LEADERSHIP AND MINISTRIES

Leadership and Ministries at Evergreen Christian Community Church

Welcome to Evergreen Christian Community Church, where our dedicated leaders and ministries work together to nurture our faith community. Meet our esteemed Board of Directors and discover the various ministries they oversee. If you feel inspired to contribute your talents or join a ministry, we warmly invite you to reach out and become an integral part of our church family. Your unique gifts and passion can further enrich our community.

Pastoral Leadership:

  • Rev. Carl M. Bickham, Jr., Pastor: Our spiritual guide, leading us on our faith journey.
  • Octavia Bickham, First Lady: Providing support, wisdom, and care to our church family.

Board of Directors:

Our board members steer our church’s direction and ensure its smooth operation:

  • Dwight Brown, President (Chairperson)
  • Dr. Shannon Anderson, Vice President
  • Linda Ward, Secretary
  • Edward Earl Anderson, Treasurer
  • Gary Smith
  • Jeffey David Applewhite
  • Dana Anderson
  • George Spann
  • Curtis Weakley

Oversight and Reporting Structure:

Our ministries and their dedicated leaders:

1. Finance and Trusteeship: Earl Anderson, Curtis Weakley, George Spann, Linda Ward, Gary Smith

  • Responsibilities:
    A. Finance
    B. Properties (Land, Buildings, Cemetery, Vehicles, and other real properties)
    C. Personnel

2. Worship: Pastor Carl Bickham II, George Spann,Jeffery D. Applewhite

  • Responsibilities:
    A. Communion
    B. Sunday School
    C. Bible Study
    D. Music
    E. Hospitality (Ushers)
    F. New Member Orientation

3. Membership Relations and Outreach: Gary Smith, Dana Anderson 

  • Responsibilities:
    A. Culinary
    B. Outreach to Sick
    C. Bereavement
    D. Hospitality
    E. Outreach
    F. Church Projects

4. Affinity Groups: Gary Smith, Dr. Shannon Anderson, Dana Anderson 

  • Responsibilities:
    A. Women’s Group
    B. Brotherhood
    C. Forever Young
    D. Couples

5. Youth Development: Dr. Shannon Anderson, Dwight Brown

  • Responsibilities:
    A. Early Childhood Engagement
    B. Youth Development
    C. Young Adult Engagement
    D. Vacation Bible School
    E. Scholarship Support

6. Media and Marketing: Jeffey D. Applewhite

7. Pastoral Relations: Board President – Dwight Brown and Vice President – Dr. Shannon Anderson

These dedicated leaders and ministries form the heart of our church, guiding us, nurturing our faith, and extending our loving community to all who seek it.