First Shiloh Baptist Church

A Spirit-led, Spirit-filled Worship Experience

Not by Power, nor by Might, but by the Spirit of the Lord.  Zechariah 4:6

Ministries (for a description, please click on the ministry)

Activities & Special Functions Ministry oversees the facility setup and schedules events for the use of the Church's banquet facilities.

Sister Bessie Daniel  

After School Program focuses on homework completion.  All students benefit from assistance of trained staff to help them achieve greater academic success relieving parents of the stress of homework completion.

Dr. Proctor N. Beard, Director

Deaconess Edith Hopkins, Assistant Director

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Dr. Margaret Douglass

Birthday Celebration Ministry is very special at First Shiloh.  Each 4th Sunday we recognize birthdays of our members and invite them to a cake and punch birthday reception following the worship service.

Sister Doris Dandridge

Budget and Finance Committee serve as stewards of God's resources. This committee monitors the budget and encourages the financial growth of the church in order that the Kingdom work can be done.

Sister Brenda Carter-Robertson

Culinary Ministry provides delicious meals and receptions for all First Shiloh events from New Members' Breakfast to the Annual Homecoming Dinner and everything in between.

Deaconess Sheila Ezell

Deaconess Ministry provides spiritual fellowship for women called to service in the church and provides counsel and support to the women of the church.  As committed Christian women, the Deaconesses are called to promote the love of God in the fellowship of the body, to actively witness to the lost and to share their Christian testimony by life style, deportment and deeds.

Deaconess Paula Baker

Deacons Ministry - At First Shiloh the Deacons are our spiritual leaders.  Through the Ministry of Family Care, each member of First Shiloh is assigned a Deacon who is responsible for your ongoing discipleship and spiritual growth.  You should let your Deacon know if there are situations or needs in your family in which the church may be of help to you.

Deacon Ed Sutton

Evangelism Ministry - Our mission is to reach the lost by sharing the message of God's love in Word and deed through witnessing to the lost and outreach evangelism.

Reverend Criss Tate

FFF (Food, Fun and Fellowship) - We nurture the spiritual growth of our youth and children in an atmosphere of "food, fun and fellowship."  In this component of Youth and Children's Ministry, youth get to participate in fun-filled activities and outings that allow them to see the church as an exciting place to be and a vital part of their life.

Sister Lynn Johnson

Five-Year Planning - Partnering with Pastoral vision and leadership, this committee will strategize methods and ways in which the goals of the church can be met as they relate to in-reach, community outreach, and facilities development.  Often we see the finished product, but the Five-Year Planning team assists in defining vision so that the church lines up with God's agenda.

Bro. Darryl Glover

Food Pantry & Clothes Closet provides emergency food and clothing to men, women and children in need.  Our goal is to respond to the need for food and clothing in Hanover County and throughout the greater Richmond area.

Sister Judith Carter-Glover

Golden Age Ministry ministers to the needs of the mature and experienced in our church.  Every quarter our mature members enjoy a fellowship gathering that includes a luncheon where activities and outings are planned for our seniors 62+.  This group is always on the move for God.

Sister Gertie Arrington

Deacon Benjamin Storrs

Gospel Brunch Ministry is an exciting and wonderful ministry of Gospel Music where dinner is provided and we enjoy fellowship with one another each first Sunday, immediately following morning worship.

Dr. Sharon Siler

Sister Brenda Carter-Robertson

Intercessory Prayer - The Intercessory Prayer Team is always in prayer for the church and our members.  Our earnest requests are made known weekly through our intercessory prayer team.  Prayer changes things!

Dr. Sharon Siler

Leadership Council, a forum of information exchange where all leaders come together to report on their activities and ministries within the church body.  Future goals and plans are shared for the benefit of enlisting each other's support.

Deaconess Loretta Hopson-Bush

Library Ministry - First Shiloh Baptist Church has an abundance of resources that include books, media, and training resources.  Our library is constantly growing and you are encouraged to use if for your own enrichment.  The library is open each Sunday morning, Wednesdays at 6:00 pm and by appointment.  Call the church office if you would like access to the library other than these times.

