Our Ministries

Adult Ministries

Couples, Mens, Womens & Singles

Couples in Covenant

The main objective of Couples in Covenant is to reach out to the married couples of Revealing Truth Ministries and equip them with truth in order that every marriage would experience victory and be “divorce proof”. Couples in Covenant teaches God’s Word on the marriage covenant. Through frequent fellowship and coming together a support system continually develops by married couples for married couples. The pastors and teachers within the department minister through sound counsel and pray for all Christian marriages. Because of the breakthrough and success experienced by couples within the ministry, Couples In Covenant has become a powerful tool for outreach to unbelieving married couples who are invited to our events. Directors: Elder Nicholas and Terri Dickerson

Gathering of Champions

The Gathering of Champions is a ministry created to minister to the unique needs of men. It is a ministry that builds and develops men to win in every area of their lives! This is accomplished through prayer, strong fellowship and opportunities to dig into the Word of God and find answers to the issues that our men face. As a result of IRON sharpening IRON, men are strengthened by one another’s faith.

Men’s Prayer is held every last Saturday of the month at 4:00pm. This is a time of prayer and impartation where men are built up and encouraged by one another’s faith.

We encourage all men to come and be a part of such an awesome time of accountability and strengthening. This invitation is open for members and non-members alike. If you bring a family member or a friend out to the meeting, you will leave with new brothers in Christ. We can’t wait to shake your hand and hug your neck. We look forward to seeing you in our next meeting.

Director: Frank Murphy

Women Changing Evolving Maturing

Our vision for this ministry is to assist women in advancing in their spiritual growth through the practical application of the Word of God. Through measurable accountability, women are provoked, encouraged and literally walked through the different stages and levels in their lives. There are several ways for you to get involved with this ministry:

1. Women’s Fellowship – These fellowships are held the last Saturday of each month at 4:00pm (except for the month of June).
2. Women’s Conference – This event is designed to bring women together to hear the practical Word of God and to ensure that we remain motivated and energized as we fulfill God’s purpose and design for our lives.
3. Times of Refreshing & Reflecting – This getaway is design to remove women from the routine of every day life and give opportunity to reflect on the things of God as well as have fun.

2012 Women’s Fellowship will be held at 4:00pm on the following dates:

* January 28th
* February 25th
* March 31st
* April 28th
* May 26th
* June 30th

Director: Deborah H. Powe

Wholeness Ministry

We believe that Gods plan for the Single Christian is to be whole in their singleness. Our goal is to:

* Teach singles how to set standards according to God’s word during the single season of their life.
* Develop the correct method of Dating for the successful single.
* Understand where you are as a single, whether never being married, divorced, or widowed.

Directors: James C. Thomas and Frances L. Hadley

Children and Youth Ministries

Children, Middle School, High School & College

Frontline – Youth Development Ministry

Frontline is an exciting and growing youth ministry for children ranging from ages 6 weeks through middle school, and our vision is to build children to be champions in life. We call it Frontline because the most crucial time for our development as men and women is when we are young. The spiritual battle begins from infancy and we are committed to training and equipping our children to win the battles set before them in life. And though that sounds very serious, at Frontline we never forget that our audience is children who all have a variety of talents and interests. That is why we endeavor to move beyond the classroom and provide fun and interesting avenues for children to grow stronger in God. All of our extracurricular activities focus on 3 basic objectives: having fun, learning to love God and building healthy relationships

If you are one of the hundreds of youth that we serve weekly, here are some things you can participate in:

Frontline Youth Choir- Comprised of children ranging from elementary school through middle school, the Frontline Youth Choir stands as nearly 100 children lifting up the name of the Lord in song. They minister in all types of music from classic gospel to Christian rap and hip-hop.

Frontline Mentors- Focused on our middle school age group, this program aims to solidify our relationships with this critical age of young people by pairing up mentors who take the initiative to get to know the children, what’s important to them and are there to do life with them as a friend and counselor.

Below are our service times. Please be advised that space is limited so be sure to arrive before the service times for availability.

