who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The LORD works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel.
Opportunities in Family Ministries are varied enough to involve many different people with different gifts. Our volunteer process is designed to help determine where our opportunities and your gifts and interests come together.
Areas of Service
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Nursery—ministry to those birth to 3 years on Sundays, Wednesday evenings, various weekdays (MOMS, Bible Studies), and special events
- Caregivers to nurture and pray for the youngest among us.
- Team Leaders lead a volunteer team who love and lead children in truth.
- Teachers who by prayer and preparation seek to understand and teach children through God-centered curriculum.
- Substitutes who are available to be called on as needed in the roles listed above.
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Child / Youth—ministry to children and youth (preschool through grade 8) on Sundays and Wednesdays
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Team Leaders lead a volunteer team who love and lead children in truth.
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Teachers who by prayer and preparation seek to understand and teach children through God-centered curriculum.
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Small Group Leaders who seek to develop a close relationship with a group of children/youth for the purpose of godly influence and help in applying biblical truth to life.
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Worship Leaders who lead children/youth to praise God through singing and praying with both gravity and joy.
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Substitutes who are available to be called on as needed in the roles listed above.
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Helpers who serve as joyful “extra hands” in the classroom.
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Young Adults—ministry to young adults (Sr. High) on Sundays, Wednesdays, and for other ongoing or one-time events
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Mentors for Young Adults build close relationships with young people in grades 9 through 12 with a view to foster Christian fellowship and apply God’s Word to life.
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Disability Ministries—ministry to those with special needs (i.e., one-on-one aides) and disability classroom volunteers on Sundays and Wednesdays
- Nursery Aide: Serve as a one-on-one aide with a child in the nursery.*
- Sunday School Aide: Serve as a one-on-one aide in a Sunday School class helping a student to build friendships and know Jesus.*
- Volunteer in Various Roles: Help with events, correspondence, and other ministry activities.
- His Works Volunteer: Work with adults with cognitive disabilities (North Campus)
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*Training and support are provided for Aide positions.
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Adventure Girls—neighborhood outreach to 5th and 6th grade girls on Wednesday Nights
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Leaders help the girls make personal application of the lesson material and make efforts to maintain positive relations, support and good communication with the girls and their parents.
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Prayer Partners are matched with a girl whom she agrees to pray for, remember on special occasions, and contact throughout the year.
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Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts—off-site
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Leaders work with a team of adults to nurture godly young men through teaching God’s Word, mentoring, seeing God’s glory in His created world and teaching scouts to be servant leaders.
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Father's Light Mentors, formerly Life Coaches for Kids—off-site
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Father's Light Mentors minister through one-to-one connections with father-absent children (5–18 years old). Contact Tony Beach (612-869-1987) for more information.
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How to Get Started
Before you fill out the application forms ...
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Gather 3 names of people (not family members) of varying relationships who know you well (e.g., an employer, a mentor, a friend.) You will need their address, phone and e-mail information.
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Your social security number is required for a background check for positions involving children. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information as to how this is used.
Review these documents:
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For the Joy of the Next Generation: A Vision of Ministry to Parents and Their Children
Application Forms
NOTE: Once you start filling out the form, you have a limited amount of time to complete it, so make sure that you have completed the items listed above.