The archivist will focus on the preservation of historical and legal documents of First Baptist Church that are kept in the Archive rooms.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.       Review material as it is deposited in the Archives. If not accepting, contact the Church Administrator.

2.       Return material if not accepted and, if necessary, explain to person donating material why it was not accepted.

3.       Keep confidences.

4.       Work with Church Administrator to understand when material can be destroyed. Some records are permanent, some can be destroyed after a designated time period.

5.       Update index so material can be easily found.

6.       Review file cabinet with DVD's, tapes, and photographs to see what can be assimilated and what could be destroyed. Update index after doing so.

7.       Review shelves to organize.

8.       Understand that it is important to ask if you have questions. 

9.       Try to organize, when possible, like material in groups (e.g. legal documents, minutes, annual church binders, etc.)

10.   If leading others in working in the Archives, work as a team.

11.     Have fun! Know the job you are doing is important.

Anticipated Time Commitments

1.         Monthly or as-needed/available

Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. CR is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. This program is for all people groups, internal/external to the church, as we all have hurts, habits, and hang-ups in our lives. CR currently holds regular gatherings on Tuesday evenings that are open to the public.

The journey on the road to recovery is not meant to be taken alone. Similarly, the CR Ministry is not meant to be led alone. The Ministry runs more smoothly when the program is run by a group of leaders. Dividing responsibilities among a group of leaders (the T.E.A.M.) enables the program to help more hurting people. It is not intended that a CR leader “does it all.” However, it is the responsibility of the leadership to supervise assigned areas.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      In partnership with the Assimilation Coach, promote CR to the members of the program, the church, the community, and the world.
• 2.      As delegated by the Assimilation Coach, maintain church bulletin announcements for special events or guest speakers.
• 3.      Assist in preparation of the CR bulletin, as requested.
• 4.      Partner with Assimilation Coach to provide updates for the CR section of the church website to the office staff.
• 5.      Partner with the Assimilation Coach to provide outreach information for Testimonies to Go, Missions, Jails and Prisons, and Treatment and Sober Living Homes.
• 6.      Assist in recruiting new leadership candidates.
• 7.      Partner with the Assimilation Coach to supply the resource table with materials (CDs, group description fliers, CR curriculum, and chips) and help coordinate materials needed for special events.
• 8.      May assist with staffing the church’s information table for weekend services with a CR display, if allowed.
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• Anticipated Time Commitments – Intention would be to step into Assimilation Coach Role after minimum 6 months as apprentice, as needed.
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: Up to 2 hours/week
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: Group night: 4 hours; Meetings: 3 hours/month; Step Study: 1.5-2 hours/week + prep

Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. CR is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. This program is for all people groups, internal/external to the church, as we all have hurts, habits, and hang-ups in our lives. CR currently holds regular gatherings on Tuesday evenings that are open to the public.

The journey on the road to recovery is not meant to be taken alone. Similarly, the CR Ministry is not meant to be led alone. The Ministry runs more smoothly when the program is run by a group of leaders. Dividing responsibilities among a group of leaders (the T.E.A.M.) enables the program to help more hurting people. It is not intended that a CR leader “does it all.” However, it is the responsibility of the leadership to supervise assigned areas.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Promote CR to the members of the program, the church, the community, and the world.
• 2.      Maintain church bulletin announcements for special events or guest speakers.
• 3.      Responsible for the CR bulletin.
• 4.      Provide updates for the CR section of the church website to the office staff.
• 5.      Provide outreach information for Testimonies to Go, Missions, Jails and Prisons, and Treatment and Sober Living Homes.
• 6.      Recruit/interview new leadership candidates using the Leader Interview Form with the Encourager Coach. After the interview, gives the form to the Ministry Leader.
• 7.      Supply the resource table with materials (CDs, group description fliers, CR curriculum, and chips). Coordinate the materials needed for special events.
• 8.      Staff the church’s information table for weekend services with a CR display, if allowed.
• 9.      Develop an Assimilation Coach Apprentice.
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: Up to 2 hours/week
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: Group night: 4 hours; Meetings: 3 hours/month; Step Study: 1.5-2 hours/week + prep

Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. CR is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. This program is for all people groups, internal/external to the church, as we all have hurts, habits, and hang-ups in our lives. CR currently holds regular gatherings on Tuesday evenings that are open to the public.

The journey on the road to recovery is not meant to be taken alone. Similarly, the CR Ministry is not meant to be led alone. The Ministry runs more smoothly when the program is run by a group of leaders. Dividing responsibilities among a group of leaders (the T.E.A.M.) enables the program to help more hurting people. It is not intended that a CR leader “does it all.” However, it is the responsibility of the leadership to supervise assigned areas.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      The Training Coach (T), Encouraging Coach (E), and Assimilation Coach (A) all report to the Ministry Leader (M) making up the T.E.A.M.
• 2.      Responsible for and oversees the entire Celebrate Recovery Ministry.
• 3.      Helps the T.E.A.M. grow closer to God.
• 4.      Encourages the T.E.A.M. to maintain healthy recoveries while fulfilling their tasks.
• 5.      Meets monthly with T.E.A.M. as well as conducts monthly training meetings for leaders.
• 6.      Works with the T.E.A.M. to recruit new leadership candidates.
• 7.      Selects and schedules teachers for lessons and testimonies for Large Group meetings.
• 8.      Meets with the Worship Leader to discuss song selections and special music.
• 9.      Serves as a main contact with the church staff.
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 4-5 hours/week
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: Group night: 4 hours; Meetings: 3 hours/month; Step Study: 1.5-2 hours/week + prep

Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. CR is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. This program is for all people groups, internal/external to the church, as we all have hurts, habits, and hang-ups in our lives. CR currently holds regular gatherings on Tuesday evenings that are open to the public.

