IT'S PROVEN that we find our purest fulfillment and joy when we serve God in the unique place he has prepared us for. It’s there that we feel energized, full of purpose and motivated. And that’s where God showers each of us with His blessings.
That’s what MINISTRY MOBILIZATION is all about -- helping people discover that special place of service. In the process, the servant needs of Believers’ Chapel ministries are met. Ministry Mobilization does this through:
Discovery Workshops
Intensive study to discover each person’s passions, spiritual gifts and personal styles, followed by a one-on-one consultation to facilitate entry into ministry. (Led by Dan Huffer, 458-8081)
Discovery Centers/Ministry Expo
Periodic ministry displays in the Chapel lobby sponsored by various ministries at which people can learn about those ministries and the serving opportunities they offer. (Led by Pat Hogan, 432-3959)
First Serve
Planned and structured brief serving opportunities so people can “tryout” a ministry to help them discover and/or confirm their God-chosen places of service without making a long-term commitment. Come once and check it out. No strings attached. (Led by John Quiggle, 652-0273, with Angela Renna and Art Coughlin)
Volunteer Appreciation
Encouraging volunteers by demonstrating that they are appreciated through an annual celebration and regular expressions of appreciation. (Led by Kathleen Dolbear, 699-9639)
Volunteer Opportunities
Try a First Serve Experience!
One of the main barriers to volunteering is that people are reluctant to make long-term commitments before they fully understand what they’re committing to. Makes sense, doesn’t it? First Serve is a means to remove this barrier by helping people discover more about their gifts, interests and skills as they serve at Believers’ Chapel. In other words, First Serve encourages learning by doing. The First Serve mantra is: Come once and check it out. No strings attached.
You can have a First Serve experience by just expressing an interest in one, trying it out once or twice and then making a decision. It‘s strongly recommended that anyone who hasn’t participated in a Discovery Workshop complete a Personal Strengths Assessment to get some direction on their passions, spiritual gifts and personal styles.
Here are some First Serve experiences that might interest you. Please contact John Quiggle at 652-0273 or johnmasada@yahoo.com:
Audio Services Assistant -- The Audio Services Representative reproduces cassette tapes and CDs after services and sells them over the counter to people attending weekend services. The person doing a First Serve experience will perform these activities with the guidance of a seasoned representative. Requires a warm, friendly personality, a desire to lovingly serve people, dependability, and integrity. Training provided.
BCY Serving & Protecting Youth (SPY) -- SPYs provide mentoring and supervision to teens as they connect with God and other teens in a safe and healthy environment. A First Serve volunteer will attend and participate in a BCY LIFE Group. Requirements include a desire to serve teenagers by building relationships with them and membership in Believers’ Chapel.
Ministry Office Assistant for Development Ministry -- Assist Administrator of Development by composing or transcribing correspondence for teams and ministry leaders, keeping accurate church records, transcribing notes from ministry meetings, using desktop publishing software, and doing simple typing projects. Requires a servant’s heart; friendly, professional manner; self-discipline; good organizational skills; detail orientation; confidentiality; computer literacy; and experience with typical office functions.
Hospitality Ministry -- Preparing coffee and lemonade or hot chocolate for Chapel attendees to enjoy after services. Clean up after services. Requires a friendly personality that likes to serve people. Teenagers and up are welcome.
Hosts and Hostesses Ministry -- Warmly greet people as they enter Believers’ Chapel, assist with directions and services, assist in seating, serve communion, collect offerings and serve at special events. You’ll want to have an outgoing, warm, friendly personality, enjoy serving and interacting with people. Teenagers and up are welcome.
MOPPETS Ministry Child Supervisor -- Lovingly oversee playtime for safety, play with and read to children, supervise snack time, and clean room at end of MOPS meetings. First Serve volunteer will do as much as he/she is comfortable with. Must be 18 years of age or older, have a heart for young children and enjoy interacting with them.
Young Champions’ Administrator -- Help ensure that Young Champions operates efficiently and effectively by assisting in the administration of the ministry, i.e., performing such essential tasks as producing mailings, making phone calls, maintaining records, and copying materials for classroom use. You will need a working knowledge of office activities and equipment.
Young Champions’ Little Blessings Nursery Teacher (2 Year Olds) – Teacher plays Christian music and videos for the two-year-olds and oversees their playtime for safety. May need to feed or change them. The First Serve volunteer will give the children snacks, play with them, observe how the class functions and help clean up after the service. Must be 18 years of age or older and have a desire to care for toddlers.
Young Champions’ Lead Teacher (4th – 6th Grades) -- Teach and supervise team members who will help teach the class. Ensure teaching props are available and reset classroom. First Serve volunteer will help set up the classroom, assist the current lead teacher, sit in a small group and engage with children, and help reset the classroom. Must be 18 years of age or older and have experience supervising children.
Young Champions – Pioneer Teacher (Trailblazers – 5th & 6th Girls) -- The Lead Teacher prepares a weekly lesson using a variety of tools such as creative story telling, crafts, games, videos and skits. The First Serve volunteer will pass out classroom supplies, help in class activities, observe the flow of the class, and help clean up after class. Requires the ability to relate to children.
