About Us
*Church Motto *Purposes of our Church *Assistant Pastor
*Leadership/Staff *Church History
God Can Do All Things!
One Heart, One Soul - United In Christ Jesus
The Five Purposes of Abiding Faith Baptist Church
WORSHIP - Magnifying His Holy Name
REACH - Sharing the Gospel Message of Love
TEACH - Equipping God's People for Ministry
GROW - Developing Christians to Model His Character
SERVE -- Ministering to the Needs of the Community
"And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:18-20)
PRESUPPOSITIONS
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The Bible provides the basis for all that Christians are to be and do.
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God has revealed Himself in Jesus Christ, and the followers of Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, are to continue Jesus' ministry of proclamation and service.
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The Bible reveals that only through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Savior can persons be redeemed and that the redeemed have been commissioned to carry His message and ministry to all people of the world.
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Each Christian is commanded to carry out God's purpose and is gifted by the heavenly Father for that mission.
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Christians are to minister to the whole person, meeting spiritual, physical, social, mental and emotional needs.
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A spiritual awakening, beginning with an emphasis on prayer, is essential to reaching our community for Christ.
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Cooperation is at the heart of all that we do. Therefore, it is essential that all parts of the church family work as a team through participation and cooperation to carry out our purpose in Christ.
SPECIAL EMPHASIS
We have several continuing priorities. We must seek to awaken and stimulate our membership, the greatest possible activity in evangelism, mission, Christian education and benevolent work and enterprises; to cultivate a closer cooperation among each other and promote harmony of feeling and concert of action in advancing all the interests of the Redeemer's Kingdom.
Recognizing the importance of these continuing priorities and the changing circumstances of our community, the following are to have special emphasis.
Purpose 1: Magnifying His Name
The word that describes this purpose is worship (magnify). The Church exists to worship God. How do we love God with all our heart? By worshipping Him! It does not matter if we’re by ourselves or with 1000 people. When we express our love to God, we’re worshipping. The Bible says, “Worship The Lord your God, and serve Him only” (Matthew
Throughout scripture, we’re commanded to celebrate God’s presence by magnifying the Lord and exalting His name. Psalm 34:3 (NASB) says, “Oh magnify The Lord with me and let us exalt His name together.” We shouldn’t worship out of duty; we should worship because we want to. We should enjoy expressing our love to God.
Purpose 2: Sharing the Gospel Message of Love
This purpose we call reach (evangelism). The church exists to communicate God's Word. We are ambassadors for Christ, and our mission is to reach, evangelize the world. The word go in the Great Commission is a present participle in the Greek text. It should read "as you are going." It is every Christian's responsibility to share the Good News wherever we go. We are to tell the whole world of Christ's coming, his death on the cross, his resurrection, and his promise to return.
The task of evangelism is so important, that we find it recorded in each of the gospels, and once in the book of Acts. In Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15, Luke 24:4749, John 20:21, and Acts 1:8 Jesus commissions us to go and tell the world the message of salvation.
Evangelism is more than our responsibility, it is our great privilege. We are invited to be a part of bringing people into God's eternal family.
Purpose 3: Equipping God's People for Ministry
The word we commonly use to refer to this purpose is teach (equipping). The church exists to edify, or educate, God's people. This process begins when a person is born again and continues throughout the rest of his life. Colossians 1:28 (NCV) says, "We continue to preach Christ to each person, using all wisdom to warn and to teach everyone, in order to bring each one into God's presence.
As the church we are called not only to reach people, but to also teach them. After someone has made a decision for Christ, he or she must learn of God, of His love for the whole world and His plan for saving mankind to bring us into His prepared kingdom. They must learn how God expects us to use the gifts and talents and opportunities to further His kingdom.
Purpose 4: Developing Christians to Model His Character
The word we use to describe this purpose is grow (discipleship). It is the church’s responsibility to develop people to spiritual maturity. This is God's will for every believer. Paul writes: " ... so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ" (Eph. 4: 12b-13). Jesus has established a pattern for us to follow. "To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps" (I Peter 2:21).
In I Timothy 4:12, Paul gives us several specific areas in which we are to model the character of Christ: "Set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." Notice that maturity is not measured by one's learning but by one's lifestyle.
Purpose 5: Ministering to the Needs of the Community
The word we use to describe this purpose is serve (ministry). The church exists to minister to people. Ministry is demonstrating God's love to others by meeting their needs and healing their hurts in the name of Jesus. Each time you reach out in love to others you are ministering to them. The church is to minister to all kinds of needs: spiritual, relational, and physical. Jesus said that even a cup of cold water given in His name was considered as ministry and would not go un-rewarded. The church is to “... equip the saints for the work of ministry" (Eph. 4: 12 NRSV). I Peter 4: 10 says, "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms."
SUPPPORTIVE CONCERNS
Prayer - As part of our long-range plan, our organized prayer effort is imperative. Each member should develop intercessory prayer and continue to call upon God for revival and evangelization and to seek the release of His power on behalf of our great mission outreach ministry.