The journey on the road to recovery is not meant to be taken alone. Similarly, the CR Ministry is not meant to be led alone. The Ministry runs more smoothly when the program is run by a group of leaders. Dividing responsibilities among a group of leaders (the T.E.A.M.) enables the program to help more hurting people. It is not intended that a CR leader “does it all.” However, it is the responsibility of the leadership to supervise assigned areas.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Works with the Training Coach to conduct New Leader Orientation and New Leaders’ Training.
• 2.      Incorporate the training during your monthly leadership meetings.
• 3.      As ministry grows, and new leaders rise up, the Training Coach will need to begin scheduling more training at other times during the month.
• 4.      Partner with the Training Coach to coordinate a training session for the Celebrate Recovery leadership team after assessing the needs of the leaders.
• 5.      In partnership with the Training Coach, trains and develops the leaders for Open Share Groups and Step Studies.
• 6.      Communicates with and supports the small group leaders as directed by the Training Coach.
• 7.      In partnership with the Training Coach, visits the Open Share Groups and Step Study Groups periodically to ensure leaders facilitate the groups using the Group Formats and Small Group Guidelines.
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• Anticipated Time Commitments – Intention would be to step into Training Coach Role after minimum 6 months as apprentice, as needed.
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• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: Up to 2 hours/week
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: Group night: 4 hours; Meetings: 3 hours/month; Step Study: 1.5-2 hours/week + prep

Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. CR is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. This program is for all people groups, internal/external to the church, as we all have hurts, habits, and hang-ups in our lives. CR currently holds regular gatherings on Tuesday evenings that are open to the public.

The journey on the road to recovery is not meant to be taken alone. Similarly, the CR Ministry is not meant to be led alone. The Ministry runs more smoothly when the program is run by a group of leaders. Dividing responsibilities among a group of leaders (the T.E.A.M.) enables the program to help more hurting people. It is not intended that a CR leader “does it all.” However, it is the responsibility of the leadership to supervise assigned areas.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Works with the Ministry Leader to conduct New Leader Orientation and New Leaders’ Training.
• 2.      Incorporate the training during your monthly leadership meetings.
• 3.      As ministry grows, and new leaders rise up, the Training Coach will need to begin scheduling more training at other times during the month.
• 4.      Each month, the Training Coach, with the Ministry Leader, coordinates a training session for the Celebrate Recovery leadership team after assessing the needs of the leaders.
• 5.      Trains and develops, with the Ministry Leader, the leaders for Open Share Groups and Step Studies.
• 6.      Communicates with and supports the small group leaders.
• 7.      Visits the Open Share Groups and Step Study Groups periodically to ensure leaders facilitate the groups using the Group Formats and Small Group Guidelines.
• 8.      Develops a Training Coach Apprentice.
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
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• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: Up to 2 hours/week
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: Group night: 4 hours; Meetings: 3 hours/month; Step Study: 1.5-2 hours/week + prep

The Children’s Ministry 1^st Workshop exists to help children realize that Jesus was first a carpenter as they learn to use hand tools and materials to build/make small projects to take home in Kids U.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. As part of a team, you will make project kits for kids K-5^th grade to put together during their Kids U activity time on Wednesday nights.
2. Volunteers will use given instructions to do things like pre-cut lumber & pre-drill holes for students to assemble with hammers & nails, sanding, gluing, decorating, and finishing. (Adult supervision on safety instruction is given with hand tool usage, various materials, and final assembly.)
3. Project kits you will create vary seasonally from bird houses to bird feeders, wooden memory verse boxes, plastic/leather weaving into lanyards/bracelets, and wooden slab wood sign making
4. Project kits are prepared by 1^st Workshop Volunteers and are available at no-cost to students and they can take them home
5. Maintain safety at all times while using the 1^st Workshop

Anticipated Time Commitments

1. 1-2 hours per month

The Children’s Ministry Check-In Area exists to provide a welcoming, safe, and secure check-in process for parents to check in their children who will attend Children’s Ministries.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Successfully complete MinistrySafe Volunteer Process
2. Greet families warmly as they come to the Children’s Ministry Check-In Area
3. Assist families with any check-in needs such as navigating the check-in software program
4. Greet new families and give them necessary release forms to complete
5. Enter necessary new family information into the computer and print the kids’ nametags
6. Give new kids a welcome gift and invite parents/caregivers to stop at our Welcome Center upstairs to receive the welcome gift for adults
7. Give parents any literature they may be interested in such as information about our other children’s ministries
8. Walk them to the proper rooms and explain our pick-up procedure

