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Ministries at Shiloh Baptist
Ministries at Shiloh Baptist
We offer a variety of ministries to help you grow spiritually as well as offer your service unto the Lord.
To officially and faithfully serve to record the administrative business of the church and make a contribution of special and lasting significance to the history of the church and its people.
Provides oversight and strategic guidance to ensure the sustainability and longevity of the Church. The Board is responsible for overseeing and ensuring there is responsible stewardship of Church resources and financial accountability and solvency. Furthermore, the Board shall
- represent the Church in all matters related to its legal and financial transactions and maintain legal and financial responsibility of the Church to include overseeing matters involving sale, mortgaging, insurance, purchase, or rental of real property.
- execute any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts or other instruments that the Church authorizes.
- represent the legal and financial matters of the Church regarding improvement or disposal of Church property.
- be bonded by the Church insurance policy.
- shall have no power to buy, sell, lease, or transfer any property without specific vote of the Church authorizing such action.
The Board of Directors is comprised of the Executive Board and the following sub-ministries, teams and committees:
- Building and Property Management Team
- Policies and Procedures Team
- Historical Committee
- Media Ministry
- Web Service
- Public Affairs
- Safety and Security
- Health
- Finance Ministry
- Counting Team
- Financial Counseling Team
Mission Statement: To cultivate a well-rounded and balanced ministry that emphasizes Edification and Evangelism through Christian education. We aim to support the spiritual growth and encouragement of every member, guiding them to effectively use their spiritual gifts in the ministry.
- Purpose of the Christian Education Ministry:
- Through the Sub-Ministries of Christian Education, such as Church School, Bible Study, New Member’s Orientation, Youth Salvation Class, Vacation Bible School, Scholarship Ministry, and Educational Events, Christian Education Ministry aims to:
- Equip members for ministry by building up the body until we achieve unity of faith, knowledge of the Son of God, and Christ-like maturity (Ephesians 4:12-16).
- Foster spiritual growth and establish a strong Church School to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ by teaching His doctrines and applying His principles to our lives through doing His will.
- Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by teaching His Word during Vacation Bible School.
- Practice Christian values of love and benevolence towards Shiloh Baptist Church youth pursuing higher education to help them realize their fullest potential.
- Provide newly joined Shiloh Baptist Church members with spiritual understanding and Christian polity, encouraging their growth in Christ.
- Foster the spiritual growth of each member towards maturity in Christ Jesus.
- Support members and the community in developing a personal and deepening relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
- Provide tools and training to make the home the center of Christian education through support and education.
- Achieve total integration of the Shiloh Baptist Church into the Christian Education programs.
- Through the Sub-Ministries of Christian Education, such as Church School, Bible Study, New Member’s Orientation, Youth Salvation Class, Vacation Bible School, Scholarship Ministry, and Educational Events, Christian Education Ministry aims to:
The Deacons are the lay spiritual leaders of the Church and, in conjunction with the Pastor, they shall provide guidance on spiritual and policy matters of the Church. The Deacons are to assist the Pastor in meeting the pastoral care needs of the Church. They are to strive to maintain unity and protect the overall welfare of the Church. They are to help preserve the basic Biblical doctrines of the Church. Deacons are to work in coordination with and seek the counsel of the Pastor on all matters concerning the Church.
Mission Statement: Strengthening the Family for Kingdom Building.
Vision Statement: Men walking in Step with God’s Word.
The Deaconesses are the lay spiritual leaders of the Church and, in conjunction with the Pastor, they shall provide guidance on spiritual and policy matters of the Church. The Deaconesses are to assist the Pastor in meeting the pastoral care needs of the Church. They strive to maintain unity and protect the overall welfare of the Church. They are to help preserve the basic Biblical doctrines of the Church. Deaconesses are to work in coordination with and seek the counsel of the Pastor on all matters concerning the Church.
Endeavors to encourage and equip Church members to share the love of God with non-believers. Key duties include proclaiming the Gospel, train and equip Church members, lead outreach events, coordinate evangelistic events, promote prayer, and nurture personal spiritual growth.
Mission Statement: The Evangelism Ministry exists to win souls to Christ. To effectively do this, the church must share with non-believers that God loves them and wishes for them to be saved from the penalty of sin by accepting his son Jesus Christ as their Savior.
The Evangelism Ministry is comprised of the following sub-ministries:
- Missionary Ministry
- Prison Ministry
Develops proactive ministries tailored to the individual needs of the body, by creating vehicles for groups with similar needs to fellowship and network in a Christian environment. The mission is to establish bonds between the members of the body of Christ, by building healthy relationships, strengthening each member through truth and love, and creating unity in the body of Jesus Christ. “And this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God love his brother also” (1 John 4:21).
Mission Statement: The mission of the Fellowship Ministry is to connect members of the body of Christ by creating and building healthy relationships, strengthening each other through prayer, the Word and ministry, and creating unity while working towards the mission of Jesus Christ.
