ALTAR MINISTRY

Developed for
Overseer Victor D. Tate
First Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
 Session Objectives

Disciples will develop skills to become

effective in service as a part of the altar
ministry team
 Session Objectives

Disciples will be able to develop and

utilize self-reflection strategies to
improve the cohesiveness and quality
in altar ministry.
 Session Objectives

To provide our pastor the freedom to

flow in the spirit in the ministry to those
in need during & after worship with the
undergirding of a strong and effective
spiritual support team at the altar.
 Principle Verse - #1

He sent His word and healed

them and delivered them from
their destructions.
Psalms 107:20
 Principle Verses
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must
believe that He exists and He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Hebrews 11:6

Heal me O Lord, and I shall be healed ; save me, and I shall be saved: or thou art my
praise. Jeremiah 17:14

Jesus said unto him, If though canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
Mark 9:23

And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with
God all things are possible. Mark 10:27
 Principle Verses
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing
every disease and sickness among the people.
Matthew 4:23

And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name (the name of Jesus) they will drive out
demons;they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well. Mark 16:17

And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. Luke 9:2

Lay hands on no man suddenly, neither be partaker of other mens sins; keep thyself pure.
1 Tim. 5:22

Is there are any sick among? Let him call for the elders of the church: and let them pray over him, anointing him
with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick and the Lord shall raise him up. If he has
sinned, he will be forgiven.Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be
healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
James 5:14-16

This kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting Matthew 17:21
 Altar Ministry Team

Elders (2)
Ministers (2)
Deacons (4) - two female/two male minimum
Ushers (4)
Intercessory Team (4)
 What is Altar Ministry?

Team of seasoned and trained believers

who support the pastor & church at the
altar through prayer, direction and
intake of new converts, new disciples
and those who need prayer.
 Purposes for Invitation to
the Altar
SALVATION
Declaring Jesus as Savior & Lord
Desire to be Baptized

JOINING A BODY OF BELIEVERS

For Believers who desire/need a home church
Letter
Christian Experience
Watch Care
 Purpose for Prayer
MULTIPLE NEEDS
The believer or non-believer does not state I need
healing or deliverance from. when they approach you.

HEALING & DELIVERANCE

Specific Requests or Identification
Healing
Sickness or disease
Deliverance
Manifestation, Oppression or Possession of Spirits
 POSITIONS DURING
ALTAR PRAYER
Pastor opens the altar for salvation and prayer (flows how the Holy
Spirit leads)
Elder 1 on left side/ Elder 2 on right side of communion table

Minister 1 on left end aisle

Minister 2 on right end aisle

Usher 1 center of far left aisle

Usher 2 center of right left aisle

Follow-Up Ministry (New Converts) - sanctuary door right

Follow-Up Ministry (New Members) - sanctuary door left
Follow-Up Ministry: Deacons
 ALTAR MINISTRY
DUTIES
Elder 1 - prayer (healing & deliverance)
Elder 2 - prayer (healing & deliverance)

Minister 1 - prayer (salvation) - new convert

Minister 2 - prayer - (already saved) - new disciples
Usher 1 center of far left aisle - direct to New Converts Team
Usher 2 center of right left aisle - direct to New Member/Disciple Team

KEEP CENTER AISLE FREE FOR NEW CONVERTS & NEW DISCIPLES

Follow-Up Ministry (New Converts) - sanctuary door right

Follow-Up Ministry (New Members/Disciples) - sanctuary door left
INTAKE OF NEW CONVERTS & MEMBERS/DISCIPLES IN DINING ROOM
 ALTAR MINISTRY
DUTIES
BEFORE MORNING WORSHIP
Low Volume Worship Music Playing
Following leaders at altar praying
Elders/Ministers & Deacons/Intercessory Team/Praise &
Worship Team
Altar open for preparatory prayer
Congregants allowed to come to altar to pray.
Not personal intercessory prayer or consultation
time
 ALTAR MINISTRY
DUTIES
AFTER MORNING WORSHIP
Low Volume Worship Music Playing
Low Lighting in Sanctuary
Only those who are praying or being prayed for
should remain in the sanctuary.
The following leaders are at altar or throughout the
sanctuary praying
Elders/Ministers & Deacons/Intercessory Prayer
Team/Praise & Worship Team
Congregants allowed to come to altar to pray.
 MINISTRY
EXPECTATIONS

SEASONED DISCIPLES
TEACHABLE & DISCERNING SPIRIT
CONSISTENT LIFESTYLE OF PRAYER
CONSISTENT LIFESTYLE OF BIBLE STUDY
COMPLETE ALTAR MINISTRY TRAINING
ACTIVE AND FAITHFUL DISCIPLES
 ALTAR MINISTRY
Developed for
Overseer Victor D. Tate
First Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
By Elder Winifred M. Byrd
2017