Music Ministry
Watson Memorial Teaching Ministry music ministry department is one of the largest ministries in the church. The purpose of Music Ministry is to usher in the Holy Ghost through God anointed Power. We hope you will be prayerful and consider joining this anointed ministry of God. Music ministry will challenge you to participate in corporate and private worship...Learn More
Women of Watson
Women of Watson [WOW] is a ministry wholly dedicated to the edification, education and empowerment of the women in the Body of Christ. Through the teachings of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, WOW are taught how to lead lives of sanctification, holiness and Victory. 1 Thessalonians 4:4 “That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor”. WOW accompany our sister, friend, mentor, mother and first lady, Rev Patricia [Rev Pat] G. Watson as she ministers the Word at other local ministry events, often concluding in sampling of New Orleans’ culinary cuisine. As mothers, wives, sisters, servants of God; these times are precious to us all as we don’t often have an opportunity to gather and fellowship ‘with the girls’...Learn More
Men of Greatness
The Men of
Greatness Ministry provides a
unique opportunity for men to
fellowship with one another and to
be discipled on how to be a "Man
of God", the "Priest" of their
home and role models to the young
men (Young Men of Greatness) of
the church and the community.
Media Ministry
The mandate of the Watson Memorial Media Ministry and Bookstore is to preserve, promote and support all lessons and/or events set forth by WMTM. Our singular purpose is to advance the Good News of Jesus Christ to the lost, to members, and to the body of Christ. We stand upon the scripture Romans 10:17, “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God”...Learn More
Guardians of the Temple
(Health, Wellness and Fitness)
The purpose of the
Guardians of the Temple Ministry
is to serve the congregation by
providing an avenue to exercise
with other members and obtain
information on proper nutrition.
The ministry will also teach and
train individuals how to apply
scriptural and natural principles
to the preservation of their
health. Activities/Events:
Annual Health Fair, Blood Pressure
Screenings, Exercise/Nutrition
Classes.
New Members Ministry
We are delighted to have you as a member of our church. It is our desire that you find our services inspirational and informative. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking time to study God’s Word from the Bible with us. We hope and pray that this will be the beginning of a “New Relationship” of Christian growth and fellowship. We are available for Bible Study, Sunday Academic School, counseling and questions to help you identify your gift in ministry through the teachings in one of God’s most powerful movements...Learn More
Young Adult Ministry
Here at Watson Memorial, Senior Pastor and Rev. Pat have a heart for our young people, our true future. Through this ministry, we seek out young adults, those most
vulnerable to the deceptions of the devourer. We offer them a nurturing environment by which they can continue to grow and develop in the things of God. We know many of them are away from their native cities and home churches, and we want to make every effort to offer up Watson as their home away from home. Both Senior Pastor and Rev. Pat Watson are graduates of local universities, and they have a tremendous respect for natural knowledge. But their passion is to fill young adults with the true knowledge of Jesus Christ and, through impartation, help them to realize the Purpose and the Plan God has for their lives. As a lagniappe, every second Sunday of each month we offer a hot meal to college students after worship service.
Intercessory Prayer
The Intercessory Prayer Ministry is completely devoted to the edification of the Body of Christ through specific and direct prayer led by the instruction of the Pastor as given by the Holy Spirit....Learn More
Ushers Corps/Greeters
The Ushers Corps is designed to “make members and visitors feel comfortable and lend spiritual dignity to the whole church service.” We have the ability to put ourselves in the position of the worshiper, to respond to their needs and to be of assistance to them in the act of worship. It is our primary duty and desire to serve God, our fellow Christians and our church...Learn More
Youth of Victory
The goal of the Youth of Victory is to create, nurture, and help increase intimate relationships for the Youth of Watson Memorial Teaching Ministry and the community with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Watson Memorial Teaching
Ministries supports its Youth
Ministry with a variety of
events throughout the year to
provide structured spiritual
instruction, guidance, and
growth. The Youth Ministry is
divided into four separate
groups, The Young Men of
Greatness , The Girls on the Go,
the Kingdom Kids ( ages 1-5),
and our new team the Vision
Parents. Vision Parents will
work collectively with the Youth
of Victory on fundraisers, YOV
services and church events,
field trips, and the YOV
retreat. The Youth
of Victory host the following
events: Youth Retreat, Youth
Summit, Friday Night Live, YOV
Step Teams, Youth Praise Team,
YOV Movie Nights, Men’s Night
Out (with the Men of Greatness),
and the Youth Praise Team and
Choir. Some new upcoming events
will be a bi-monthly Poetry
Night, Holiday Live (Christmas
season celebration), and the
return of the Rites of Passage
for our Young Men. We are
excited about this season and
the opportunities and blessings
it will bring. We encourage your
participation in the Youth of
Victory and Watson Memorial
Teaching Ministries.
