Deaconess Ministry

The mission of the Deaconess Ministry is to meet the needs of the Galilee Baptist Church, under the spiritual guidance of the Pastor by promoting the spiritual growth of the church.

The purpose of the Deaconess Ministry is to care for and assist the needs of the overall congregation.  Wherever there are sick and shut-in members as well as members in need of prayer, the Deaconess Ministry will be there to help.  They are responsible for the preparation and setting up Holy Communion each month. The Deaconess should instruct all female baptismal candidates as to what they are suppose to wear. The ministry also handles sensitive issues for the pastor as relating to female members of the church.

Deaconess should possess the following qualities:

     ..She must be a follower of Christ also Christ-like, so that her life will be outstanding and praised by all whom she comes in contact with.

     ..She should be a serious minded person, well balanced and one who knows the value of spiritual things, she should be grave, not slanderers, temperate and faithful in all things.

     ..She must be familiar with all the church laws and the doctrines of the church.  She should also know the policies and practices of the church so that all of the officers can work in peace and harmony.

     ..She should support the Pastor and the vision of the ministry.

Ministry Leader : Sis Gail Smith

Drama Ministry

The mission of the Drama Ministry is to evangelize to the lost and edify the Body of Christ through skits, dramatic productions, and videos.

Ministry Leader : Sis Betty White

Men's Fellowship Ministry

The mission of the Men's Fellowship Ministry is to enrich the lives of men, support the mission of the church and vision of the Pastor. In doing so, men are taught that life under Jesus' Lordship involves:

--progressive learning,
--growth in Christ-likeness,
--application of Bibical truth to every area of life,
--responsibility for sharing the Christian faith,
--responsible church membership,
--redemptive ministry

The strength is in the men who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, are committed to seeing the Kingdom of God established here on Earth and desire to provide a haven for the people of God to worship and praise.

Ministry Leader :  Bro. Gary Toliver

Music Ministry

God created music to glorify HIMSELF and reflect not only HIS elegance and HIS majesty, but also HIS heart.  The mission of the music ministry is to point people to the living Word of God, Jesus Christ; to express the words of God found in the Bible; and to support the preaching and confessing of God's Word (in sermon and creed). Music in our services, whether sung by all or by a choir, whether sung or instrumental, is designed to direct to God the attention of all who participate and hear.

Choirs at Galilee Baptist Church are:
            GBC Mass Choir
            GBC Womens Choir
            GBC Male Choir
            GBC Youth Choir
            GBC Praise & Worship Team--Souls of Praise

Ministry Leader:  Sis Sherry Lively
Music Directors:  Bro. Markeith White
            Youth Musician: Sis. Joyce Toliver

Praise Dance Ministry

The mission of the Praise Dance Ministry is to prepare the way for the WORD to be preached. Dancers, singers, and musician’s war against principalities of darkness that is on assignment to the church, pastor, leaders, and the people in the congregation to hinder God’s program.

Ministry Leader:  LaDawn Ingram

Ushers Ministry

The mission of the Ushers Ministry is to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere to our visitors and friends.  The ushers also help others feel comfortable by there promptness, courtesy and stewardship.

Colossians 3:23-24
"And whatever ye do, do it heartily, as to the LORD and not unto men"


Ministry Leader:  Sis. Elizabeth Miller

Youth Ministry

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." 

The purpose of the Youth Ministry is threefold:

1. To teach the word of God through demonstrations, Bible Scriptures, activities, storytelling, object lessons and music.

Angel Tree Ministry

The mission of the Angel Tree Ministry is to support the Galilee Baptist Church families that are not able to supply gifts and needs to their children during the Christmas holiday season.  The church also partners with the Hallsville School District to adopt students from their Angel Tree.

Ministry Leader:  Gail Smith

Food Pantry 

The mission of the Food Pantry Ministry is to meet the physical needs of our members and others in the community.

Ministry Leader: Sis. Felicia Hale

Jail and Prison Ministry

The mission of the Jail and Prison Ministry is committed to evangelizing men and women of the community and correctional institution in order to lead them to into a relationship with Christ while teaching them to adapt to new roles, responsibility to God to family and to the community.

Ministry Leader:  Bro. Gary Toliver

Media Ministry

The mission of the Audio/Video Tape ministry is to be empowered and led by the Holy Spirit to provide audio and video support to the Pastor, church and all ministries in order to enhance and edify the worship of God. We are spreading the “Good News”, reaching outside the church walls.

The purpose of our media ministry here at Galilee is to bring worship services into homes not only in the Hallsville area but also around the world. Our endeavor is to enrich the lives of believers who cannot attend worship services and to reach the unchurched with preaching, teaching and singing by way of audio and CD's.

The Media Ministry is responsible for the recording and distribution of tape messages for all services as directed by the Pastor. They make sure all the equipment is in working order and all supplies are available for a successful running ministry.

Tape Ministry – The Word can be taken into various homes and shared with people from all walks of life.

Ministry Leaders: Sis. Quincella Smith

Nursing Home Ministry

The mission of this ministry is on the encouragement of persons who are living in nursing homes. Through the efforts of various volunteers, worship services are conducted for these individuals. The ministry meets at Highland Pines Nursing Home on Tuesday after the 3rd Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m.

Coordinators: Sis Wavetta Lewis & Sis Zeola Reeves