Director: Benjamin Smith

VIP – Middle School Ministry

Do you have a PROGRESSive VISION for middle school youth?  Well, we do.  The name of our Frontline middle school ministry is V.I.P. (Vision In Progress).  In Frontline-V.I.P. (or simply “V.I.P.”), a young person doesn’t have to come to church knowing what they want to be when they grow up or understanding their calling.  Why?  Because the church is the institution where a young person should discover their calling and purpose in life. V.I.P. is a place where we implement the Living Word of God beyond just the classroom, stand-up-and-teach approach. Here, we incorporate fun, innovative, creative, and diverse ways to reach and teach the whole child.  We create an opportunity for each child to experience an intimate encounter with God and not just a trip to church.

We call it Frontline because the most crucial time for our development as men and women is when we are young.  The spiritual battle begins from infancy, and we are committed to training and equipping our children to win the battles set before them in life.  Now, all of this sounds deeply serious, and, quite frankly, it is; but here in V.I.P., we never forget that our audience is children, all of which have a variety of talents and interests. For that purpose, all of our extracurricular activities focus on 3 basic objectives: having fun, learning to love God and building healthy, long-term relationships.

Dear Adults/Leaders: J. Carl Northcutt said, “The goal of many leaders is to get people to think more highly of the leader. The goal of great leaders is to help people think more highly of themselves.”  If this is you, and you burn with the desire to progress this vision for our youth, come by and see us in V.I.P. We will be happy to talk about the various opportunities to serve. For example, you may become one of our Frontline Mentors, a program that aims to solidify our relationships with this critical age of young people by pairing up mentors who take the initiative to get to know the children, what’s important to them, and are there to do life with them as a friend and counselor.

Dear V.I.P. Youth: If you are one of the hundreds of youth that we serve weekly, and are interesting in getting more involved, consider the V.I.P Youth Leadership Team.  In a purposed pursuit to give our youth not only full ownership of their ministry but also provide a avenue where their input and decisions are heard, we’ve created a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer office. These roles are created to be the voice of the teens and provide insight on field trips, outings, specific café items, and other things desired by the middle school youth.

Below are our service times. Please be advised that space is limited so be sure to arrive before the service times for availability.

Director: Terrance Gammage

CSM – Youth Ministry

What is at your CORE? Core Student Ministries (CSM) is all about developing the inner you so that you can become all that God has designed you to be. We have created a charged atmosphere where our High School students can come and discover God in their own terms and in a way that is relevant to them. We are all about being clear! Once you have God at the Core of who you are, then every decision, every action, every desire, and every thought will revolve around and be directed by what is at your Core…God!

CSM is all about high school students. We are focused on helping them form a meaningful and relevant relationship with God. We accomplish this through relationships and activities. Here at CSM, we believe that it is important that our youth understand that they have people who care about them and are available to meet their needs. By building lifelong mentor relationships with our youth, we are able to assist in meeting their needs now and well into their adult years. We host a variety of activities here at CSM that our youth can participate in. We offer outings to theme parks, concerts, as well as community service events. There is something for just about everyone.

There are several ways that youth can get involved here at CSM. If you are one of the one hundred High School youth that we serve weekly, you can find your place at CSM.

If you are an adult, and you have a passion for helping young people reach their God-given potential, we have a place for you. Be sure to stop by The Core to discover what we are all about!

Director: Pastor Trevor

KC2, where Passion meets Purpose

Desire. Excitement. Hunger. Enthusiasm. Zeal. These are emotions experienced during college years. College students are constantly searching, questioning and examining themselves, their surroundings, their goals, their experiences, their beliefs, their values and their relationships. In short, college students are filled with an activity, energy and curiosity that can be described in one word – PASSION! The mission of KC² is to ensure that every student who becomes a member of KC², graduates and accomplish the will of God for their lives, no matter where they decide to go after graduation. We are a ministry where passion meets purpose!!! By focusing on the areas below, KC2 facilitates the growth and development of college students.