Academic School
The mission of Watson Memorial Teaching Ministries’ Sunday Academic School is to address the critical need in our community of providing academic remediation and enrichment; health and emotional well-being; and, spiritual development. The goals of the ministry is (1) To improve upon the academic skills of learners through prescriptive assessment, personal learning plan, and reflective teaching method. (2) To improve upon the academic skills of learners in a safe, structured and fun learning environment. (3) To foster spiritual development based upon the seven (7) Spiritual Principles as the key for living the abundant and victorious life as a Christian.
Christian
Academy
“God’s Way…is the only way”. ‘And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children. God’s way is God himself. God’s way of academic excellence leads to truth, it leads to life- a fulfilling life here on earth and the eternal, everlasting life to come. God’s way is demonstrated throughout the scriptures. The Academy offers a rich and stimulating environment that will allow students to take their knowledge of the world, it’s working and naturally develop, expand and enrich them through interactions with interesting educational activities. We believe in an atmosphere that will allow children to develop at their own fear of failure, inadequacy, competition, criticism, embarrassment, or stress...Learn More
Family Center of Hope
The
Family Center of Hope, Inc., is
designed to promote services that
will address and effect change in
the areas of community violence,
drug use, school dropouts, teenage
parenting and other dysfunctions
within high risk families. At the
core of FCH’s philosophy is a
deeply embedded set of values
about families and the nature of
how help should be extended to
them. This philosophy encompasses
a holistic approach to services.
It is the intent of the FCH to
break the cycle of these social
ills by offering counseling,
therapeutic interventions,
education enhancement, family
preservation services, conflict
resolution and other supportive
services...Learn
More
First Family Support
“Then I will
give you shepherds after my own
heart, who will lead you with
knowledge and understanding.”
Jeremiah 3:15.
This ministry is designed to
support the lead family of our
ministry. Our mission is to
undergird our first family through
prayer, encouragement, gifting,
etc. We support our First Family
because of the many sacrifices
made by our Senior Paster, Rev.
Pat and their offspring through
their daily unselfish gift of
service to God’s people.
The First Family Support Ministry
primary goal is to anticipate and
attend to the spiritual and
natural needs of the First Family,
making ministering easier for our
leaders.
Activities/Events: Intercessory
Prayer, Pastor’s Anniversary
Celebration, Pastor’s Birthday
Celebration, First Lady’s Birthday
Celebration, Plan Annual Vacation
Evolving Ministries: We are currently developing the following ministries:
Economic Development Ministry
This ministry is designed to develop, enhance and empower the church and community through economic resources.
Dance Ministry
The purpose of the Dance Ministry is to help bring the church into the presence of God during the worship experience through creative movement.
Drama Ministry
The Drama Ministry helps develop the gifts God has given us so that God can be glorified through us. This ministry evangelizes and shares the Gospel through spoken word, movements and interpretation.
Security Ministry
The Security Ministry is a group of dedicated individuals who provide a secure atmosphere for members and guests during worship experiences and special events.
Prison Ministry
Social Justice Ministry
Speaking out against injustice and inequity in the world and to work to bring justice to the oppressed is part of the Christian duty . The purpose of the Social Justice Ministry is to heighten the awareness of the church and the community regarding social justice issues.
Hospitality Ministry
The mission of the Welcome and Hospitality Ministry is to ensure that the spiritual experiences of all members and visitors are memorable, enjoyable, and spiritually rewarding. In faithful service to winning more souls for Christ.