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.

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.    Partner with the Encourager Coach to care for the needs of the groups and leaders.

2.    Partner with the Encourager Coach to encourage others by sending cards for birthdays, sobriety anniversaries, marriage anniversaries, and Celebrate Recovery anniversaries as directed.

3.    Looks for ways to make the Newcomer feel welcome and helps find service opportunities to get the Newcomers plugged in.

4.    In partnership with the Encourager Coach creates, maintains, and keeps fellowship events for the leaders and events for all the participants.

5.    Helps to identify new apprentice group leaders by encouraging qualified individuals to serve and brings those names forward to the Encourager Coach.

6.    In partnership with the Encourager Coach, visits Step Studies as they are coming to a close and encourages members to choose a service opportunity to give back to the ministry.

Anticipated Time Commitments

– Intention would be to step into Encourager 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.    Supervises caring for the needs of the groups and leaders.

2.    Encourages by sending cards for birthdays, sobriety anniversaries, marriage anniversaries, and Celebrate Recovery anniversaries.

3.    Looks for ways to make the Newcomer feel welcome and helps find service opportunities to get the Newcomers plugged in.

4.    With the Ministry Leader, creates, maintains, and keeps fellowship events for the leaders and events for all the participants.

5.    Recruits new apprentice group leaders by encouraging qualified individuals to serve. Gives them the new leader questionnaire and when completed, gives the information to the Ministry Leader.

6.    Visits Step Studies as they are coming to a close and encourages members to choose a service opportunity to give back to the ministry.

7.    Develops an Encourager Coach Apprentice.

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.

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.

Anticipated Time Commitments

– Intention would be to step into Training 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.    

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.

Anticipated Time Commitments

Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: Up to 2 hours/week

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 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)

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 Communion Servers will serve the congregation the communion elements during communion services. They will also facilitate creative communion services under the direction of the Worship and Music Pastor.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.    Serve communion elements to the congregation during communion services.

2.    Follow detailed written serving instructions.

3.    Help collect communion cups following the service.

Anticipated Time Commitments

1.    Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 1 hour/week when a communion is being served.

2.    Participating in meetings/training: as requested

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)

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

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.

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 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.

Anticipated Time Commitments

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

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.

Anticipated Time Commitments

1.    Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 4-6 hours/week

2.    Participating in meetings/training: one hour a month

The GriefShare Support Group Leader will lead a support group to encourage, support, and educate people whose spouse or other loved one has died.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.     Provide spiritual counsel, prayer, and support to widows and widowers and others.

2.     Lead a weekly support group offering spiritual and emotional support, devotional messages, discussion of concerns, and fellowship. May incorporate biblically-based studies on issues of concern.

3.     Plan special seminars or courses addressing areas of concern and need such as handling finances. Some of these seminars might also apply to divorcees and may be held as joint efforts for both single-again groups.

4.     Consider inviting community members who are not church members to participate in the support group. This is a great opportunity to share the love of Christ and draw people to Him.

5.     Research and develop a list of dependable people who can provide services such as financial planning, car and home repairs – preferably someone within the church or whom church members can highly recommend.

6.     Develop your own spiritual life to gain wisdom and spiritual nourishment for ministry and to provide a positive example to others.

Anticipated Time Commitments

1.    Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2-3 hours/week during ministry weeks

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.

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

The Homebound Ministry Visitor is responsible for regularly visiting church members and elderly community members in their home or a nursing home to provide emotional encouragement and spiritual support.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.     Participate in regular visits or in making telephone calls to minister to homebound members and elderly community members in personal homes and nursing homes.

a.     Provide resources to people.

b.     Talk with, pray with, read to, listen to, play games with, go on walks with and otherwise assist people as appropriate. The goal is to provide emotional encouragement and spiritual support.

c.     If musically talented, play musical instruments or singing to entertain residents.

d.     Give cards and/or gift to people on special occasions, such as birthdays and Christmas.

2.   Inform Coordinator of any special needs discovered in visiting homes/nursing homes.

Anticipated Time Commitments

1.    Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 1-2 hours/week

2.    Participating in meetings/training: as needed; See Set the PACE Course for training

The Hospital Visitation Minister is responsible for praying for and visiting hospitalized members or regular attendees.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.     When you are informed of hospitalizations, you will need to:

a.     Pray for special medical/spiritual needs.

b.     Participate in the visitation schedule for visiting each hospitalized person.

c.     When visiting, talk with and especially listen to the patient, pray with him or her and provide encouragement and cheer.

