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 and finding fellowship in an environment of acceptance is important. This role will greet and serve participants striving to assist them in feeling welcome and accepted and most importantly that we are glad they came!

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.     Comfortably communicate with others creating a space where participants feel loved and welcome.
• 2.     Go the extra mile to make sure people are well served.
• 3.     Serve everyone with a smile.
• 4.     Maintain sanitation and good infection control practices such as hand washing.
• 5.     Brew both decaf and regular coffee and prepare to serve by 5:40pm and/or assist with serving the meal as directed.
• 6.     Wipe down counters and tables, as needed.
• 7.     Serve until 6:45pm, clean up area leaving beverage items accessible for self-service throughout meeting.
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.     Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 1.5 hours/week, frequency flexible to planned schedule.
• 2.     Participating in meetings/training: as needed

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.
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• Anticipated Time Commitments – Intention would be to step into Encourager 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.     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.
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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 is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery 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 and external to the church, as we all have hurts, habits, and hang-ups in our lives. Celebrate Recovery 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 and often one of the hardest steps is the first one through the front door to a meeting. This role will greet and welcome anyone as they arrive striving to assist them in feeling welcome and accepted and most importantly that we are glad they came!

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.     Warmly welcome all Celebrate Recovery participants as they arrive in order to create an atmosphere of acceptance.
• 2.     Arrive Tuesday by 5:45pm.
• 3.     Greet each person as they arrive.
• 4.     Direct them upstairs to meeting location.
• 5.     Continue until 6:45pm.
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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.     Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 1 hour/week; flexible to planned schedule
• 2.     Participating in meetings/training: as requested

The Children’s Ministry 1st 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

As part of a team, you will make project kits for kids K-5th grade to put together during their Kids U activity time on Wednesday nights.

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.)

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

Project kits are prepared by 1st Workshop Volunteers and are available at no-cost to students and they can take them home

Maintain safety at all times while using the 1st Workshop

Anticipated Time Commitments

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

Successfully complete MinistrySafe Volunteer Process

Greet families warmly as they come to the Children’s Ministry Check-In Area

Assist families with any check-in needs such as navigating the check-in software program

Greet new families and give them necessary release forms to complete

Enter necessary new family information into the computer and print the kids’ nametags

Give new kids a welcome gift and invite parents/caregivers to stop at our Welcome Center upstairs to receive the welcome gift for adults

Give parents any literature they may be interested in such as information about our other children’s ministries

Walk them to the proper rooms and explain our pick-up procedure

Anticipated Time Commitments

Weekly or bi-weekly on a Sunday morning

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

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)

Children’s Ministry Special Events exist to help children along the discipleship pathway toward maturity in Christ.

Responsibilities/Duties

Successfully complete MinistrySafe Volunteer Process

Volunteer to help at special events in the Children’s Ministry

Special events may include weekly camps like Vacation Bible School, Music Camp, Sports Camp, Preschool Activity Day, Park Day, etc.

Volunteers will assist the Pastor of Children & Student Ministries with tasks such as crowd control, helping kids with activities or games, teaching a special skill such as basketball dribbling or singing, etc.

Build community at these events by promoting an atmosphere of fun, excitement, friendship, and care

Be a loving, outgoing, friendly adult to all children who attend

Maintain good crowd control using patience and calm

Maintain safety and follow procedures at all times

Anticipated Time Commitments

One day to one week in length, approximately 3 hours per day

Volunteers are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the event and should stay until after the last child is picked up. Approximately 3 hours per day/event.

Children’s Ministry special projects exist to organize and assemble materials and supplies which will help children engage with God’s Word through crafts, games, object lessons, or take-home resources.

Responsibilities/Duties

Assist the Pastor of Children’s and Student Ministries with special projects and tasks

Tasks may involve set up, cleaning, stuffing activity bags, preparing crafts and organizing supplies at the direction of the Pastor of Children & Student Ministries

Must be able to work independently and be reliable for completing the task given

This could be an as-needed or as-available serving opportunity or could be a consistent, weekly serving opportunity with preferred days of the week to serve being Monday afternoons or Thursday mornings

Anticipated Time Commitments

Weekly or as-needed/available

Approximately 2 hours each week of tasks given by the Pastor of Children & Student Ministries

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

Participate in rehearsals as scheduled

Perform with the choir on Sunday mornings and other times as scheduled

Be available for additional rehearsals and performances as scheduled

Anticipated Time Commitments

Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2-3 hours/week when choir is scheduled

Participating in meetings/training: as requested

The Christian Action Repair Team (CART) worker will participate in an ongoing ministry to serve needy member of the church and community by doing construction work and home repairs free of charge.

