The Worship Team member will prepare music for Sunday morning services and other special services throughout the year. Worship team members will also lead the congregation in worship through singing or playing their instrument. The purpose of the worship team is to glorify God and engage the hearts of the congregation to worship God and grow in their faith.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.     Participate in rehearsals as scheduled

2.     Participate with the worship team in leading the congregation in worship music and in presenting special music.

Anticipated Time Commitments

Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2-4 hours/week when scheduled

Participating in meetings/training: as requested

CLICK HERE to contact the Worship and Music Pastor about this position.

The Adult Bible Study Teacher is expected to teach, reach, and minister to members and guests with the help of other leaders within the group.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.      Participate in Teachers’ meetings and training opportunities.

2.      Work with group Teaching Coordinator and Leadership Team to choose curriculum for your class.

3.      Study and prepare for each weekly lesson.

4.      Pray for class members and guests.

5.      Arrive 15 minutes before class begins to make sure classroom is prepared and to greet people as they arrive.

6.      Lead each week’s class and involve participants in studying and learning God’s Word through various teaching methods that fit the particular group.

7.      Promote spiritual growth and unity among class members.

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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 5-15 hours/week when teaching
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as needed; continual strengthening of teaching skills

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

Children’s Church exists to engage kids with fun, age-appropriate Bible lessons during the sermon portion of the Contemporary Worship Service.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Successfully complete MinistrySafe Volunteer Process
2. Lead programming for children in Children’s Church on a monthly basis using provided curriculum
3. Leaders may choose to create their own lessons around the provided topic and Bible passage or they may show the provided Bible Story Video and use accompanying PowerPoint to teach the lesson
4. Maintain good crowd engagement through up front leadership and teaching
5. Maintain crowd control
6. Help kids do activities, games, and crafts that accompany the lesson
7. Maintain safety of children at all times
8. Pray for kids in the ministry regularly

Anticipated Time Commitments

1. Monthly on Sunday mornings during the contemporary worship service
2. Volunteers are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the service and should stay until after the last child is picked up. Approximately 1.5 hours on Sunday mornings.

The Choir member will present special music and hymns as part of Sunday’s traditional worship services when the choir is scheduled and will participate in special services as planned. All of this is for the purpose of glorifying God and engaging the gathered congregation in worship.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Participate in rehearsals as scheduled
• 2.      Perform with the choir on Sunday mornings and other times as scheduled
• 3.      Be available for additional rehearsals and performances as scheduled
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2-3 hours/week when choir is scheduled
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as requested

The Choir Pianist serves the choir and congregation by accompanying rehearsals and performances. The desire is to engage the hearts of the congregation and lead them in worship.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Play piano during services when the choir is scheduled.
• 2.      Play as scheduled for special services: concerts, seasonal programs, Christmas Eve, Good Friday, etc.
• 3.      Play for choir practice as scheduled.
• 4.      Play during offertories, preludes, and postludes as scheduled.
• 5.      Optional – Play during weddings and funerals as employed by the individuals requesting such services.
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 3-4 hours/week when scheduled, more during special events/services.
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as requested.

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.      Warmly greet members and guests as they enter or exit the building on Sundays.
• 2.      Greet guests and lead them to the Welcome Center Host or where they want to go.
• 3.      Help guests as needed.
• 4.      Introduce guests to church staff, teachers, and members of similar age when possible.
• 5.      Open doors for all and assist the elderly or disabled.
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: one month/year (4-5 Sundays) for 30 minutes a Sunday
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: minimal, as needed; resource provided

The Drama Actor will participate in presenting special dramatic elements as part of worship services or other events when scheduled and will learn lines and follow the direction of the Drama Director. The drama ministry is intended to support the preaching ministry of the pastors as they help people grow in faith.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Memorize designated lines in drama scripts.
• 2.      Participate in drama rehearsals as needed.
• 3.      Present selected dramas during services and other events.
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 4-5 hours/week when a drama is scheduled.
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as requested

