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New Philadelphia has over thirty ministries that minister to the spiritual, emotional, social and physical needs of the congregation and community at large. Dr. Gordon believes that the use of spiritual gifts is absolutely essential for the growth of the Body of Christ and that there should be an organization within the church for every member, from the young to the mature, to exercise his/her spiritual gift(s). Following is an abbreviated list of New Philadelphia ministries.

Women's Missionary Society
The Women's Missionary Society is at the forefront of New Philadelphia's outreach ministry, fulfilling the spiritual and social needs of the community beyond the walls of the church.

Lay Organization
The Lay Organization is responsible for organizing and training the laity of the church, with special emphasis being placed Christian stewardship, AME Church history and its founder Richard Allen.

Counseling Ministry
The Counseling Ministry is staffed by the Ministers and licensed professionals. This ministry provides skilled, spiritually sensitive family counseling for members who have a need for such services.

Nu World Order
Nu World Order is a mentoring ministry for those within the 18 - 35 age group. It focuses on training in spiritual growth, church administration, witnessing, and developing social activities for its members.

Prison Ministry
The Prison Ministry is designed to provide on-site Christian education and to communicate in written form with those who have strayed from the straight and narrow path and are incarcerated.

SHARE Program
The SHARE program provides affordable groceries, 2 - 3 times below cost, to anyone in the community who is willing to provide two hours per month of community service to benefit someone else.

Medical Guild
The Medical Guild provides information on diseases in general but especially those that are common among the Black population such as hypertension, prostate cancer, breast cancer, diabetes and dental diseases. The Guild facilitates annual cancer screening programs and community wide health fairs.

Information Technology Ministry
The Information Technology Ministry realizes that computer literacy is essential in most aspects of industry and commerce. This ministry offers classes in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database, Graphic Presentation, Typing, College Entrance Examinations, and other computer classes upon request.

Deaf Ministry
Blessed Quietness (The Deaf Ministry) is composed of a highly trained group of American Sign Language interpreters who provide interpretation of the worship service for the hearing impaired. Interpretation is provided for in-service worshippers as well as the televised broadcast. The signers also enjoy providing animated renditions of spiritual songs.

Music Ministry
The Music Ministry offers a variety of music, (gospels, hymns, anthems and spirituals) for New Philadelphia's diverse congregation. Five singing groups make up this ministry along with the youth and adult praise dancers. The singing groups are the: ABC( Able Believers in Christ) Children's Choir, Praise Team, Voices of Victory Youth Choir, Male Chorus and Adult Choir.

MIA (Men In Action)
The MIA (Men In Action) is the organized body of men in the church who are committed to supporting the vision of our pastor and lending a helping hand to all other auxiliaries in the church. It is also committed to reaching out and mentoring the male youth of the church.

Sports Ministry
The Sports Ministry participates in community based softball, basketball and bowling competition. It consists of male, female and co-ed teams.

Toastmasters International
New Philadelphia provides facilities for Toastmasters International club meetings for the convenience of those who wish to improve their speaking and leadership skills.

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