Anticipated Time Commitments

1. Weekly or bi-weekly on a Sunday morning
2. Volunteers are asked to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the start of the service to be ready to greet new families and assist with check-in
3. Volunteers may leave the check-in area after it appears that all families are checked in for the morning (usually about 5-10 minutes after the service has started)

The Church Administrator coordinates and supports administration of church properties and finances while providing oversight for and development of church resources in implementing the vision and purpose of First Baptist Church.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Oversee development of the annual church operating budget and annual review as directed by the Finance committee.
• 2.      Encourage efforts to fully develop the financial potential (estate planning, memorials, etc.) for First Baptist Church.
• 3.      Develop and maintain a capital expenditure “wish” list for the church.
• 4.      Manage and coordinate the internal office needs, including computer software, hardware, network use, and related systems.
• 5.      Maintain all business and legal records of the church.
• 6.      Oversee the development and maintenance of the church website.
• 7.      Coordinate and manage purchases and equipment acquisitions.
• 8.      Assist in the management of church properties, including preventative maintenance, cost benefit measures, and building use policies.
• 9.      Provide necessary information on staff compensation and benefits options on an annual basis, providing for orientation and enrollment of eligible employees, as well as evaluating the benefit package that best suits the church and the employees.
• 10.  Oversee a working knowledge of various software in use by the church.
• 11.  Assist in other church activities as requested by the Lead Pastor or church board.
• 12.  Direct church treasurer, financial secretary, office manager, and operations manager.
• 13.  Participate in staff meetings.
• 14.  Participate on the Personnel, Property, and Finance committees.

Anticipated Time Commitments

• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry – widely varies; as needed
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training – as needed

Provide visionary planning, and administrative/ministry-based oversight, in conjunction with the Lead Pastor, to fulfill the Mission of First Baptist Church.  

Responsibilities/Duties

•         Disposition of Real Property
•         Provide visionary planning for the future of the church, in conjunction with the Lead Pastor.
•         Examine and evaluate all programming of the church on an ongoing basis.
•         Make recommendations for building/space needs, including remodeling of present facilities.
•         Readjust the duties and responsibilities of any committee or task force.
•         Approve the establishment of committees or a task force.
•         Appoint annually a Vice Moderator from its membership to serve in Moderator’s absence.
•         Appoint annually a recording secretary to keep minutes of all Board meetings.
•         Provide for keeping minutes of all business meetings of the church and conducting all official correspondence in the name of the church.
•         Provide for maintaining membership records and reporting changes to Converge.
•         Designate legal representatives of the church.
•         Assure hiring, discipline, and termination of staff is conducted in a fair and consistent manner.
•         Disciplining of members and terminating of memberships.
•         Provide for supervision, care, decorating, and protection of the church property.
•         Exercise supervision over monies budgeted and designated.
•         Propose a budget for the coming fiscal year to be recommended to the church for approval.
•         Present to the church annually a financial report of all funds.
•         Arrange for an independent financial review of the records of the Financial Secretary and Church Treasurer, to be presented at the Annual Meeting.
•         Appoint staff and/or lay leaders for all ministry-based committees, with the recommendations of the Lead Pastor, to assist in fulfilling the church’s Mission.

Anticipated Time Commitments

•         Attend monthly Board meetings (2-3 hours for each)
•         Attend Annual, Semi-Annual meetings, and any special meetings (2-3 hours for each)
•         Attend any assigned committees as a Board Liaison (varies depending on committee)

The purpose of the Common Ground Ministry is to bring people together around food and drink in order to build friendships and to encourage a unified sense of community.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Recruitment and training of hosts; training resources provided
2. Schedule hosts for Sundays
3. Ensure food, drink, and utensils are on hand every Sunday
4. Evaluate needs and respond with solutions
5. Communicate pertinent information with all hosts as needed
6. Liaison to other Hospitality Ministries Coordinators (Welcome Center, Ushers, Door Hosts)

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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 4-6 hours/month (more if also serve as a Host)
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: minimal, as needed; resource provided

A Community Care Decision Team member provides oversight and accountability of Community Care Benevolence Fund disbursement by reviewing Community Care financial requests and deciding to grant requests or not, and if so, in what donation amount.

The Community Care Benevolence Fund exists to share the love of Christ by helping meet basic needs in times of crisis. It is open to members/attendees of our congregation and to residents of Isanti County.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Oversight and accountability of Community Care Benevolence Fund disbursement at First Baptist Church to steward God’s resources well
• 2.      Review completed Community Care financial requests
• 3.      Decide to grant financial requests or not; and if so, in what amount

Anticipated Time Commitments

• 1.      Approximately 20 minutes a week
• 2.      Attend 1-2 hour committee meetings as scheduled (once a quarter or less)

Community Care Intake Team members share the love of Christ by meeting in person with First Baptist Church members/attenders and Isanti County residents seeking financial assistance in times of need or crisis, listening to their story, and completing a Community Care Financial Request form.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Meet in person with up to five requestors one afternoon a month, 1:30pm-4pm, with one other intake member
• 2.      One intake member will ask questions and take notes, while the other will enter the requestor’s information into a form on the computer
• 3.      Listen and ask questions as each person shares their story and the reason for their current hardship
• 4.      Offer encouragement and prayer
• 5.      Those interested in this volunteer ministry position must fill out an application and complete a background check. Volunteers may have training prior to serving

