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P.L.U.S. Ministry
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Studio P
Through audiovisual techniques, we help create a rich Park Church experience for members and guests.
Overview
This ministry encompasses the following:
- Videography, including: video recordings, video editing
- Audio, including: sound editing, sound mixing, and recording
- Production, including: lighting and staging
- Creative Direction
Examples of roles and responsibilities are:
- Directing the Sunday Service simulcast
- Setting the lighting for Sunday Service, Bible Study and events
- Assisting the Worship & Arts Ministry in productions
- Video recording A-Roll and B-Roll films
- Editing audio and video to create weekly The Park News (TPN) highlights
Programs & Activities
Training
Training is held Wednesdays during Bible Study. Camera and stage crews must wear all black.
Upcoming Events
No upcoming events.
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Hospitality
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Prayer
Spend quality time with God through corporate prayer opportunities and submit your requests.
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Pastoral Care
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
We care about the physical and spiritual well-being of our members and community. The Park Church offers a Christ-centered approach to family health and wellness.
Overview
By caring for the needs of everyone, this ministry provides the kind of support within the church that makes it easier to seek guidance and counsel.
- Bereavement
- Health and Hospice Care
- Family Health and Wellness
- Domestic Violence
- Job Transitions
- Individual, Pre-Marital and Family Counseling
Programs & Activities
Telehealth Counseling
With the unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19, we are now offering telehealth counseling services. Please contact Tondra McLaurin at (704) 369-7729 or tmclauring@upbc.org.
Job Transition Consultation
Through the Job Transition Ministry, our human resources professionals are available to virtually provide resume and interview skills feedback. If interested, email Tondra McLaurin at tmclaurin@upbc.org or call 704-369-7729.
Upcoming Events
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Men’s
The Full Armor Men’s Ministry exists to reach, equip and mobilize Men for Christ. The mission and structure of Full Armor is inspired by Paul’s military analogy in Ephesians 6:10-20.
Overview
Consequently, Full Armor has a martial feel. We understand the armor Paul described is critical to a consistent Christian lifestyle. We also know the Man in the Armor is just as important (1 Samuel 17:32-47).
Full Armor presents a curriculum and various missions throughout the year that engage us in battle for our God, our faith, our families and our community.
Programs & Activities
Men’s Bible Study
Come study how the Word of God applies to the lives of men. Our goal is to develop men who are led by God, live for God and make a difference in the lives of their families, church and communities.
The King’s Men / Men of Valor Worship Choir
TPC Beatties Ford Rd: Min. Eric Reed (emarchon@msn.com)
TPC South Charlotte: Patrick Love (patricklove2004@aol.com)
Boy Scouts
Shania Jackson Email
Men’s Homeless Shelter
Prison Ministry
Sparks and Sparks 40+
Honor Guard
We serve our Pastor and the church during First Sunday Communion services and at other times upon the Pastor’s request.
Reginald Wright Email
B.A.M. (Becoming a Man)
A mentoring ministry that connects Godly men with middle and high school students.
Dennis Rowe
Email
(917) 436-5484
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Women’s
The Park Church Women’s Ministry, known as Daughters of Divine Destiny, was created to serve and glorify God by meeting the spiritual, emotional and social needs of all women.
Overview
This ministry supports local and global partners to spread the Gospel through personal involvement and engagement which demonstrate our faith. Our theme “Stepping Out in Faith” serves as the platform by which we extend the Love, the Life, and the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We accomplish this with a focus on:
- Discipleship
- Evangelism
- Hospitality/Fellowship
- Outreach
- Worship
Programs & Activities
Women’s Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study now meets virtually every Monday from 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Download and install the latest version of Zoom to join. Details:
Zoom
Conference Call: +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 965 217 494
Previous Schedule: First Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at The Park Church Beatties Ford Rd.
The Women’s Tea
This annual event is hosted by the Women’s Ministry for the women of The Park. The women are asked to bring their favorite box of tea and favorite tea cup. It is a great time of tea swapping and fellowship.