Bro. Jonathan Siler

Married Couples' Ministry offers support and friendship while encouraging the spiritual growth of married couples.  Through this ministry the church facilitates a meaningful outreach that focuses on traditional values of marriage and family life, supports couple growth, and encourages active church involvement.  In addition the quarterly meetings, the Married Couples' Ministry has two MC Tune-Ups each year, a Spring outing, and the every popular MCM Retreat in the Fall.

Brother Allen Cooper

Sister Kaci Cooper

Men's Ministry - The mission of the Men's Ministry of First Shiloh Baptist Church is to promote fellowship, leadership, spiritual growth and unity among men and to encourage responsibility and spiritual leadership in the home.  Meets bi-monthly.

Bro. Freddie German

Missionaries - Our Christian commitment requires us to do whatever we can to be a blessing to the people of God wherever there is need because HE has blessed us.  With a focus on local, home and foreign missions we seek to respond to this Gospel mandate.

Sister Annie Hansom

Ministerial Alliance - Our Pastor leads by example.  He has challenged, trained, developed, licensed, and ordained more than a dozen sons and daughters of First Shiloh.  The sons and daughters are all assigned a ministry field and passionately carry out their assigned responsibilities until they are called to serve elsewhere.  Currently there are six associates actively working with our Pastor to assist in the implementation of God's vision for First Shiloh Baptist Church.  Additionally, FSBC is pleased to provide ongoing nurture and training for its MIT's (Ministers-in-training).

Reverend Glenda Glover Baul

Music Department - Our music department ministers through a variety of music consisting of hymns, anthems, praise and worship, and gospel music.

The Voices of Praise minister each first Sunday.

The E. C. Fogle Memorial Chorus minister each second Sunday.

The Combined Voices of Shiloh minister each third Sunday.

The Youth & Children's Choir minister each fourth Sunday.

All choirs alternate on fifth Sundays and accompany our Pastor for engagements and when we are invited to serve other churches.

Sister Renee Chichester, President

Newsletter Ministry - "The Trumpet Sounds" is a quarterly publication of all the events, special celebrations and activities that have occurred at First Shiloh.  Our newsletter also gives information and announces activities and events of our Pastor's outreach ministry, New Life Ministries of VA.

Sister Mary Henderson

Nurses' Guild Ministry informs our members on the subjects of life, health, safety, and the prevention and cure of diseases.  Committed to the Biblical teaching that man's physical powers are a sacred endowment, that the body belongs to God, that it was formed in His image, God will hold man responsible for its care and that the very essence of the Gospel of Christ is restoration and wholeness for the mental, spiritual, and physical man.

Sister Sandra Wright-Bonner

Pastor's Aid Ministry goal is plain and simple.  We are simply here to take care of the Pastor and First Family.  Our First Family is on the go always looking out for the needs of our members and the needs of others.  Therefore, this team is committed to watch over and care for our First Family.

Sister Crystal Stanley

Personnel Committee makes recommendations for leadership in addition to assisting in the hiring of staff as instructed by the Pastor.  The Personnel Committee provides position descriptions for each incumbent.  This committee also maintains the record of tenure for each position.

Sister Nekeshia Love

Scholarship Ministry provides financial support to our children attending colleges and/or universities.

Deaconess Corliss Alexander

Single Adults Ministry provides opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship for all singles of the church and the surrounding community.  Also, "SAM" serves as an information exchange and contact forum by providing information, sponsoring seminars, workshops and social events designed to meet the needs of all single adults.

Deacon Carl Wright

Bro. Bruce Jones

Solid Rock Cafe' is a place for our youth to meet and dialog about the teen scene.  Solid Rock Cafe' meets on Friday nights for middle schoolers and high schoolers.  With the support of the Chickahominy Baptist Association, this is an outreach to the youth of all the churches in our Association.

