First Serve Opportunities - Northway Church...First Serve Opportunities First Serve Opportunites are positions that are great for ﬁrst time volunteers and provide an opportunity

First Serve Opportunities

First Serve Opportunites are positions that are great for first time volunteers and provide an opportunity for you to serve right away. These positions require little to no training and are a great way to get your feet wet! Here is a quick reference list of Northwayʼs First Serve Opportunities. You can find descriptions of each position in this ministry manual.

iConnect Preschool Student MinistryGreeter Weekday Logistics Crowd ControlParking MInistry Hospitality Coordinator Van DriversUsher Nursery Age Teacher Food CoordinatorCoffee Team Classroom Teaching Assistant Safety Team

Worship NWKids Staging Team Greeters Registration Media Worship Host Camera Operator Helper Lights Technician Weekday Prep Events Team

Adult MinistryHome Team Hospitality CoordinatorFirst Impressions TeamGarden ClubHandyman MinistryThe Source AssistantThe EncouragersOffering Counters

Page 1 Northway Ministry Manual Updated 4/14/2015

Northway ChurchMinistry Opportunities

indicates First Serve Opportunity; requires minimal training

Position Description

Needed at 9:00 & 10:30 on Sundays

iCONNECT (The welcoming of guests) Ministry Director -- Phil Anderson

Greeter Positioned at each entrance to create an environment of friendliness/warmth as people enter and exit the church. Greeters are also needed for specific roles in the preschool, childrenʼs, and student ministries.

Guest Services Stationed at the two main entrances to provide a central location for answering questions and sharing specific information about Northway.

Parking Ministry Positioned in the parking lot to welcome and assist guests, direct traffic flow, and assist with parking.

UsherUshers greet people as they enter the worship center, assist with seating, distribute bulletins, and administer the offering.

Coffee TeamAssists in placing coffee urns out on Sunday mornings, and cleaning urns on Sunday mornings.

Safety TeamThe safety teams purpose is to provide a visible safety presence throughout the church on Sunday mornings and be “first responders” when a safety need arises.

Medical Emergency Team

The medical teams purpose is to react when a medical emergency arises. Volunteers on this team are members of the medical profession.


WORSHIP

Worship Choir To aid spiritually, vocally, and physically in our music during our worship gatherings. Also, to be a group of men and women who edify and build up the church with bold faith and courageous love. (Audition required.)

The Outlet To provide information to a wide range of spiritual and church related questions while guiding individuals along the Northway Church C3 path.

Staging TeamTo create worship environments that encourage Christ-centered worship and pave the way for God's word to come alive in people hearts.

The Prayer Room To seek God in prayer on Sunday morning while our worship gatherings take place each hour.




MEDIA Ministry Director -- David Wall

Camera Operator Controls one camera position during worship services while receiving movement instructions over headset by the director. (Minimal training required)

Lights Technician Controls lighting elements for stage. (Minimal training required)

Sound Technician Sound mixing and level control for worship services. (Training required)

ProPresenter Operations

Media presentation (videos and graphics) during the worship service. Controls the main screen during the service. (Training required)

Director Oversees and directs camera operators and mixes shots during the service. (Training required)

Note: entry level opportunities in the above areas are available in childrenʼs and student ministries, but all are coordinated by the media director.

Family MinistryAll positions that work with children 18 or under are required to submit a

background check prior to volunteering.

Needed at 9:00 & 10:30 on Sundays, some

positions for Weekdays

PRESCHOOLMinistry Director -- Jessica Bury

Weekday

Logistics

Behind the scenes preparation for Sunday morning: decoration, room restocking, craft prep, storage organization and laundry. The unsung heroes of Preschool serve 2 hours during the week!

Hospitality

Coordinator

Provide the volunteers with refreshments on Sunday morning.

Nursery Age

Teacher

Cares for babies & toddlers along with basic Bible instruction.

Classroom Teaching Assistant

Assists teacher in caring for children and supporting the lesson being taught.

Lead Classroom Teacher

Basic Bible instruction for children. Toddler through 4K classes are available.

Greeters Greets and welcomes families as they enter the preschool area for childcare giving special attention to guest families. Will assist families with check-in, and ensure all children have their name tag and all bags and cups are labeled. They will escort visiting child & parents to the visitor desk, where family contact information is gathered, as well as the above.



Large Group Leader

Leads Preschool large group session at 10:30 a.m. using a variety of engaging materials including movies, music, Bible stories, and other props.

Sunday Captain Serves during one service each Sunday and assists with volunteer training and support. Is trained in all areas of preschool ministry.

Floater Trained in all areas of preschool and able to serve in any classroom.

NW KIDS (5K-5th grade):

All positions that work with children 18 or under are required to submit a background check prior to volunteering.

KIDS Worship (9:00: 5K-2nd; 10:30: 3rd-5th)

GreetersGreets and welcomes children and their parents as they arrive for childrenʼs worship.

RegistrationRegisters children and gives security tag to parents.

Worship HostSits with children during worship to encourage participation and supervise behavior.

Stage Personnel Serve as Hosts, Actors, or Bible story tellers for productions.

Praise Team Lead children in worship, teaching songs and occasional motions. (Audition required.)

Tech Team Media needs including sound operation, ProPresenter operation, lights technician, and camera operators. (Some training required. Positions coordinated by Family Ministry Media Director.)

Family Ministry Hosts

Work with iConnect to greet visitors and accompany them to appropriate check-in areas.

KIDS Groups (9:00: 3rd-5th; 10:30: 5K-2nd)

Group Leader Takes lead in presenting lesson, facilitates the development of relationships and community for the small group.