Fellowship- Students need and desire to relax and have a social outlet to bring about balance in their lives. KC² provides an atmosphere where students can build relationships with others who share the same Christian values and lifestyle through activities such as movies, picnics, beach parties, and other social events.

Spiritual Growth- Students, like most people, desire to know why they exist and what they are supposed to be doing. KC² encourages students to foster Christ-likeness by reading and living by the Word of God daily. This is achieved through campus Bible studies (Living in Truth), prayer, special services and conferences.

Academic Success- Students enroll in an institution of higher education with the desire to graduate and be successful in life. KC² assists students in attaining their degrees while at the same time highlighting the importance of forming and developing lifelong success habits. This is enhanced by events such as our annual “Steps to Success” conference, “College Kickoff” in addition to relevant seminars and workshops.

KC² has many available opportunities to serve.  For more information, contact Deacon R.T. Mitchell.

General meetings are held on Saturdays on the USF Tampa Campus at 9:30am in the USF Marshall Center. For more information please contact us via email or on Facebook or at 813-495-0552.

Director: Deacon Reginal T. Mitchell

RTM Marching Band

Revealing Truth Ministries is proud to support our Marching Band, led by Deacon Underwood and a team of devoted volunteers. Recognized for their talent and hard work, our marching band is definitely something to see in action! Enjoy pictures and videos of our band on this page.

Outreach Ministries

RTM Prison Ministry, Nursing Home, Family Connections

RTM Prison Ministry

The Prison Ministry is dedicated to state prisons and county jails within the Tampa Bay area. Our goal is to minister to inmates inside the prisons, explain the importance of being saved (Romans 10:9-10), and build them up over a period of time, so that they may be able to transition into the church outside of those walls.  We will accomplish this by delivering the Gospel and revealing the truth through the Word of God. As we partner with the local prison and jail systems, we pray that the inmates that have been impacted by the Body of Christ will follow the correct path for their lives and never return to the activities that put them in their current circumstance.

Our local jail ministry is a little different. Individuals that are incarcerated only have an average of 23 days at the county jail, so the turnover is high. We reach new individuals every week. We get a chance to minister to those that will be entering back into society relatively quickly. So, they have an opportunity to plug into a local church within weeks and sometimes days after we minister to them. The prison ministry has partnered up with the Hillsborough County Sheriff Department and has held 244 services per year, with an average of 2 people being born-again each service, which equates to 488 new born-again each year.

This ministry is a great training ground for preaching and teaching the Word of God. The inmates are so grateful to hear the Word of God and we have seen lives changed.  We are always looking for people who have a desire to minister to open-hearted inmates within prison walls. Every member that enters the prison will be trained and introduced slowly to the process with a group of other members. This is done, in order that they will become comfortable and feel safe in their surroundings at all times.

Serving in the Prison Ministry will cause you to grow to new levels of confidence. There is also a Correspondence Ministry that allows those that are not able to enter the facility to still do the work of ministry by writing and responding to letters from inmates.  By answering their questions in writing, we can provide encouragement to those in need. Director: Deacon Nathan DeChelbor

RTM Nursing Home Ministry

There is no better way to become connected with the concept of ministry than with Revealing Truth Ministries’ Nursing Home Ministry. This ministry has developed a rich heritage of strong leadership, outstanding teachings, and compassion for those we serve. Our worship services are a welcome addition to the lives of many nursing home residents. It is our work and honor to spread the love and message of Jesus Christ to nursing home residents.  We attribute the success of this ministry to the commitment to fasting and prayer on the Sundays that we serve, as we follow the vision of Revealing Truth Ministries.  In the Nursing Home Ministry, we believe in edifying the body, soul, and mind to the will of the Lord Jesus Christ. Director: Olivia Charmicheal-Brown

Family Connection Outreach

The Family Connection Outreach department serves as a liaison between Revealing Truth Ministries and the adoption/foster agencies. We provide information for members on orientation and training in the adoption and fostering process. We also minister to the children at the Tampa Children’s Home by meeting their needs spiritually and socially. Our mission is to be an exemplary Adoption/Fostering Ministry model for other churches to follow.