The prayer emphasis will focus on unity, spiritual awakening, human needs, the Lord's calling out laborers for the harvest in the community, the city, our nation and the world, and the common causes of our membership and the kingdom.
Stewardship Development - Diligent efforts must be made to enhance the development of the stewardship of life and of material possessions. Funds will be needed in order for the church to accomplish all the ministries required by the challenge of this long-range plan. Therefore, stewardship development is another supportive concern.
Assistant Pastor
Biography
Rev. Horace Price, Sr. was born in Tallulah, Louisiana. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts while attending Grambling University. He also holds a degree in Heating and Air-conditioning. He has worked for the Houston Independent School District for 23 years, but his real job is working for the Lord.
His ministry began as a Deacon at New Faith Baptist Church in HoustonTexas. Led by the Holy Spirit, he accepted his calling to the ministry and became an ordained minister in 1983. On October 18, 1992, when Abiding Faith Baptist Church was organized, Reverend Horace Price, Sr., was selected as the Assistant Pastor.
Rev. Price has enhanced his ministry by attending the College of Biblical Studies.
As Assistant Pastor and Youth Minister, Reverend Price’s ministry continues to produce. Under his leadership the Youth Department has grown to thirteen ministries, (link) and with the help of the Lord it continues to grow stronger. It is his prayer and desire that others clearly see Jesus shining through him and his ministry.
He is married to his high school sweetheart, Rosemary, and they have two magnificent daughters, Stephanie and Taiam, one chip off the old block, Horace O’Cierre, Jr., and one adopted daughter, Sandra. They also now enjoy their four grandchildren: two Precious Princesses, Dawnyale Elise and Kailey Joyce and two little Princes, Billy Ray, III and Bryce James, and one adopted granddaughter, Ieshia Imani. Willie and Billy, Jr. have also complemented their family unit as spouses to their daughters.
Leadership/Staff
Elders
Pastor Bobby Morgan
Rev. Horace Price, Sr.
Deacon Patrick Harper
Deacon Harold Simmons
Deacon Eugene Stewart
Secretary
Joyce Blackshire
Clerk
Cherina Jones
Business Administrator
Robert Morgan
Building Administrator
Phillip Collins
Treasurer
Eleanor Wilson
Thredrice Jones
James Kelley
Raphael Kelley
J. Melvin Knotts, Jr.
J.C. Lewis
L.M. Logeman
Billy R. Simmons
George T. Washington
Michael Whitehead
Deacons
Wird Brown
Morris Chambers
Phillip Collins, Sr.
Henry Daniels
Maurice Flowers
Carl Furr
Hermann Gordon
Patrick Harper
Derrey Horn
Gene Jackson
Emmett Johnson
Monroe O’Quin
Billy Polk
James Scott
Harold Simmons
Charles Spencer
Barry Stephens
Eugene Stewart
Hank Stewart
Rufus Turner
Solomon Williams
Wayne Wilson
Alvin White
Kara Hall, Jr., Inactive
Within the life of the Church the role of the Share Group Leader ranks among of the most significant. The Share Group Leader is essential in ministering to members and/or families within the Church by demonstrating an interest in their lives and providing support and encouragement at particular times of need. It is also important because the member is part of the of the Church and wants to feel that they belong to a Christian community.
Each new member and/or family is assigned a deacon who will minister to them. Through the Share Groups, the deacons (and deaconesses) join our pastor and church staff in ministering to the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each church member and family.
Part of the responsibility of the Share Group Leader is to be a channel of communication, linking people together and keeping them in touch with what is happening in the life of the Church. The Leader also keeps the Pastor informed as to what’s happening in the lives of the members under their specific care.
This is done through the following:
- Keeping in contact with the members of their Share Groups through home visits and telephone conversations.
- Offering support and encouragement to the members and adherents in their pastoral group, particularly in times of special need.
- Supplying the Pastor with news about those in their Share Groups when additional support might be appropriate.
- Witnessing, when appropriate, to an unsaved family member;
- Rejoicing -- with members when they celebrate important events and/or accomplishments.
- Supporting – in times of crisis
- Encouraging – when members are facing difficulties or other times of distress;
- Listening – to concerns; letting members know that they are important to the Church family.
- Praying – without ceasing – in all situations.
Members and families are encouraged to call your deacon (Share Group Leader) at any time you feel the need. If you do not know who your Leader is please call the church office at 281.437.9595.
