SERVING IN MINISTRY @ FIRST CHURCH

Many people believe that only pastors and specially “called” people can serve in the church. The truth is that God has given ALL OF US spiritual gifts to serve Him and His people. You have something significant to offer to God and others.

If you have not explored what your spiritual gifts might be, check this page out!

Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

immediate serving opportunities

LIVESTREAM TEAM

We are in need of more volunteers to help with our First Church online services for God’s Country and/or Crossfire. If you enjoy working behind the scenes, being creative, and working with technology, this is the perfect serving opportunity for you. Livestream volunteers operate video cameras and other technical equipment to capture the God’s Country (Saturday evenings) and Crossfire (Sunday mornings) worship services, and help “bring hope to the couches,” by sharing the lifechanging message of Jesus Christ with our online community. Don’t let the word “technology” scare you - we will teach you everything you need to know! No prior experience is required. Contact Sophie today!

Time Commitment 

God’s Country Livestream Team: Saturday nights from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 

Crossfire Livestream Team: Sunday mornings from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

ONLINE HOSTS

If you’ve ever watched a First Church online service (God’s Country or Crossfire) on YouTube or Facebook, you might have noticed an “online host” welcoming everyone, posting sermon notes and scripture references, and engaging with the online viewers in the comment section. Online hosts are very important to the livestream experience because they help the online community feel connected to First Church and give them opportunities to connect with the powerful messages and music they are watching on their screens. If you like making people feel welcome, interacting with others online, and doing it all from the comfort of your home, then this is a great serving opportunity for you. No prior experience is required - we will teach you everything you need to know! Contact Sophie today!

SOUND AND MULTIMEDIA TEAM (DOWNTOWN AND GOD’S COUNTRY)

Help run our sound system and multi-media systems for services and special events. Training is required, but we will teach you everything you need to know. Frequency of service depends on the number of current team members at any given time. Contact Von to serve at God’s Country. Contact Tom to serve at the Downtown Campus.

FUSION YOUTH (GRADES 7 - 12)

Fusion is seeking volunteers in any of the following areas. Contact Alex today to get plugged in!

Providing and serving dinner for Fusion meetings

Youth Ministry Team volunteers to assist during Fusion meetings in various ways such as checking in students, guiding small group discussion, and helping with clean up

Providing transportation to local service projects

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Children’s Ministry (Pre K/4 year-6th grade) leaders are needed weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. A fulfilling service opportunity awaits you at the Downtown or Crossfire Campus on Sunday mornings or during Gods Country on Saturday nights. Contact Suzie to learn more.

HOW CAN I SERVE?

There are many ways and places that you can serve at First Church, and we encourage you to do so. Below is a list of staff and places in which you can serve. Just click on their name to send them an email that you are interested in being a part of ministry here at First Church.

Dale Croft:  Choir, music at the Downtown Campus

Von McCommons:  God's Country Service and band, ushers, greeters, food prep at Gods's Country

Sophie Lockhart:  Crossfire band, social media, online hosting

Monica Perry:   Downtown welcome center, van drivers, haircuts

Braden Corliss:  Discipleship, Seeds of Hope, life groups, growth groups

Ray Christy:   Community Meals

Carole Goldinger:  Bereavement meals

Suzie Asa:   Children's ministries (both at Crossfire and Downtown)

Alex Evanoff:   Youth Ministries, missions

Cindy Ford:  Printing,  communications

Tom Holman:  Ushers, greeters at the Downtown Campus