Mission Statement

 The mission of the STBA is to encourage and uplift Shaw Temple members who have been led by God to establish their own businesses.

Objectives

• To provide assistance to Shaw Temple business owners designed to make them more profitable and thus better able to contribute financially to the church.
• To provide Shaw Temple business owners with opportunities to network with each other in order to do business with each other and to share successful business practices.
• To provide Shaw Temple business owners with opportunities to market their products and services to Shaw Temple members.
• To inform Shaw Temple members about products and services provided by Shaw Temple business owners.
• To present periodic forums for providing information or training to Shaw Temple business owners and prospective business owners.
• To disseminate information to Shaw Temple business owners and prospective business owners about assistance available from various service providers.

Values

 STBA, as a church ministry, encourages its members to subscribe to the golden rule in the conduct of business by treating others as they would want to be treated. The organization promotes ethical business practices and the delivery of quality services and products. We honor God by being Christ-like in our operations.   STBA members subscribe to the fundamental philosophy that profitable Shaw Temple business owners will contribute more to the church which will result in the church being better able to carry out its Christian mission. 

Organization and Operating Procedures

 STBA is headed by co-chairpersons, Mr. Arthur Brown and Ms. Carla Lavender, who were appointed by the Pastor. Other officers will be elected by active participants in the Ministry. The co-chairs have appointed a temporary Steering Committee to assist in planning and development during STBA’s formation and first year of operation.  Business meetings will be held a minimum of four times per year. In addition, the co-chairs will communicate with the members via church bulletin announcements, e-mail blasts, and the church newsletter. STBA will host activities and implement programs throughout the year to accomplish the annual goals of the Ministry. The co-chairs will appoint project managers or committees, as necessary, to achieve specific goals. More definitive operating procedures will be put in place after the STBA has operated for a year.

Disclaimer

Notwithstanding the values espoused by STBA members, in no event shall Shaw Temple AME Zion Church or the STBA ministry be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken with respect to doing business with STBA members. Individuals and business owners should take the normal due diligence steps that they would take in deciding whether or not to do business with any company.