Ministries
For more information on a particular ministry and/or how to get involved, contact any of our team leads below. They love to meet new people! If for some reason there is no response, let us know!
The Athletic Ministry provides a positive, safe, and well organized recreation environment for those in the church and community who are ages 5 years and older.

  Team Lead
  Elder Troy Simelton
  athletics@goldengatecathedral.org

The Bookstore is responsible for the distribution and maintenance of all products, apparel, and literature at GGC.

  Team Lead
  Katrina Mallory
  bookstore@goldengatecathedral.org

The Couples' Ministry seeks to build strong Christian marriages and values through concepts and solutions based on the word of God. The purpose is to encourage the growth of spiritually healthy couples by providing leadership, pastoral care, outreach and educational services.

  Team Lead
  Kelvin & Monica Bates
  love@goldengatecathedral.org

The Drama and Dance Ministry of GGC transform lives through the ministry of Theactrical Productions and Dance. We provide an alternate, anointed avenue of worship to spread the word of God so that lives can be transformed, healed, delivered and set free.

  Team Lead
  Dr. Sharli Kay Adair
  drama@goldengatecathedral.org

The Evangelism Team seeks to lead people to Christ, to help others in their spiritual growth, to share personal testimonies, to participate in the visitation program and to plan, organize, and oversee special evangelistic events.

  Team Lead
  Elder Ron Gamble
  streetteam@goldengatecathedral.org

The Events and Planning Team's goal is to effectively support and bring relief to the Senior Pastor and the administrative staff in the planning of conferences, concerts, travel, and other special events as deemed necessary by Administration.

  Team Lead
  Nashawnda B. Thomas
  events@goldengatecathedral.org

The Full Gospel team works with the administration of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship on a national platform to plan and execute ministry. This entails all conferences and general meetings. The team also serves on the local and regional level. This includes all regional summits and state conferences.

  Team Lead
  Demetria Simelton
  fullgospel@goldengatecathedral.org

The Greeters Ministry ensures that every person who visits Golden Gate Cathedral from the street to the seat is greeted and that guests are offered assistance as needed so that everyone feels important and welcomed.

  Team Lead
  Mrs. Tommie C. Abrams
  greeters@goldengatecathedral.org

The purpose of the Health Ministry is to promote wellness within our congregation and community by providing health education and screenings to promote healthy living. We seek to meet the needs of the whole person: health and wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

  Team Lead
  Ms. Anita Holloway
  life@goldengatecathedral.org

The K.I.C.K. Ministry (Kids in Christ Kingdom) is designed to minister to children and creatively enable them to develop an intimate relationship with God by helping them build a solid foundation based upon the Word of God.

  Team Lead
  Gennette Johnson
  kick@goldengatecathedral.org

The Media Ministry promotes excellent communication within the church and presents a positive image of the church throughout the community. We seek to use technology, marketing, promotions, and design in a way that promotes the Kingdom of God.

  Team Lead
  Samuel Harris
  media@goldengatecathedral.org

The Men's Ministry of Golden Gate is designed to help the men of the church to become spiritual leaders and to provide an avenue of outreach to men. Our focus is to provide accountability, biblical direction and encouragement to the men of the church as well as un-churched men who need Christian influence.

  Team Lead
  Elder Jeff Moore
  men@goldengatecathedral.org

The Ministerial Alliance consists of three levels of leadership to serve in ministry: Ordained Elders, Licensed Ministers, and Messengers in Training. This ministry serves as an oasis for people wishing to explore and respond to the call of ministry.

  Chief Elder
  Elder Vonna Jones
  amen@goldengatecathedral.org

The Music Ministry provides praise and worship through anointed music. Through singing psalms, and spiritual songs, we prepare our hearts and the heart of the congregation to be rich soil for the Word to take root and grow. Under the leadership of Stellar nominated Billy Rivers, GGC Music ministry offers the latest in gospel and contemporary music provided by some of the finest musicians in Memphis.