Responsibilities/Duties

Work with other CART Workers to do repairs and construction-related work for the needy in the church: elderly, disabled, low-income, etc.

Obtain materials necessary to do the jobs, either through donations of supplies and money or from church budget as available. In some cases, the person may already have the supplies, but not be able to afford the labor cost.

Discuss potential CART Worker jobs and develop a schedule with other CART Workers.

Pray for the people to whom CART ministers and for the resources to continue the ministry.

Anticipated Time Commitments

Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: as many hours as one is able

Participating in meetings/training: as needed

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

Play piano during services when the choir is scheduled.

Play as scheduled for special services: concerts, seasonal programs, Christmas Eve, Good Friday, etc.

Play for choir practice as scheduled.

Play during offertories, preludes, and postludes as scheduled.

Optional – Play during weddings and funerals as employed by the individuals requesting such services.

Anticipated Time Commitments

Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 3-4 hours/week when scheduled, more during special events/services.

Participating in meetings/training: as requested.

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

Oversee development of the annual church operating budget and annual review as directed by the Finance committee.

Encourage efforts to fully develop the financial potential (estate planning, memorials, etc.) for First Baptist Church.

Develop and maintain a capital expenditure “wish” list for the church.

Manage and coordinate the internal office needs, including computer software, hardware, network use, and related systems.

Maintain all business and legal records of the church.

Oversee the development and maintenance of the church website.

Coordinate and manage purchases and equipment acquisitions.

Assist in the management of church properties, including preventative maintenance, cost benefit measures, and building use policies.

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.

Oversee a working knowledge of various software in use by the church.

Assist in other church activities as requested by the Lead Pastor or church board.

Direct church treasurer, financial secretary, office manager, and operations manager.

Participate in staff meetings.

Participate on the Personnel, Property, and Finance committees.

Anticipated Time Commitments

Doing ministry/preparing for ministry – widely varies; as needed

Participating in meetings/training – as needed

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

Recruitment and training of hosts; training resources provided

Schedule hosts for Sundays

Ensure food, drink, and utensils are on hand every Sunday

Evaluate needs and respond with solutions

Communicate pertinent information with all hosts as needed

Liaison to other Hospitality Ministries Coordinators (Welcome Center, Ushers, Door Hosts)

Anticipated Time Commitments

Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 4-6 hours/month (more if also serve as a Host)

Participating in meetings/training: minimal, as needed; resource provided

Church Transportation Driver responsibilities will be distributed among several volunteers.        A driver is responsible for safely transporting participants to and from church-related or church-sponsored activities.

Responsibilities/Duties

Shuttle seniors from nursing home to church and back on Sundays.

Provide transportation of various groups to special events such as concerts, retreats, seminars, recreational activities, etc.

Pick up adults without transportation for church activities (either Sunday morning, evening, or during the week).

Anticipated Time Commitments

Doing ministry/preparing for ministry – serve one month/year, two hours/week

Participating in meetings/training – as needed

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

Assist with food and drink preparation and service on Sundays.

Set up, serve, and clean Common Ground area.

Anticipated Time Commitments

Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 1-2 hours a Sunday, approximately 6-10 times a year

Participating in meetings/training: minimal, as needed; resource provided

The Communion Preparers will set up the communion elements for the congregation in advance of services (Sunday mornings or other special services) during which communion will be served. They will also clean up the communion elements and equipment following any communion services.

Responsibilities/Duties

Set up communion elements prior to communion services.

Maintain communion serving equipment.

Clean up following communion services.

Communicate with the Worship and Music Pastor regarding stock of communion elements.

Anticipated Time Commitments

Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2 hours/week when a communion is being served.

Participating in meetings/training: as requested

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

Serve communion elements to the congregation during communion services.

Follow detailed written serving instructions.

Help collect communion cups following the service.

