Serve Using the Spiritual Gift of Teaching

Below you will find opportunities to serve at First Baptist Church using the Spiritual Gift of Teaching.  Click on the volunteer title below to learn more. If you are interested in volunteering in one of these positions Click Here

  • 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.

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Adult Ministries

    Position

    Adult Bible Study Teacher

    Accountable To

    Community Group Teaching Coordinator

    Ministry Target

    Adults

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Stable, maturing Christian

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Teaching, Exhortation, Prophecy, Pastor/Shepherding

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Ability to communicate well with others, able to speak in front of a group, strong knowledge of Scripture, full adherence to Converge doctrine

    Best Personality Traits

    Dependable leader, expresser, compassionate

    Passion For

    Teaching and leading a group of people, discipling others

    Length of Service Commitment

    One year minimum

     

    Responsibilities/Duties

    1.      Participate in Teachers’ meetings and training opportunities.

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

    3.      Study and prepare for each weekly lesson.

    4.      Pray for class members and guests.

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

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

    7.      Promote spiritual growth and unity among class members.

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

     

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

     

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

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Local Outreach

    Position

    Celebrate Recovery Training Coach

    Accountable To

    CR Ministry Leader

    Ministry Target

    All people groups; Internal/External

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Stable, maturing Christian, able to discern biblical truth, understands and fully involved in recovery

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Administration, Pastor/Shepherding, Exhortation, Teaching, Evangelism

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Teaching, administration, good communication skills, able to convey information

    Best Personality Traits

    Diligent, detail-conscious, humble, loves people, wishes to invest long-term in relationships

    Passion For

    Hurting and broken people, administration tasks, training others

    Length of Service Commitment

    One year minimum, Two years preferred

     

    Responsibilities/Duties

    • 1.      Works with the Training Coach to conduct New Leader Orientation and New Leaders’ Training.
    • 2.      Incorporate the training during your monthly leadership meetings.
    • 3.      As ministry grows, and new leaders rise up, the Training Coach will need to begin scheduling more training at other times during the month.
    • 4.      Partner with the Training Coach to coordinate a training session for the Celebrate Recovery leadership team after assessing the needs of the leaders.
    • 5.      In partnership with the Training Coach, trains and develops the leaders for Open Share Groups and Step Studies.
    • 6.      Communicates with and supports the small group leaders as directed by the Training Coach.
    • 7.      In partnership with the Training Coach, visits the Open Share Groups and Step Study Groups periodically to ensure leaders facilitate the groups using the Group Formats and Small Group Guidelines.
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    • Anticipated Time Commitments – Intention would be to step into Training Coach Role after minimum 6 months as apprentice, as needed.
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    • 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: Up to 2 hours/week
    • 2.      Participating in meetings/training: Group night: 4 hours; Meetings: 3 hours/month; Step Study: 1.5-2 hours/week + prep
  • Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. CR is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. This program is for all people groups, internal/external to the church, as we all have hurts, habits, and hang-ups in our lives. CR currently holds regular gatherings on Tuesday evenings that are open to the public.

     

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

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Local Outreach

    Position

    Celebrate Recovery Training Coach

    Accountable To

    CR Ministry Leader

    Ministry Target

    All people groups; Internal/External

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Stable, maturing Christian, able to discern biblical truth, understands and fully involved in recovery

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Administration, Pastor/Shepherding, Exhortation, Teaching, Evangelism

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Teaching, administration, good communication skills, able to convey information

    Best Personality Traits

    Diligent, detail-conscious, humble, loves people, wishes to invest long-term in relationships

    Passion For

    Hurting and broken people, administration tasks, training others

    Length of Service Commitment

    Two years minimum

     

    Responsibilities/Duties

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

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Children’s Ministry  

    Position

    Children’s Church Leader

    Accountable To

    Pastor of Children & Student Ministries

    Ministry Target

    Children K-5th grade

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Stable, mature in Christ

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Teaching, Exhortation, Pastor/Shepherding

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Ability to work with Elementary-aged children

    Best Personality Traits

    Friendly, caring, loving, dynamic, engaging

    Passion For

    Helping children know, love, and become like Jesus

    Length of Service Commitment

    Monthly on Sunday mornings for one school year

     

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

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Worship

    Position

    Drama Actor

    Accountable To

    Drama Director

    Ministry Target

    Congregation and Community

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    New Christian

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Exhortation, Teaching, Evangelism

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Knowledge of acting fundamentals, ability to memorize lines

    Best Personality Traits

    Good character, dependable, consistent, expresser

    Passion For

    Glorifying God, encouraging the church through drama

    Length of Service Commitment

    Negotiable

     

    Responsibilities/Duties

    • 1.      Memorize designated lines in drama scripts.
    • 2.      Participate in drama rehearsals as needed.
    • 3.      Present selected dramas during services and other events.
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    • Anticipated Time Commitments
    • 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 4-5 hours/week when a drama is scheduled.
    • 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as requested
  • The Drama Director organize and direct the drama team in presenting special dramatic elements as part of worship services or other events when scheduled and will recruit actors to participate in selected dramatic presentations in cooperation with the teaching pastor and the Worship and Music Pastor. The drama ministry is intended to support the preaching ministry of the pastors as they help people grow in faith.

