2024-05-15T12:46:38-00:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 263837478 Destiny Baptist Church Inc DEST 3522639889 PO Box 15076 Brooksville FL 34604 Catherine Gatson Finance Manager 3522639889 2024-05-15 false Catherine Gatson XXX-XX-XXXX false X AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X destinybaptistchurch.net X X 66079 X 56022 7224 2833 66079 12000 9700 13204 212 22185 57301 8778 21425 30203 21425 30203 21425 30203 21425 30203 X Religious, educational, and charitable service Womens Ministry - see schedule O 568 Youth Sunday School Program - see schedule O 402 Music Ministry - see schedule O 484 Other - see schedule O 572 2026 Catherine Gatson Finance Manager 005.00 0 Delano Henry Board Member 010.00 0 Ezekiel Brown Deacon 010.00 0 Marcus Thomas Deacon 010.00 0 Renalda Colvard Board Member 010.00 0 Henry Harris Pastor 040.00 0 false false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false false Catherine Gatson PO Box 15076 Brooksville FL 34604 3522639889 false false false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31 Other - see schedule O Grants and allocations 0, Program service expenses 572 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Other 22,185 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Other Expenses Missions - 300 Sunday School - 803 Music - 484 Evangelism/Outreach - 739 Ministry Expenses - 6,124 Anniversary Committee - 5115 Administrative - 8,620 Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 28 Womens Ministry - Womens Ministry at Destiny Baptist is a Bible centered ministry that promotes discipleship, evangelism, mentoring, and worship through study, service, support, and fellowship. Our ministrys foundation is rooted in the desire to guide women to find hope, freedom, and salvation in the gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed in His Word. We emphasize the importance of evangelism and the practical ways to share our faith. We accomplish our goals through Bible studies, prayer groups, mentoring relationships, and opportunities for education and training. Our ministry offers a variety of programs and events to help women grow in their faith and leadership skills. The Womens Ministry plans activities and events throughout the year that focuses on these four traits discipleship, evangelism, mentoring, and worship. We offer monthiy Bible studies, open to the public, to support worship, mentorship, and discipleship we host an annual Womens Day event, featuring inspiring speakers, to gather women for worship, engagement, and encouragement, also open to the public and in support of evangelism and fellowship. We plan annual retreats for support and to center ourselves in Gods will and the fellowship of others. In support of the community, the Womens Ministry exist to aid in nurturing, supporting, and equipping women to faithfully and completely use their God-given gifts to glorify God in their lives and in their communities. Our Womens Ministry is there to support, motivate, and challenge women on their spiritual growth and on their journey as followers of Jesus Christ. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 29 Youth Sunday Program - There is a call to go into the world to reach young people. Our Sunday School Youth Program meets on the third Sunday of each month. It plays a crucial role in the spiritual, educational, and moral development of our children. It offers a rich and valuable learning experience with an age-appropriate curriculum and engaging activities. The Sunday School Program provides a structured environment for our youth to deepen their understanding of the Bible, develop their faith, and grow spiritually. They get to participate in various activities like games, crafts, and storytelling, which make learning enjoyable and memorable. The benefits of our Youth Program are fostering a sense of community amongst the children, encouraging them to support one another teaching important values like love, kindness, honesty, and respect and appreciate and use the Bible learning that church is a fun, safe place connecting with other Christian children and instilling a sense of responsibility and service. The lessons learned in Sunday school guide the children in their daily lives, helping them make moral and ethical decisions, as evidenced by four children being baptized. It is a demonstration of their faith, understanding, and commitment to God. Moreover, two more are preparing themselves for baptism as they enrich their Christian education. Investing in the next generation is important for passing on faith, knowledge, understanding and enriching the reign of God and Gods love. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 30 Music Ministry - The purpose of the Music Ministry at Destiny Baptist Church is to exhort, uplift, and encourage the body of Christ through song and worship. God has given us the responsibility and the privilege of proclaiming His righteousness with our mouth and hands and through music. When the church gathers for worship we engage with God through singing, clapping, bowing, lifting hands, and other biblical actions, led by our choir, the Voices of Destiny. Music is a key component in our praise and worship portion of the service on Sunday mornings. The role of music in worship is biblical. Hymn singing was practiced by Jesus and his disciples. The Psalms bear rich testimony that in joy and sorrow, in praise and lament, the faithful raise their voices in song to God. Music connects us at a deeply emotional level. Music has the divinely designed ability to move and inspire. Worship music is all about God. However, worship music is not just limited to Sunday morning service. We engage our community as well. The music ministry successfully organizes special worship services, such as Old Time Gospel Celebration and Christmas celebrations under the direction of the Minister of Music. Our Minister of Music is a talented and experienced pianist, organist, keyboardist, song writer and vocalist. He often introduces new hymns and musical compositions. He trains and develops our choir members. The Music Ministry also hosts the Hernando County Federation of Choirs, an organization of churches located in Hernando County, Florida that provides a countywide platform for a group their choirs to participate, support, and engage in music and worship within the faith community. The Voices of Destiny choir is frequently requested for singing engagements as well. In these roles, music leads and builds up the church community. If you have a heart for the Lord, if you love music and feel as though the Lord has blessed you with musical abilities and understanding, using that gift and understanding for the benefit of others and for the praise and glory of the Lord, is not only biblical, but also foundational to the gospel. The people of God sing. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31 Other - Christian Education Ministry - We teach students children and adults how to study the Bible, pray, grow spiritually and serve and witness for Christ. Sunday school meets every Sunday at 930 am. Mid-Week Service and Bible study is every Wednesday at 630 p.m. Bible study is followed by spirited singing and mini sermons from the Pastor and guest ministers. - 401 Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31 Other - Deacon Ministry - Ordained men lead in carrying out the churchs ordinances, keeping peace in the church, spreading the gospel and administering to the needs of the suffering. They serve on the churchs joint board helping to carry the business of the church.Their responsibilities include communion, benevolence, prayer, Bible teaching, and visiting and administering to the sick and needy. - 0 Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31 Other - Evangelism Ministry - The Voices for Christ Outreach Ministry VFCOM is an evangelism ministry that spun off from our mid-week Bible study class. This ministry visits members who are ill and provide prayer, scripture reading and teaching and Gods Word to individuals in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The ministry also challenges others in spiritual growth through sharing church materials and inviting others to church. Qualified members provide counseling and mentoring to youth. - 171