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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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 4-5 hours/week when a drama is scheduled
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as requested

The Financial Peace University Leader facilitates regular sessions of this course for the congregation. The leader is the shepherd of the class and is responsible for overseeing or coordinating all class leaders and functions. The leader is expected to teach, reach, and minister to members and prospects with the help of others within the class.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Participate in teachers’ meetings and training opportunities as needed.
2. Work with Pastor in ordering resources and promoting the class.
3. Study and prepare for each weekly lesson.
4. Pray for class members/visitors.
5. Arrive 15 minutes before class begins to make sure classroom is prepared and to greet people as they arrive.
6. Lead each week’s class and involve participants in studying and learning God’s principles regarding personal finances.
7. Promote spiritual growth and unity among class members.

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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 3-5 hours/week when leading the course
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: one hour a year

The purpose of the Friends of Ukraine Team is to foster the sister church relationship between First Baptist Church and Spring of Life Church in Kremenchug, Ukraine.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.         Attend monthly Friends of Ukraine team meetings.

a.       Plan for upcoming events.

b.      Contribute ideas for continuing to develop the sister church relationship.

2.         Regularly pray for the people in Ukraine.

3.         Join in the monthly Zoom calls between Spring of Life and First Baptist as often as possible.

4.         Check email for regular communication from the Friends of Ukraine Team Coordinator

Anticipated Time Commitments

• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: Dependent upon the number of events planned throughout the year.
• 2.      Participating in meetings/trainings: 1-2 hours/month when meeting with the team. 1 hour/month when joining in the zoom call.
• 3.      Mission Trip to Ukraine: If a team member has not gone to Ukraine, we would encourage them to consider traveling on a mission trip with a group from First Baptist if they are able. 

The Guest Follow-Up Visitor will call people who have visited the church’s services or special events to make them feel welcome, answer questions regarding the church ministries, and invite them to return. The Guest Follow-Up Visitor is a role two people may fill together. These volunteers will represent Christ and the church and must conduct themselves in such a manner as to positively influence others.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.      Be familiar with church ministries and opportunities.

2.      Visit people who have visited church services or events to thank them for coming, leave a gift with them, ask if they have any questions about the church ministries, and invite them to return again. Guest information will be provided by the pastor.

3.      Be open to pray with people and share faith in Christ if the opportunity presents itself.

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

The Kids Bible lesson teacher shares God’s Word in engaging and creative ways with children in K-5^th grade in either Kids Community Group, Children’s Church or Kids U.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Successfully complete MinistrySafe Volunteer Process
2. Teach the up-front Bible lesson to children K-5^th grade on a monthly (or more) basis in either Kids Community Group, Children’s Church, or Kids U
3. Using the provided topic and Bible passage, create an up-front message and lesson time that is engaging and dynamic for children and verbally give this message to children
4. Creatively communicate the Big Idea using methods which will engage children such as skits, videos, object lessons, etc.

Anticipated Time Commitments

1. Once per month
2. Volunteers are asked to arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the service and should stay until after the last child is picked up

Kids Community Groups exists to create an environment of friendship, grace and community as kids join together to learn from God’s Word.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Successfully complete MinistrySafe Volunteer Process
2. Teach children about Jesus using provided curriculum
3. Help children do the associated games and crafts
4. Maintain good “crowd control” of a small group of kids with gentleness and patience
5. Seek to build community and connection with the kids in your small group
6. Respond to kids’ questions about Jesus or the Bible with age-appropriate Biblical knowledge
7. Help kids build community with each other through teaching and modeling active listening skills and an environment of friendship
8. Write occasional notes to kids to encourage them outside of church activities
9. Be a good role model in your pursuit and love of Jesus Christ

Anticipated Time Commitments

1. Weekly or bi-weekly on Sunday mornings
2. Volunteers are asked to arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the service and should stay until the last child in their small group has been picked up (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes on Sunday mornings in total) 

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 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 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

