The Ecclesiastical Structure

The ecclesiastical framework of Agape Fellowship Ministries is designed to support the spiritual growth, administrative excellence, and community impact of the church. Our structure reflects both biblical order and collaborative leadership, ensuring that every area of ministry is effectively led and nurtured.

THE SENIOR PASTOR

Senior Pastor Dario L. Armstrong serves as the spiritual leader and chief executive officer of Agape Fellowship Ministries. As the visionary of the church, he provides spiritual guidance, oversees all ministry operations, and ensures that the mission and values of the church are upheld with integrity and excellence.

Pastor Armstrong also serves as an advisor to the Board of Trustees, offering insight and direction regarding the stewardship and allocation of all ministry funds. He is entrusted with appointing qualified and faithful individuals to key leadership roles, including Ministers (both male and female), Deacons, Auxiliary Heads, and other positions essential to the function and growth of the ministry.

With great care and discernment, Pastor Armstrong selects leaders who are spiritually mature and have a heart to serve the people of Agape Fellowship. His commitment is to ensure that every member is treated with dignity, respect, and love, fostering a church culture grounded in unity and compassion.

In the event that Pastor Armstrong is unable to serve, leadership responsibilities will be carried out by the Pastoral Staff, with the support of First Lady Cenithia Armstrong, who will step in to maintain continuity and spiritual oversight in his absence.

THE PASTORAL STAFF

The pastoral staff is comprised of the associate pastor, executive pastor, and youth pastor, each divinely appointed to a specific area of ministry, working together to undergird the senior pastor in shepherding the flock of God. Within their callings, the work of the Lord is faithfully carried out. The associate pastor provides spiritual oversight to all auxiliaries, ensuring that each is prayerfully equipped and trained to minister effectively to God's people. The executive pastor stewards the business and administrative affairs of the ministry with wisdom and integrity, while also guiding a few auxiliaries in their service. The youth pastor is entrusted with the spiritual care and development of the youth, laboring with his team to nurture a vibrant, Christ-centered ministry that meets the needs of the next generation.

THE DEACON'S BOARD

The Deacons Board shall be composed of faithful, Spirit-filled men appointed by the senior pastor to serve in roles that support the pastoral mission of caring for the Lord’s people. These men will lovingly assist in the upkeep and maintenance of the church grounds, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all who enter the house of God. Serving as a bridge between the senior pastor and the families of the ministry, they will help foster unity and connection within the body. Above all, these deacons will stand as dedicated intercessors—prayer warriors who lift up the ministry, its leaders, and its members before the throne of grace.

The Ordinances of the Church

At Agape Fellowship Ministries, we uphold three sacred ordinances of the Christian faith:
The Lord’s Supper, Feet Washing, and Water Baptism.

These Christ-instituted practices are powerful expressions of our faith and commitment to Jesus Christ. They are not merely traditions but holy acts of obedience, designed to unite believers and deepen our walk with the Lord. We honor these ordinances as Christ taught, and we observe them with reverence and joy as the Spirit leads.

THE LORD'S SUPPER

📖 Matthew 26:26–29; Mark 14:22–25; Luke 22:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–34

The Lord’s Supper, also known as the “Last Supper,” is a sacred time where we remember the suffering and sacrifice of our Savior. As we partake of the bread and the cup, we symbolically share in Christ’s death and reflect on His body broken and blood shed for the forgiveness of sin.

At Agape, we follow the Apostle Paul’s reminder: “as often as you do this…” (1 Cor. 11:26). Rather than a fixed schedule, we celebrate the Lord’s Supper as the Holy Spirit leads our Pastor. This ensures each observance is meaningful, Spirit-led, and honors the unity and oneness this ordinance brings to the body of Christ.

Feet Washing

📖 John 13:1–17

Jesus taught His disciples a powerful lesson in humility and love by washing their feet. In this sacred act, we are reminded that true greatness in God’s Kingdom comes through serving one another.

Feet Washing is more than a symbol—it is an act of love, unity, and surrender. At Agape, we observe this ordinance during special times led by the Pastor. The Pastor will begin by washing the feet of the men, while the women minister to one another, maintaining reverence and order.

This moment brings our hearts together in humility, reflecting the servant nature of Christ.

Water Baptism

📖 Matthew 28:16–17; Romans 6:1–7

Before ascending into heaven, Jesus commanded His followers to baptize in His name. At Agape, we understand Water Baptism as a powerful declaration of faith. It symbolizes dying to the old self and rising in new life through Christ.

We practice baptism by immersion, in accordance with Scripture. This method represents the believer’s full identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.

Baptism is reserved for those who have made a personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ. We do not baptize young children unless they are old enough to understand its meaning and have professed faith. Parents are encouraged to guide their children in the seriousness of this sacred step.