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ABOUT OUR CHURCHPeaceful Rest - The Family of Faith - was organized in 1953 by the late Reverend Dr. JohnDouglas Thomas and 85 pioneers in Shreveport’s Cedar Grove community. Our mission is tomake disciples who grow, serve, and care. The reach of our multi-generational ministry extendsboth locally and globally.
TESTIMONIALI am humbled to serve as deacon at the Peaceful Rest Missionary Baptist Church. We are all about saving souls and making disciples. I am eternally grateful to God for His favor and His blessings upon our church. We are blessed to have a great leader in Dr. R. Timothy Jones.Jack Johnson, Jr.Chairman, Executive Committee
TESTIMONIALOne word to describe Peaceful Rest: FamilyWe have a pastor that knows our names. He leads us in a worship experience that is unique, inspiring, and life changing! There is always a smile to greet you. No one is a stranger, and everyone is welcome here. When you walk through those doors you truly are a part of the Family of Faith.Taurean RandolphYouth Director
TESTIMONIALWe envision Peaceful Rest as the perfect church home for us as we strive to attain our ultimate goal of developing a closer relationship with God. We are excited about all Peaceful Rest offers spiritually, Pastor Jones’ concern and love for the community as well as our Family of Faith’s local and global generosity.Robert and Lyndia Ferguson
THE DNA OF OUR CHURCHCore ValuesFaith, hope, and love (I Corinthians 13:13) VisionA church that grows, serves, and caresMissionMake disciples who grow, serve, and careStrategy Equip people to grow (spiritual)Empower people to serve (missional)Encourage people to care (relational)
STANDARD CHURCH CALENDARJanuaryThe Pathway to PrayerFebruaryHeritage School/ Church AnniversaryMarchSpring Discipleship SeriesAprilResurrection CelebrationMayWomen's Life MonthJuneMen's Discipleship MonthJulyRest & RelaxationAugustSummerFest/Family and Friends DaySeptemberFall Discipleship SeriesOctoberSuper Sunday/Fall FestivalNovemberPastor's AnniversaryDecemberChristmas on St. Vincent
R. TIMOTHY JONESSenior PastorServing Since 1994I am here to inspire people to walk with God and to enjoy Him every step of the way. This is how discipleship turns duty into delight.
SUSAN WILLIS CAPERSDiscipleship DirectorServing Since 2024
CAMERON JONESMulti-Media SpecialistServing Since 2019
──JAMES R. CLARKMinister of WorshipServing Since 1995
RYANT RICO CRAIGAssociate Pastor of Family CareServing Since 2019
TREVEON MOOREYouth Ministry InternServing Since 2024
SHERBRINA T. JONESFirst Lady & Outreach DirectorServing Since 1997
BRENT LATINOrganist/Media DirectorServing Since 2011
JUDY MADISONChurch AdministratorServing Since 2021
LAKISHA TAYLORStewardship DirectorServing Since 2018
WHAT WE BELIEVEThe Scriptures introduce us to the Word of God.God is the Supreme Being and Creator of humanity and the universe.Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God; He is our Lord and Savior.The Holy Spirit is our comforter, teacher, and guide.Human beings are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image and likeness of God.Sin is words, deeds, and thoughts that break God’s heart.Salvation is free to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.The Church is the Body of Christ and exists to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.
WHAT WE BELIEVEThe kingdom of God include God’s sovereignty over the universe and God’s lordship in the lives of His children.God is the source of all blessings and we are obligated to invest our time, talents, and treasure in the work of His kingdom.God in His own time will bring the world to its appropriate end; the unbelievers will experience eternal damnation and the righteous will enjoy eternal life.Continued
HOW OUR MINISTRY WORKSBenevolence. We remain committed to assisting the less fortunate with basic necessities such as food, clothing and shelter to the best of our ability.Counseling. Our pastor is available to provide spiritual direction via biblical principles. However, counseling is outsourced to licensed professional counselors.Death & Funerals. Our Family Care Team is available to serve families during their loss and to assist with planning services. Official notification should come from the immediate family.Discipleship. The teaching ministry of our church currently meets for several weeks in the spring and the fall both on campus and in non-traditional settings.Family Care. Our team is committed to serving our members during times of sickness, grief, loss, and other unfortunate circumstances.Grievances. Should a dispute arise within our congregation, the protocol of Matthew 18:15-17 shall be employed to achieve spiritual accord.
HOW OUR MINISTRY WORKSContinuedLeadership. Our church leaders and ministry partners serve to inspire others to grow, serve, and care.Outreach (missions). We serve God by serving others. Thus, we are committed to meeting needs in our local and global communities.Membership. Members are received by baptism, transfer, or Christian experience. Members are released by transfer, exclusion, or death.Stewardship. Every member of our church is encouraged to support the ministry through tithes and offerings as well as ministry engagement.Worship. We gather to speak to God’s heart through worship and to allow God to speak to our hearts through His Word.
OUR LOCAL REACHCedar Grove Community Outreach CenterA Ministry of the Peaceful Rest Missionary Baptist Church
OUR GLOBAL REACHElim Primary SchoolNairobi, Kenya
OUR GLOBAL REACHMalawi, Africa
YOUR JOB DESCRIPTIONAs a member of The Family of Faith,I am here to grow, serve, and care.
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Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will alsosupply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest ofyour righteousness.2 Corinthians 9:10 (NIV)TITHES & OFFERING
TURNING PRINCIPLE INTO PRACTICE2026 SPRING DISCIPLESHIP SERIES
TREVEON MOORE, YOUTH PASTOR R. TIMOTHY JONES, SENIOR PASTOR RICO CRAIG, ASSOCIATE PASTOR