Men’s Ministry

Mission: To develop men of Christian character, to encourage and provide opportunities for men to apply their skills and talents, and to use Godly men as a witness and encouragement to others.

Activities: The Men’s Ministry hosts fellowship breakfasts, social outings, church cleanups, and an annual Men’s Weekend each June. In 2024, the weekend theme was A Godly Man and included a free brunch and a talk on men’s health by Dr. Reginald Cole. The worship service featured the Men’s Choir and guest preacher Rev. Jamar K. Jackson. In December 2024, the men hosted “Real Men Love to Cook,” an after-worship fellowship featuring dishes they prepared.


History: The Men’s Ministry has its roots in the Men’s Club. Brothers made themselves available for the care of the church grounds and for other odd jobs that required attention. It grew into a fellowship manned by church leaders and laymen alike. According to research for the church’s 180th anniversary, the NSBC Men’s Club was organized on March 4, 1910. Many years later, Rev. Jerry C. Cheatham Jr. formed a men’s ministry during the pastorate of Rev. Dr. Derrick Harkins. Trustee Charles Hall presided over the ministry during the adoption of its mission. Deacon Howard Smith unified the Men’s Club and The Men’s Ministry under the name “The Men’s Ministry.”




Opportunities: Almost every major event and any time during the High Holy Days present the men with opportunities to serve the church. Please contact ministry leader and Trustee Charlie Sprow Jr. or the church office to volunteer your time to assist with any of the Men’s Ministry projects.



Email: mensministry@19thstreetbc.org
Office number: (202) 829-2773