Our Vision
To better reflect the life and work of the people and ministries of Ben Hill, a vision statement was created. As we continue to live out the vision of our church, each Vision Area embraces a piece of the vision and allows us to garner a deeper meaning and application of the overall vision. The new Vision Fusion and icons will help you identify where each ministry lives and the new Vision Area names.
“The vision of Ben Hill United Methodist Church is to share God’s love and make disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God and one another wherever they are and across generations.”
Worship and Prayer
Worship
Clergy: Rev. Dr. Derrick Rhodes
Vision Chair: Gwen Bailey
Ministries:
- Acolyte Ministry
- Altar Guild
- Communion Stewards
- Ushers
- Dance Ministry
- Funerals/Associates at Annex
- Handbells
- Choirs/Music
- Weddings
- Word Made Flesh
- Word Made Flesh (Youth)
Prayer
Clergy: Rev. Dr. Derrick Rhodes
Vision Chair: Stephanie Watts
Ministries:
- Prayer Ministry
- Men’s Sweet Hour of Prayer
- Pastors Prayer Team
- Intercessory Prayer Team
Love
Clergy: Rev. Shari Rates
Vision Chair: Cheryl Love
Ministries:
- Disciples of Comfort
- Health and Wellness
- Bereavement
- Differently Abled
Disciple Making
Clergy: As noted below
Vision Chair: Cynthia Holland
disciplemaking@benhillumc.org
Ministries:
- Adult Christian Education (BHTI)
(Clergy: Rev. Genetha Rice-Singleton) - Children's Sunday School
(Clergy: Rev. Genetha Rice-Singleton) - Baptism
(Clergy: Rev. Shari Rates) - Stephen Ministry
(Clergy: Rev. Shari Rates) - New Disciples
(Clergy: Rev. Genetha Rice-Singleton)
Connecting
Clergy: Rev. Shari Rates
Vision Chair: Brendalynne Duncan
connecting@benhillumc.org
Ministries:
- Evangelism
- Hospitality
- Visual Arts
- Church Council Marketing
- Transportation
Wherever They Are
Clergy: Rev. Genetha Rice-Singleton
Vision Chair: Jessica Godfrey
wherevertheyare@benhillumc.org
Ministries:
- Local Missions
- Outreach
- Urban Responsibility
- Food Bank
- Prison Ministry
- Legal Ministry
- Legacy Endowment Giving
- Foreign Missions
- Social Concerns
- UM Men
- Men’s Retreat
- UM Women
- Women’s Retreat
Generations
Clergy: Rev. Genetha Rice-Singleton
Vision Chairs: Robin & Pellum Peters
Ministries:
- Children’s Ministry
- Children’s Church
- Easter Program and Egg Hunt
- Christmas Program
- Girl Scouts
- Boy Scouts
- VBS
- Nursery
- Youth Ministry
- Youth Church
- Confirmation
- Girls RISE
- Boys RISE
- Higher Education & Campus Ministry
- Young Adult Ministry
- Couples Who Care
- Jewels and Partners
- Church History