Where do you FIT at First Pres? One of the things we want every single person that is a part of our growing congregation to be is FIT! We want people engaged in ministries that contribute to their spiritual fitness. We also want people to discover an area in the life of the church where their passions and gifts fit the needs of our church family. Click on the sections below to read about the different ministry opportunities available and FIND YOUR FIT (click the section header again to close the section). Fill out the form at the bottom of the page, check off where you think you might fit, and we’ll take it from there and be in touch!
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
POSITION: Sunday School Teacher
DESCRIPTION: Sunday School teachers teach kids about the most important things you could ever teach kids—Jesus and His love and saving grace for them! You will be a part of a teaching team for a specific age. Within your team, you will determine a scheduled teaching rotation. You will use a provided lesson with prepped supplies as your guide for opening and closing time in Sunday School.
TIME COMMITMENT: 10-16 Sunday mornings a year (Sunday School hour only)
POSITION: Big Group
DESCRIPTION: Elementary Big Group leaders need to be comfortable being in front of kids and being goofy! Using a guide, you will pretend to be a specific character to present the Bible story, main point and key passage. Preschool Big Group leaders need to be gifted at engaging children ages 3, 4, 5 and Kindergarten. You will lead them through singing and learning the Bible story and key passage.
TIME COMMITMENT: 10-12 Sunday mornings a year (ONLY 15 MINUTES during Sunday School hour)
POSITION: Children’s Church
DESCRIPTION: Using a lesson guide, you will lead 3s, 4s, 5s and Kindergarten through their very own kid worship time. This time is designed to engage children in song, games, crafts and watching the Bible story. The lesson guide is laid out so that ANYONE can do this! This Bible lesson is the same one they are hearing in Sunday School, so they are really getting a chance to experience the story through multiple application activities and hear it from different voices.
TIME COMMITMENT: 1-2 worship services a quarter. No more than 6-8 times a year.
POSITION: Set Up Team
DESCRIPTION: Set up team is best for people who are attentive to details and love the idea of blessing our teachers by prepping all of their supplies so they don’t have to! You will prep all supplies for each Sunday School class (7 classes) and Children’s Church (2 classes). You can do this any day and time of the week!
TIME COMMITMENT: 6-9 times a year (typically takes about 1-1.5 hours each week)
POSITION: Sunday Nights
DESCRIPTION: Preschool volunteers will help children to get elbow deep in the Bible story from the morning! This is the time to do all the fun activities church clothes prohibit! Most of this time is outside with a lot of free play as well—because they need it! This is a fun time that is ideal for building connections and bonds with these energetic little ones. 1st-3rd volunteers will help with WAM for Kids. This class incorporates music games and some music theory. Ideally, these volunteers will lead the charge on the children’s Christmas program. The Summit (4th-5th) volunteers will come alongside longtime, dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers to help teach children Bible basics and so much more! This class is an incredible tool for these kids to carry in their belt. Volunteers here would ideally train long-term with current teachers with the intent of taking over in years to come.
TIME COMMITMENT: 9-12 Sunday nights each semester (18-24 a year)
POSITION: Christmas Program
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers would be able to lead or help lead the children’s Christmas program. You would help pick the program and lead corresponding elements and your own volunteer team.
TIME COMMITMENT: 12 Sunday nights a year and other outside time
POSITION: VBS
DESCRIPTION: Planning volunteers will help pick curriculum and explore ways to implement various elements in the best ways possible over the course of the year before VBS. This team ideally helps to be a part of the leadership team the week of VBS as well, but is not required.
TIME COMMITMENT: 1 time a month Jan-April and 1 time every three months, July-December. Time in May would be as much as you want!
YOUTH MINISTRY
POSITION: Youth Group Volunteer
DESCRIPTION: Being a youth group volunteer entails two things: a willingness to spend time goofing off and getting to know students, as well as helping maintain order and cleanliness.
TIME COMMITMENT: Weekly, 2 hours
POSITION: Small Group Leader
DESCRIPTION: Small group leaders are the folks who may build the deepest and longest lasting relationships with students. Their task is creating a caring and safe environment where Gospel dialogue can occur through Bible study. They can expect to teach and model for students what prayer and accountability look like.
TIME COMMITMENT: Weekly, 2-4 hours (spring/fall)
POSITION: Sunday School Teacher
DESCRIPTION: Sunday School teachers rotate either on a weekly basis or sometimes every third week. They are given a chronological curriculum that leads students through the story of redemption found in the Bible. The curriculum does the Bible study work, so that a teacher’s job is to convey the teaching of the Bible in a way that is helpful and meets the students at their level.
