
The Ministry of Praise and Worship is all that we do as a congregation to create a dynamic and transforming experience of God’s wonderful presence every time we gather as a community of faith. Praise and Worship is the foundational function of the church. Through this Ministry, God’s people are edified, encouraged, and empowered for holy living. The Ministry of Praise and Worship includes everything that we do to glorify God through the witness of our church’s ministry, our daily lives, personal testimonies, music, songs, dance, drama, and expressive and demonstrative acts of
praise. It is God’s people celebrating God’s love and grace as a gathered community of faith.
Biblical References: Exodus 15:1, 35:1-9; 2 Samuel 6:12-19; 1 Chronicles 16:7-36; Nehemiah 8:5-6; Psalm 95:1-7, 100; Acts 3:1-9; Ephesians 5:19; Revelation 7:9-17
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Ministry of Praise and Worship
Sister Elsie Y. Goodrum, Elder (757) 453-5689
Brother Willie A. Paige, Jr., Vice-Elder (757) 395-0813
praise@secondcalvary.org
- to lead the congregation in praise (thanking God for what He has done) and worship (affirming Who He is and our relationship to Him)
- to submit to the leadership of the Holy Spirit and Senior Pastor in the worship service; and
- to develop and train others for service in this ministry.

- Elsie Goodrum, Ministry Elder
- Willie. A. Paige, Jr. Vice Elder
- Dr. Paul Adams
- Dr. Ruby Allen
- Rodjane Bailey
- Isiaah Baker, Trustee
- Kamron Blue
- William Bynum
- Robin Charles
- Nicole Guns
- Dr. W. Anthony Hailey
- Donna James, Recording Secretary
- Geoffrey McNair
- Leonard Pace
- Deacon Nathaniel Parker
- Deaconess Sandra Spellman
- LeVaughn Taylor, Corresponding Secretary
- Meghan White
- Davina Williams, Marketing
Dr. Ruby Allen, Director
If you are interested in becoming a part of the Ministry of Praise and Worship, please contact or text Elsie Goodrum at (757) 453-5689, Willie A. Paige at (757) 395-0813 or by email praise@secondcalvary.org