Sunday morning at Providence Church is a time of joy in meeting with our brothers and sisters in Christ. The Welcome Team sets the tone of warm fellowship and Christ’s love from the moment someone walks in the door.

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Greeter (commitment: one month of Sundays, three times a year)
Offer a friendly hello and a warm handshake to welcome people as they enter the building. Help visitors find classrooms, restrooms, and the Worship Center before the service begins. Greeters are at the front and back doors twenty minutes before each service starts.  

Usher (commitment: one month of Sundays, three times a year)
Ushers facilitate the worship service by helping people find seats, monitoring noisy doorways, and collecting the offering. Ushers serve during one of the Sunday morning services, leaving the other free for them to attend a FOCUS Workshop.

Bulletin Distributor (commitment: one month of Sundays three times a year)
As people enter the worship service on Sunday morning, they receive a bulletin and a friendly smile from a Welcome Team volunteer.  

Information Center (commitment: one month of Sundays three times a year)
The Information Center in the church Foyer is the “go to” place for information about what is going on in the life of the church.  The Information Center team helps explain events and answer questions about the ministries of Providence Church. Volunteers are available before the first service, between services, and for 20 minutes after the second service.

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Some needed gifts and skills
Hospitality
Friendliness
A welcoming smile
Engaging with visitors
Helps/Service

If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please let us know by emailing us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Website  |  providencechurch.us

Web Content Manager (commitment: one-two hours per week)
The Providence web site is the place to find up-to-the-minute event details, complete ministry information, staff e-mail addresses, the church calendar, and more. Because things are constantly changing, the web site needs to be updated often. If you have good technological aptitude and an eye for detail, we’ll train you in the use of our content management system and supply you with the information that needs to be posted.

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Library

Materials Manager (commitment: one half hour per week)
Each week the library materials manager enters the checked-out and checked-in books into the computer database. This position also includes re-shelving returned books and keeping the library tidy. The process is simple to learn and the position can be filled by an adult or teen.  

Donations Processor (commitment: as needed, two hours a month)
The library purchases items and receives many donations which need to be added to the computer database. There are several steps involved in adding a new item to our collection and the Library Coordinator will provide a simple training.  

Material Purchasing (commitment: flexible)
Providence Church sets aside funds for purchasing new library materials. A special team evaluates suggestions from the congregation and makes decisions about what books and other resources the library will purchase.

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Some needed gifts and skills
Administration
Love for learning
Computer skills
Attention to detail

Prayer Tripods (commitment: 20 minutes, three times per month)
A Prayer Tripod is a group of three people in the Providence community who meet to lift the church up in prayer and pray for time-sensitive requests outlined in the Prayer Tripod guide (issued every other month). If you would like to be a part of a Prayer Tripod, gather two other people, grab the Prayer Tripod guide, and set up a time to pray. If you need help finding others to pray with - just let us know.

Women’s Prayer (commitment: Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 am)
Every Friday morning, women meet to cover the church in prayer, as well as to pray for personal needs. Women are invited to pray with this group as their schedules permit. A commitment to pray every week is not necessary.

Prayer Chain (commitment: varies)
When something serious happens in the life of one of the members of Providence Church, the prayer chain mobilizes many of our members so that they may begin praying for the need immediately. This is not a commitment to a ministry, but rather a commitment to keep the church and its members in fervent prayer during specific times of need. Your name may be added to the prayer chain at any time.

Support Staff (commitment: Wednesday evenings)
The Support Staff team spends time with students on Wednesday evenings and meets to pray for students as they are in their small groups.

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Some needed gifts and skills
Faith
Encouragement
Mercy

DivorceCare

DivorceCare seminars support members of the congregation and community who have experienced the pain of a broken family.  This ministry is especially suited for those who have gone through a divorce, have healed, and are ready to minister to others currently going through a similar situation.

Discussion Group Leaders (commitment: Thursday evenings for 13 weeks, either in fall or spring)
Those that have been through a divorce, who are on the other side, and who may have a passion for  ministering to others are needed as leaders of DivorceCare discussion groups.  For the first 30 minutes of each session the group watches a video featuring an expert on different aspects of divorce recovery.  Afterward, leaders lead a discussion about the evening’s topic.

DC4K Leader (commitment: Thursday evenings for 13 weeks, either in fall or spring)
DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) is organized by one who has special compassion for children of divorced families. The ministry is most effective if the leader of this group has grown up in a divorced family.  DC4K is not offered every semester.