TIME COMMITMENT: Bi-weekly, 3 hours
POSITION: Event Chaperone
DESCRIPTION: An event might be a fundraiser, paintball, a lock-in (just one shift), a Shuckers game, or a sports day at Freedom Field. Chaperones can expect to be asked to drive students (if need be) and to spend time being with and building relationships with the students in a manner that is reflective of Christ.
TIME COMMITMENT: Bi-monthly, 2-4 hours
POSITION: Fundraising Leader
DESCRIPTION: Many trips we go on call for students to raise funds. Leaders are needed who have ideas for fundraisers and who can help organize and execute them. These would happen primarily in spring but may begin in the fall.
TIME COMMITMENT: Varies
ADULT MINISTRY
POSITION: Vital Group Leader
DESCRIPTION: A Vital Group leader facilitates a small group into a community of disciples of Jesus Christ that studies God’s Word, shares life together, prays for one another and meets regularly for fellowship. They will lead and guide a group from September until May and help others share in growing in faith together through bi-weekly meetings. They will assign others to a task to help the group meetings run smoothly and encourage others to use their spiritual gifts.
TIME COMMITMENT: Bi-weekly, September until May
POSITION: Adult Bible Study Teacher
DESCRIPTION: Leads a Sunday School class or Bible study in teaching God’s Word. Provides a welcoming environment that encourages discussion, fellowship, and prayer.
TIME COMMITMENT: Teaching a 1-hour weekly class and preparing a weekly lesson
POSITION: Sunday Night Set-Up
DESCRIPTION: Help set up tables and chairs for the Sunday Night meal and put them away after the meal is over.
TIME COMMITMENT: 1 hour
POSITION: Sunday Night Meals
DESCRIPTION: Help plan and cook meals for Sunday Night activities in the fall and spring. Ministry will involve Director of Christian Education.
TIME COMMITMENT: 4-5 hours per week
CARE TEAMS
STEPHEN MINISTRY
POSITION: Stephen Ministers – Males (seeking 5 men)
DESCRIPTION: Men are trained to provide one-to-one care to men experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, relocation, or separation due to military deployment. Male Stephen Ministers meet with one man for an hour/week for a few weeks or up to a year. They meet twice a month with other Stephen Ministers and Stephen Leaders for caregiving support and continuing education. We are seeking those who have spiritual gifts of encouragement, mercy or faith.
TIME COMMITMENT: 50 hours of training (2 hours per week and 1 Saturday a month for 3 months of training); 7 hours per month as a Stephen Minister; 2-year commitment to being an active Stephen Minister
POSITION: Stephen Minister – Females (seeking 5 women)
DESCRIPTION: Women are trained to provide one-to-one care to women experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, relocation, or separation due to military deployment. Female Stephen Ministers meet with one woman for an hour/week for a few weeks or up to a year. They meet twice a month with other Stephen Ministers and Stephen Leaders for caregiving support and continuing education. We are seeking those who have spiritual gifts of encouragement, mercy or faith.
TIME COMMITMENT: 50 hours of training (2 hours per week and 1 Saturday a month for 3 months of training); 7 hours per month as a Stephen Minister; 2-year commitment to being an active Stephen Minister
POSITION: Stephen Leaders – Male or Female (seeking 2 people)
DESCRIPTION: Stephen Leaders are pastors, church staff, and lay leaders who work together as a team to lead Stephen Ministry. They come from all ages and backgrounds, but they all share a common passion—bringing Christ’s love and care to hurting people. We are seeking those with spiritual gifts of leadership, shepherding, discernment or teaching.
TIME COMMITMENT: 1 week of training (does not require previous Stephen Minister experience); 2-5 hours per week and special events
FACILITIES/MAINTENANCE
POSITION: Facilities and Maintenance Volunteer
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers who may be handy in many areas of maintenance are needed – carpentry, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, painting, etc.
TIME COMMITMENT: Depending on number of volunteers and the nature of needs as they arise.
HOSPITALITY
POSITION: Hospitality Team Member
DESCRIPTION: A member of the hospitality team needs a heart for hospitality but no specific expertise. The technicalities of setting up coffee and donuts consistently is easily trained. We have members who are normally uncomfortable in social situations but have trusted God and joined the team. As long as you desire, for those in our midst, to feel loved, warmly greeted and invited in, you can learn the rest. There are two primary roles while serving in The Commons: one is greeting/visiting, and one is physical set up. You can serve where you feel most comfortable. This is a new team that shares ideas and is looking for new ways to serve, including having people in their homes, visiting, and making the church’s physical facilities as welcoming as possible. Each team member serves as God leads and has gifted them without undue pressure.