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Worship

    Position

    Drama Director

    Accountable To

    Worship and Music Pastor

    Ministry Target

    Congregation and Community

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Stable, maturing Christian

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Administration, Exhortation, Pastor/Shepherding, Teaching, Evangelism

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Good leadership and organizational skills, knowledge of acting fundamentals, ability to direct a drama

    Best Personality Traits

    Good character, dependable, consistent, neat, expresser, leader

    Passion For

    Glorifying God, encouraging the church through drama

    Length of Service Commitment

    Negotiable

     

    Responsibilities/Duties

    • 1.      Select and obtain drama scripts
    • 2.      Schedule and direct drama rehearsals as needed
    • 3.      Recruit actors for selected dramas
    • 4.      Direct the drama as scheduled
    • 5.      Work with the Worship and Music Pastor to finalize drama needs and work within drama ministry budget
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    • Anticipated Time Commitments
    • 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 4-5 hours/week when a drama is scheduled
    • 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as requested
  • The Financial Peace University Leader facilitates regular sessions of this course for the congregation. The leader is the shepherd of the class and is responsible for overseeing or coordinating all class leaders and functions. The leader is expected to teach, reach, and minister to members and prospects with the help of others within the class.

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Adult Ministries

    Position

    Financial Peace University Leader

    Accountable To

    Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism

    Ministry Target

    Adults in congregation and the community

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Stable, maturing Christian

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Pastor/Shepherding, Teaching, Exhortation

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Ability to communicate well with others, able to speak in front of a group

    Best Personality Traits

    Dependable leader, expresser, compassionate

    Passion For

    Teaching and leading a group of people in biblical money management

    Length of Service Commitment

    Three months with possible extension based on need

     

    Responsibilities/Duties

    1. Participate in teachers’ meetings and training opportunities as needed.
    2. Work with Pastor in ordering resources and promoting the class.
    3. Study and prepare for each weekly lesson.
    4. Pray for class members/visitors.
    5. Arrive 15 minutes before class begins to make sure classroom is prepared and to greet people as they arrive.
    6. Lead each week’s class and involve participants in studying and learning God’s principles regarding personal finances.
    7. Promote spiritual growth and unity among class members.
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    • Anticipated Time Commitments
    • 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 3-5 hours/week when leading the course
    • 2.      Participating in meetings/training: one hour a year

     

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

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Adult Ministries

    Position

    GriefShare Support Group Leader

    Accountable To

    Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism

    Ministry Target

    Widows and widowers; people who have experienced the death of a loved one

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Mature Christian

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Pastor/Shepherding, Mercy-Showing, Teaching

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Education or experience in counseling, knowledge and understanding of special needs of people who have experienced a death of a loved one

    Best Personality Traits

    Dependable expresser or expresser leader

    Passion For

    Ministering to people who have lost a loved one and helping them meet the challenges they face

    Length of Service Commitment

    One year minimum

     

    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.

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

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Children’s Ministry  

    Position

    Kids Bible Lesson Teacher

    Accountable To

    Pastor of Children & Student Ministries

    Ministry Target

    Children K-5th grade

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Stable, mature in Christ

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Teaching, Exhortation

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Ability to teach and communicate effectively to Elementary aged children

    Best Personality Traits

    Dynamic, engaging communicator

    Passion For

    Teaching children about Jesus

    Length of Service Commitment

    One year, monthly basis  

     

    Responsibilities/Duties

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

     

     

    Anticipated Time Commitments

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

     

     

     

     

     

     

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

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Children’s Ministry  

    Position

    Kids Community Group Small Group Leader

    Accountable To

    Pastor of Children & Student Ministries

    Ministry Target

    Children K-5th grade

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Growing in Christ

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Teaching, Exhortation, Pastor/Shepherding

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Ability to lead and teach Elementary aged children in small group settings

    Best Personality Traits

    Loving, caring, nurturing, good communicator at children’s level

    Passion For

    Children, and helping children know, love, and become like Jesus

    Length of Service Commitment

    One year or more, serving weekly or bi-weekly

     

    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.