Divorce Support (commitment: three hours per week)
If you have the gift of encouragement, Divorce Care needs you to come alongside members of the program to support them in prayer, with notes, and in follow-up with group members. This position also includes administrative work for the ministry.

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Financial Peace University

Group Facilitator (commitment: 13-week session, once per year)
Financial Peace University is a semester-long course offered annually at Providence that teaches participants how to make wise financial decisions. Group facilitators with a solid Biblical perspective on managing personal finances are needed to help lead the course.

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Some needed gifts and skills
Mercy
Discernment
Shepherding
Leadership
Experienced Divorce

Leadership and teaching positions at Providence Church come with a large responsibility. These roles are typically reserved for members of the church and a personal interview and training process usually follows interest. Providence members who feel they have the gift of teaching or who have a passion for leading a specific ministry are encouraged to stretch themselves by pursuing a leadership position.

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FLOCKS Group Leader (commitment: lead a FLOCKS Group; care for members in the group)
FLOCKS leaders are individuals or couples in the church who desire to lead a Christian fellowship in their area. There is no set time commitment on FLOCKS leaders - they simply desire to love, lead, shepherd, and serve those in their groups.

FOCUS Workshop Leader (commitment: one hour each Sunday for eight weeks, plus preparation)
Members of Providence Church have the opportunity to facilitate the learning of God’s truth in a Sunday morning FOCUS Workshop. Teachers lead adults or teens during one of the Sunday services in a Bible, book, or topical study.

Women’s/Men’s Bible Study Leader (commitment: one semester, preparation and meeting time)
Bible study leaders guide a discussion group through books chosen by the appropriate ministry team. Group leaders should be able to teach and facilitate discussion in a small group atmosphere, as well as provide care and guidance to those in their groups.

Ministry Team Leader (commitment: meetings, participate in ministry events and projects)
Ministry teams work under the direction of the elders to help lead specific ministries of the church. Each ministry team leader is nominated for the position by the nominating committee and affirmed by the congregation for a two-year term. Ministry Team Leaders work together with 3-6 others to head the following ministries of the church: Administration, Assimilation, Children’s, Cross-Cultural Missions, Domestic Missions, Facility and Grounds, Men’s, Nominating, Women’s, Worship, and Youth.

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Some needed gifts and skills
Leadership
Shepherding/Teaching
Administration

Event Volunteer (commitment: planning meetings, coordinating, and running a one-time event)
The Men’s Community runs a few major events each year, all of which are planned and executed by laymen of the church. Each event will have one head coordinator, who would hold an initial planning meeting, and logistically run the event that day.

Set Up/Tear Down (commitment: one hour before and/or after a men’s event)
The Men’s Ministry always appreciates those willing to dedicate extra time to set up and tear down the day of different men’s events. Volunteers are needed for each of the three major events above.

Men’s Bible Study Leader (commitment: two hours per week, one semester, preparation)
Bible study leaders guide a discussion group through books chosen by the ministry team. Group leaders should be able to teach and facilitate discussion in a small group atmosphere. Church membership is strongly desired.

Sports Team Coordinator (commitment: flexible)
People love to gather together for fellowship and a healthy dose of competition. If you have the desire to coordinate a golf league or sports team there are always people willing to play. Just let us know!

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Some needed gifts and skills
Administration
Leadership
Helps/Serving

Mentoring (commitment: varies)
Titus 2 instructs older women in the church to teach the younger women. If you are a young woman interested in having a mentor, Providence will match you with a mentor from the church. Likewise, women who feel a calling to serve as mentors should contact the church office. Training is provided. This life-on-life ministry can be one of the most impactful experiences of the Christian walk.

Women’s Prayer (commitment: Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30am)
Each Friday morning, women meet to cover the church in prayer and to pray for personal needs. Women are invited to pray with this group as their schedules permit; a commitment to every week is not necessary.

Special Event Volunteer (commitment: plan and/or volunteer at special events)
Throughout the year, the women’s ministry offers several large social gatherings, such as the Women’s Christmas Brunch. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate these events or to help out on the day of the event itself.

Quilting (commitment: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 9am – 12pm)
Whether you have sewing experience or not, the Care Quilt Ministry invites you to this time of service and fellowship. After the completion of the quilts, they are delivered in person with the message of Jesus Christ to patients undergoing cancer treatments.

