The early formation of this ministry began from the initiative of Sister Inez Watson and Sister Mattie Speller who attended a Christian Education workshop at the J. J. Johnson Campsite in Fayetteville, NC. Sis Watson received permission from the Pastor, then Rev. H. H. Murrill to set up Christian Education in the Church.

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It began in a similar manner as the Sunday School program. Three classes were formed which provided instructions for the adults, teens, and youth of the Church. The classes met on Sunday evenings once a month. New convert classes were started and converts were instructed to be ready for Fall Revival.

 

Some of the first members were Alice Ballance, Annie M. Bond, Mary V. Bond, William Bowen, Willa Dawson, Vashti Cooper, Fannie Miller, James Miller, Phefie Small, William Small, Sr., Mattie Speller, Charlie Stewart, Estella Stewart, Inez Watson, Lee Alma Watson, Doretha Williams, Rudolph Williams, Sarah Williams.

 

Under the Leadership of Pastor Shelton R. Barnes, Christian Education gave birth to The Baptist Training Union (BTU) with Lee Alma Watson as President. Prayer Breakfast was united with the BTU to strengthen it and help to increase Saturday morning attendance. The faithful membership at this time included the following attendees: Hannah Bazemore, Lynette Peele, Phefie Small, Rev. William Small, Jr., William Small, Sr., Mildred Turner, and Inez Watson. Prayer Breakfast, and BTU was held on the fourth Sunday at 4:00 PM unless there were pending engagements.

 

In 1999, Naomi Bazemore was appointed Director of Christian Education. She helped to revamp the BTU and secured teachers for the teen (Delores Roberson) and youth (Diane Miller) classes. The current officers for BTU are: Linda Pugh, President, Joanna Rascoe, Vice President, Hannah Bazemore, Secretary, Mildred Turner, Treasurer. Through the Christian Ministry, students were recognized for academic achievement in schools and universities. Thereafter, the leadership of Vice President moved toward another leadership change, upon the resignation of Sis. Rascoe, Sis. Shirley

B. Taylor was called upon to fulfill the duties as Vice President. Where God guides, he will provide. Under Sister Bazemore’s directions as a Christian educator, the ministry held Saturday sessions as well as fourth Sunday afternoon training sessions. Sister Bazemore was willing to provide informative sessions for all age groups. After several years of service, Sister Naomi Bazemore relinquished her duties as Christian Education/BTU Director.

 

Pastor Barnes looked upon Deaconess Carolyn S. Outlaw as the new Director of Christian Education/BTU (Baptist Training Union). President, Carolyn S. Outlaw, Vice President, Buneva Everette, Recorder, Deacon Kelvin Outlaw. Thus far in 2005, the Christian Education Ministry has hosted Deacon William Peele Jr., Director of Shaw University Cape Center. He enlighten hearts to tell of the many accomplishments of Blacks in American History. The Valentine Couples Dinner was established and legal services on Living Will was introduced by Eura Cherry.

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Our mission is standing on the promises of God, while moving on a strong Christian Foundation.

 

As of 2009, the West Roanoke Missionary Baptist Association determined that Christian Education would replace (BTU). At that time, Deaconess Carolyn Outlaw relinquished her duties with Christian Education/ (BTU) giving rise to a new staff appointed by Pastor Shelton R. Barnes. Being appointed Director, Deaconess Fannie Parker set up the Ministry based on the model of Dr. Portia Brandon of West Roanoke Missionary Baptist Association.

 

Mission: To fulfill the mission of Cedar Landing Missionary Baptist Church by making disciples for Jesus Christ according to Matt 28: 19-20.

 

Purpose: To Accomplish the mission by growing our congregants of all ages by means of Bible study, training and enrichment activities which provide a caring and supportive loving environment with the goals of developing the total person- spirit, mind and body.

 

Staff: Servant Leader, Pastor Shelton R. Barnes; Advisor, Reverend Naomi Bazemore; Director, Deaconess Fannie Parker-Oversees the total administration, Coordinator, Deaconess Shirley Taylor- coordinate all seminars; Youth Coordinator, Sister Fannie William-works with youth supervisor to bring special training and activities for youth enhancement; Administrators, First Lady Mary Barnes, Librarian; Sister Tiffanie Cherry, youth instructor; Sister Karen Johnson, Physical Education; Deaconess Deloris Roberson, Health Education;

 

Through the Christian Education Ministry, we train all new converts and host orientation for all new members. We also appoint the director for Vacation Bible School. Recently, under the leadership of the Pastor, we added the Youth Church to the Ministry headed by our youth coordinator, Sister Fannie Williams.

 

Our vision is and will continue to be for the support of the existing ministries, and establish new ministries in relation to the need of the Church.

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