Anticipated Time Commitments

• 1.      2.5 hours a month
• 2.      Attend 1-2 hour committee meetings as scheduled (once a quarter or less)

Community Groups exist as the foundational evangelism and discipleship ministry for adults so that adults have a place where they belong in authentic relationships as they engage in the Word with others. The Community Leader may be one person or a married couple. The Leader’s overall responsibility is for the direction of the Group and guiding the Group Leadership Team.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Oversee, set the direction, and develop the Group’s ministries while working with the Teacher Coordinator and the Group Leadership Team (which may consist of Care, Administrative, Social, and Outreach Point Persons, as well as the Teaching Coordinator).
• 2.      Responsible for the Group Life segment of the Sunday gathering.
• 3.      Monitor the smaller group and gender breakout structure, schedule, etc.
• 4.      Communicate information regarding goals, special days, etc.
• 5.      Serve as a liaison between Pastor and Group and serve on the Group Leadership Team in guiding the Group.
• 6.      Pray for the Group and help the Group develop a sense of belonging, identity, and unity.
• 7.      Periodically evaluate the overall Group ministry with the Leadership Team.
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 3 hours/week
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: 1-2 hours/month for leading own Group meeting in addition to regular planning meetings with other Community Group ministry leaders

The purpose of the Door Host ministry is to ensure all who enter First Baptist Church feel welcomed and valued. “Meet and Greet” all who enter the building – including children – with an enthusiastic smile and a friendly greeting.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Recruit people to serve one month/year (4-5 Sundays) for 30 minutes a Sunday
• 2.      Train hosts as needed
• 3.      Ensure nametags are current
• 4.      Conduct ongoing evaluation and make recommendations
• 5.      Liaison to other Hospitality Ministries Coordinators (Ushers, Welcome Center, Common Ground)
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 4 hours/month, more if Door Hosting
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: minimal, as needed; resource provided

The Drama Director organize and direct the drama team in presenting special dramatic elements as part of worship services or other events when scheduled and will recruit actors to participate in selected dramatic presentations in cooperation with the teaching pastor and the Worship and Music Pastor. The drama ministry is intended to support the preaching ministry of the pastors as they help people grow in faith.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Select and obtain drama scripts
• 2.      Schedule and direct drama rehearsals as needed
• 3.      Recruit actors for selected dramas
• 4.      Direct the drama as scheduled
• 5.      Work with the Worship and Music Pastor to finalize drama needs and work within drama ministry budget
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• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 4-5 hours/week when a drama is scheduled
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as requested

 Oversee the Finance committee and its meetings to review church income, expenses, and overall health of church finances.                   

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Schedule and lead at least quarterly Finance committee meetings, or more frequently, as needed with the goal being to discuss outstanding Finance committee tasks and current church financial position.
• 2.      Oversee and monitor accounting activities of the Treasurer or outside financial consultants.
• 3.      Monitor on a regular basis church finances through reports taken from church accounting software.
• 4.      Report church financial summary at each board meeting.
• 5.      Prepare a report and present the church financial position at the church’s Annual and Semi-Annual meetings.
• 6.      Liaison between church staff and church treasurer.
• 7.      Present future year budget recommendations to the church board based on review of prior year financial picture.
• 8.      Present any recommendations to the church board for potential mid-year changes in spending based on review of current year financial picture.
• 9.      Present recommendations to the church board on any large capital requests made.
• 10.  Present recommendations to the church board on any significant financial decisions required as needed.

Anticipated Time Commitments

Varies.

Review church income, expenses, and overall health of church finances.                   

Responsibilities/Duties

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Meet as a Finance committee at least quarterly Finance committee meetings, or more frequently, as needed to review church income, expenses, and overall health of church finances.

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Help make future year budget recommendations to the church board based on review of prior year financial picture.

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Help draft any recommendations to the church board for potential mid-year changes in spending based on review of current year financial picture.

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Help make recommendations to the church board on any large capital requests made.

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Help make recommendations to the church board on any significant financial decisions required as needed.

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Help in overseeing and monitoring accounting activities of the Treasurer or outside financial consultants.

Anticipated Time Commitments

Varies.

This team was created to bring an overview of the church decorating landscape. Each member uses their gifts to bring a critical eye to the areas that do not leave a good impression for our guests as their primary role, looking for areas or ways to leave a good impression to all guests who come through our church doors as well as making the outside appearance of the church property attractive to our community and all guests.      

Responsibilities/Duties

•         A critical eye to make the team aware of areas that our outdated, in need of repair, showing signs of clutter, or eye sores that need to be removed.
•         Have a keen sense for what welcomes, attracts, and makes guests feel at home. Creating an atmosphere that makes guests want to be part of the church family.
•         A gift for helping choose colors, designs, and the overall look or appeal for spaces. Understanding the need to stay true to the overall color scheme and design throughout the church building.
•         Ability to work with a team, finding a role that best serves the team, and supporting others.

