As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace … whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 4:10-11
Why Serve? God has created each one of us to have unique gifts and talents. When we use those gifts to serve others, we become participants in God’s plan to transform the world. Lives are changes – not just the lives of those we help but also our own.
Serving Teams
We have several thriving ministries, helping to serve both those within and outside of the church. Make a difference with your time by volunteering in a role that fits your God-given gifts, interests and talents. Review our Serving Opportunities below and if something sounds of interest to you, complete our Serving Application.
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Beecher | Cedar Lake | Dyer | Highland | Munster
Bereavement
Serve lunches to families following a funeral service.
Events
All-Church Events
Our ministries host all-church events throughout the year. They all require many hands and include responsibilities such as check-in; bathroom beautification; welcome center hospitality; kitchen assistance; coffee prep; etc.
Faith Kids
The following serving roles are available at each location.
- Nursery Helpers (infant-2 years): Help provide first impressions of Jesus’ love as you hold babies; hang out with crawlers, walkers or talkers; or teach the 2-year-olds a Bible story.
- Preschool or Elementary Small Group Leader (SGL): Build safe, meaningful relationships with kids in your small group as you interact and further apply each weekend’s large group lesson through fun, pre-planned activities and discussion questions.
- Preschool or Elementary Large Group Leader (LGL): Teach God’s truths in fun and engaging ways with our age-appropriate and biblically-based lessons which are prepared in advance for you. All storytellers welcome!
- ShoutOut/Worship Team: Do you love to sing, dance and shout praises to the Lord? Join the team that leads and engages elementary children in worship services.
- Check-In Team: Help welcome families and assist them in navigating our church and Faith Kids. This position is referred to as Check-In, Registration or First Time Families depending on the Faith location.
- Technical Arts Team: Help make the elementary worship service happen with all things tech-related.
Requirements to Serve:
- Must attend Faith Church for at least six months prior to serving in Faith Kids.
- Minimum age requirements: 4th grade to serve in ShoutOut and 6th grade for all other areas.
Faith Students
Make a difference in the life of a student (middle school & high school) by serving in this ministry. Contact your Faith Church Students Leader for available serving opportunities.
Marriage Support
The Ravines Ministry exists to bring hope, healing, strengthening, and renewal to Christian couples and their marriages.
- Host Couples – stay at the Ravines while a client couple is there to provide hospitality and confidentiality.
- Grocery shopping – time commitment is 2 1/2 hours each time to keep supplies on hand.
- Grocery list, supply inventory, overseer – organize a shopping list, plan meals, schedule shopping, track inventory
- Office help – general administrative work as needed.
Medical Team
Qualified medical personnel (nurse, physician, paramedic, etc.) are scheduled to be available during worship services (while they worship) to serve as a triage person.
Moms
Moms Nation is an outreach to moms with children ages birth-12th grade. We meet bi-monthly to be encouraged, equipped and empowered for motherhood. Leadership and team positions available.
If you are interested in serving in Moms Nation, contact your Faith site coordinator by visiting MomsNation.org
- Mentor Moms – serve as the voice of experience and wisdom as they mentor Moms of Littles or Moms in the Middle participant moms.
- Moms Nation Kids – Love kids? We need you! We are seeking responsible individuals to provide childcare during our Moms of Littles and Moms in the Middles meetings: 2 days per month and compensation is available.
On The Weekend
Golf Cart Driver (Faith Dyer only)
Act as a courtesy to pick up those needing special assistance from the parking lot to the building.
Greeters
Greet people outside or inside as they come to worship. Greeters arrive 30 minutes before the service.
Usher
Provide a warm welcome as people enter the worship center and assist them in finding a seat. Ushers arrive 30 minutes prior to the service and serve one weekend per month.
Welcome Center
We’re looking for friendly people who can assist guests by answering questions about the ministry of Faith Church.
Photography & Videography
Have a love for capturing genuine and authentic moments? Join one of our campus photography teams! No equipment, education or experience required. We hope to capture events, worship services and more to share with our communities and congregation the happenings and heart of Faith Church.
Prayer Team
- Pray with the pastor prior to the service.
- Pray with those who request prayer following the service.