E.M.B.L.E.M.
Throughout scripture, mentoring relationships are highlighted: Elijah/Elisha, Naomi/Ruth, Elizabeth/Mary, and Paul/Timothy. Elizabeth and Mary Building Lives through Encouragement (E.M.B.L.E.M.) offers space for women of The Park, ages 18 years and up, to experience the joys and blessings of encouraging each other through a six-month commitment that features: One-on-One Mentoring, Professional Training, Relationship Development, Prayer, Fellowship and Bible Study.
P.E.A.R.L.S.
P.E.A.R.L.S is a rite of passage ministry serving adolescent girls from ages 11 to 18 years old. The group meets every 3rd Saturday. For more information contact Destiny Leonard.
Women of The Park!
Being part of bible study has never been easier! You can take part in this adventure by just following online, on social media and meeting in person four times over the next three months. Just check in every Monday at 6:30 P.M., read the study guides during at your leisure and share your thoughts with other women – be part of this unique conversation. CLICK HERE to visit our Walk In Faith Blog.
Women’s Retreat
Moms in Touch
A local extension of the national initiative, Moms In Prayer International serves to impact children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray. We believe that prayer changes lives and that moms and families need support.
Minister’s Wives
Our mission is to “promote Biblical principles relevant to Christian womanhood, motherhood, marriage, and ministry by nurturing one’s personal relationship with God.” Through a variety of partnerships with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Room In The Inn, and Angel Tree, wives strive to carry out their call for Christ while also supporting their husbands in ministry.
Changed Choices
We are partners with Changed Choices, a not-for-profit organization that provides encouragement to incarcerated women by sending them a card at various times throughout the year. This small act of kindness shows that they have not been forgotten and God loves them. The organization provides a range of counseling and support services to female jail and prison inmates in local, state, and federal systems and women who demonstrate their commitment to complete rehabilitation are offered additional services upon release, including assistance with housing and other transitional needs.
Upcoming Events
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Married
The Married Couples in Christ Ministry is comprised of married couples who seek to understand their relationship with God, self, and most of all, each other.
Overview
Weekly Sunday School classes are held at The Park Church South Charlotte every Sunday following 8:30 A.M. worship and at The Park Church Beatties Ford Road at the 8:30 A.M. hour. In these classes, couples are challenged to look at their marriages through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Other tools for growth and development include retreats and fellowships.
This ministry is designed to aid and help couples to grow and develop as Kingdom Citizens that will promote evangelism, discipleship, worship, fellowship and service. To learn more, contact Rev. Dr. Major Mcguire at mmcguire@upbc.org
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No current programs and activities.
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Singles
Single People About Righteous Kingdom Service (SPARKS) is committed to making God’s design real for singleness through fellowship, discipleship, worship, evangelism and service.
Overview
Our mission is to provide an atmosphere where singles of all ages and stages can mature in their understanding of and appreciation for singleness.
This ministry also includes:
- SPARKS 40 Plus Club, which offers quarterly fellowships for singles aged 40 and over.
- SPARKS Single Parent Ministry, which offers discussion, fellowship, and support for single mothers and fathers.
Programs & Activities
No current programs and activities.
Upcoming Events
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Young Adults
The Young Adults Ministry, also known as P3, develops adults in their 20’s and 30’s into Kingdom-minded citizens who are confident in making major life decisions during a critical time of adulthood.
Overview
Our mission is to empower the Joshua generation to possess the land that God has declared for their lives and for the Kingdom (Joshua 1:1-10).
Programs & Activities
Young Adults Bible Study: Candid Conversations
Now meeting virtually every Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Download and install the latest version of Zoom to join. Details:
- Zoom
- Conference Call: 1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
- Meeting ID: 965 217 494
EnterAct
An authentic, multi-cultural worship experience that targets un-churched and de-churched young adults in Charlotte. This dynamic worship service features a live band, interactive texting, refreshments, artistic expressions (poetry, drama, visual arts, graphic design, etc.), music, and more!
