Ministries   Children's Ministry: Dell Stith has led our children's ministries for many years. Dell retired after teaching for 30 years in the Carroll School District. She was highly regarded as a teacher both for her ability to teach even the most difficult children and also the genuine love she expressed for each child. Dell has always had a great love for children. She teaches Children's Church, leads children's music activities, directs Vacation Bible School and currently leads a large and exciting Children's ministry activity, Word Warriors, on Wednesday nights. Carroll Baptist offers a Children's Church for two different age groups; pre-school Children's Church for ages 2-5 and ages 6 through grade six.     Youth Ministry: Jeremy Sturdivant is our Youth Minister. Jeremy is currently attending Southwestern Theological Seminary. His wife Amy is a schoolteacher.     Family Ministry: We have always had a strong emphasis on family. Periodically we have had seminars dealing with various areas of family life. Beyond the nuclear family we have worked to build a sense of family among our members. We would much prefer to see each other as extended family members rather than church members. We believe it is in this atmosphere that anyone from any kind of situation can find a place to be at home, whether he or she is currently a part of a large family or single. We strive to make it a safe and loving atmosphere in which we can grow to our maximum potential.     Music Ministry: Music is very important to us. It is not just something we do before a sermon. We try to use music that both teaches great truths and also makes us conscious of the presence of God. Jesse Bass is our Worship Leader and plays the lead guitar. He is the Middle School and High School Band Instructor for American Heritage Academy in Carrollton. Eli Melton plays the guitar and is the Athletic Director for Forney High School. Steve Newburn, retired from the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, plays the keyboard. Danny Nelson plays bass guitar.Gene Giggleman plays the harmonica. Jason Worley plays the drums for our Worship Team. Mark Reynolds plays the bongo drums. Kay Nelson and Amy Bass both sing with the Worship Team. We use a variety of music and musical styles. Contemporary praise and worship is a primary focus but we also use the great hymns of the faith. Both the message and the mode are important.     Nursery Ministry: We have always been fortunate to have a nursery led by nurturing, caring people. This is evident even in the furnishings and decor of the Nursery. The Nursery was lovingly designed, decorated and furnished by members who have a heart for babies and for children in general. This is reflected in the way the children are handled and cared for in the nursery. A nursery is provided for all church services. Mrs. Wanda Stowe and Angie Worley lovingly provide care and leadership in this ministry.     After School Ministry: Carroll Baptist Church has a very popular After School Program for elementary aged children. This program has proven to be popular with both children and parents. Dell Stith is the Director and Sarah Robinson is the Assistant Director of the After School Program. Children have a wide range of activities from which to choose as well as a study area. Enrollment is limited and fills up quickly. For more information you may e-mail: info@carrollchurch.org or call the church office (817-488-6900).