Church @ The Southgate

1. It's a way to grow:
Joining a ministry team is a gret way to grow in friendships, knowledge, and in your spiritual journey.
"Under his direction the whole body is filled together perfectly, and each part in it's own special way helps the other parts, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love," Eph. 4:16 (LB)

2. It's a way to give back:
Is there a ministry at The Southgate that has touched your life in a meaningful way? Now is your chance to make a difference in someone else's life.
"God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God's many kinds of blessings." 1 Peter 4:10 (LB)

3. It's a way to glorify God:
Not only will you build relationships and enjoy the satisfaction of a job worth doing, but more importantly, you will glorify God.
"Are you called to help others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies, so that God will be glorified through Jesus Chris - to Him be the glory and power forever and ever." 1 Peter 4:11 (LB)

Video - We're looking for individuals who enjoy shooting video, editing and producing video for announcements and sermon illustration.

Sound - We're looking for individuals who would like to learn to operate a sound board or who already has some experience. Must have an ear for music and sound mix. Every other week for 6 months.

Power Point - We're looking for individuals who have some computer skills and can run power point through our Media Shout Program. Every other week for 6 months.

Lighting - Works with the sound team to create the right ambiance for the service. Every other week for 6 months.

Life Group Facilitators - These are people who are committed to take Members Course 101 this coming year and would enjoy Facilitating a Life Group. Life Groups use video based curriculum and only need to be facilitated.

Life Group Hosts - These are people who are willing to offer their homes once a week to host a group.

Follow Up Team - This team goes out Monday or Tuesday to deliver mugs to our visitors.

Prayer Ministry Team - If you value intercessory prayer, our prayer team meets every Saturday morning at 9am at the church conference room on Inverness.

Graphic Design / Print Media - Using the Adobe Creative Suite to create all print media for our ministry. You must be familiar with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Power Point Design - working with Photoshop Illustrator and Media Shout to present impactful visual display for worship and the messages. Using video backgrounds and loops.

Set Design - We are always looking for ways to keep our message series impactful using as much media applicaitons as possible. Drama with portable props is one way to drive a point home as well as props for message series.

Decorative Design - We have numerous events throughout the year that need not only organization but artistic presentation through decorations and creating ambiance.

Data Entry - We have People Driven software that we enter visitor and attender information. We track attendance, courses taken and group attendance.

Accounting - We do all of our accounting in Quick Books and there is a need for data entry.

Research - Identify and locate video footage and relevant articles in periodicals and the internet to assist the Pastor's messages.

General Office Help - We are always in need of help filing, folding, copying, cutting, binding, etc.

Event Planning - We have numerous events throughout the year that need to be organized, planned and things purchased for them. There is always a need for more volunteers.

Set Up/Tear Down - This is one of our greatest areas of need and requires the least amount of skill. anyone can help in this vital ministry. The come from 7:30am - 8:30am on Sunday mornings to help set up the Worship Center or 8:30am - 9:30am to set up Children's Ministry. Tear down begins at 11:30 and takes about 30 - 45 minutes.

Drama - We would love to start a drama ministry to do short, usually comedic skits as a creative segment of the service and help set the stage for the message delivered by the Pastor.

Guest Services - This is a central location to offer information to attenders and members. They see that every visitor receives a guest packet and new believers receive bibles if they don't have one.

@ The Source - We are looking for individuals who would like to help with the duplication of Messages onto CD's and make them available for purchase.

Ushers - Their purpose is to assist guests by finding them seats, taking offering, assisting the disabled, help remove distractions from the service, provide direction for guests in our facility and collect the connection cards.

Parking - Directing our members and attenders to parking places at every service.

Greeters - Friendly faces to welcome guests as they prepare to worship. Greeters are responsible for handing out the Worship Guides and offering every person a name tag to make everyone feel comfortable.

Common Grounds Cafe - The Cafe creates an environment where relationships can develop and help our guests relax. Every other week for 6 weeks.

Teachers - Preschool / Elementary - This is a fun opportunity to reach kids, using video curriculum and keeping the kids engaged in small group and team activities. All teachers are required to be fingerprinted and a background check.

Theater Coaches - This is a fun ministry where you assist the kids in their group to respond to the MC and discuss what they are learning together.

Registration - These individuals serve 9:40am - 10:20am on Sunday mornings checking the children into their classes.

Nursery Workers - If you love to cuddle babies and play with toddlers, this is the ministry for you!

Event Planning - Every year we will have VBS in the summer and The Golden Egg Hunt at Easter. Both these events require months of planning, purchasing and putting things together. This require a large volunteer base.

Small Group Coaches - The Gate is in need of adults who would like to volunteer their time on Tuesday evenings to be small group coaches.

Event Planners - Youth are always wanting events to attend and we are in need of people to help plan and assist the leaders at the events.

Helpers - There is always room for help in youth ministry. Any help that you can offer would be appreciated.

Worship Ministry Requirements:
Compass Courses: Each player/singer must be a member of The Southgate. Membership includes being a Christ follower, having been baptized and completing MEMBERS Course 101. Each Worship Team member will work toward completing 101 this coming year and work toward completing of course 201, 301 & 401 as they are offered.

Worship Ministry Covenant:
Covenant: Each team player will:
-Commit to 6 months
-Understand the leadership position they are commiting to...(in leadership your life is an open book)
-Agree to attend all scheduled practices unless ill or have approved absence.
-Help to set up and tear down on Sunday mornings.
-Continue to fulfill the Course 101 covenant.
1. I will protect the unity of my church.
2. I will share the responsibiltiy of my church.
3. I will serve the ministry of my church.
4. I will support the testimony of my church.

Worship Band:
All musicians will audition individually with the Worship Director. Auditions will include skill level, abilty to be a team player.

A second interview with the Pastor:
During this interview we would like to hear:
Your story of when you accepted Jesus as you personal Lord and Savior.
How your relationship with Jesus has impacted and changed your life with family and peer relationships, work, community, etc.
Who you are today?
Your character strengths and weaknesses.

The Vocal Team:
All vocal team members audition for placement on the Worship Team. Vocal audition will be two separate interviews.

Interview #1 with Worship Director:
Sing a few vocal excercises to determine range.
Sing one song of your choice with an accompaniment track.
Sing your part, soprano, alto, or tenor with other vocalist to see if you can harmonize with others and keep your pitch.

Interview #2 with one of the Pastors:
During this interview we would like to hear:
Your story of when you accepted Jesus as you personal Lord and Savior.
How your relationship with Jesus has impacted and changed your life with family and peer relationships, work, community, etc.
Who you are today?
Your character strengths and weaknesses.