Praise & Worship Team

The Praise & Worship Team at Union City Baptist Church is dedicated to leading Christ-centered worship that glorifies God and encourages believers. Through music, song, and heartfelt praise, we seek to create an atmosphere where hearts are drawn closer to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Colossians 3:16

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Michael G. Barnes

Pastor

Michael provides spiritual leadership and direction for worship, shepherding musicians and singers while ensuring the church’s praise remains Christ-centered, biblically grounded, and led with excellence.

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Ellen Stone

Song Leader, Pianist, and Singer

Through song and sound, Ellen serves the church by lifting voices, stirring hearts, and guiding the congregation into moments of praise, reflection, and joy before the Lord.

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Lynita Brown

Pianist

Lynita uses her voice or instruments to help lead the church in praise, pointing hearts toward God and creating an environment for meaningful, Christ-centered worship.

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Brian Newman

Singer and Guitarist

Brian serves by using musical gifts to lead the congregation in worship, helping create an atmosphere where God is honored and His people can respond in praise.

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Larry Smith

Singer and Song Leader

Larry guides the congregation in worship through song, helping unite voices, set the tone of praise, and encourage wholehearted participation as the church lifts God’s name together.

Our Music Ministry is an important and integral part in the life of our church. From congregational hymns and contemporary praise songs to solo performances, quartets, and cantatas, it all enhances the worship services. 

Our goal is to get more members involved. Anyone who can play an instrument and/or sing is welcome to do so. We would like to have special music to present during each service. 

We are also dedicated to encouraging the children and youth to participate and are willing to work with the Sunday School/Youth leadership as needed. 

We welcome any suggestions that any of you may have to expand the music ministry.

Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp… Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.
Psalm 150:3–6


Interested in Serving?

If you feel called to serve through music or worship leadership, we would love to connect with you. Opportunities may be available for singers and musicians who desire to use their gifts for God’s glory.

This information will be sent to our Pastor, shown above.