The Fellowship Ministry is comprised of the following sub-ministries:
- Men’s Ministry
- Women’s Ministry (“Pearls”)
- Primetimer’s Ministry (age 55 and over)
- Young Adult Ministry
- Youth Ministry
Provides meal support and service to all Church ministries upon request. Key duties include preparing and serving meals/refreshments for churchwide events, Church meetings or workshops; supporting local outreach programs with meals; offering meals after funeral services; organizing potlucks or fellowship dinners. The Hospitality Ministry collaborates with Ministry leaders and/or event chairpersons to create a plan for decorating Gladys Bushrod Fellowship Hall, to commemorate the event.
Mission Statement: To welcome our Shiloh Family and friends to join us as we serve wholesome nourishing foods, in a spirit of peace, love and joy
The Hospitality Ministry is comprised of the following sub-ministry and teams:
- Culinary Ministry
- Decorations Team
- Repast Team
Pastoral Care Ministry is comprised of the ministerial staff of the churches. As the Spiritual Leader of the church, the Pastor and his ministerial staff is responsible for establishing and instituting the vision and general direction of the Church.
Oversee and promote all Worship, Prayer and Praise Services and the associated ministry activities of the Church (e.g., prayer team, music, ushers, greeters, drama, mime, liturgical dancers, and media services). The vision of this ministry is to stay on course and establish godly guidelines, rules and regulations that can be followed by all members while advancing the Kingdom of God here on earth based on Psalms 34:1, “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
The Worship Ministry is comprised of the following sub-ministries:
- Prayer Ministry
- Ushers Ministry
- Greeter’s Ministry
- Music Ministry
- Liturgical Dance Ministry
- Drama Ministry
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Meet our pastor
Meet our pastor
Rev. John Mitchell
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It all begin in 1869
Plans were made to organize a church in Gunston, Virginia. Since there was no church available for them, the members walked to Shiloh Baptist Church located in Alexandria, Virginia where they were free to sing, pray, and worship God.
- The first meeting was held in a log cabin situated on a one acre plot set aside by the owner of Gunston Hall Plantation, Colonel Edward Daniels, for use as a school for black children. The land was located across from our present church in front of our historic cemetery.
Reverend John Webb is believed to have been the first pastor of the original church and perhaps helped organize it. Unfortunately this building burned to the ground. On November 18, 1879, Trustee Relius Allen and Trustee Archie Gilliam purchased one acre of land near the Gunston Hall entrance. The first Shiloh Baptist Church was built of logs on the site. The cemetery was also established on this property. The Gilliam, Berry, Gant, Blackburn, Williams’ and other families were among those who helped organize the church. In 1900 an additional acre of land was purchased across the road from the original property. This property included the Gunston white school which served as the congregation’s second meeting house. Some of the early leaders of the church were Deacon William Jones, Deacon William Freeman, Deacon William Mack, Deacon David Mack, Deacon John Bushrod, Sr., and Deacon Charles Kye.
In 1925 the steeple was added, and Shiloh began to look like a church. As the physical facility was being enhanced, the spiritual menu was also being expanded to meet the ever-growing demands of the emerging congregation. In 1927 a vestibule and cement steps were added to the building.
The Groundbreaking Service for our current Sanctuary was held on August 11, 1984. The new edifice included an indoor baptismal pool, which was dedicated on September 8, 1985. Prior to 1950 candidates for Baptism were baptized during the spring and summer months in the Potomac River in front of Gunston Hall. The former sanctuary remains attached and is now known as the Gladys C. Bushrod Fellowship Hall.
The $300,000 mortgage was burned nine years later by approximately forty active members. Paying off the mortgage was primarily accomplished by the member’s tithes and general offerings. In addition brass plates were sold and installed as bricks in the main sanctuary, as a memorial to loved ones and other contributors.
Final negotiations and settlement on the adjoining six-acre Alma Bushrod property were completed on December 3, 1999 and dedicated on December 12, 1999. On August 15, 2002, two trailers were purchased from Fairfax County Public Schools for use as additional classrooms, a conference room, and a prayer room. They became operational in early 2004. Additionally, two acres of land adjoining the church property were purchased in 2004.
In May 2010 the mortgage on the Alma Bushrod property was paid off. In 2011 the Fairfax County History Commission designated Shiloh as a historical landmark and erected a marker on the property. The Annex building, which replaced the trailers, was constructed in 2019 and dedicated on September 12, 2021.
Throughout the years, Shiloh has been blessed with a total of seventeen pastors and three interim pastors. In July 2022 after serving as pastor for twenty years, Dr. Luther M. Bailey retired.
Rev. John H. Mitchell Jr. was installed as pastor on April 30, 2023. He is married to Desirea Moore-Mitchell and they have two daughters, Jacqueline and Chloe.
With a current membership of one hundred twelve, Shiloh’s calling within this community is to continually bring the Word of God, a sense of hope, a loving spirit, and a feeling of belonging to all who enter these sacred walls.
We believe that back in 1869 Shiloh was founded in faith, nurtured by hope and preserved in love (1 Corinthians 13:13). In 2024 Shiloh remains committed to Kingdom Building (1 Samuel 7:28).
