Our Ministries

The Stewards Board (Appointed) 

Dr. Jerry Dority, Treasurer

Sister Cara Williams, Secretary 

Sister Mary Ann Adams  

Sister Catina Harris-Pittman

The Steward Board is responsible for handling the spiritual and temporal business of the church. The members of the Steward Board are nominated annually by the Pastor and confirmed by the Quarterly Conference.

The Trustees Board (Elected)

Dr. Rodney Dority, Pro-Tem

Brother Elderfield Grayman

Brother Terrance McCoy

Brother Wayne Petrus

 The Trustee Board manages all the temporal concerns of the church. They guard all real estate and other property owned by the church and make improvements to the property or real estate when authorized to do so by the majority of the legal members of the church.

The Stewardess Board 

Sister Jennifer Grayman, President 

Sister Avonelle Griffith, Secretary

Sister Iva Spencer

Deaconess Geraldine Wright

The main functions of the stewardesses are to assist the Stewards in the discharge of their duties relative to the rituals of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

The Lay Organization

President Stephanie Dukes

It is formed for the purposes of: stilling in its membership a love and appreciation for the history, tradition and principles of African Methodism; advocating respect and loyalty to constituted authority; encouraging the support of the total program of the local church; fostering systematic and regular study which will provide greater knowledge and participation in the church; and organizing and training lay members concerning the goals and objectives of the Lay Organization.

The Sons of Allen

President Robert Harley

SOA is a ministry whose focus is the male members of St. Mark. Its purpose is to encourage males to become involved in helping other men find Christ in their lives. It provides opportunities for fellowship, friendship and mentoring to the boys and young men of the church as well as in the community.

Sallie T. Benson Women’s Missionary Society  

Transforming Lives – Building Communities – Impacting the World! We are called to strengthen our faith, and sent to continue the ministry of Jesus by service and witness in the world.

YPD - Young People & Children’s Department

YPD Director Jarvis Carr

Growing, Glowing, and Going for Christ! The YPD under the leadership of the WMS provides meaningful youth training programs and opportunities for leadership experience in all areas of church life.