Our Ministries
Ministry Organization Name: Acolytes
Ministry Leader: Marla Davis
Email: acolytes@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Service and Pulpit Ministries
Ministry Organization Name: Class Leaders
Ministry Leader: Richardean Harris
Email: classleaders@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To keep a watchful eye on the members and
be a spiritual leader for the members.
Ministry Organization Name: Co-Ed Usher Board
Ministry Leader: Geri Hayden
Email: coedusherboard@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Ministry Organization Name: Cultural Ministry
Ministry Leader: Dollie Sherrod
Email: cultural@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Purchase Tickets for Church related events.
Ministry Organization Name: Dance Ministry
Ministry Leader: Sakinah Conway
Email: dance@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
The purpose of the St. James Dance Ministry is to help grow and strengthen the body of Christ.
Ministry Organization Name: Encouragement Ministry
Ministry Leader: Rev. Babydoll Kennedy
Phone: (973) 622-1344, 136
Email: bkennedy@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Dedicated to the nurturing of the personal and spiritual lives of the members of the body of Christ. By listening with their hearts and spirits. Encouragers will help guide those in need toward healing and growth through their presence, words of comfort, encouragement, as well as counsel and encourage others to do the same.
Ministry Organization Name: Eulamae B. Orr WMS
Ministry Leader: Juanita M. Moss
E-mail: missionary@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
The group is called to strengthen our faith and continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by service and witness in the world.
Ministry Organization Name: Evangelism Ministry
Ministry Leader: Terri Thompson
Email: evangelism@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Street Ministry
Ministry Organization Name: Family Life Resource
Ministry Leaders: Bro. Eldo & Rev. Ingrid Gales
Ministry Advisor: Gail Graves
Email: familylife@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Spiritual Enrichment for Married Couples.
Ministry Organization Name: Hospitality Ministry
Ministry Leader: Lois C. Richardson, Ph.D.
Email: hospitality@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To assist in the Order of Service by greeting and welcoming worshippers to our church. To help with special occasions and events in whatever ways deemed appropriate and necessary.
Ministry Organization Name: Inspirational Mass Choir
Ministry Leader: Gwendolyn Garretson, President
Email: masschoir@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Minister in Music
Ministry Organization Name: Ladies’ Usher Board
Ministry Leader: Barbara McMillan, President
Email: ladiesusherboard@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To serve with spiritual reverence all who come to worship in God’s House.
Ministry Organization Name: Lay Organization
Ministry Leader: Samuel Snead, Sr.
Email: lay@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Ministry Organization Name: Male Chorus
Ministry Leader: Brother Isaac Thomas Jr.
Email: malechorus@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To lead the congregation in song and praise
Ministry Organization Name: Media Ministry
Audio/Sound Ministry: Contact: Bro. Carl Petterman
Email: cpetterman@stjamesame.org
Dot.com Ministry: Contact: Rev. Babydoll Kennedy
Email: bkennedy@stjamesame.org
Video/TV: Contact: Rev. Gail Davis
Email: gdavis@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Media Ministry provides services related to audio, visual, photographic, videographic, internet and website services of the church.
Ministry Organization Name: Men’s Club
Ministry Leader: Lucious Riley
Email: mensclub@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Help the Youth of the Church and the
Community.
Ministry Organization Name: Men’s Ministry
Ministry Leader: Rev. Reginald V. Clark
Email: men@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To help men to know Christ and make Him known.
Ministry Organization Name: Ministries of Hope and Healing
Ministry Leader: Rev. Babydoll Kennedy
Phone: (973) 622-1344 x136
Email: bkennedy(at)stjamesame(dot)org
Brief description of ministry:
Ministry Organization Name: New Life Ministries
Ministry Leader: Mrs. Marian P. Watley
Email: mwatley@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Member Christian Education Training
Ministry Organization Name: New Members Auxiliary
Ministry Leader: Nathaniel Lee
Email: newmembers@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To welcome and fellowship newly joined members into the ministry and auxiliary life of St. James A.M.E. Church.
Ministry Organization Name: Nurses’ Unit
Ministry Leader: Ross Lee Jones
Email: nurses@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Help sick and disabled and comfort bereaved families.
Ministry Organization Name: Pastor’s Aid
Ministry Leader: Nathaniel Lee
Email: pastorsaid@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To aid and serve the Pastor.
Ministry Organization Name: Praise & Worship Team
Ministry Leader: Rev. Patrick Clayborn
Email: pclayborn@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To lead the congregation in praise and worship during Sunday morning service, and when called upon.
Ministry Organization Name: Prayer Ministry
Ministry Leader: Bro. Jerome & Rev. Rosalind Redd
Phone: (973) 622-1344, 116
Email: prayer@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To encourage every believer to embrace prayer as a lifestyle.
Ministry Organization Name: Precious Gems
Ministry Leader: Daphne Gaters
Email: dgaters@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To recognize and thank the members of the
congregation 65 yrs. And older, and show our appreciation for their service.
Ministry Organization Name: Prison Ministry
Ministry Leader: Daphne Gaters
Email: dgaters@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To minister to incarcerated persons and their families.
Ministry Organization Name: Remnant Young Adult Ministry
Ministry Leader: Tinesha J. McNeil
Email: tmcneil@stjamesame.org
Email: theremnant@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
The Remnant is to build spiritually grounded and biblically equipped young adults who change the direction of their communities, through study of the word, prayer and fellowship.
Ministry Organization Name: Restoration
Ministry Leader: Stephanie Boston
Email: sboston@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To minister and support person’s who struggle with homosexuality.
Ministry Organization Name: Secret Pal Ministry
Ministry Leader: Frank Woods
Email: fwoods@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Ministry Organization Name: Security Ministry
Ministry Leader: Frank Wood/Rudy
Email: security@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To provide a safe and secure environment for worship.
Ministry Leader: Felicia Kennedy & Louches Powell
Email: sundayschool@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To teach biblical principles and life lessons to all ages.
Ministry Organization Name: Visitation
Ministry Leader: Rev. Thomasena K. Woodward
Email: visitation@stjamesame.org
Ministry Organization Name:
Ministry Leader: Sidney Snead
Email: ssnead@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
To raise money for the Church. To provide activities for the youth of the Church.
Ministry Organization Name: Women's Ministry
Ministry Leader: Rev. Raquel St. Clair, Ph.D.
Phone: (973) 622-1344, 119
Email: women@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
The Women’s Ministry of St. James AME Church seeks to provide opportunities for spiritual growth and maturity, support, and fellowship.
Ministry Organization Name: Worship Council
Ministry Leader: Rev. William D. Watley, Ph.D.
Phone: (973) 622-1344, 111
Brief description of ministry:
Ministry Organization Name: Young Peoples Division
Ministry Leader: Sharon Chatman
Email: ypd@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Equipping, encouraging, educating and empowering the lives of children and teens. (ages 2-19)
Ministry Organization Name: Youth Ministry
Ministry Leader: Rev. Cindy Carr
Phone: (973) 622-1344, 117
Email: ccarr@stjamesame.org
Brief description of ministry:
Equipping, encouraging, educating and empowering the lives of children and teens. (ages 2-19)