Welcome to the Serve Team! We are so thankful for your willingness to serve and share your gifts with our church family and community. This handbook is designed to equip you with everything you need to thrive in your role, regardless of what area you serve in.

To create a church where each person can use their unique gifts to build up the body of Christ so that all can come to know Jesus and grow in spiritual maturity (Ephesians 4:1-16). This means you are a part of something bigger than yourself. This means the gift God has given you truly matters. This means your "yes" will help others come to know and experience Christ.

To create an environment of love and excellence where people can experience the life-changing power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We serve because we are loved and desire to love others. Our environments of excellence removes barriers for the gospel to be received and creates an atmosphere for God to transform the hearts of people (Colossians 3:23).

To create opportunities where followers of Jesus can answer the call to become servants actively demonstrating sacrificial love by serving others. As we serve, we follow the example of Jesus. We humble ourselves in sacrifice of others, for the glory of God alone (John 13: 1-17).

We value YOU over what you can do for us. We are very intentional about the health of our serve team members. As you serve, we desire to come alongside you to help you grow in Christ and develop your gifts and calling.

We deal with conflict with a heart of honor and humility. We realize conflict is an inevitable part of community and life-on-life relationships. We are committed to addressing conflicts in a biblical, Christ-like manner that becomes proof of the work of Christ in our lives (Matthew 5:23- 25, 18:15-17, Ephesians 4:31-32, James 1:19-21).

We communicate in a timely manner. We understand that good communication is a foundation of a healthy serve team. As a result, we commit to practicing clear and timely communication with others to maximize the effectiveness of our team.

We do everything with a heart of excellence. We believe excellence is a reflection of our love for God. We will constantly strive to do everything we do with the highest level of excellence. We will remain teachable and open to feedback, we will be on time, and we will go above and beyond, all while striving to improve what we do.

We transition to and from positions with honor and integrity. We know that transition is a natural and inevitable part of life. We believe in transitioning the right way to and from places by practicing the following: honoring our leaders, giving advanced notice, setting our team up for continued success, and handling any issues or conflict in a Christ-like manner.

We place an emphasis on spiritual formation. We believe spiritual formation is the key to healthy serve teams. The quickest way to fatigue, burnout, or exhaustion in serving is trying to give out of what you do not have. As healthy serve team members, we commit to spiritual rhythms and practices that continually renew our souls (Luke 10:38-42).

We are disciples who make disciples. We believe our influence and leadership should always overflow into the development, growth, and advancement of those around us. Leaders should constantly be looking for opportunities to raise up and equip those around them.

We use Planning Center to schedule and coordinate volunteers. Here’s how you can stay on track:

Get the Planning Center App:
Set Block-Out Dates: Log in and mark the dates you’re unavailable to serve.
Update Serving Preferences: Indicate how often you’re available (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly).
Confirm Assignments: Respond promptly to scheduling requests.
Find a Replacement: If you’re unable to serve, connect with someone on your team to cover your spot and notify your leader.

We care deeply about you! If you ever feel overwhelmed, need prayer, or wish to discuss concerns, please reach out to your team leader or a pastor.
Thank you for your heart to serve! We are excited to see how God works through you to impact our church and community. Let's build His kingdom for His glory together!