Weekday Child Care Staff (commitment: two hours per week, September through May)
Volunteers are needed to watch and teach preschool aged children during daytime women’s events.
      Moppets Program (every other Monday morning)
      Preschool Program (every Wednesday morning)

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Some needed gifts and skills
Encouragement
Love for children
Teaching
Mercy
Administration
Helps/service

Those on the Youth Ministry staff have a strong passion to see the students of Providence Church form solid, genuine relationships with Christ. Whether you’re a parent of teenagers, or a church member who’s young at heart, the Youth Ministry may be the place God has equipped you to serve.

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Small Group Leader (commitment: Wednesday evenings, various events)
Small group leaders become natural mentors of the students in OASIS and QUEST. Each Wednesday night, these leaders facilitate a small group discussion to help students connect the truth of God’s Word to their school life, homework, relationships, and homes. In addition to Wednesday nights, small group leaders need to be willing to pursue relationships with their students at group events or one-on-one.

FOCUS Workshop Leader (commitment: one hour on Sundays for eight weeks, preparation time)
Members of Providence Church have the opportunity to teach during a Sunday morning FOCUS Workshop. Teach teens during the second service in a Bible, book, or topical study.

Support Staff (commitment: Wednesday evenings)
The Support Staff team spends time with students on Wednesday evenings and meets to pray for students as they are in their small groups.

Host Home (commitment: varies)
The youth ministry is always looking for hospitable families to host get-togethers during the week or on weekends. If you have the gift of hospitality, you can be a blessing to the teens of our church.

Event Driver (commitment: event by event basis)
Youth events can literally “go nowhere” without adult transportation. Available drivers transport students to and from off-campus events or service projects. If you have a vehicle that you are willing to drive or let someone else drive please let us know.  

Major Event Coordinator (commitment: event by event basis)
The Youth Ministry organizes several creative events each year to engage middle and high school students. Event Coordinators should have an eye for detail and a “big picture” mentality.

Administrative Assistant (commitment: flexible)
The Youth Ministry often needs help updating the web site, labeling, collating packets, filing records, preparing mailings, making phone calls, and entering data. All levels of computer skills and administrative savvy are welcome.

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Some needed gifts and skills
Shepherding
Hospitality
Service
Compassion/Mercy
Administration

One of Providence Church’s most important missions is to raise up the next generation to love and follow the Lord, and it is our desire to come alongside parents during these formative years. If you love the tender hearts of children consider serving in Children’s Ministry. All volunteers desiring to work with children must fill out an application and pass a background check.

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Children’s Welcome Center Greeter (commitment: before each service, once a month)
Greeters meet new families as they enter the children’s wing, check children in at the Welcome Center, and escort them to the proper classroom.  

Children’s Music Team (commitment: Sundays vary, 15 minutes during one service)
The Children’s Music Team combines their love for song and for children together in this unique ministry opportunity. You’ll love teaching children’s songs and leading music.

Bulletin Boards (commitment: two hours per month)
The Children’s Ministry appreciates volunteers who will decorate and update the Children’s Ministry bulletin boards. A creative eye and a willing hand can be a very big blessing to others.

Summer Teaching Team (commitment: one Sunday per month, June, July, and August)
We like to give our regular teachers a break during the summer. This low commitment teaching position is a great way to serve by overseeing a classroom of preschool children during the summer.

Substitute Teacher (commitment: as needed)
If you are unable to commit to a weekly routine but would love to serve in the Children’s Ministry, consider serving as a sub.  Substitute teachers follow the curriculum already in place.

Administrative Assistant (commitment: flexible)
The Children’s Ministry often needs help making copies, laminating, labeling, collating packets, filing records, preparing mailings, and entering data. The extra help is especially useful during the busiest seasons of August and May. All levels of computer skills and administrative savvy are welcome.

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Nursery & Preschool

Nursery Staff (commitment: one Sunday a month, both hours)
Providence’s nursery workers care for the youngest members of our church family, giving parents time to focus entirely on the worship service and attend a FOCUS Workshop.

Preschool Teacher (commitment: Sundays, two months on/two months off, one service)
Preschool teachers engage the children and present a simple Bible lesson, facilitate music, play time, and a snack. Curriculum and teaching support is provided.

Weekday Child Care Staff (commitment: two hours per week, September through May)
In order to minister to mothers, volunteers are needed to watch and teach preschool aged children for women’s events during the day.
      Moppets Program (every other Monday morning)
      Preschool Program (every Wednesday morning)

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Elementary & Horizons
Kindergarten - 6th Grade

Sunday School Teacher (commitment: two months on/two months off, one service)
Elementary teachers have the very significant and joyful task of teaching God’s truth to the growing minds and open hearts of our children. Teachers in the elementary classes present their lessons based on the curriculum selected by the Children’s Ministry Team.  