Anticipated Time Commitments

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

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

Meet in person with up to five requestors one afternoon a month, 1:30pm-4pm, with one other intake member

One intake member will ask questions and take notes, while the other will enter the requestor’s information into a form on the computer

Listen and ask questions as each person shares their story and the reason for their current hardship

Offer encouragement and prayer

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

2.5 hours a month

Attend 1-2 hour committee meetings as scheduled (once a quarter or less)

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

Oversight and accountability of Community Care Benevolence Fund disbursement at First Baptist Church to steward God’s resources well

Review completed Community Care financial requests

Decide to grant financial requests or not; and if so, in what amount

Anticipated Time Commitments

Approximately 20 minutes a week

Attend 1-2 hour committee meetings as scheduled (once a quarter or less)

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 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

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.

Early Childhood exists to teach babies, toddlers, and preschoolers that God made them, God loves them, and Jesus wants to be their friend forever.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Successfully complete MinistrySafe Volunteer Process
2. Provide safe and caring childcare for children in our nursery, toddler, or preschool rooms on Sunday mornings during a worship service
3. Maintain safety for children at all times
4. Greet families warmly as they drop off their children and assist children with separation concerns or other needs such as snack
5. Maintain our policies and procedures in regard to ratios, toileting, checking for allergies and pick-up procedures
6. Play with, care for, rock, read to, and spend time with the children in your care
7. Play the Bible story video or read the Bible story when applicable
8. Pick up toys after serving

Anticipated Time Commitments

1. Serve monthly on Sunday mornings during a worship service
2. Volunteers are asked to come 15 minutes prior to the start of the service to be ready to welcome kids into our childcare rooms and to stay until the last child is picked up. This is approximately 1.5 hours on a Sunday morning when serving monthly.

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

Responsibilities/Duties

• 1.     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.
• 2.     Help make future year budget recommendations to the church board based on review of prior year financial picture.
• 3.     Help draft any recommendations to the church board for potential mid-year changes in spending based on review of current year financial picture.
• 4.     Help make recommendations to the church board on any large capital requests made.
• 5.     Help make recommendations to the church board on any significant financial decisions required as needed.
• 6.     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

•       ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Varies; as needed

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. 

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, décor, 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.

Assist Funeral Meal Coordinator(s) at funeral luncheons when a catered meal is provided.                             

Responsibilities/Duties

• Follow directions provided by Funeral Meal Coordinator with job assignments.
• Job assignments could include one or more of the following:
• o  set up
• o   serving table preparations
  
• o   table decorations
  
• o   plating food on serving table
  
• o   refill serving platters, water pitchers, coffee carafes
  
• o   clean up

Anticipated Time Commitments

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

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

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

Responsibilities/Duties

1.     Attend worship services.

2.     Knowledgeable of all Usher duties.

3.     Communicate pertinent information to ushers including order of service, special service plans, etc. and assigns post and coordinates usher functions.

4.     Assign ushers to a specific post.

5.     Distribute offering plates in their ready locations.

6.     See that ushers have brochures available at hand.

7.     Prepare ushers to receive offering at the appointed time.

8.     Secure offering in Bank Bag and secure in the safe.

9.     Record attendance on attendance sheets.

10.  Remain available to respond to unexpected circumstances as needed, such as aware of changing weather conditions, security, or safety concerns; know the location of the AED and First Aid Stations and be well-versed in their use; know emergency procedures, evacuation procedures, etc.; straighten up and secure the Usher Station.

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• Anticipated Time Commitments
• 1.     Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 8-10 Sundays/month, 90 minutes each Sunday
• 2.     Participating in meetings/training: minimal, as needed

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.

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

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.
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• 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 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. GO Team members, under the direction of the Missions Coordinator, 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. Based on talents/desires, participate in supporting missionaries and mission projects.
2. Help organize the church’s efforts in supporting missions, including forming the budget.
3. Help educate the church regarding missions and plan yearly Missions awareness emphasis.
4. Participate in monthly GO Team meetings.

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

The Membership Team’s purpose is to promote, provide a process, and make recommendations for First Baptist Church membership.

Responsibilities/Duties

1.     Attend Membership testimony meetings of people who desire to become members of First Baptist.

2.     During the meetings, Membership Team members listen to testimonies, ask questions, pray for people, and vote to recommend or not recommend to the Church Board the person’s application for First Baptist Church membership.

