Ministries
DeKalb United Pentecostal Church has several ministries available to serve you and your family at every stage of life. There’s something for everyone; we invite you to explore all we are and get connected.
Children's Ministry
Donna Madden, Children's Ministry Director
We offer classes every Sunday morning at 09:00am through 09:45am for preschoolers all the way up to high school seniors. Every class is taught biblically based material and curriculum in a a fun and enjoyable way.
Little Lambs - Ages 2-3 years
Discoverers - Age 4-Kindergarten
J.A.M. (Jesus And Me) - Grades 1st & 2nd
King's Kids - Grades 3rd & 4th
Lion of Judah - Grades 5th & 6th
Transformers - Grades 7th & 8th
S.M.A.S.H. (Students Ministering And Serving Him) - Grades 9th-12th
Children's Church
Jackie Hart, Children's Church Director
Children Grades Pre-K through 5th. It is an interactive environment where the children are taught Biblical based stories while having fun and expressing themselves in their own special way.
Will be held once a month in the puppet room.
youth Ministry
Yolando & Tanisha Parkes, Youth Pastors
The mission of Redeemed Youth Ministries is to empower, equip, and endow the next generation. Below are the times we meet and an overview of some of our subgroups. Hope to see you soon! #RedeemedYouth
Youth Services- Will Be held twice a month in the Youth Room.
*We also host Winter Youth Conference every February that attracts students from all over the state!
Music Ministry
David Medina, Music Director
The Music Ministry is committed to facilitating worship, fellowship, encouragement and outreach through a balanced program of music that includes ancient and modern, eloquent and simple, familiar and new. We strive to prepare gatherings for worship that are Christ-exalting, transformational, and display the unity of the Spirit. Corporate worship in our morning and evening services is enhanced through various musical ensembles that participate each Sunday.
HOstess Ministry
Pat Mathis, Hostess Team Director
The mission of the Hostess Team is to provide our members and guests with love and attention. We know that trying a new church can sometimes be unsettling. Be sure to look for one of our hostesses for a warm greeting.
Men's Ministry
Richard Kennedy, Men's Director
The objective of our Men's Ministries (Brother's Keeper) is to disciple and equip the men of DUPC in their roles as men of God, whether married, single, older, or younger. We seek to provide a venue and vehicle for modeling the life of Christ to men. We seek to do this through teaching, fellowship, and service; providing opportunity for fostering spiritual friendships and developing discipling relationships, so that men can grow in conformity to Christ, specifically in their roles as men. We also host an annual Men's Conference that attracts men from all over the country!
Women's Ministry
Angela Lott, Women's Director
DUPC is committed to advancing God’s kingdom through ministries that equip women to grow, serve, and reach out with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through fellowship, conferences, and community involvment, DUPC connects women in transformational relationships and unites them in Christ to impact our world.
Missions Ministry
Phyllis Dawson, Missions Director
We are a church that believes in preaching the whole gospel to the whole world. The reality is that most people will never have the chance to physiaclly go overseas to minister the gospel but we can financially support those who do. Our church faithfully funds missionaries and their families every year so that the whole world may hear the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Outreach Ministry
Chris Madden, Outreach Director
DUPC loves reaching out to people in our community no matter who young are. We are committed and dedicated to reaching out to the city of Stone Mountain and metro Atlanta through different outreach ministries.
Transportation Ministry: We are here to serve our community through local pick-up. Awesome volunteers donate their time to run routes to help bring people in to the safe haven of our church. Need a ride? Call: (770) 879-6777
Food Bank: We provide food for families that are in need. Contact the church at (770) 879-6777 to schedule a pick-up.
Community Events: We get involved with our neighborhoods through block parties, door to door outreach, concerts, health fairs, prison and hospital visitations, and Bible Studies.
If you would like to participate in a Home Bible Study or any of the areas of ministry listed above, please contact our church office at (770) 879-6777.
Tanya Wideman, Information Desk Team Director
The goal of the Information Desk Team is to be the beacon of light to all things DUPC. They are ready and willing to help with directions, assist with payments, provide upcoming information on church events, and so much more! Be sure to find them in the foyer of the main entrance for all details Dekalb United Pentecostal Church.
David Medina, Media Team Director
The purpose of the Media Team is to provide visual accompaniment through the use of media and technology, for the purpose of being a tool available for use by other ministries. We want to glorify God by ensuring that His Word and our praise is seen without distraction. We hope to reach the masses through social media and give others a peek into the amazing work that DUPC is doing through live-streaming, podcasts, or devotionals.
Join a Ministry
Everyone has been given gifts and talents and God wants you to use them for His ministry. There is simply no greater joy than to know you are used by God in a way that makes an eternal impact on others. Whatever your experience, abilities or time commitment, DUPC has a place for you! So go ahead and jump into serving and become a part of what God is doing through ordinary people just like yourself. It’s a decision you won’t regret.