  Team Lead
  Elder Billy Rivers
  music@goldengatecathedral.org

The New Members Ministry is responsible for welcoming new members, providing helpful information and bonding them to the church through relationships. We desire to prepare them to carry out the mission of the church, which is: fellowship, evangelism, worship, and discipleship.

  Team Lead
  Messenger Jacquelyn Mays
  new2ggc@goldengatecathedral.org

The Parking Ministry an interactive, people oriented ministry designed to ensure a safe and welcoming experience to all who come to GGC. The process of efficiently moving cars in and out of the parking lot is fun and requires a well orchestrated communicative team of volunteers.

  Team Lead
  Elder Jeff Moore
  parking@goldengatecathedral.org

The Peace Riders' Ministry is an avenue for those who have a passion for biking and love the Lord Jesus Christ to be a channel by which men & women outside of the body of Christ can feel the love of Christ and a sense of belonging.

  Team Lead
  John Cooper
  peaceriders@goldengatecathedral.org

The Prayer Ministry encourages heartfelt, passionate prayer and intercession in the people of God within the church and throughout the community as well as to incorporate all members into a committed active prayer life.

  Team Lead
  Elder Melandy Simmons
  prayer@goldengatecathedral.org

The Prison Ministry is designed to reach inmates with the love, hope, and salvation of Jesus Christ with Bibles, literature, videos, and any other medium that's effective. It is our hope for incarcerated men, women, and children to know that the faith community has not forgotten about them.

  Team Lead
  Andrew Collins
  prison@goldengatecathedral.org

The S.P.L.A.S.H. Ministry (Single People Loving And Serving Him) is designed to support the mission of the church and advance God's Kingdom through Ministry, Empowerment, and Fellowship. The Singles' ministry provides and/or organizes regular activities for single adults for the purpose of fun, fellowship and spiritual edification.

  Team Lead
  Rodney Turner
  splash@goldengatecathedral.org

The Social Service Ministry is responsible for providing emergency assistance of food, clothing, and community resource referral services to families experiencing hardship.

  Team Lead
  Alfunsia Warren
  aid@goldengatecathedral.org

The S.P.A.R.K.L.E Ministry (Serving People And Rendering Kindness, Love & Encouragement) provides support and encouragement to GGC members during times of illness, bereavement, and hardships; restoring faith, unity and harmony within the family.

  Team Lead
  Latonya Cunningham
  smile@goldengatecathedral.org

The T.O.R.C.H. (Teen Outreach For Christian Help) youth ministry's mission is to teach and educate youth (ages 11- 17) through the Word of God. To assist them in applying godly principles by providing strong biblical teaching, youth activities, and other means or resources to assist them in living saved and safe lives through Jesus Christ our Lord.

  Team Lead
  Minister Jeremy Sager
  torch@goldengatecathedral.org

The Usher Ministry regularly participates in worship services by assisting with literature distributions, directing and seating members and guests, and assisting with worship experience.

  Team Lead
  Diane Holt
  ushers@goldengatecathedral.org

The Women Ministry seeks to empower and strengthen the lives of women with a focus on planning and coordinating activities for the women of the church to promote fellowship & spiritual growth and to address special needs of the women of GGC.

  Team Lead
  Shenika Martin
  wowwomen@goldengatecathedral.org

The XYZ Ministry ensures that the seniors of Golden Gate Cathedral grow older gracefully with a level of excitement and opportunities to explore hobbies and activities that create entertainment.

  Team Lead
  Elder Beverly Stephens
  xyz@goldengatecathedral.org

The 24/7 (Young Adult Ministry) is a community of adults ranging from ages 18-28 that seeks to transform the community for Christ. 24/7 provides a contemporary worship environment for young adults to connect, support, and share life as they grow in their faith.

  Team Lead
  Franklin Boyd Jr. & Courtney Anthony
  247@goldengatecathedral.org

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