NSI Church Ministry Directory

Ministry Leaders

Explore the ministries of Northside Institutional Church and the leaders serving our church family and community.

Artos Academy Ministry

Artos Academy Ministry

Evangelist Karen Miles

Provides Christ-centered training through Artos Academy to equip leaders, ministry facilitators, and emerging servants for spiritual growth, leadership, and ministry effectiveness.

Benevolence Ministry

Benevolence Ministry

Mother Linda Dennis-Ralph

Reviews and responds to assistance requests from church and community members, offering support to meet personal needs.

Children’s Church Ministry

Children’s Church Ministry

Sister Ginger Thompkins

Creates a safe, welcoming, and faith-filled environment where children learn about God through Bible stories, activities, and age-appropriate lessons.

Christian Education Ministry

Christian Education Ministry

Evangelist Leah Duncan

Promotes biblical literacy, spiritual formation, prayer, discipleship, and Christ-like character in alignment with the pastoral vision.

Comfort Ministry

Comfort Ministry

Sister Veronica Correll

Offers care, prayer, compassion, and support to members, families, and the community during grief, illness, loss, or hardship.

Evangelism Ministry

Evangelism Ministry

Assistant Pastor Helen Pugh

Shares the gospel of Jesus Christ, encourages discipleship, and equips believers to reach the community through preaching and teaching.

Foreign Missions Ministry

Foreign Missions Ministry

Elder Michael Lipscomb

Supports local and global mission efforts through partnerships, mission trips, volunteer service, and practical aid.

Health & Wellness Education Ministry

Health & Wellness Education Ministry

Mother Denise Barron and Mother Darlene Pinno

Promotes physical, mental, and spiritual wellness through education, resources, workshops, and faith-based support.

Hospitality / Member’s Services Ministry

Hospitality / Member’s Services Ministry

Sister Dorothy Benning

Welcomes members, visitors, and guests while creating a warm, inclusive, and caring atmosphere at services, events, and fellowships.

Marriage Enrichment Ministry

Marriage Enrichment Ministry

Minister Wayne Coleman, Jr. and Minister Kortney Coleman

Strengthens marriages through biblical principles, communication, spiritual intimacy, fellowship, and Christ-centered support.

Media Ministry

Media Ministry

CJ Thorpe

Uses technology and digital platforms to share worship services, church events, and NSI’s message of faith, hope, and love.

Audio Ministry

Audio Ministry

Sister Jill Bollinger

Supports worship services and church events by managing sound equipment, microphones, audio levels, and recordings so the message, music, and ministry are heard clearly by the congregation and online audience.

Missionary Ministry

Missionary Ministry

Evangelist Nance Hornsby

Serves the church and community through outreach, prayer, encouragement, and practical support in partnership with local agencies.

Men’s Ministry

Men’s Ministry

Brother Terry Ellis

Empowers men ages 16 and older to grow spiritually and personally through mission, prayer, mentorship, and brotherhood.

Mother’s Board

Mother’s Board

Mother Sharon Gans

Provides spiritual support, prayer, encouragement, wisdom, and service to the church and community. This is an appointed position.

Music Ministry

Music Ministry

Niko Thorpe

Leads the congregation in praise and worship through traditional and contemporary music that glorifies God and encourages spiritual growth.

Pastoral Prayer Ministry

Pastoral Prayer Ministry

Evangelist DeLisa Coleman

Provides ongoing prayer covering for pastors, members, families, and the community through corporate and intercessory prayer. This is an appointed ministry.

Sunday School Ministry

Sunday School Ministry

Mother Sharon Gans

Teaches children and adults biblical truth, Christian beliefs, and practical ways to live according to God’s Word.

Trustee Ministry

Trustee Ministry

Minister Wayne Coleman, Jr.

Oversees church finances, property, maintenance, and stewardship to support the church’s Kingdom-focused mission. This is an appointed position.

Usher / Greeter Ministry

Usher / Greeter Ministry

Sister Rhonda Fitch

Welcomes members and visitors, assists with comfort and order during worship, and helps create a positive first impression of NSI Church.

Widow / Widower Ministry

Widow / Widower Ministry

Mother Denise Barron and Mother Darlene Pinno

Provides emotional, spiritual, and practical support for widows and widowers through encouragement, connection, and resources.

Women’s Ministry

Women’s Ministry

Pastor Nikki Thorpe

Provides a supportive space for women ages 16 and older to connect, grow, serve, and fellowship through spiritual and natural enrichment.