TIME COMMITMENT: Volunteer in The Commons once every 4-6 weeks with a team of 2-3 to serve coffee and snacks and greet and visit with people, with a special eye towards those who are ‘not connected’ to others or new; attend four 1-hour team meetings a year; look for opportunities during worship, around church or outside of church to offer hospitality to those you meet.
POSITION: Guest Visitation
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will visit the homes of those who filled out a connect card and deliver a welcome packet.
TIME COMMITMENT: Depends on number of volunteers and guests to be visited
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
POSITION: Congregational Care Team
DESCRIPTION: In coordination with church officers and other ministries of the church, Congregational Care Team members will discern the needs of the congregation and recruit volunteers with specific gifts for meeting these needs.
TIME COMMITMENT: Team will communicate often by email, and occasionally in person. At least twice a year, the team will coordinate a campaign to recruit volunteers for the program.
POSITION: Congregational Care Volunteer
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will meet particular needs of the members of the congregation which may include physical needs in the home, transportation to necessary appointments, visitation in the home or hospitals, etc.
TIME COMMITMENT: Volunteers will be on an email list of folks willing to help when they are available. Participation each time a request goes out is optional, so time commitment will depend on time of need in the congregation and the availability of the volunteers at these times.
POSITION: Nursing Home Visitation
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers visit a number of nursing homes in the area, taking a copy of that Sunday’s worship bulletin.
TIME COMMITMENT: Right now, it takes several hours to visit everyone, but with more volunteers, the duty can be greatly reduced for each.
SUNDAY MORNINGS
MUSIC
POSITION: Praise Team Musicians
DESCRIPTION: Musicians who are skilled with their instruments…drums, percussion, guitar (electric and acoustic players), bass, piano and keys, violin and more. If you play an instrument, we will do our best to find a place for you to use your gifts. Must be able to follow chord charts or read music.
TIME COMMITMENT: Thursdays at 5:30 PM for about an hour and again on Sunday at 7:30 AM before the 8:30 AM worship.
POSITION: Praise Team Vocalists
DESCRIPTION: Vocalists should be able to sing melody and harmony parts and should be able to read music or follow by ear. You will be asked to support the lead singer and possibly lead a song depending on your skill level and quality.
TIME COMMITMENT: Thursdays at 5:30 PM and on Sunday at 7:30 AM.
POSITION: Chancel Choir Members
DESCRIPTION: Chancel Choir Members are committed to leading in 11:00 worship and attending rehearsals on Wednesdays. Understandably, there will be weeks when people must miss, but the commitment is to attend as often as possible. We welcome adults of any musical ability who love to sing and have a heart for worship.
TIME COMMITMENT: Wednesdays 7:00-8:15 and Sundays 10:30-12:15
POSITION: Instrumentalists (Traditional Service)
DESCRIPTION: Trained instrumentalists for traditional services are always appreciated when needed from time to time. Instrumentalists will be competent for the task given and possess a heart for the worship of God.
TIME COMMITMENT: TBA
POSITION: WAM Member
DESCRIPTION: WAM Members are committed to attending weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays, and to singing in special events. Understandably, there will be weeks when people must miss, but the commitment is to attend as often as possible. We welcome youth in grades 6-12 of any musical ability who love to sing and have a heart for worship.
TIME COMMITMENT: Wednesdays from 4:15-5:30 PM and special events
POSITION: WAM Adult Volunteer
DESCRIPTION: Adults who are skilled in music are always needed to help with rehearsals. We need people who can accompany on the piano or lead in sectional rehearsals. Adults not necessarily skilled in music, but who love to serve with our youth, are needed for helping with food for special events, chaperones for extended rehearsals and out-of town events, and drivers for trips near and far.
TIME COMMITMENT: TBA
POSITION: WAM for Kids Adult Leader
DESCRIPTION: WAM for Kids needs adults who are willing to help with activities and/or crowd control. Those who play piano are greatly appreciated! Others who have some level of musical reading ability are helpful with some of the activities. Still other activities require no musical ability, just an adult who is willing to be hands-on and teach a small-group activity. An extra set of hands is always appreciated for assisting in the classroom!
TIME COMMITMENT: Sundays during regular Sunday night programming, 5:00-6:00
MEDIA/CREATIVE
POSITION: Media Team Member
DESCRIPTION: Media Team members operate the slides on the screens during worship on Sunday morning, which includes song/hymn lyrics, calls to worship, scripture, statements of faith and announcements. For worship slides, we use MediaShout on an iMac. You are not required to build the worship scripts; however, you will be trained to be able to make any necessary changes that morning. Media team members will also operate the cameras during the children’s sermon and baptisms and will video record the 8:30 sermon (and 11:00, if requested by the pastor). The camera is controlled through an Alienware computer and recorded with Wirecast. Potential media team members should be tech-savvy with intermediate to advanced computer skills, solid concentration skills and a heart for worship. Being musically inclined is a plus!