Anticipated Time Commitments

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The purpose of the Friends First Quilters Coordinator is to draw people closer to God and each other through quilting/crafting in a supportive community and to make quilts for those in need.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Be committed to spending time growing in your faith through study of the Word of God.
2. Seek to pray for women of First Baptist Church and the surrounding communities daily.
3. Become familiar with and make an effort to participate in Women’s Ministry events for the purpose of building relationships with women and sharing about the FFQ Ministry.
4. Work with the church office and custodial staff to properly schedule use of the church building.
5. Communicate the FFQ schedule to the Women’s Ministry Coordinator.
6. Coordinate retreats and events.
7. Share a devotional and pray at each gathering.
8. Communicate clear, concise, and descriptive emails to group members each month.

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• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 12 hours/month for set-up/take-down (includes Friday and Saturday quilting).
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: 2-3 hours/month

As First Baptist officiates funerals, we minister to the families by offering the option of serving a luncheon following the service. There is no food preparation involved, as the families select a caterer to provide the meal of their choice. We then have the opportunity to set tables, fill and maintain the buffet, serve beverages, and clean up. This task requires two coordinators to oversee the serving of the meal and the kitchen and give direction to a group of volunteers.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Acquire details regarding the service from the Office Manager (date/time, funeral home, caterer & meal selection, number of guests expected).
• Coordinate with the Office Manager to ensure that Facilities will have the appropriate number and types of tables set up when needed.
• Make determination of how many volunteer helpers will be needed, including report time, duties, and length of shifts. Provide that information to the Office Manager so a Needs Request can be sent to the congregation.
• Coordinate food delivery time with caterer and be present for delivery.
• Prep as needed for helpers' arrival (paper goods, linens, serving pieces, decor, etc.)
• Direct job responsibilities for volunteer helpers as they arrive, which may include table decorations and setting, plating, and refilling buffet tables, making/serving beverages, dish washing, and general clean up after the luncheon.

Anticipated Time Commitments

•         Time commitment on the day of the service is variable depending on the size of the funeral.

The Gen Z Group Leader will minister to young adults and include them in the ministry of First Baptist Church.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.   Provide counseling, guidance, prayer, and support to local young adults.

2.   Lead a weekly evening devotional and fellowship time for young adults.

3.   Arrange for after-church get-togethers at restaurants/homes for the purpose of bonding.

4.   Recruit church members to serve as “adoptive families” for college students who are away from home with no family nearby. They should provide encouragement, prayer support and include the student(s) in some family activities and meals.

5.   Encourage church members to stay connected with First Baptist students living at college.

5.   Seek to include young adults in the overall ministry of the church.

6.   Oversee budget and expenditures for the Gen Z ministry.

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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 4-6 hours/week
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: one hour a month

The Homebound Ministry Coordinator is responsible for organizing and overseeing the ministry of visiting First Baptist or other people who are homebound or in nursing homes.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.   Maintain communication with pastoral staff of needs condition of people.

2.   Keep an up-to-date list of church members who are homebound—those who cannot attend church due to physical or mental health problems or long-term illness—or who are temporarily or permanently in a nursing home.

3.   Contact local nursing homes to inform them of the church’s nursing home ministry, introduce the church’s nursing home ministers, and seek permission to visit residents who have no family or other regular visitors.

4.   Provide training to homebound/nursing home ministers using the Set the PACE course.

5.   Organize a visitation schedule for the homebound/nursing home ministers.

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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2 hours/month
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as needed; See Set the PACE Course for training

Kids U exists to reach out to kids in the community by providing a fun, safe place to belong and to introduce them to Jesus.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Successfully complete MinistrySafe Volunteer Process
2. Lead or co-lead special opportunity outreach classes to children K-5^th grade in order to teach them a new skill or area of interest
3. Teach a special skill or class such as cooking or weaving to children over a 3-4 week time frame on Wednesday nights during the school year
4. Create and teach lessons around your skill or area of interest

Anticipated Time Commitments

1. Once per week on Wednesday nights for 3-4 weeks in a row during the school year
2. Volunteers are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of Kids U and should stay until after the last child is picked up. Approximately 1.75 hours during Wednesday nights.

The Kitchen Director is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the church kitchens.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.      Supervise all activities using the church kitchens.

2.      Keep an inventory list of kitchen supplies and equipment, and request funds to replace, repair, or add to the inventory when needed.

3.      Organize and clean the kitchens and appliances as needed.

4.      Establish and post policies for the use and care of the kitchen.

5.      Keep a running list in the kitchens and other areas so that those who use them know when supplies are low or depleted.

6.      Provide training of kitchen equipment for those who will be using the kitchens.

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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 1-3 hours/week
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: minimal, as needed

Oversee team members and help with any questions and concerns they may have about their responsibilities. Ensure the overall purpose of the library is maintained – seek to meet the spiritual, educational, and recreational needs of all ages by providing Christian print and media resources for members and friends of the congregation to grow in faith, love, and witness.

Responsibilities/Duties

•         Prepare annual library budget for approval by the church board
•         Determine and purchase new and continuing series materials for the library
•         Keep track of expenses for supplies used and library materials purchased to stay within budget
•         Plan library work days for team members
•         Oversee team members and help with any questions and concerns they may have about their responsibilities

Anticipated Time Commitments

•         Once a week for 1-3 hours

Enter and maintain all library items in ResourceMate’s database software on the library computer for cataloging and tracking. Ensure the overall purpose of the library is maintained – seek to meet the spiritual, educational, and recreational needs of all ages by providing Christian print and media resources for members and friends of the congregation to grow in faith, love, and witness.

