Ministry of Evangelism, Outreach and Missions
Helping Hand Ministry:
This ministry assists in determining worthwhile organizations eligible to receive monetary awards for organizational support locally, nationally and internationally.
Education/Scholarship Committee:
This ministry oversees and administers the distribution of SLBC scholarship awards to SLBC disciples.
Public School #6 Partnership – Reading Assistance Program:
This ministry is part of our Church’s partnership with adjacent School #6. SLBC disciples volunteer to read to lower grade students.
The Benevolence Ministry:
This ministry fields requests from SLBC disciples (and others) for financial assistance and aid in emergency situations.
St. Luke Community Development Center:
Organized in 1997 by our current pastor, the CDC is a 501C3 corporation that exists to provide renewal to the greater Paterson Community.
SLBC ASAP (After School Assistance Program):
This ministry operates in partnership with the Paterson Department of Recreation in providing a safe haven after school instructing homework tutorial assistance to local children.
“CHRISTHOUSE” Food and Clothing Ministry:
This ministry operates the Church sponsored Food and Clothing Center throughout the week to help those in need.
“Reaching for Freedom” Substance Support Group:
This ministry exists as a support group for those who have been or are being delivered and freed from addiction.
Summer Youth Employment Program – “Youth Work”:
This initiative enabled area teens to be employed in various work sites throughout Passaic, Bergen and Essex Counties. Employment partners provided eligible teens with gainful employment, valuable work experience; salaries were paid through a collaborative partnership (50% of salary paid by St. Luke CDC and 50% by the employee partner).
Literacy Program:
This ministry assists adults in developing proficient literate skills.
Kamp Kreative Kidz (Summer Camp):
The SLBC Summer Camp operates in partnership with the Department of Recreation of the City of Paterson to provide a safe, fun-filled summer camp experience to children ages 5-12.
SLBC Freedom School:
In collaboration with the St. Luke CDC the Freedom School is a six week educational enrichment program designed to promote literacy, social action, cultural awareness, and educational excellence. This initiative is operated under the auspices of the Children’s Defense Fund.