There are many opportunities to serve within the Family Connection Outreach Department.

Children’s Ministry Teacher
Teen Ministry Teacher
Hobby Instructor
Life Skills Teacher
Coordinator/Overseer (Events)
Coach (Events)
Arts & Crafts/Graphics

In order to serve in the department you must:

Complete M.O.T.I.O.N.S. classes
Complete a Volunteer Application for the Children’s Home
Attend a Volunteer Orientation

We encourage anyone who has a desire to work with children to join the Family Connection Outreach Department.

Director: Will Bradham

Support Ministries

Intercessory Prayer Department, Telephone Prayer Partners, Ministry of Helps, Media Department

Intercessory Prayer Department

The Intercessors of Revealing Truth Ministries serve as an invisible shield of support and protection for Pastors Greg and Deborah Powe, their children Greg, Christopher, Chrystle and Bryan, the Pastoral Support Team, members of Revealing Truth, Truth Partners, and friends of the ministry by standing in the gap and making up a hedge through effective and powerful prayer.

The main functions of our department are:

• Intercessory Prayer 1 hour before every service
• Corporate Prayer 30 minutes before each service
• Corporate Prayer first Saturday of the month at 10 am
• 24-hour prayer watch for the entire ministry

There are several ways that you can get involved in the Intercessory Prayer Department:

Administration:Individuals who are organized, detail-oriented and love performing clerical duties will enjoy serving in this area.
Hospitality:Because the entire department must be on one accord to pray, we understand the value of developing long-term relationships. The Hospitality Team plans birthday celebrations, the monthly department fellowship and other department functions that facilitate unity and togetherness.
Member Care:This team provides support for those serving in the department.

Below are the upcoming events for 2012.

Director: Will Bradham

Telephone Prayer Partners

The Telephone Prayer Partners department serves a support to Revealing Truth Ministries by praying for those who contact the ministry over the telephone. We provide the callers with hope and reinforcement of God’s Word through prayer. This ministry is especially needed to field the calls that Revealing Truth Ministries received during our television broadcast. With each call that we receive, we emphasize the following:

• Agreement in prayer, according to God’s Word.
• Mentor those who receive salvation through the telephone ministry.
• Emphasize the importance of connecting with a local ministry.
• Encourage those who call to develop a personal relationship with God.

There are many opportunities to serve within the Family Connection Outreach department:

• Telephone Prayer Partner
• Mentor
• Event Planner
• Communications
• Data Entry

In order to serve in the department you must:

1. Complete M.O.T.I.O.N.S. classes.
2. Be a TITHER.
3. Must regularly attend services and corporate prayer.
4. Read Every Ministry Needs Help by Robyn Gool. (available in our bookstore)
5. Read Telephone and Personal Ministry by Alice E. Duncombe. (available in our bookstore)

Director: Rosita Hinds

Ministry of Helps

The Ministry of Helps is committed to developing the servant mindset as a personal lifestyle. We are committed to doing our part to ensure that the vision of Revealing Truth Ministries is accomplished. We are determined to upholding and promoting a standard of excellence in ministry. We are primarily focused with the maintenance and preservation of the church facilities. The Ministry of Helps is present after each service, special event, and Saturdays to maintain the church facility. Our goals in ministry are:

• Promote a Spirit of Excellence and Prosperity in maintaining our church facilities.
• Promote and develop a Spirit of Excellence in the life of every member of the department.
• Faithfully serve God by faithfully serving others.
• Be available and ready to serve after each service and on Saturdays.

The Ministry of Helps is prides itself with being available after every service to ensure that the facility is maintained We are always seeking committed members that are serious about developing a Spirit of Excellence. Our members sometimes come from varied background and age groups.
Requirements

• Complete M.O.T.I.O.N.S. class.
• Minimum of 12 years of age.

