Who We Are

The Believers Worship Center Church, Inc. (TBWC, Inc.) is a Christian institution established for the purpose of preaching, teaching, and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The ministry is organized exclusively for spiritual, educational and charitable purposes in the Washington Metropolitan area and abroad.*

The establishment of TBWC Inc. is further intended to aid in the public welfare by:

• Ministering the integrity and simplicity of God’s Word to members and receptive congregates
• Developing spiritual, economical, and social growth in families and single members
• Investing in the power of prayer for all people
• Evangelizing to the local communities by preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ – leading others to salvation
• Empowering Christians to know the will of God for His people

Primarily, the organization’s purpose is to reform the lives of the people by setting a standard through preaching, teaching, and demonstrating the true gifts and power of God. By setting this standard, God’s people will operate in the gifts of the Spirit and the surrounding communities will prosper as a result.

TBWC Inc. is also committed to teaching and developing its members to harvest the fruit of the Spirit that we may win and cultivate workers for the Lord. Thus, the scriptures declare us to

The Believers Worship Center, Inc. is a Christ centered, well balanced church that holds to the fundamentals of the Christian faith. We believe that there is one God, who is eternally omnipotent (all-powerful), omniscient (knowing all things), and omnipresent (present in all places at the same time).

We believe that God exists in three entities. We believe all three entities make up the God-head and are equal, but are functionally different.

According to I Corinthians 12:4-6 there are: (a) diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit (the Holy Spirit); (b) difference of ministries, but the same Lord (Jesus Christ); and (c) diversities of activities, but the same God who works all in all (God is responsible for all of the power for these functions).

We believe that He is the sovereign creator and sustainer of the universe, and that final judgment for eternity is of God. We believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God manifested in the flesh. We believe that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin and lived the only perfect life without sin. We believe that Jesus Christ died for the sins of all men, was buried, bodily resurrected on the third day, and now sits on the right hand of God as the scriptures declare.

We believe that according to John 14:16-18 the Holy Spirit is the promise that Jesus said the Father would send to be a comforter

a helper, to lead and guide us in all truth, and to live inside every born-again Christian. We believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross as the Savior of the world and that salvation came through Him for the remission of sins. We believe and understand that by faith we believe in God, even though we cannot see Him, we believe He exists.

The Believers Worship Center, Inc. will always present the quality of enlightenment, intellectual pursuits to develop the mind and spirit through the gospel of Jesus Christ, education, and training. We want to prepare teens for the future, singles for righteous ways of living, and focus on building strong marriages and families. Our goal is to allow the church to transform communities spiritually, economically, and socially as a role model for living. Our church culture will also focus on improving the quality of life for African Americans and any other race of people that want to receive and respect the leadership and administration of an African American pastor, as an American leader for the communities the church serves.

The Believers Worship Center, Inc. design is a purposeful reflection of our Vision. The three distinct diamonds with the “Believers” in the center symbolize the very essence of our Vision. A diamond in the natural is one of our most precious gems, and in its purest form is transparent and flawless. The three diamonds represent one symbol, yet each is distinct. This signifies the very character of our triune God; three persons representing the Father, Son and Holy Spirit operating as one. God is the most precious person in the life of every believer because of His transparent and flawless nature. As well, the people of God are created to worship Him in spirit and in truth thus, putting the believer in the center of His will.

The corporate structure of The Believers Worship Center Inc. is comprised of the Church Administration. The administration is managed by an Executive Staff that consists of the Chairman, Board of Directors, President, Vice President, Treasurer, Corporate Secretary, Senior Pastor, Staff Pastors, and the Presbytery Board. The roles and responsibilities of the Executive Staff are as follows:

The Bishop is the first line of authority as Senior Pastor. The Bishop is also the visionary and senior executive of The Believers Worship Center Inc. This office and position are responsible for overseeing the entire structure of the church and its corporate bodies, including the Presbytery Board, Board of Directors, and all corporate entities.

The Board of Directors is comprised of the Senior Pastors and appointed key leaders of the church. The Board is designed to execute the vision and mission of the ministry and govern all functions of the entire church.

The President is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day operations of the church administration.

The Vice President is charged with the responsibility of governing the day-to-day operations of the church administration. Church Administration consists of various departments established to present the local church as a disciplined, orderly, and purposeful instrument that is directed and used as God sees fit and to effectively manage the affairs of the church.

The Corporate Secretary is primarily responsible for overseeing all pastoral relations and managing the corporate office. Duties include maintaining confidential materials, minutes, ministry roster, registries, trademarks, and trade names. The Corporate Secretary also serves as the liaison in all legal and professional procedures and formulates policies and procedures for the daily functions of the ministry.

The Vice President of Finance is responsible for the Department of Finance based on the guidelines established and set forth by the Senior Pastors and the Board of Directors. This office also manages all fiscal operations including accounts payables, account receivables, bookkeeping, budgets, and taxation.

General Counsel is responsible for providing the Bishop and the ministry with information regarding legal and risk management issues. The staff of this department may consist of attorneys, paralegals and persons with extensive skills, knowledge and abilities in legal disciplines that will benefit the ministry. The leaders of this department formulate recommendations for the ministry regarding the use of legal counsel and facilitate resolutions to legal matters.

The Executive Director is charged with the regulation of policies, procedures, and professional standards as directed by the Vice President. The Executive Director assists with managing the day-to-day operations of the church, human resources, and long-range planning for church growth. The Executive Director is not a member of the corporate structure but works in line with the Vice President.

The Bishop and First Lady are the first line of authority as Senior Pastors. The Bishop and First Lady are the visionaries and senior executives of The Believers Worship Center Inc. This office and position are responsible for overseeing the entire structure of the church and its corporate bodies, including the Presbytery Board, Board of Directors, and all corporate entities.

The Staff Pastors assist the Senior Pastors.

The Presbytery Board consists of Elders appointed by the Senior Pastor to govern the body of the ministry. This committee determines and implements goals and directives for ministers and church members regarding spiritual growth, ordination/ licensure, and conduct.

The Church Secretary is responsible for scheduling and coordinating the activities of the church, organize and maintain a calendar for the Senior Pastors and the church, and provide support to the various church departments. The Church Secretary is on the front line of the ministry and is one of the very first persons the public sees and talks to.