Mission Statement
We, the trustees of the Historic First Ebenezer Baptist Church, strive through the power of the Holy Spirit, to be used as vessels for Christ in this branch of Zion. With Christ as our example, and His ministry as our model, we understand that the nature of our ministry is SERVICE, the motive of our ministry is LOVE, the measure of our ministry is SACRIFICE and the purpose of our ministry is to GLORIFY GOD. Serving in unity, we embrace the vision of the church and support the work of the Pastor in the perfecting of the saints for the work of the ministry for the edifying of the body of Christ.
Purpose Statement
Trustees of the Historic First Ebenezer Baptist Church support the ministry of the Church by working:
1. By giving oversight to maintenance and care of church properties;
2. Managing the fiscal operations
3. Serving as legal custodians; and
4. Promoting the unity of the body of Historic First Ebenezer Baptist Church
Trustees Officers
Sanders Blount, Chairman
James W. Ryans, Vice Chairman
Johnnie M. Blount, Treasurer
Robert Young, Assistant Treasurer
Shanette Settles, Secretary
Helen Palmer
Arthur Safford
Henry Thomas
Mendell Bennett
Joseph Shanks
George Jackson
Kenneth Nye
Trustees-in-Training
Joyce Washington
Sean Bryant