Kingdom College Ministry
We sponsor an internship program for freshman and sophomore college students who sense a call to ministry, a College Leaders Retreat in April for bonding and learning as a group, and monthly leadership training at 4:30 p.m. every first Sunday, just before Communion at The Park Church Beatties Ford Road campus.
We focus on the needs of local and remote undergraduate college students (18 and older).
We provide FREE FOOD for undergraduate college students. Transportation is provided from Johnson C. Smith University at 9:15 a.m. in front of the guard booth and from Johnson & Wales University at 8:45 a.m. in the circle at South Cedar Hall. Our Leaders Program focuses on students who are called to leadership in the Church and on campus. We sponsor an internship program for freshman and sophomore students who sense a call to ministry, a College Leaders Retreat in April for bonding and group learning, and leadership training at 4:30 p.m. every 1st Sunday of each month at The Park Church Beatties Ford Road campus.
Young Adult Married Couples
Build Christ-centered marriages through fellowship and education. This life group meets on monthly and includes book discussions, date nights, family fellowships and support.
Young Adult Choir
Use your voice for contemporary gospel to the glory of God. Rehearsals are held twice per month for one hour. All singers (or those who think they can sing) are welcome!
Young Adult Missions Team
Engage in public charity and justice work to transform people who transform communities in the name of Christ. We have completed missions locally and beyond (New Orleans).
Upcoming Events
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P3 Spotify Playlist
Discover new and classic hits on the go.
Keep up with P3
Hang out with the young adults of The Park.
P3 Newsletter
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Youth
As the church, we partner with parents and families to provide safe, Christ-centered environments for children of all ages to come into a life-long relationship with God. Learn more
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Pacesetters
The Pacesetters Ministry is a vibrant ministry devoted to serving those persons who God has blessed to be 62 years old and beyond.
Overview
The Pacesetters Ministry is to lead the congregation in recognizing and appreciating the gifts, talents and abilities that seniors bring to the congregation.
This ministry is to be an advocate for the senior’s welfare in and out of the walls of the Church. It will, along with the Pacesetters plan and promote activities, trips, and such programs that will keep the minds of the seniors keen and their bodies well. It will encourage Pacesetters to be an integral part of the vision cast by the Pastor and use their wisdom to encourage others to do the same.
Programs & Activities
A Night Under the Stars
An evening of fun, food and fellowship. The night includes a live band and a DJ. Dance the night away with the one you love or just enjoy the evening socializing with friends.
Upcoming Events
No upcoming events.
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PrimeTimers
The PrimeTimers are persons between the ages of 50 and 60 one who endeavor to utilize their gifts and abilities to promote fellowship, give strength to the Pacesetters and set examples for the younger persons in the congregation.
Overview
All of the efforts of this ministry are accomplished with the main goal of promoting the Kingdom of God. The PrimeTimers Ministry meets the Wednesday before the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Programs & Activities
No current programs and activities.
Upcoming Events
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Outreach
Through strategic partnerships and initiatives, we demonstrate the love of Christ by serving the needs of people in our community. Serve others
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Finance
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Worship and Arts
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Psalm 150:6.
The Worship and Arts Ministry seeks to ensure that The Park Church experience is memorable.
Overview
Throughout all facets of our ministry, we strive to show the love of God to the people of God.
- Choirs (Adult and Youth)
- Dance (Adult and Youth)
- Visual Interpretation
- Drama
Programs & Activities
No current activities.
Upcoming Events
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Creative
If there were no constraints, how would you bring more people to Christ?
Overview
This is the basis upon which we brainstorm and implement creative methods for extending the love of Christ. We review and examine traditional methods of evangelism while imagining and integrating new strategies for reaching God’s people.
Programs & Activities
No current programs and activities.
Upcoming Events
No upcoming events.