Responsibilities/Duties

•         Enter all acquisitions and any deaccessioned items (books, DVDs, CDs) into computer database using ResourceMate software.
•         Print spine labels and library cards.
•         Help determine items that need to be ordered for the library.
•         Attend library meetings.
•         Help make decisions for library business.
•         Help Library Coordinator oversee the library budget.
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Anticipated Time Commitments

•         One to three hours at a time depending upon amount of work/time needed to complete tasks required. May be once a week or less.

Ensure the overall purpose of the library is maintained – seek to meet the spiritual, educational, and recreational needs of all ages by providing Christian print and media resources for members and friends of the congregation to grow in faith, love, and witness.

Responsibilities/Duties

Library volunteers work as a team to:

•         Check in and shelve returned materials.
•         Process new and donated materials.
• o   assign accession number
• o   determine and assign Dewey Decimal number
• o   prepare Shelf List Card, Author card, Title card, Subject card, and Borrower’s card
• o   alphabetically and numerically file cards in the Card Catalog and Shelf List Card Catalog
•         Repair damaged items so they can be returned to shelves (includes binding, bluing, taping, etc.) If damaged materials are irreparable, remove from the library and purge cards.
•         Examine loaned materials returned for any damage that needs repair, check materials back in, and return to shelves.
•         Write and send out overdue notices to borrowers.
•         Prepare book displays and bulletin boards for library promotion.
•         Order new materials and supplies.
•         Clean/dust shelves.
•         Attend library meetings.
•         Help make decisions for library business.

Anticipated Time Commitments

•         Once a week for 1-3 hours

LIFEgroups bring hope and support for the challenges of life through authentic, meaningful friendships and the transformative truth of God’s Word. They are FBC’s smaller Pathway Groups in seeking to help people live a Loving Lifestyle as members grow Close to Christ while building authentic relationships. These friendships are a hallmark of LIFEgroups as people find the belonging, support, care, and encouragement they need in life. Group gatherings are relaxed and casual with food/drink, with lessons generally taking on a facilitating approach by the leader with much discussion and application; this leads to personal spiritual formation as people learn to be the hands and feet of Jesus in living out the “One Anothers” of Scripture in accountable relationships. In summary, LIFEgroups are A Place to Become.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.      Help organize and start a new group.

2.      Regularly pray for the people in your group.

3.      Plan/recruit others in leading by facilitating a devotional message or Bible study (topical or book of the Bible) for presentation and discussion at scheduled meetings.

a.      DVD and RightNow Media studies and study guides can also be used

b.      Resources can also be found in church library and with pastors

4.      Lead in prayer and encourage group participation in prayer.

a.      Seek to develop a prayer culture within “Relationships of Trust” in “Environments of Grace”

5.      Lead group in living out the “One Anothers” found in Scripture.

a.      Share concerns, answers to prayer, struggles, biblical advice, and how others have effectively handled temptations and situations

b.      Help create a schedule for people bringing food and where group will meet

6.      Help plan special group activities, one or more a year – a meal together at a restaurant, trip to a ball game, fishing trip, picnic, or a game of horseshoes at the last group meeting.

7.      Track group members’ attendance each November for FBC’s Discipleship Pathway.

8.      Check email for regular communication from Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism.

9.      Report special needs to the Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism.

• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2-3 hours/week your LIFEgroup meets; groups can set their schedule:
• a.       Meet every week, every other week, or twice a month
•                                                    i.      On weeks group does not meet, encouraged people to connect with others in group, other Christians or non-Christians in Life-on-Life relationships
• b.      Groups are encouraged to have occasional gatherings for Christmas parties/other socials.
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: 2 hours/year in-person; 1 hour of RightNow Media training

The Meal Train Coordinator is responsible for organizing people to cook and deliver meals to people in need.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.      Coordinate with people to arrange for meal preparation and delivering to homes of church members and attenders who have a family member hospitalized or are at home recuperating from surgery or childbirth, who are ill, etc.

2.      Send get-well cards, thinking-of-you cards, sympathy cards, or others as appropriate to cheer and encourage fellow church members.

3.      Pray for members and attenders who have special needs or are going through trying times.

• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 1-2 hours/week when needed
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as requested

The purpose of the Men’s Ministry is to help men build authentic, Christ-centered families and friendships that challenge men to lead courageously, accept responsibility, reject passivity, and invest Eternally.

Responsibilities/Duties

The leader will organize and lead a group of men to provide accountability, biblical direction, and encouragement. The groups are typically between 4-10 men and may include men of the church as well as unchurched men who need Christian influence and want to associate with the group. Leaders will seek to:

1. Regularly pray for the men in your group.
2. Lead your group meetings.
3. Plan devotional message, Bible study, or book to read for presentation and discussion at regular scheduled meetings.
4. Lead in prayer and encourage group participation in prayer.
5. Lead group to share concerns, answers to prayer, struggles, biblical advice and how others have effectively handled temptations and situations.
6. Seek to hold at least one special activity for the group. This could be a meal together at a restaurant, trip to a ball game, fishing trip, picnic, or engaging in a game of some type.
7. Report special needs to the Men’s Ministry Coordinator.

