Black Ministries

The aim of Black Ministries is to be an intentional witness for Christ, serving congregations and communities and practicing conscience justice in ways that matter. The department was established in 1943 and celebrates an 80-year history in the Pacific Union territory. With 65 Black churches in large and small cities in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah, Black Ministries is especially tasked to meet the needs of people of the African diaspora (Africans, Black Americans, and Caribbeans). This is not to say that we are exclusive; our congregations represent all nations while instilling the rich and deeply rooted heritage of the Black experience. We engage in worship, fellowship, service, evangelism, daily mission, and social service. From homes, schools, hospitals, prisons, the marketplace, sports fields, and playgrounds, we seek souls that needs refreshing and hearts that need salvation.

The Black Ministries department supports our leaders, pastors, Bible instructors, and laity with technical support, resources, training, and networking to help them continue the soul winning work for which we have been called. The most important aspects of our work are loving God, loving people, maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and working to build the kingdom.