Group Assistant Assists leader in presenting lesson and leading group activities as a leader in training.

HelperAssists group leaders with crowd control and carrying out activities.

Coaches Provides support and encouragement to 3-4 group leaders and assistants.

Special Needs Ldr Assists with care and leadership of special needs children in small groups.



Beyond Sunday Volunteer Positions

Events TeamPlan/coordinate big events such as Dad and Daughter Dance, Go Camp, Centri-Kid Camp, etc.

Weekday Prep Help with papers, craft and game supplies, etc. for small groups.

Student MinistryMinistry Director -- Clint Harrison

All positions that work with children 18 or under are required to submit a background check prior to volunteering.


The Forum - Sunday Morning Bible Study

Fe Group Leader Leads weekly Bible small group Bible study. The Fe Leader sits with students during Bible session and leads small group discussion for purpose of application. Groups are based on gender and age.

Fe Group assistant

Assists Fe leader with small group as crowd control. Also handles communication with group. Is considered a leader in training.

Media operator Operates sound, lights, and/or media as needed for session. (Some training required. Positions coordinated through Media Ministry Director.)

Greeter Greets and welcomes students as they arrive for The Forum.

RegistrationChecks students into the churchʼs computer system as they arrive for the The Forum. Also registers visitors as they arrive.

Impact -- Sunday Night Bible Study

Set Up Crew Sets up tables and chairs in the Student Room to prepare for Impact.

Food Crew Serves the food to the students during Impact. May also coordinate the preparation of it; if desired.

Student Ministry Special Events

Van DriversDrive vans on local or out of town trips. (Motor Vehicle Report required.)

Hospitality

Coordinator

Organize and plan for food needs on special events.

Trip Chaperones Chaperone and supervise day trips and overnight camps, trips, or retreats as needed.



Adult MinistryMinistry Leader -- Phil Anderson

Home Teams (Small Group Ministry)

Home Team Leader

Serve as Facilitator for Home Team leading studies and guiding the group. (Interview required.)

Home Team Apprentice

Assist leader with group responsibilities. Considered a leader in training.

Home Team Hospitality Coord.

Take responsibility for fellowship aspect of group coordinating food and activities.

Home Team Care Coordinator

Take lead in staying alert to needs of group members and organizing care when needed.

Connection Classes (Sunday morning Bible study)

Connection Class Leader

Lead teacher for class which may be grouped by age or by topic. Would prepare and lead studies on a weekly basis. (Training provided, interview required.)

Connection Class Mobilizer

Takes active role in class and helps guide class members to continue movement through the C3 process--Come to God, Connect with Others, Change the World.

PLACE leader Lead teacher for PLACE which will equip class members in identifying gifts and abilities to discover their place of service. Class lasts six weeks. (Interview required, training provided.)

PLACE coach As class members conclude taking PLACE, the coach will consult and guide individuals to their place of service. (Training provided.)

Starting Point Leader

Lead teacher for Starting Point which is directed to those new or returning to church. For training purposes, a lead teacher may begin as an assistant. Class lasts 11 weeks. (Interview required.)

Starting Point Assistant

Assistant to lead teacher. Also helps in guiding participants through further steps in C3 process.

Other Ministry Opportunities

Prayer Team Meet weekly (Tuesday mornings) to pray for requests listed from the previous Sundayʼs service. Also includes letter writing as encouragement to those being prayed for.

First Impressions

Team

Designed to complement other first impressions ministries like Greeters and Guest Services, this team is responsible for sending hand-written notes to follow-up with our 1st and 2nd time guests each week. Access to a computer and the internet is necessary.

Garden ClubUtilize gardening skills and abilities to tend to flowers and outdoor appearance of church.

Eleos (Grief) Ministry

Grief ministry assisting families during times of loss of a loved one.



Handyman

Ministry

Utilize handyman skills to assist with basic home repairs for widows, senior adults, or single parents.

Missions Various Mission efforts on local, state and international levels.

The Source

Assistant

Assist in operation of The Source bookstore stocking supplies, accepting payment and registration for supplies and events. (Some training required.)

The Encouragers Senior Adult ministry involving planning programs, organizing trips, outreach to members, decorations for monthly luncheon.

Offering Counters Trustworthy individuals to count offering from each Sunday and make deposit to the bank. Occurs each Monday morning.

Outside Ministries Supported by Northway

Caring Solutions Pregnancy Center

Ministry to women with unwanted pregnancy. Various roles from office support, baby care, parent education, and counseling. (Formerly known as Sav-A-Life Ministry.)

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. No expertise required. Instruction and materials are provided.

Project Giving Ministry to families in financial need. Major emphasis during the Christmas holidays.

Countryside Baptist

Partnership with a sister church to provide meals and food boxes to those in need in their community. 3rd Saturday of each month, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Also help with community garden from which fresh vegetables are grown.

Mid-State Baptist Association

Ministry to those with various needs. Service include boxing up food for distribution, organizing donated clothing, providing counseling services, and providing educational opportunities.


Ministry Contacts:

Name Ministry Area E-mail Phone

Kevin Mills Lead Pastor [email protected] 478.476.1971 x122

Phil Anderson Connections Pastor (Adult Ministry)

[email protected] 478.476.1971 x124

Clint Harrison Minister to Studentʼs Families


Jessica Bury Preschool Director [email protected] 478.476.1971 x149

David Wall Media Director [email protected] 478.476.1971 x141

Phil Anderson Connections Pastor (Adult Ministry)



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