Sunday School Aid (commitment: two months on/two months off, one service)
A teacher’s aid helps children with activities and helps the teacher with whatever tasks need assistance. The teacher’s aid does not present the main lesson.

Awana Leader (commitment: Tuesday evenings, September through May)
Help lead a group of children through the games, story, and music activities of Awana club nights. No advance preparation is needed for the position, only a love for the Word and for the children.

VBS Crew Leader (commitment: weekday mornings, one week per year)
Each year, the Children’s Ministry presents Vacation Bible School for Providence families and the surrounding communities.  Crew leaders lead groups of children through games, Bible stories, songs, drama, and more. Look for information about opportunities to serve coming this spring.

Sports Camps (commitment: weekday mornings, one week per year)

• Assistant Coach
  If you have a heart for children and have experience playing or coaching either soccer or basketball, consider joining the Sports Camps coaching team.
• Behind the Scenes
  Sports Camps aren’t just about running, jumping, and playing - there is much more work to be done! Administrative tasks, helping with snacks, and organizational skill sets are needed as well.

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Some needed gifts and skills
Teaching
Shepherding
Helps/Serving

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Providence Church is a busy place which leads to expected wear and tear on the building. It is always a blessing to have volunteers assist the custodial staff by helping clean and fix up the church building.

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Work Days (commitment: one Saturday morning, twice a year)
Each fall and spring, Providence dedicates one day to sprucing up the worship facilities and grounds. Dozens of families and individuals from the church are invited to share a time of fellowship while working along side each other painting, weeding, planting, vacuuming, dusting, and scrubbing.

Painting (commitment: varies)
Every few years volunteers give the Foyer and classrooms of the church a fresh look with a new coat of paint. Typically, summertime is the best season for this work.  

Flower Beds & Church Grounds (commitment: flexible, during spring and summer)
To keep the outside of the church looking beautiful, flower beds need to be tended. Come in at flexible times during the spring and summer to keep the flower beds weed free and to trim bushes.

Odd Jobs (commitment: flexible)
The church needs handy-men to mend and fix small problems in and around the building. If you love solving problems and working with your hands, this is a very rewarding place to serve.

Construction Projects (commitment: as needed)
A couple of times per year there are special events, such as Vacation Bible School, that require special sets to be constructed. If you enjoy building things and are good with your hands this would be a great place for you to serve.

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Some needed gifts and skills
Helps/Service
Flexible schedule
Enjoying working with your hands
Enjoy completing projects
Handy with tools

If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please let us know by emailing us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sunday Morning Set-up & Clean-up

Coffee Set-Up (commitment: one Sunday every four-six weeks)
Coffee makes mornings so much brighter.  Hospitality volunteers arrive at 8:30am to make coffee and set up the coffee station in the kitchen window. They also refill the coffee station between services.  

Coffee Clean-Up (commitment: one Sunday every four-six weeks)
After the service is over and the congregation has gone home, two volunteers clean up the coffee station and wash the coffee makers. This usually happens sometime between 12-1pm each Sunday.

PB&J Lunch (commitment: two-three hours, one Sunday every three months)
Once a quarter, Providence offers a PB&J (Providence Basics with Jim) Lunch to help visitors and new attenders gain an understanding of Providence Church and to meet some of the staff. The lunch is catered and needs to be ordered, set up, and cleaned up.

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Special Events

Leadership Dinners (commitment: one-two hours, occasional Wednesday evenings)
The Providence elders and leadership teams meet each month to assess, plan, and oversee the various ministries of the church.  Dinner is often provided to allow these teams more time to meet. Dinners need to be heated up, set out, and cleaned up.

Communion Set-Up (commitment: one Sunday morning every four-six weeks)
The Lord’s Supper is observed at Providence approximately every four-six weeks. Volunteers prepare the Lord’s Supper prior to each service and clean up after the service.

Food & Beverage Stations (commitment: special events, as needed)
Throughout the year there are special events held at Providence that require food and beverage stations to be set up and cleaned up for each event. This may include events such as the Songwriter’s Showcase, the one-day Providence 101 Membership class, the children’s Christmas Program, and when our facility is used as a polling place.

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Some needed gifts and skills
Helps/Service
Hospitality
Friendliness