His middle initial is "D" and there are rumors in the religious circle that it stands for dynamic. Ervin Seamster, or Dr. E. D. Seamster, Jr. as listed on his resume, is in the process of building one of the most promising urban ministries up-and-coming in the Christian community on the scene today. "Give me another ten years," Seamster once promised, "and I'll really have it together then." But believers and non-believers who have seen "The Light"(Light of the World Church), say he's already got it
together and can only get better.
From all the glowing reviews and amens given Dr. Seamster, he's not by any means considered an overnight...

Building Team
A church facility is a ministry tool. These individuals help to present a clean, well maintained facility that is inviting to guests, demonstrates a caring attitude, and is a pleasant place to worship.
Team Members: *Melissa Neugent, Doris Taylor, and Trae Taylor
Scriptural Reference: Colossians 3:23

Children's The Children's Ministry assist in the spiritual, social and emotional development of the LWCC children by providing a strong, nurtuing and loving support system.
Team Members: Cheryl Allum, *Quinn Bottinelli, Regina Compton, Carlotta Mixon and Rosa Taylor
Scriptural Reference: Luke 18:16, Ephesians 6:1-4, Isaiah 40:28-31

Finance The mission of the Finance Ministry is to responsibly distribute God's resources through the collection of tithes and gifts.
Team Members: Fred Allen, Jeno Bottinelli, Curtis Holland, Eddie Hopkins, and *LaSonya Jackson
Scriptural Reference: Malachi 3, 1 Cor. 16:12, II Cor. 9

Greeters The mission of the Greeters Ministry is to server the congreations by maintaining an orderly worship service.
Team Members: Willa Dillard, Carmenn Flemming, Leatha Flemming, Pam Flemming, Linda Gee, Carolyn King, Patrice King, Mary Hopkins, and Ruby McGilbra
Scriptural Reference: Psalms 84:10

Kitchen The mission of the Kitchen Ministry is to prepare healthy and quality foods for various events and functions in order to feed the outer man.
Team Members: Margaret Allen, *Thomas Harlan, and *Avis Landry
Scriptural Reference: Matthew 25:34-40

Leadership The Leadership is comprised of spiritual men whose responsibilities include, but are not limited to ensuring that the congregation stays true to her God-given mission - Church and Community cooperating to bring glory to Christ.
Team Members: Fred Allen, Jeno Bottinelli, Curtis Holland, Dwayne Pugh, and Dr. Seamster

Media The mission of the Media Ministry is to achieve the most excellent worship experience possible by providing quality media throughout the service.
Team Members: Tara Broadus, Linda Johnson, Rhonda Locke, Belinda Mason, Kevelyn Oaks, and *Dwayne Pugh
Scriptural Reference: 1 Cor. 14:7-12, 40

Ministers of the Gospel The Ministers of the Gospel lead the church into closer relationship with God through biblical preaching and teaching. These are individuals who have been called and graced with the ability to effectively edify, exhort, and equip the people of God for the work of ministry.
Team Members: Jeno Bottinelli, Noah McArthur, Dwayne Pugh, H.R. Stevens, and* Dr. Seamster
Scriptural Reference: (Eph 4:11-12)

Music Directors The mission of the Music Ministry is to strengthen, encourage and comfort the body of Christ through music that is God centered, yet reaches a generation of believers free to express the truth of Jesus in deed, spirit and emotions.
Team Members: *Dwayne Pugh and Dr. Seamster
Scriptural Reference: 1 Cor. 14:26

News The News team is comprised of individuals that are skilled in communications. These individuals help to keep the church informed about events, church members, sick and shut-in members, those on the prayer list, and any other information that is pertinent to the congregation.
Team Members: Willie Johnson, Carlotta Mixon, Lashelle Taylor, Kevelyn Oaks, and Nicole Gray

Office Staff The mission of the Office Staff is to manage the day to day activities and administrative duties of the church in order that we may be more effective in ministry.
Team Members: Margaret Allen, Dwayne Pugh, and Dr. Seamster
Scriptural Reference: Romans 12:6-13

Sound Team The mission of the Sound Ministry is to achieve the most excellent worship experience possible by providing quality media throughout the service.
Team Members: Linda Johnson, Elbert Landry, *Dwayne Pugh, Adigun Threatt, and L.B. Willis
Scriptural Reference: 1 Cor. 14:7-12, 40

Special Event
The mission of the Special Events Ministry is to organize Christ-centered events and programs.
Team Members: *Johnnie Brashear and Merretta Savannah
Scriptural Reference: John 3:19, 12:1-8, II Chronicles 35:1-19

Usher The mission of the Greeters Ministry is to server the congreations by maintaining an orderly worship service.
Team Members: Ian Compton, Steve Compton, and Curtis Holland Jr.
Scriptural Reference: Psalms 84:10

Women's The mission of the Women's Ministry is to minister to the needs of the women in the congregation on all levels, to serve in the congregation, and to provide outreach to women in the community.
Team Members: *Dorothy Stevens and Jodi Stevens
Scriptural Reference: Proverbs 31:10, 30

Worship Team The mission of the Worship Team is to ensure that each worship assembly is God centered in spirit, glorifying through praise and meaningful in expression.
Team Members: *Dwayne Pugh, Dr. Seamster, Trae Taylor, and Curtis Holland
Scriptural Reference: John 4:23 - 24

Youth The Youth Ministry assist in the spiritual, social and emotional development of the LWCC youth by providing a strong, nurtuing and loving support system.
Team Members: *Jeno Bottinelli, Tina Butler, Dionne Cleveland, Denise Cleveland, Yolanda Cleveland, Yolanda Lewis, Angela Pugh and Adigun Threatt
Scriptural Reference: Luke 18:16, Ephesians 6:1-4, Isaiah 40:28-31

W.O.W. (Women of Worship) The mission of W.O.W. is for the older women to lead the younger women in nurturing a dynamic relationship with God and build a missions lifestyle through developing spiritual disciplines such as prayer, bible study, worship and celebration.
Team Members: *Patrice King and Angela Pugh
Scriptural Reference: Titus 2:1-7

Bookstore The mission of the Bookstore is to serve the church by providing the latest in Christian publications that serves to strengthen, encourage and comfort the body of Christ through Christian-based bookes, manual, brochures, music, sermon media and other literature.
Team Members: Taylor Jenkins, Linda Johnson, and Yolanda Lewis
Scriptural Reference: 2 Tim. 2:15

* - Denotes Contact Person