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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2-3 hours/week
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: once per year

The purpose of Men’s Ministry is to help men build authentic, Christ-centered families and friendships that challenge men to lead courageously, accept responsibility, reject passivity, and invest Eternally.

Responsibilities/Duties

The Men’s Ministry Coordinator will organize and lead a ministry that builds up and helps the men of the church become spiritual leaders and provides an avenue of outreach to men in the community. He will seek to:

1. Regularly pray for men in the church, families in the church whose men do not attend, and men in the community at large.
2. Organize and oversee the men’s ministry.
3. Plan special courses for training men to become spiritual leaders in the home, church, and community.
4. Plan at least one yearly retreat for prayer, fellowship, and encouragement: a men’s rally event, special camp, lake retreat, etc.
5. Organize Band of Brothers groups that meet regularly for accountability, building relationships and spiritual encouragement through prayer, devotions and sharing.
6. Plan activities and special projects for men only: prayer breakfasts, church improvement day, fishing expedition, father/son event, softball league, etc.
7. Develop a mentoring network where spiritually mature men can identify with and give guidance/support to men going through similar situations.
8. Report special needs to the Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism.
9. Oversee budget and expenditures for the men’s ministry.

• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2-3 hours/week
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: one hour/quarter

The purpose of the GO Team is to bring Jesus to all people by joining in the ministry of missionaries and blessing them with our care, support, and prayer. The Missions Coordinator, along with GO Team members, will lead the effort to maintain a comprehensive missions ministry in the church and is responsible for exploring mission opportunities, keeping the church informed regarding potential and ongoing missions involvement, and serving as a liaison between the church and missionaries.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Act as liaison with missionaries and organizations the church supports.
2. Research, locate, validate, and follow up on mission projects, opportunities, needs within the local community as well as home and foreign mission fields.
3. Organize the church’s efforts in supporting missions, including forming the Missions budget.
4. Educate the church regarding missions, including planning a yearly Missions emphasis.
5. Lead monthly GO Team meetings.

• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 5-8 hours/month, more during Missions emphases
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: 2-hour monthly meetings

The Neighborhood Fellowship Coordinator is responsible for organizing and overseeing the Neighborhood Fellowship Ministry to build a sense of community and support among church members and influence neighbors for Christ.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Promote the ministry and train couples as Neighborhood Fellowship Group Leaders.
2. Organize and plan the neighborhood fellowships. The fellowships can include regular neighborhood activities, devotional/prayer times, etc., with the goals of ministering to church members, and building relationships with unchurched neighbors and influencing them for Christ.

• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: as needed
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as needed

Coordinate and oversee the New Pathways ministry at First Baptist Church when First Baptist is a hosting church for New Pathways’ homeless families. Recruit and train all needed volunteers during hosting weeks (four times a year, one-week stays).

Responsibilities/Duties

        Organize/plan all aspects of hosting up to five families one week at a time, quarterly.

        Recruit people primarily through emails to the congregation to make meals, serve as evening and overnight hosts, help with set-up and take-down, and laundry.

        Work alongside ministry leaders (food, hosts, set-up/take-down, laundry) as needed.

        Orient new volunteers if needed.

        Liaison between New Pathways organization and First Baptist at meetings twice a year.

        Provide a volunteer appreciation event and training once a year, if possible.

        Facilitate ministry leader meetings once a quarter, or as needed.

        Do an orientation with families at the beginning of each hosting week.

        Available to families and those serving during hosting weeks for questions, concerns, and/or emergencies.

        Full job description for this position is available upon request.

Anticipated Time Commitments

        A approximately 20 hours each hosting week (2-5 hours prior, 2-15 hours during, 1-2 hours after; 4 hours of meetings a year, 3-4 hours annual appreciation event/training).

New Pathways provides temporary shelter to homeless families at partnering churches. First Baptist is a hosting church four times a year, for one-week stays. Help set up the Fellowship Hall kitchen at the start of hosting week and clean up afterwards. The Food Coordinator helps oversee all food for families during the week including all donated food from the congregation and for all Meal volunteers.

Responsibilities/Duties

•         Communicate with Church Host Coordinator about food needs before hosting weeks.
•         Contact all Meal volunteers before each hosting week for menu planning and to notify of any food allergies.
•         Prepare/set up Fellowship Hall kitchen for each hosting week.
•         Oversee all food donations from the congregation.
•         Communicate with New Pathways’ families at the start of hosting week and throughout the week regarding additional food needs/special requests.
•         Purchase additional food items as needed.
•         Assist with preparing and/or serving evening meals, if needed (not very often).
•         Clean up Fellowship Hall kitchen at the end of each hosting week.
•         Send Thank You notes to those that donated food and made meals.
•         Communicate and answer questions for congregation members interested in donating food and/or a meal for hosting weeks.
•         A full list of job duties for the Food Coordinator is available upon request.