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Children’s Ministry  

    Position

    Kids U Special Class Teacher

    Accountable To

    Pastor of Children & Student Ministries

    Ministry Target

    Children K-5th grade

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    New in Christ

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Teaching, Administration

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Ability to teach elementary-aged children

    Best Personality Traits

    Friendly, caring, loving

    Passion For

    Teaching children new skills or hobbies, and showing them God’s love

    Length of Service Commitment

    3-4 weeks on Wednesday nights

     

    Responsibilities/Duties

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

     

    Anticipated Time Commitments

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

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Adult Ministries

    Position

    LIFEgroup Leader

    Accountable To

    Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism

    Ministry Target

    Adults in congregation and community – married couples, singles, men, women; group decides on size (generally 6-14 people) and structure

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Stable, maturing Christian

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Administration, Pastor/Shepherding, Exhortation, Teaching

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Organizer

    Best Personality Traits

    Leader, dependable expresser or dependable leader, consistent, good moral character

    Passion For

    Developing and encouraging adults in their spiritual journey

    Length of Service Commitment

    One year minimum

     

    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.

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Marriage and Family

    Position

    Marriage Mentors

    Accountable To

    Worship and Music Pastor

    Ministry Target

    Marriages in the congregation and community

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Maturing Christian

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Serving, Pastor/Shepherding, Teaching, and other spiritual gifting

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Good listener, Good communicator, Good character, Stable Marriage

    Best Personality Traits

    Dependable, consistent, good character, stable marriage

    Passion For

    Helping marriages heal and thrive

    Length of Service Commitment

    Negotiable

     

    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 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.

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Adult Ministries

    Position

    Men’s Band of Brothers Leader

    Accountable To

    Men’s Ministry Coordinator

    Ministry Target

    Men in the congregation and community

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Stable, maturing Christian

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Administration, Pastor/Shepherding, Exhortation, Teaching

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Organizer

    Best Personality Traits

    Leader, dependable-expressor or dependable-leader, consistent, good moral character

    Passion For

    Developing and encouraging men of God

    Length of Service Commitment

    One year minimum

     

    Responsibilities/Duties

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

     

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

     

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

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Adult Ministries

    Position

    Standing Free Member

    Accountable To

    Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism

    Ministry Target

    Christians of all ages at First Baptist and the surrounding community

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Christian from First Baptist or other church

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Mature Christian

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Exhortation, Teaching, Prophecy

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Discernment, available to spend much time in prayer, able to pray alone or with groups, able to listen

    Best Personality Traits

    Discreet, Trustworthy

    Passion For

    Seeing people live victoriously in Christ, engaging in spiritual warfare

    Length of Service Commitment

    One year minimum

     

    Responsibilities/Duties

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

     

     

    • Anticipated Time Commitments
    • 1.      Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 3 hours/month
    • 2.      Participating in meetings/training: as needed
  • A Student Ministries Community Group Leader strives to “build Biblical knowledge resulting in life application and transformation” in the context of an environment of grace, friendship, and community for students. Leaders contribute to this purpose by teaching and guiding students as we dive deeper in our faith together.

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Student Ministries  

    Position

    Sunday School Leader

    Accountable To

    Student Ministry Team

    Ministry Target

    Students Grade 6-12

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Stable, maturing Christian

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Exhortation, Pastor/Shepherding, Teaching

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Teaching heart, experience in classroom setting

    Best Personality Traits

    Caring, relational, empathetic

    Passion For

    Students, theology

    Length of Service Commitment

    School Year (Early September – Mid May)

     

    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

     

     

     

     

     

     

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

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Prayer Ministry

    Position

    Sunday Morning Prayer Leader

    Accountable To

    Lead Pastor and Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism

    Ministry Target

    Adults who want to pray together for the Sunday morning worship services/events of the day on Sunday

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Spirit-filled Christian with a passion for prayer

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Administration, Pastor/Shepherding, Teaching

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Passion for prayer and ministry, organizer, willing to pray aloud with others

    Best Personality Traits

    Leader, good moral character

    Passion For

    The ministry of prayer in the church and community

    Length of Service Commitment

    One year, and may continue if agreed to by Lead Pastor and Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism

     

    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

     

  • Community Groups exist as the foundational evangelism and discipleship ministry for adults so that adults have a place where they belong in authentic relationships as they engage in the Word with others. The Teaching Coordinator may be one person or a married couple. The Coordinator’s overall responsibility is for the Teaching Ministry segment of the Sunday gathering.

     

    Ministry Area/Department

    Community Groups

    Position

    Teaching Coordinator

    Accountable To

    Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism; interacts with Community Leader and the Group’s leadership team

    Ministry Target

    People attending Group, church-at-large

    Position Is

    Volunteer

    Position May Be Filled By

    Church member preferable, or attender

    Minimum Maturity Level

    Stable, mature Christian

    Helpful Spiritual Gifts

    Administration, Teaching, Exhortation

    Talents or Abilities Desired

    Good organizational and leadership skills

    Best Personality Traits

    Dependable leader, expresser, compassionate

    Passion For

    Teaching and nurturing people through Group ministry

    Length of Service Commitment

    One year minimum

     

    Responsibilities/Duties

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

     

     

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