
SERVE
Below is a partial list of service opportunities to help fulfill our vision and mission at First Baptist Church. Please contact the ministry leader in an area of interest, or call the Church Office at (765) 529-2687 with any questions you may have.
You may also have an idea for a ministry (or are involved in a ministry that is not listed.) If so, click here and send us an email so that we can include you in further communications. Thank you!
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Prayer Ministry
Pray through and help update the weekly Prayer Guide
Gather on Wednesday for Prayer Awakening midweek prayer service
Join us for prayer time Noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays in the Church Office
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Care and Share Ministry
Attend weekly prayer meeting, Noon Mondays in the Church Office
Visit people (shut-ins, hospital, nursing homes)
Send cards or make phone calls
Provide loving care delivering/providing meals
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Family Ministry
Leaders
Provide food, snacks or other resources
Prayer partnership
Volunteers: Teachers, helpers, mentors
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Children’s Ministry
Leaders
Provide food, snacks or other resources
Prayer partnership
Volunteers: Teachers, helpers, mentors
Time Machine helpers during the week and/or on Sunday
AWANA leaders, verse listeners on Wednesday
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Youth Ministry
Provide food, snacks or other resources
Prayer partnership
Volunteers: Teachers, helpers, mentors, praise team
Make connections with Young Life, WyldLife, and FCA
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Men’s Ministry
Help with practical church and community needs
Help with monthly men’s breakfast, service projects, discipleship
Prayer partnership
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Worship Team
Audition to volunteer as a musician and/or vocalist
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Women’s Ministry
Prayer partnership
Help with planning, organizing, and/or clean up for events
Discipleship opportunities
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Sound Tech & Media Team
Work a camera; run the slideshow, sound, online sound stream, or lights during worship services
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Security, Safety & Health Team
Monitor front doors and movement within the building
Utilize medical training for emergencies throughout the building
Help maintain a safe & healthy environment for everyone
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Church Office
Substitute receptionist to answer phones, greet guests, and help as needed
Be part of an internal audit team
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Courtesy Dinner Team
Prepping and serving funeral meals for families after services
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Women’s Ministry
Prayer partnership
Help with planning, organizing, and/or clean up for events
Discipleship opportunities
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Senior Adults Ministry
Help with monthly meal fellowship
Help coordinate events for senior adults
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Hospitality
Volunteer to crochet and/or knit prayer shawls
Donate yarn (2 skeins per prayer shawl)
Gift cards for new babies, hospitalization, and appreciation
Coordinate church fellowship events
Assist with Feed the Flock meals
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Communion Team
Preparation of the elements
Regular servers
Substitute servers
Clean up cups in Worship Center following service
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Welcome Center
Greet new visitors at ‘Start Here’ desk
Hand out gifts to visitors & help them complete yellow Connection Card
Ushers and Greeters (welcoming and departing)
Courtesy Parking
Closing the facility after services
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Events Team
Set-up/teardown of tables and chairs
Clean after events
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Communication
Webpage and/or social media Graphics
Promotional signage
Advertising
Portable marquee sign
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Building Maintenance
Routine check/upkeep of the property
Be on call for specific areas of maintenance
Custodial services like spring cleaning or periodic deep cleaning Landscaping, pulling weeds, picking up trash, etc.
Clean, fill, and maintain baptismal
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Transportation
Bus drivers
Help with bus upkeep/maintenance