- Regularly receive prayer requests and pray over them at your own pace.
Security Team
Security strives to help, comfort, create and keep a safe environment so that all we minister to may receive the message God has prepared for them, while having a great experience at Faith Church!
Requirements to serve include:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must complete CPR/AED Certification Training
- Must pass Background Check
Special Needs Ministry
Serve and build relationships with individuals with special needs in our Reflector’s Ministry. Contact Chris Rechsteiner to serve in our Special Needs Ministry.
Sunday Worship – Cedar Lake, Dyer, Highland
We have multiple classrooms that function similar to a special education classroom but also promote inclusive activities. Volunteers are trained and require a background check. Typical elements include modified Bible lessons, crafts, games, singing and other interactive activities.
Service Times: Cedar Lake (kids 9 AM; teens & adults 11 AM); Dyer (11 AM); Highland (11 AM)
Commitment: Serving 1 or 2 times per month
Respite & Other Special Events
Throughout the year, Reflectors hosts events for families and participants with special needs. For social/outreach events (like Night to Shine or the Super Hero Party), volunteers greet, register, prepare & serve food, guest relations, assist with games, interact/buddy with guests, etc.
For Respite (or Parent Night Out) events, volunteers will be paired with a participant for the evening, assisting in activities games, crafts, entertainment, as well as themed activities depending on the season.
Commitment: 4-6 times per year
Friendship Ministry – Faith Highland
Friendship is a group that meets Tuesday evenings and is a time for adults with developmental disabilities to fellowship and study God’s Word. Volunteers are assigned to one or more participants to simply create friendships and help facilitate the evening’s activities.
Commitment: 2 times per month (during the school year only)
Reflectors In Action (Re:Act) Team
The Reflectors in Action Team (Re:Act) is a group of volunteers who serve Reflectors families outside the walls of Faith Church, tangibly bringing help and hope through meals, cards, visits and many other methods.
Commitment: Varies
Technical Arts
There are a variety of time commitments and skill levels available at all Faith locations.
- Sound Technicians – mixing the house sound in the Worship Center
- Video Directors – “calling the shots” in the video control room and switching the live video
- Assistant Directors – responsible for assisting the video director in adjusting cameras and recording the services
- Lighting Technicians – execute stage lighting for all services and special events
- Camera Operators – three cameras switched for IMAG and in-house TV network
- Stage Manager – works with onstage talent and sound operators providing stage support and set-up
- Set Design – create and construct theme-based stage elements and lighting design
- Faith Kids & Student Ministries – provides dynamic AV support for these exciting ministries
The Bookstore (Faith Dyer)
Register Clerk – greet customers, operate the register, assist customers with products & questions as needed.
Register Assistant – greet customers, assist the clerk, help answer questions as needed.
The CoffeeShop (Faith Dyer)
Be the barista you’ve always wanted to be! You’ll have the opportunity to offer hospitality to our guests, make lattes and smoothies, and run the cash register.
Weddings
Wedding Coordinator
A Wedding Coordinator is responsible for a wedding held at any Faith Church location and/or with a Faith Church Pastor.
- Coordinate all participants of a wedding including the bride and groom, pastor, assistant, sound technicians and facilities.
- Communicate necessary details such as dates, times, special requests and financial information to appropriate Faith Church Staff.
- Plan and execute a wedding rehearsal and ceremony to ensure a flawless and stress-free day for the bride and groom.
- Assist in finalizing the ceremony, including communicating with the Lead Wedding Coordinator.
Wedding Coordinator Assistant
The primary responsibility of the Wedding Coordinator Assistant is to be at the rehearsal and wedding to aid the Wedding Coordinator in presenting a stress-free day for the bride and groom.
Worship
Have you been known to tickle the ivories? Hold a tune? Our Worship Ministry seeks instrumentalists and vocalists to assist in leading worship, through a variety of music styles at services on weekends. Participants are expected to be spiritually authentic, emotionally mature and genuinely gifted. Auditions required.
Time commitment: Typically serving two times per month, including rehearsal and participation at all weekend services of the Faith location.
If you have questions about serving at Faith, please contact Linda Jordan.