Share Group Leaders
Alvin and Brenda White
Barry and Sandra Stephens
Carl and Bridget Furr
Charles and Stella Spencer
Derrey and Moderia Horn
Emmet and Margie Johnson
Eugene and Patricia Stewart
Gene and Tina Jackson
Hank and Earnestine Stewart
Harold and Pamela Simmons
Henry and Linda Daniels
Herman and Anita Gordon
Maurice and Willierine Flowers
Monroe O'Quin/James and Patricia Scott
Morris and Barbara Chambers
Patrick and Debbie Harper
Phillip and Mamie Collins
Rufus Turner/Billy and Marian Polk
Solomon Williams
Wayne and Lillie Wilson
Wird and Saundra Brown
Church History
Abiding Faith Baptist Church History
On October 18, 1992, at Briargate Elementary School ninety three faith-filled children of God gathered for the purpose of establishing a new church for God’s service. These were a “chosen people”—chosen by God to climb to a higher level of praise, worship, and service. This congregation became known as the
Pastor/Founder Bobby R. Morgan was chosen by God to lead this flock of believers and Reverend Horace Price, Sr., was selected as the Assistant Pastor. As a result of God’s favor, administrators on the campus of the Willowridge High School opened their doors of Ronald E. McNair Auditorium to Abiding Faith and welcomed us in the spirit of love, support and encouragement.
The open charter membership period of our church, October 18, 1992 through November 13, 1992, yielded a membership of 139. Among these were first officers: Deacons Harold Simmons, Wird Brown, Jr., and the late Raymond Roberson. The church secretary was Pamela Simmons and Rosalind Amos, Clerk.
For support and assistance in making major decisions concerning the church’s welfare, Elders, composed of Ministers and Deacons were selected by the Pastor. Elders, along with Pastor Morgan and Assistant Pastor Price are Deacons Harold Simmons, Patrick Harper and Eugene Stewart.
In order for any organization to successfully grow, a purpose or purposes must be established; consequently, five (5) purposes of the Abiding Faith Baptist Church were defined: Worship, Reach, Teach, Grow and Service.
God blessed Abiding Faith to purchase land for a permanent site at
As the church grew, traditional ministries and auxiliaries formed— from Sunday School to choirs to usher board, women missionary, brotherhood and youth ministries.
In May 2000, we began two morning worship services, 7:30 and 10:45. Both events represent good stepping stones on the path of growth and development of our purpose-driven church.
In February 2004, a “United We Build Campaign” was established. The congregation boarded the “Faith Train” with pledges for sacrificial giving for the building of a new and larger sanctuary and we purposed in our hearts to bring the heavenly vision of our new sanctuary to its earthly reality.
On September 11, 2005, the Abiding Faith family marked the site of our present sanctuary with a ground-breaking ceremony. With stakes, bearing a favorite scripture, each family stood on holy ground and symbolically planted a re-commitment to God and to Abiding Faith. Hallelujah! Praise God!
On September 10, 2006, we held a jubilee dedication service in our new sanctuary. Great is God’s faithfulness!
As the church continues to grow, fruit-bearing ministries and committees were formed, which presently include: Ministries: Abiding Faith Evangelistic Action Team; Audio/Visual; Brotherhood; Christian Challengers' , Deacon and Deconness; Drama, Expression of our Love; Fit for Christ; Health & Wellness Initiative, Library, Marketing, Marriage, Photography, Prayer, Security, Share Group, Sick & Shut In, Singles, Sports, Tape, Transportation, University of Faith (College), Usher & Greeters’, Web, Women’s and Young at Heart Ministry.
Committees include: Care Partners, Church Council, Decoration, Fellowship, Historian, Newsletter and Pastoral Care Committee.
Departments include: Education; Music, Youth and Young Adult. Within the Education Department are Baptist Training Union, Bible Study, GIFT Academy and Sunday School. The Music Department includes the Anointed Voices of Praise, Gospel Choir, Male and Women’s Chorus, the Praise Team, and the Youth and Young Adult Choirs. The Youth Department includes the following ministries: Cotillion, Drill Team, God’s Precious Gems, Mimes of the Messiah, Praise Dancers, Puppets for Christ, and Young Men for Christ. The Young Adult Department includes the Divine Spirit of Praise Choir
The publication of our newsletter “The Abounding Word” has created an avenue that keeps the church informed and connected.
Share Groups, led by deacons and deaconesses, are means by which each member in our church experiences the love and support of the whole congregation. These leaders assist the Pastor in ministering to the needs of members in their specific groups.
In 2008, we were reminded of words of wisdom from our Pastor spoken on December 30, 1992 as he extended our purpose in our efforts to reach the lost: “God has given each born again believer spiritual gifts, talents and abilities that are needed by the Church. For our church to function with maximum effectiveness, it is essential that each member uses his gifts, talents and abilities for the good of the body of Christ in our local church and the universal church as well”. The Harvester’s Sunday School class, a 12-week evangelism course, was initiated. This course of study prepares and equips Christians in ways that empower them to effectively work out the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ – “go, teach, constrain”.
As of September 2008 our total membership is 610. Praise God!!
At every stage of our faith-filled journey and our physical church development, God has, and continues to develop the spiritual body as well. By releasing His power step-by-step, God is accomplishing His purpose and plan, first conceived when He created man in His own image. Truly, “We are His workmanship, created in Jesus Christ’ (Ephesians 2:10). Now blessed are they that obey the word of God! It is very good and also eternally ensures that we shall “enter into that rest of God’s” (Hebrews 4:3). Top