Recommended Reading:

• Spiritual Warfare by Greg Powe
• A Heart to Serve by Reginald Ezell
• Becoming a Five Talent Man by Reginald Ezell
• The Ministry of Helps by Buddy Bell

Director: Luis Espinoza

Media Production

The Media Production Department supports Revealing Truth Ministries through the management, distribution, and sale of tapes, books, videos, and music. We assist Pastor Powe in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through these high-quality recorded messages. In the Production Department our main function is the duplication and sale of service CDs and tapes. We also assemble CD/tape sets for series the Pastor teaches as well as special sets for conferences. Our top priority is to display excellence in our customer service. This commitment to excellence is displayed to our members, guests who purchase the messages onsite at the church, as well as those who order media via our television and radio broadcasts.

In all that we do our goal is to reflect God’s standard in our service to others. In the Production Department you may serve as a Duplicator as well as a Cashier. If you would like to join our team you must complete M.O.T.I.O.N.S. class and finish the required readings:

• “A Heart to Serve” by Pastor Reginald Ezell
• “Exposing the Spirit of Competitive Jealousy“ by Dr. Creflo Dollar.

Director: Annie V. Williams

Membership Ministries

Guest Services, Altar Call, New Members, Membership

Guest Services

The Guest Services department exists to create an wonderful church experience for our guests and members by making them feel welcome. It is our goal to inspire each family to become members of this great vision by providing them with information about the ministry and upcomiong events.

Maintaining constant communication with our members and guests is vitally important to a healthy ministry. Whether in person, or on the phone, we strive to enusure that we provide the people we interact with, with the most current information. This department also maintains contact with all guests via telephone on behalf of our Pastors. We invite members that have an outgoing personality and are good with interacting with people to join us in serving the ministry. We are seeking people who:

Are Born-Again believers.
Completed M.O.T.I.O.N.S. training.
Have good customer service skills.
Have a passion and heart for people.

Director: DJ McCray

Altar Call Partners

Foundation Scripture: Matthew 11:28

The Altar Call Prayer Partners purpose is to minister to the unsaved, untaught, unchurched, and uncommitted with boldness and without fear. The main functions of our department are to minister Salvation, Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues and Rededication.

The requirements for serving in the Altar Call Prayer Partners Department:

1. Complete M.O.T.I.O.N.S. class
2. Be an active member of Revealing Truth Ministries
3. Be at least 18 years of age
4. Have a heart to serve
5. Be able to serve at any special events, Sunday, Wednesdays and Fridays.
6. Be able to minister with boldness and without fear.
7. Be willing to purchase & read books by Pastor Powe: “The Benfits of Salvation”, “The Controversal Issues of Tongues” & “Believers or Make Believers”
8. Be a tither

Director: Pastor Bruce Long

New Members

New Members Orientation Classes or M.O.T.I.O.N.S. classes exist to give basic biblical knowledge and understanding to the new member and to explain the beliefs and organization of the ministry. All four classes MUST be completed in order to serve in any capacity within the ministry. The main functions of the department are to:

1. Encourage and equip new members to move forward into servanthood through lecture-style and open forum instruction
2. Promote the attendance of the M.O.T.I.O.N.S. classes among all new members
3. Assist new members in connecting with a department after graduation

After completing the M.O.T.I.O.N.S. classes, new members can begin serving as a Facilitator. The Facilitator is responsible for the set up of classes, assisting students with initial registration of classes, maintaining new member rosters and materials as well as the hosting and set up of graduation. Instructors and Facilitators assisting with the Junior M.O.T.I.O.N.S. class will be required to have a background check, must be able to serve on scheduled class days and Graduation and should be baptized in the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues.

Director: Patrcia Givens

Membership Department

The mission of the Membership Department is to support the vision of Revealing Truth Ministries by making each new member feel welcomed and loved. Our goal is not only to accurately collect pertinent information from them, but also to be witnesses for Christ. In the Membership Department we equip and provide New Members with direction and information to get plugged into the ministry and assign New Member numbers. If you love meeting new people and have a desire to welcome people to our ministry- this is the department for you.

To join you must:

Complete M.O.T.I.O.N.S. class
Be an active member of Revealing Truth Ministries
Be at least 18 years of age
Have a heart to serve
Have excellent reading and writing ability

Director: Pam Owens