Operational Staff

St John Baptist Church, 2457 Massachusetts Street, Gary IN, (219) 886-7769
Raymond McDonald II - Pastor/Teacher

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Operational Staff & Responsibilities

Pastor/Teacher - Administrator

Raymond McDonald, II - Pastor/Teacher
  • CEO and overseer of all church operations and Shepherd of the congregation

Office Hours:  Tuesday - Friday
10:00am - 3:00pm

Pastoral Assistants

Dr. Norman Hairston, Sr - Pastor Emeritus

Minister C Clayton Casson

Minister Walter Clark

Minister Katherine Jackson

Minister Cheryl James

Minister Kofi Pratt

Minister LaShawn Weems

  • Assists the Pastor in ministerial duties
  • Assists in worship, preaching, teaching, visiting the sick and other areas as appointed by the Pastor.

Administrative Assistant

Sister Cora A. James
  • Prepares and administers church related material, bulletins, ministry programs, etc.
  • Custodian of Pastor's schedule, engagements, appointments, and counseling schedule.
  • Dispenser of church related funds, which have been approved by the Pastor.
  • Receives calls, correspondence, both written and via telephone, to staff and congregation relative to church activities
  • Custodian of office supplies and equipment, supervising placement

Office Hours:  Tuesday - Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm

Administrative Secretary

Sister Dimple White
  • Keeper of all vital information on active and inactive church members

Office Hours:  Wednesday - Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm

Financial Administrator

Deacon Hosea Hubbard
  • Gathers, analyzes and reports statistical data to be used to forecast the economic status of the church.

Deacon / Trustee Ministries

Deacon Timothy Williams
  • Serves communion during 1st Sunday worship service.
  • Visits sick and shut-in to serve communion and pray.
  • Assists Pastor in ministering to the congregation.

Deaconess' Ministry

Sister Mary Williams
  • Assists candidates for baptism during baptismal services.
  • Prepares bread, wine, and table for the the Lord's Supper.
  • Maintains communion vessels, baptismal caps, gowns, candleholders, and candelabras.

Computer Analyst

Sister DeBorah M Williams
  • Custodian of all computers.  Keeps us updated with all the necessary software.

Director - Christian Education

Sister Geraldine Champion
  • Coordinates the educational ministry of the church and supervises the total program as given by the Pastor for the edifying of the saints and glorifying of our God.
  • Develops the interest of all members in this growth process.

Sunday School Superintendent

Sister Arnetta Morris
  • Coordinates the Sunday School program of the church.
  • Provides teachers for classes and monitors the progress of each class.

Children's Church Director

Sister Demeta James
  • Designed to promote a better understanding of church of children.
  • Children's church is held on the 4th Sunday in the lower auditorium during the regular worship service.

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