Deacon Sheepfolds
A caring connection for every member of Zion Baptist Church
I am the good shepherd and I know My sheep and am known by My own.
At Zion Baptist Church, every member is connected to a Deacon through what we call a Sheepfold. A sheepfold is a spiritual care group, a smaller church family within the larger church family, where members are known, prayed for, and supported in their Christian walk.
This approach reflects the biblical picture of Jesus as the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep and watches over them with love and care. In the same spirit, Zion Deacons serve as spiritual caregivers, helping members stay connected, grow in faith, and receive encouragement in every season of life.
Each Sheepfold is identified by a unique color and scripture theme that highlights an aspect of Christian life such as growth, love, repentance, baptism, redemption, and identity in Christ. The whole church worships together, and the Sheepfold helps ensure every member is supported and never feels alone.
Meet Our Sheepfolds
Philippians Sheepfold
The thief does not come except to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly.
North Campus: Entire North Campus
Last names: A through Brown
Green represents life and Christian growth, reminding us that Christ calls us to grow, flourish, and live abundantly in Him.
Colossians Sheepfold
Then Peter said to them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Last names: Ban through Byrd, Cad through Chr, E
Blue represents water and spiritual baptism, pointing to repentance, renewal, and new life in Christ.
James Sheepfold
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?
Last names: Cla through Dys, Fa through Go
Silver points to focus and strength of the soul, reminding us to value spiritual integrity more than worldly gain.
Ephesians Sheepfold
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Last names: Gra through Ho, Ja through Jon
Purple represents royalty and the priesthood of believers, highlighting our identity as God’s chosen people.
Galatians Sheepfold
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Last names: Hu through Jackson, McC through Mit, Mon through Mora, Redd through Sau
Pink reflects God’s love and compassion, reminding us of the gift of salvation and the warmth of God’s care.
Jude Sheepfold
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Last names: K through Pul
Gold points to the gift of eternal life, shining with hope and joy through Jesus Christ.
Hebrews Sheepfold
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Last names: Sco through Sw, Tay through Til, Vance, Wa
White reflects cleansing through repentance, reminding us that confession brings forgiveness and restoration.
Philemon Sheepfold
Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.
Last names: To through V, We through Z
Red represents the redeeming blood of Christ, highlighting salvation, sacrifice, and the grace that makes us right with God.
Church Office Hours
Zion Main Campus
MON – FRI
10:00am – 6:00pm
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ZION MAIN CAMPUS
4850 Blagden Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-4940
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ZION NORTH CAMPUS
11005 Dayton St.
Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902
(301) 649-6000
