Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. –1 Peter 4:10
Serving was an essential part of Jesus’ ministry on earth (Matthew 20:28). As we follow Christ, we follow the example He gave us and serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13). We believe that God has given each of us specific and unique gifts and talents to use for His glory in the way of serving Him and His church.
Where can I serve?
Questions About Serving?
We consider serving the Lord a privilege and would like to make it as smooth as possible for you to serve Him. Here are a few answers to the most frequently asked questions.
- 1. Who can serve, and when can I start serving?
- We want people who are born-again Christians (John 3:3-7,16) called by God to join us in this work. We ask that you attend regularly for 6 months before serving. This policy not only helps you know that this is your church home, but also allows us time to get to know you.
- 2. How often can I serve?
- Serving flows from your relationship with Jesus. Make sure you’re spending time with God each day. Your love for Jesus will overflow into the way you serve. You can’t give what you don’t have. You’ll need to read/listen to your Bible, pray regularly, and be in church fellowship.
- 3. How will I be trained?
- We want you to serve where you will thrive and enjoy the ministry of serving. When you serve the Lord, stay motivated by His love for you. We train by having you observe and then serving with supervision (I do, you watch -> I do, you help -> You do, I help -> You do, I cheer).
- 4. How can I avoid burn-out?
- We want you to look forward to serving. If not, take a week off or two to help avoid burn-out. Family is our first ministry, and the more we have someone who can fill-in for us, be on a rotating schedule, the better we can all remain healthy. This is why we desire to equip teams and do the work of ministry together.
- 5. What happens next?
- After you apply (see Ministry Interest Form to Serve below), your application will be reviewed and processed. You will hear from us regarding details and next steps. Serving on some teams require a background check and additional interview processes.
Additional helpful information:
Upon completion, a church leader will confirm with you, they received the Ministry Interest Form to Serve, and if a background check is needed then you will also receive a copy.
The volunteer registration process that consists of:
- Filling out the online Ministry Interest Form to Serve,
- Agreeing with our Statement of Faith,
- Agreeing with our Philosophy of Ministry,
- Agreeing with our 10 Leadership Core Values, and
- Agreeing to follow the Billy Graham Rule
- Successfully passing a background check (if required), and
- Receiving communication you have been approved to serve (this may take weeks or months as prayer is involved).
- Once approved, we will help you take the next step. You can also review the Church Service opportunities to sign-up for.