The New Movers Ambassador is responsible for delivering a gift from First Baptist to households who have recently moved into or within Isanti County. Note: The goal is to have enough people participate so that each one only delivers once a month.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Pick up gifts from pastor and deliver them to new residents – names/addresses to be attached.
2. When you deliver, do not have a lengthy visit. Simply introduce yourself and offer a brief explanation of the visit such as, “Hi my name is __________ from First Baptist Church in Cambridge. Is this __________? We heard you have recently moved here, so we want to welcome you to the community. Here is a gift from us to let you know we are glad you are here and to welcome you to be our guest at First Baptist someday soon or connect with us online.”
3. Be familiar with the ministries of the church to answer any questions regarding those.

• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 1-3 hours/month
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as requested

The Outreach Event Ambassador serves at local events in representing First Baptist Church to the community. Ambassadors serve at a booth, greet people, answer questions regarding the church ministries, and invites them to First Baptist.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Be familiar with church ministries and opportunities.
2. Serve at a First Baptist booth at Isanti County Rodeo Days, Cambridge Day Out, etc. and greet passers-by. Encourage kids to play the games provided, and hand out evangelistic tracts, information about First Baptist, and children’s gifts.
3. Be open for longer conversations and praying with people as opportunities arise.

• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2-4 hours on the day of the event
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as needed

The organist will seek to prepare the hearts of the congregation for worship and help in leading worship on Sunday mornings as well as for special services throughout the year.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Play organ during regularly scheduled services as scheduled.
• 2.      Play as scheduled for special services: concerts, seasonal programs, Christmas Eve, Good Friday, etc.
• 3.      Play during preludes and postludes as scheduled.
• 4.      Play during offertories as scheduled.
• 5.      Optional – Play during weddings and funerals as employed by the individuals requesting such services.
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2-3 hours/week when scheduled, more during special events/services.
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as requested.

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

The Standing Free Ministry seeks to thwart the work of the enemy by removing spiritual stronghold in the lives of God’s children and equip them to maintain their freedom in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Able to attend ministry appointments scheduled on the first Tuesday of every month.
2. Pray for needs such as salvation, commitment, and re-dedicated lives, protection from evil, wisdom and safety for leaders, special requests, to tear down strongholds, etc.
3. Engage in spiritual warfare through teaching and exhortation.
4. Do not share confidential information with those outside the ministry.

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

A Student Ministries Community Group Leader strives to “build Biblical knowledge resulting in life application and transformation” in the context of an environment of grace, friendship, and community for students. Leaders contribute to this purpose by teaching and guiding students as we dive deeper in our faith together.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Successfully complete MinistrySafe Volunteer Process
2. Provide consistent, mature leadership to Jr. High (6-8 grade) or Sr. High (9-12 grade) students on Sunday Mornings
3. Commit to being invested in the lives of the students you are working with
4. Regularly pray for our church and students  
5. Set a spiritual example for students
6. Willing to teach Sunday School on a substitute or planned basis

Anticipated Time Commitments

1. Attending Sunday School Weekly (1 Hour/Week)
2. Lesson planning

Youth Group exists to “engage students spiritually and provide a place to belong.” Student Ministries Small Group Leaders assist in this by walking alongside students in their spiritual journey in small groups and being a caring adult in their lives.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Successfully complete MinistrySafe Volunteer Process
2. Provide consistent, mature leadership to a Jr. High (6-8 grade) or Sr. High (9-12 grade) Small Group during youth group each week
3. Commit to being invested in the lives of your small group students
4. Regularly pray for your small group students
5. Set a spiritual example within your small group
6. Attend at least one special event in the fall and one event in the spring to further build community with students outside of weekly gatherings
7. Reach out to Students throughout the week as contact work

Anticipated Time Commitments

1. Attend Youth Group Weekly (2 Hours)
2. Contact work/Reaching out to students Weekly (30 min - 1 hour)
3. Special events/Retreats (2x per year)

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 Teaching Coordinator may be one person or a married couple. The Coordinator’s overall responsibility is for the Teaching Ministry segment of the Sunday gathering.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Develop a teaching team, including substitutes, by recruiting volunteers to teach in the Community Group. The Coordinator may also serve as a teacher for the Group.
2. With the Pastor and the Group leadership team, develop and implement a training program for teachers: recognize, encourage, train, and motivate Group teachers.
3. With the Pastor and Group leadership team, research curricula; inform teachers of selection; order curricula; oversee distribution of resources or store them in a designated location for access by leaders.
4. Set teaching schedule, track curriculum history, and have periodic evaluation.
5. Work with Pastor, Community Leader, and serve on the Group leadership team in guiding and praying for the Group.

• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 3 hours/week; more if doing the actual teaching
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: approximately 1 hour/month

The Purpose of the Vision Team is to prayerfully seek the Lord’s will concerning the ultimate contribution and future direction of the church.

Responsibilities/Duties

Vision Team members are responsible for helping to fulfill the Purpose Statement through duties including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Engaging in monthly Vision Team meetings, with additional meetings occasionally necessary depending on the amount of work needing to be finished.
2. Praying, thinking through, and working on assignments in between monthly meetings.
3. Lead by example in living out the Mission and Vision.
4. “Champion” the Mission and Vision within the broader congregation.

• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: approximately 1-2 hours/month
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: approximately 2-4 hours/month

The purpose of Women’s Ministry is to equip women to grow in love and grace, and to build real relationships with Jesus and women of all ages.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Meet regularly with the Women’s Ministry Team to discuss progress, challenges, solutions, and new ideas; plan and lead an annual retreat for the team for the purpose of dreaming and praying over the upcoming ministry year.
2. Check in with Friends First Quilters Coordinator and offer support, as well as advertising.
3. Available to talk with women about concerns or needs they may have.
4. Participate in special events and activities for women.
5. Pray regularly for the women of the church.
6. Liaison between Women’s Ministry and the Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism.
7. Develop a Women’s Ministry budget to present to the appropriate committee yearly.
8. Oversee the distribution of funds for Women’s Ministry and keep track of budget expenditures.
9. Keep the Women’s Ministry page of the church website up-to-date and send out periodic emails to All Church Women encouraging and inviting them to Women’s Ministry events and offerings.
10. Work with the church office and custodial staff to properly schedule use of the church building.

• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2-4 hours/week
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: one hour/month, and 2-3 full days/year

The Worship Center Decorator will coordinate with the Worship and Music Pastor to establish a plan for decorating the worship center(s) for First Baptist. This is to be done in a way that will create a distraction-free environment for the congregation to grow in their faith through worship. They will operate within the allotted decoration budget and will recruit additional help as needed to facilitate the decoration of the worship centers of the church.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Select and obtain stage decorations
• 2.      Plan a decorative theme along with the Worship and Music Pastor
• 3.      Recruit help as needed
• 4.      Verify proposed purchases fall within the decoration budget by consulting the Worship and Music Pastor
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: Little time needed except when décor changes are planned; 4-5 hours/week during décor changes such as around Christmas and Easter
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as requested

The Worship Team member will prepare music for Sunday morning services and other special services throughout the year. Worship team members will also lead the congregation in worship through singing or playing their instrument. The purpose of the worship team is to glorify God and engage the hearts of the congregation to worship God and grow in their faith.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Participate in rehearsals as scheduled
• 2.      Participate with the worship team in leading the congregation in worship music and in presenting special music
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2-4 hours/week when scheduled
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as requested

The Worship Leader will plan, implement, and lead worship services to glorify God and engage the hearts of people as they grow in their faith through worship.

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.      Work in conjunction with Worship and Music Pastor to obtain worship music and maintain Planning Center music database.
• 2.      Plan worship service order in Planning Center (song selection, service flow, etc.) and communicate these plans to the worship team when scheduled.
• 3.      Lead worship team rehearsals when scheduled.
• 4.      Lead the worship team in leading the congregation in worship and in presenting special music during services when scheduled.
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 6 hours/week when scheduled
• 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as requested