends.

 

Watch for posts on what is coming up and get involved!

 
Men
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menpic49The Men's Ministry of West Jackson Street is excited! We are preparing several events throughout the year to help encourage and inspire men to be men of character, love, and service. This ministry is for men of all ages.

Kicking off soon!

Watch for new details as we build this new ministry!

 
Singles
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singlespic41At West Jackson Street, we believe single adults are seeking a church that is willing to meet them where they are at in life.

Here you'll find a single adult ministry that means more than "one." We're a family of believers. And we gather in an atmosphere that is filled with energy to explore a faith that really means something to our lives every day.

Singles of all ages--from 20s and 30s to 40s and 50s--will find a place to belong. At West Jackson Street, you will find relationships, friends, family--and fun!

 
Seniors
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The Senior Adult Ministry at West Jackson Street is a place of friendships, love, Bible Study, worship and opportunities for many days of memories. From Sunday Mornings to Wednesday morning Bible studies to Happy Hearts Luncheons, you can always find your place with the Senior Adult Ministry. You can always find a smile, a hug, a laugh and a warm fellowship among the Senior Adults.

Happy Hearts is the assigned name for our Senior Adult Ministry. They meet the third Thursday of every month for a luncheon or supper and have great entertainment with warm fellowship. There are also a variety of events that take place for Senior Adult Ministries at West Jackson throughout the year. These include day trips, overnight trips, banquets and more.

 
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