2.   Inform pastor of special needs discovered in visiting hospitalized members.

Anticipated Time Commitments

1.    Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: depending on need, may be zero hours some months and eight hours other months

2.    Participating in meetings/training: Participate in the Set the PACE course

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) 

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, co-lead, or support activity classes to children K-5^th grade such as games, crafts, cooking, or other fun activities
3. Build community in these classes by promoting an atmosphere of fun, excitement, friendship, and care
4. Be a loving, outgoing, friendly adult to all children who attend and seek to get to know them as individuals
5. Seek to invest in the Spiritual Journey of children by praying for them, supporting them, and being a caring adult in their lives
6. Be available to take the lesson topic and go deeper through conversation with kids
7. Pray regularly for kids in the ministry
8. Maintain good crowd control using patience and calm
9. Maintain safety and follow procedures at all times

Anticipated Time Commitments

1. Weekly on Wednesday nights for one school year (approximately Sept-May)
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.

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

First Baptist Marriage Mentors are couples who have been trained in Prepare/Enrich, a tool to help married couples learn and improve skills necessary for making marriages last a lifetime. Marriage Mentors provide regularly scheduled, structured meetings to process through material provided by Prepare/Enrich over the course of six to eight, 60- to 90-minute sessions.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.    Receive training in the use and application of the Prepare/Enrich tool.

2.    Maintain consistent communication with referring pastors regarding couples in need of mentoring.

3.    Once a referral is received, provide consistent communication and scheduling information to assigned couples.

4.    Meet regularly with referred couples for six to eight 90-minute structured sessions.

5.    Provide follow up to couples and refer to pastors as needed.

Anticipated Time Commitments

1.    Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2+ hours/week when meeting with couples depending on the number of couples and duration of scheduled meetings.

2.    Participating in meetings/training: Significant training in Prepare/Enrich as scheduled throughout the year (30+ hours).

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.

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

The Neighborhood Fellowship Group Leader seeks to help build a sense of community and support in their neighborhood among church members and influence neighbors for Christ. Note: A man and woman couple is preferred for leading the group in order to provide a sense of identity and common bond for both men and women in the group.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Meet with Neighborhood Fellowship Coordinator and others for training, brainstorming ideas, prayer, and support.
2. Lead your own local neighborhood fellowship ministry in your home, yard, or local clubhouse. Ministry may include regular neighborhood activities, devotional/prayer times, etc. with the goals of ministering to church members, building relationships with unchurched neighbors, and influencing them for Christ.
3. Serve as a mentor and counselor to those in your neighborhood group. Seek advice from or refer others to appropriate professional counsel when necessary.

Anticipated Time Commitments

1.    Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: one - 4 hours/month

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

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

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

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 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)

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.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.    Set up a schedule for having a person lead the Sunday prayer each Sunday. This can be done with the First Baptist church database.

2.    Be available as much as possible to pray on Sunday mornings for the worship services, those leading the services, and the pastor that is reaching that Sunday.

3.    Obtain the passage of Scripture that is used by whomever is preaching that Sunday and pray that Scripture to start the prayer time.

4.    Lead the group in praying for the various ministries of the day.

5.    Help the group pray for whomever is preaching at the end of the prayer time.

6.    End the prayer time 15 minutes prior to the start of the first worship service.

Anticipated Time Commitments
1.     30 minutes on Sunday mornings

The purpose of the Usher Ministry is to maintain a welcoming environment conducive to engaging with God in Worship.

Responsibilities/Duties

The Usher Coordinator is responsible for fulfilling the Purpose Statement in the coordination of the overall program of usher assignments including, but limited to, the following:

1. Recruitment and training of ushers; training resources are provided.
2. Schedule ushers and usher teams for Sunday services, and special programs (when needed).
3. Evaluate needs and respond with solutions.
4. Communicate pertinent information with all ushers as needed.
5. Liaison to Hospitality Ministries Coordinators (Welcome Center, Common Ground, Door Hosts)

Anticipated Time Commitments

1.    Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: approximately 1-2 hours/month

Participating in meetings/training: as needed

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

Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: approximately 1-2 hours/month

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

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

Participating in meetings/training: one hour/month, and 2-3 full days/year

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. Be committed to spending time growing in your knowledge of Jesus through study of the Word of God.
2. Seek to pray for women of First Baptist Church and the surrounding communities daily.
3. Support the Women’s Ministry Coordinator with praying/planning/implementing activities for women.
4. Encourage women’s participation in women’s groups, events, and ministry opportunities: while at church, in the community, and on social media.
5. Attend monthly Women’s Ministry meetings.
6. Attend yearly Planning Retreat (2-3 days).
7. Support women as they seek to serve the Lord.
8. Participate in Women’s Ministry events (e.g., Coffee Connections, Fall Retreat, etc.)
9. Willingness to assist with various responsibilities related to Women’s Ministry.

Anticipated Time Commitments

Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2-3 hours/month

Participating in meetings/training: 2 hours/month; and 2-3 days/year

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.

Anticipated Time Commitments

Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 6 hours/week when scheduled

Participating in meetings/training: as requested