Anticipated Time Commitments

Four weeks a year (usually February, May/June, August, and November)

•         Approximately 2 hours before hosting week, 2-5 hours during, 1 hour after; 4 hours of meetings/year, 3-4 hours annual appreciation event/training, if available.

Assist office staff with office work and miscellaneous tasks created by special projects.

Responsibilities/Duties

•         Prepare promotional material for distribution or display.
•         Prepare mailings; may include using paper cutter, folding flyers, collating pages, addressing and stuffing envelopes, applying postage.
•         Other tasks as needed.
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Anticipated Time Commitments

•         Time commitment is variable depending on task/project.

The Outreach Event Coordinator is responsible for including an evangelistic emphasis in church special events and for planning, organizing, and overseeing special evangelistic events with a team of people.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Plan, organize, and oversee at least one major evangelistic event per year: Because/Operation Community Connect, Ministry Fair, revival, special seminar, Friend Day, etc.
2. Work with other ministry leaders to include an evangelistic emphasis in their special events and recruit volunteers from those ministries as needed.
3. Meet with Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism and other ministry leaders to discuss and plan to cover the evangelism needs at upcoming church events.
4. Pray regularly for the Evangelism ministry, for those who will attend special events, and for specific names of people needing salvation.
5. Be able to share your faith with others through your testimony as well as Scripture.

• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2-4 hours/month, more during event week
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as needed

Provide input and oversight of church staff regarding compensation and benefits, policies, non-pastoral staff employment and personnel concerns.                                   

Responsibilities/Duties

•         Recommendations for compensation and benefits within guidelines established by Finance committee and church budget.
•         Oversight of personnel policies, procedures, and position descriptions.
•         Provision for performance reviews for all pastoral and non-pastoral staff.
•         Address personnel issues as requested by Lead Pastor or Church Board.

Anticipated Time Commitments

•         1-2 times/year as needed for personnel changes

Assist office staff with answering phone calls and/or greeting those who enter the church building.

Responsibilities/Duties

•         Assist church office staff with answering phone calls and/or greeting those who enter the church building.
•         Direct people to appropriate staff person or resource.

Anticipated Time Commitments

•         Time commitment is variable depending on need.

Serve our church family by helping to ensure we are providing a safe place to worship and following laws and guidelines that promote a safe place to gather.

Responsibilities/Duties

•         Report anything that is a potential safety hazard and requires the Safety team to address solutions to remedy or eliminate the hazard.
•         Bring ideas that will improve safety and make all who use the church facility and/or property feel safe.
•         Provide updates of laws or guidelines to ensure safety regulations are being followed.
•         Look for and be aware of various types of equipment throughout the church that might need repair, updating, replacing, and/or adding equipment if lacking.

Anticipated Time Commitments

•         1-2 times/year, as needed

The Softball Coach will oversee and coach the church softball team. This is an opportunity for fellowship, exercise, and outreach; therefore, Christ-like attitude and behavior are very important.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Lead in promoting the team and recruiting players.
2. Announce team formation and post sign-up sheet.
3. Develop a practice schedule.
4. Schedule an organizational team meeting and inform team members of the meeting. Discuss expectations, equipment needs, proper attire/uniforms (order uniforms if needed), practice schedule, etc.
5. Supervise and coach all practices.
6. Model and encourage a Christ-like attitude and behavior.
7. Inform team members and church Office Manager of games (for church calendar).
8. Praise team for accomplishments and good attitudes.
9. Lead the team in prayer before every practice and game.

• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 3-5 hours/week during season
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: yearly

Design newsletter articles and graphics provided to create a ready-to-print newsletter for the congregation.                     

Responsibilities/Duties

•         Work closely with Office Manager in obtaining files of newsletter articles and graphics.
•         Use of Microsoft Publisher software for the design and layout of the newsletter in an appealing, easy-to-read format.
•         Meet deadlines set by Office Manager.
•         Send finished newsletter file to Office Manager for proofreading. Make any requested edits and resend to Office Manager for printing.
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Anticipated Time Commitments

•         Approximately 4-6 hours for each newsletter but varies depending on number of articles and graphics submitted, and volunteer’s skill level with design and layout.
•         Newsletters produced bi-monthly or quarterly.

Events in Student Ministries contribute to the youth group purpose which is to “engage students spiritually and provide a place to belong.” Event Leaders do this by building relationships with students while attending events and assisting with event leadership.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Successfully complete MinistrySafe Volunteer Process
2. Be involved in special events and retreats for Student Ministries
3. Commit to being consistently involved in special events
4. Regularly pray for our events and students
5. Set a spiritual example for students

Anticipated Time Commitments

1. Attend special events on an ongoing basis

Youth Group Exists to “engage students spiritually and provide a place to belong.” Student Ministries Worship Leaders assist in this by leading in musical worship once per month for our Jr. and Sr. High students.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Successfully complete MinistrySafe Volunteer Process
2. Lead the worship team monthly
3. Work with Student Ministries staff to recruit student worship members
4. Regularly pray for our events and students  
5. Set a spiritual example for students

Anticipated Time Commitments

1. Lead Worship 1x/month
2. Worship Practice 1x/month

Facilitate a time of prayer for the Sunday morning worship services/events of the day on Sunday mornings prior to the first worship service.