Discipleship & Fellowship Ministries

African American History Awareness Ministry

Leader
TBD

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

Dive Deeper into the Word through these six-week series. You will deepen your understanding of who you are in Christ as we explore the bible.

Join the Christian Education Ministry for Saturday Small Group and dive deeper into the Word of God. Join Small Group Saturday each Saturday at 9 AM. Youth sessions begin at 10:15 AM.

2021 SATURDAY SMALL GROUP SCHEDULE

April 10, 17, 24, May 1, May 8, May 15 – Book of 1 Peter – thru Right Now Media
June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17 – What is the Bible & Who is it For by Emmanuel Cleaver III
Aug 14, 21, 28, Sept 11, 18, 25 – New Testament Survey, Part 1
Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20 – New Testament Survey, Part 2

Adult Sessions – 9:00 AM
Youth Sessions – 10:30 AM

Click here to access the 1 Peter Discussion Questions.
Click here to register for your free Right Now Media account.

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.