Discipleship & Fellowship Ministries
African American History Awareness Ministry
Leader
Bro. Henry Phinazee
Mission
Perpetuates an understanding and appreciation of our African American heritage, history, and culture
Biblical Basis
Deuteronomy 4:9
Discipleship Development Ministry
Leader
Deaconess Deborah McMillan
Mission
Helps Watts members grow into mature disciples of Christ through planned training activities
SATURDAY SMALL GROUP
Join the Christian Education Ministry for Saturday Small Group and dive deeper into the Word of God. Saturday Small Group will kick off the year with a 3-week mini-study. Join them as they study the books of 2 John & 3 John.
Jan 8, 15, 22, – 2 John & 3 John
Click here to access the January discussion questions.
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In February, they will begin a 6-week Black History study from the book “Through Eyes of Color.” Click here to order your copy of the book. Distribution will take place on Saturday, January 29 from 11 AM to 12 PM under the Admin Building awning (same time as communion distribution). Email christiandiscipleship@wattschapel.org for additional information.
Adult Sessions: 9:00 AM
Youth Sessions: 10:15 AM
Click here to join the Adult AND Youth Small Group Session via Zoom.
God’s Property Ministry (Financial Freedom)
Leader
Deacon Curtis McAffity
Mission
Equips members to become good stewards of their God-given resources.
Biblical Basis
Proverbs 3:9-10
Ministry Initiatives
Offers annual 9-week Financial Peace University (begins in July).
Health and Wellness Ministry
Leaders
Sister Deborah King Harris
Rev. Sammy Robinson
Mission
Inspires members to improve and maintain physical health
Biblical Basis
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Marriage Enrichment Ministry
Leaders
Deacon Craig and Sister Jane Long
Mission
Prepares for and provides Biblical resources and fellowship opportunities for men and women to strengthen the covenant relationship of marriage
Biblical Basis
Ephesians 5:21-33
Men of Watts (MOW) Ministry
Leader
Deacon Travis Best
Mission
Provides spiritual development and fellowship opportunities for Christian men
Biblical Basis
Proverbs 27:17
TNT (Tuesday Nights Together)
For Men ONLY First Tuesday Fellowship where the issues facing today’s Man are tackled from a biblical perspective. Through lively discussion, biblical principals are applied to help each other through current life issues.
New Disciples Orientation Ministry
Leader
Deacon Eugene Weeks
Mission
Provides spiritual development for new members and aids in their transition in becoming productive Christian disciples
Biblical Basis
Hebrew 10:25
John 8:31-32
Seniors Ministry
Leader
Sister Virginia Bradley
Sister Dee Hamm
Mission
Provides fellowship opportunities for Senior Saints of the church and the larger community. The GEMS usually meet on Wednesdays at 10am after the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Meeting locations vary. For more information, please call 919-828-7348.
Biblical Basis
Psalms 71:17-18
Singles Ministry
Leader
TBD
Mission
The purpose of the Single’s Ministry is to be a ministry where all Singles come and strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ and to be a collective outlet to win other souls for Christ. To educate Singles on the role of Singles in the Body of Christ through Biblical group discussions, workshops and seminars.
Biblical Basis
John 10:10b
Acts 2:42
Tender Loving Care (TLC) Ministry
Leader
Sister Deborah Exum
Sister Dionne Whitaker
Mission
The TLC Ministry provides prayer, encouragement and resource information to our Watts Chapel family members who are caring for elderly, special needs, or disabled loved ones. Additionally, we offer a GriefShare recovery support group and host an annual “Surviving the Holidays” seminar to help members who are grieving the death of a loved one, move from a sense of deep grief to peace.
Biblical Basis
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Vacation Bible School
Leadership Team
Sister Kendra McAffity
Brother Jonathan James
Mission
Seeks to increase Biblical literacy, promote Christian fellowship and provide relevant Biblical insight to everyday life
Biblical Basis
Psalms 119:9-12 and verse 105
Women of Watts (WOW) Ministry
Leadership Team
Sister Shelia White
Mission
All women at Watts Chapel are Women of Watts. The WOW Leadership Team organizes and implements an annual Women’s Day celebration, Tuesday Night Small Group, and other WOW fellowship and outreach opportunities.
Biblical Basis
Proverbs 31
TNT (Tuesday Nights Together)
Held the second Tuesday of each month.