3.     Seek to encourage new members to get involved in the life of First Baptist Church and to mature in their faith.

4.     Membership Secretary (most often the Church Clerk) takes minutes, handles paperwork, and is the liaison to the Church Board.

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

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

New Pathways provides temporary shelter to homeless families at partnering churches. First Baptist hosts the families four times a year, for one week stays. Oversee and recruit Evening Host volunteers to serve as needed. Help orient new volunteers and fill in shifts if necessary. Be available to families to answer questions, and spend time with them doing activities, crafts, etc.

Responsibilities/Duties

•       Before hosting week, attend New Pathways Coordinator meetings (4x/year).
•       Communicate with Church Host Coordinator to see if all Evening Host spots have been filled. Help recruit volunteers to serve, if needed.
•       If a shift cannot be filled, communicate with the Church Host Coordinator, and help fill in, if needed.
•       Be available to spend time with families and kids as needed, and also to answer questions, concerns or for emergencies.
•       Help with annual volunteer appreciation/trainings, if possible.
•       After each hosting week, send out Thank You notes to all who served as Evening Hosts.

Anticipated Time Commitments

•       Four weeks a year (typically February, May/June, August, and November)
•       Hours vary each hosting week but approximately 2-6 hours/hosting week
•       4 hours of meetings/year
•       Annual Appreciation event and training 3-4 hours, if available

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. As an Evening Host you would eat dinner with the families and be available to them to answer questions, do activities, crafts, etc. A total of two evening hosts per night are needed.                                                                             

Responsibilities/Duties

•       Welcome families as they arrive and introduce yourself.
•       Help prepare the dining room for supper and help with setting out the evening meal, if needed.
•       Eat with families.
•       Help with clean up after supper.
•       Spend time with families and/or be available to them to answer questions, do activities, crafts, etc. Quiet time in the sleeping area begins at 9pm.
•       Pass along any helpful information to the Overnight Host who arrives between 9pm - 9:30pm (i.e., family member will be arriving after hours because of work and will need to be let in the building).

Anticipated Time Commitments

•        Arrive between 4:45pm - 5pm and be available to the families until 9:30pm.

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.

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. Oversee and recruit Overnight Host volunteers to serve as needed. Help orient new volunteers and fill in shifts if necessary. Be available to families to answer questions.

Responsibilities/Duties

•       Before hosting week, attend New Pathways coordinator meetings (4x/year).
•       Communicate with Church Host Coordinator to see if all Overnight Host spots have been filled. Help recruit volunteers to serve, if needed.
•       If a shift cannot be filled, communicate with Church Host Coordinator, and help fill in, if needed.
•       Be available to families and kids if needed for help, questions, concerns, or emergencies.
•       Help with annual volunteer appreciation event/trainings, if possible.
•       After each hosting week, send out Thank You notes to all who served as Overnight Hosts.

Anticipated Time Commitments

•       Four weeks a year (typically February, May/June, August, and November)
•       Hours vary each hosting week depending on needs. Typically, a minimum of 1-2 hours/hosting week up to 12-24 hours (if doing a few overnight shifts)
•       Annual Appreciation event and training 3-4 hours, if available

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. One – two Overnight Hosts are needed per night (two preferred) to be available to families if they need assistance, have questions, or in the event of an emergency. A cot will be provided for the volunteer in a separate bedroom; the volunteer will bring their own bedding and pillow.

Responsibilities/Duties

•       Arrive between 9pm - 9:30pm on hosting night. A separate sleeping area will be available for each Overnight Host if they are not married or family.
•       Introduce yourself to families if they are awake.
•       Talk to Evening Hosts to see how the evening went, and if there is any information you should know (i.e., a family member will be arriving after hours due to work and will need to be let in the building). Doors will be locked but families can use a FOB to go outside for short periods of time during the night.
•       Quiet time in the sleeping area begins at 9pm. Be available to families if needed for help, questions, or in the event of an emergency.
•       Families will leave by 8am. If you have not seen or heard from a family by 7:45am, knock on their door and announce the time. Breakfast is available for families as well as food to prepare lunches.

Anticipated Time Commitments

•       Approximately 11 hours/night
•       Hosting weeks are typically in February, May/June, August, and November

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 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.

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

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