Rev. Byron Harris

Sunday School serving in partnership with the Christian Education ministry the Sunday School ... In covenant with God as stated in Deuteronomy 6:4-7, we commit to show Christian love one to another while faithfully teaching and rightly dividing the word of God to our students; to equip our students to realize their God-given gifts and talents and to use them for the uplifting of God's Kingdom here on earth.

Deacon William Baul

Sunday Morning Special Ministry - Each Sunday during morning service, we are privileged and blessed as we receive the gifts and talents in ministry of our members and special guest.

Sister Brenda Carter-Robertson

Dr. Sharon Siler

Teen Mentoring Ministry - Teen and pre-teen young ladies are paired with adult ladies for spiritual and fun-filled bonding.  Monthly group activities and one-on-one mentor/mentee share time as frequently as they desire.

Sis. Lori Lewis

Telecommunications, Information and Media Ministry keeps our church family abreast of activities and events.  This ministry provides an annual program calendar for all members and maintains the Church's website: www.firstshiloh.org.

Transportation Ministry - No longer is "I don't have a ride to church" an acceptable excuse.  The Transportation Ministry team provides transportation each Sunday morning and for other services as requested.  Please contact Deacon Baker if we can be of service to you.

Deacon Louis Baker

Trustee Ministry is charged with the temporal oversight of our church.  This ministry is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of our facilities and functions as the legal representatives for all business matters of the church.

Trustee Allen Cooper

Ushers/Greeters Ministry - Standing on our walls and at the doors, providing a friendly smile and leading our visitors into a great worship experience, you will find our ushers on call every Sunday.

Deaconess Edith Hopkins

Visitation Ministry is a ministry to the sick and infirmed.  Our Minister of Visitation provides regular visits to those in the hospital, shut-ins and those who experience trouble.  Through prayer, support and help in times of need, we want to be available to you.

Reverend S. Garrett Hansom

Visitors Fellowship- Visitors are very special at First Shiloh.  We celebrate first-time visitors with a very special greeting and by having a fellowship immediately following morning service.  A large percentage of our visitors become new members.

Deaconess Barbara Robinson

Wedding Coordinator - Getting married and need help!  Search no more.  First Shiloh has its own experienced Wedding Coordinator.  Planning a wedding has never been so easy until you place it in the hands of one whose organizational skills are out of this world.

Sister Blanche Moore

Women's Ministry - Ladies, ladies, ladies can we talk!  This ministry is awesome ministering to the needs of women in every area of life.  It reaches all ages.  This is a great opportunity for friendship, mentoring and spiritual growth in an atmosphere of support, nurture and care.  Meetings and fellowship activities are scheduled regularly.  In addition to the scheduled calendar dates, look  out for special trips and activities just for fun.

Dr. Sharon Siler

Worship Committee - We have come to glorify the LORD.  The task of the Worship Committee is to stimulate the senses and enhance your experience of God through dynamic and creative worship, emphasis on special days, banners and special ministries.  The Worship Committee meets quarterly for prayer, planning and evaluation of our worship format.

Sister Janice Robertson

WOW (Worship on Wednesdays) - A powerful time of praise, worship, prayer and testimony with a phenomenal mid-week teaching from our Pastor.  You need your mid-week spiritual boost so join us each Wednesday for WOW!

Deacon Louis Baker

Young Adult Ministry (YAM) ministers to young adults, 18 to 30 years old, addressing their unique life situations and challenges.  Special activities and worship events are encouraged to stimulate involvement and nurture the spiritual life of young adults.

Sister Ashley Hayes

Brother Jonathan Siler

Youth Ministry - The youth outlook is bright and kids are special at First Shiloh.  Our dynamic ministry to youth and children teaches spiritual principles and the disciplines of the church.  This teaching component is enhanced by the "FFF" fellowship experience for children and the Solid Rock Cafe' experience for youth.  See the church calendar for all scheduled activities and events.

Sister Veronica Simms

8150 Walnut Grove Road | Mechanicsville, VA 23111 | PH: (804) 730-1348 | FAX: (804) 730-6830