TIME COMMITMENT: 1-2 services per month; special events, as needed
POSITION: Backup Audio Technicians
DESCRIPTION: We are looking for backup audio technicians to operate the sound board for worship and other events when our staff audio technician is unavailable. We use a Midas Pro1 Digital Mixer in our sound booth. Must have previous sound board experience or be a skilled musician with an ear for mixing and interested in learning the basic operation of the sound board.
TIME COMMITMENT: As needed
POSITION: Photographers
DESCRIPTION: Can you tell a story with your photographs? We are seeking photographers interested in sharing the story of the church through pictures! You will be taking photos of church life and special events throughout the year and uploading them to a server to be edited and posted. Access to a DSLR is a plus. Junior photographers ages 16 and up are encouraged to grow their gifts in this new ministry!
TIME COMMITMENT: 1-2 hours, as needed, to take pictures at special events and upload them to a server
POSITION: Artists/Graphic Designers
DESCRIPTION: We are looking for experienced graphic designers to assist with graphics production in busy seasons. Portfolio is required. We are also seeking artists of all types and mediums to help with artistic direction for special events, including table and room decoration, hand lettering signs, photo booths and more.
TIME COMMITMENT: As needed
SUNDAY MORNING TEAM
POSITION: Coffee Crew
DESCRIPTION: If you’re an early riser and you’d like an easy opportunity to serve your church family, this team is for you! Making coffee for The Commons is easy and can be a great time of fellowship.
TIME COMMITMENT: Depending on number of volunteers. Team members will rotate duty to arrive at 7:45 AM, make coffee until the early service starts, and again for about 10 minutes during the fellowship time between services.
POSITION: Offering Collection
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will be available to be asked by a deacon on Sunday mornings to assist with the collection of offerings. Volunteers will only assist with collection, not counting.
TIME COMMITMENT: During the offering time when needed.
POSITION: Communion Preparation
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will prepare the bread and cups for communion.
TIME COMMITMENT: Preparation takes approximately one hour, once a month. Volunteers will need to serve only a few times a year.
MISSIONS
HELPING HANDS
POSITION: Sunday Host
DESCRIPTION: Contact applicant and arrange to meet Sunday morning to host them for Sunday School and worship.
TIME COMMITMENT: In addition to time in worship and Sunday School, a few minutes on the phone and before and after worship. Requests to host will depend on number of applicants and number of available hosts.
POSITION: Helping Hands Team Member
DESCRIPTION: Meet as a team with applicants after they have worshipped to hear their story and discern our ability to help.
TIME COMMITMENT: Meetings usually take place on a weekday morning and may last up to 2 hours. Frequency of meetings will depend on number of applicants and number of available Team Members.
MISSIONS
POSITION: Mission Partner Key Contact
DESCRIPTION: Primary contact between church and Missions Partner. Lead team of volunteers to organize opportunities for the congregation to increase awareness of the Missions Partner and participate in support and encouragement of the Mission Partner.
TIME COMMITMENT: Participate in meetings of the Missions Committee, approximately 6 times a year. Monthly contact at minimum with Missions Partner. At least once a year organizing and implementing awareness/support program (time commitment dependent upon nature of program). Consistent personal prayer for the Missions Partner.
POSITION: Mission Partner Team Member
DESCRIPTION: Participate with other team members to organize opportunities for the congregation to increase awareness of the Mission Partner and participate in support and encouragement of the Mission Partner.
TIME COMMITMENT: At least once a year organizing and implementing awareness/support program (time commitment dependent upon nature of program). Consistent personal prayer for the Missions Partner.
POSITION: Meal Plating (The Lord Is My Help)
DESCRIPTION: Plating the meals for delivery and for those eating in the dining area.
TIME COMMITMENT: We serve for a week every couple months. Volunteers from FPCOS serve two shifts every day: 9:15 to 10:00 AM and 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM.
POSITION: Worship Leader/Praise Leader (The Gardens)
DESCRIPTION: The Worship Leader leads the congregation in the Call to Worship, prayer, assurance of pardon, sermon and benediction. Praise Leader leads music for the opening and closing hymns. This person should be able to play an instrument in leading music.
TIME COMMITMENT: The service on Sunday mornings is from 10:30 to 11:00 (it is okay to go a little longer). The Worship Leader will generally spend an additional 2 to 4 hours during the week in preparing the worship service.The Praise Leader would need whatever time it takes to prepare for the 2 songs.