Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Christ The Rock! We value the unique way each person is made, and we would love to connect you with ways to use your gifts to serve God and others. When we serve, it changes us: by imitating Jesus’ sacrificial love, we become more like Him. Everyone has something to contribute to the Kingdom of God — if you’re not sure where your best fit is for volunteering, complete our Skills and Abilities form.

 

Ready to Serve?

We would love to help you join a volunteer team! It takes many hands to make Sundays happen, and support ministries that happen throughout the week! We hope you’re ready to jump in, whether you’re interested in volunteering with kids, being part of Sunday mornings, serving with our building and grounds teams or welcoming our community to an affordable, family-friendly gathering place at the Fireside Café. 

If you are interested in any of the volunteer opportunities below, contact Ann Meyers to get started.

 

Building and Grounds

BUILDING AND GROUNDS


Building Custodial
Clean high traffic areas with a vacuum or push behind sweeper, weekly or bi-weekly depending on your schedule. Set your own schedule Monday-Thursday. Contact: Monica at mbetters@christtherock.org or ext. 351 

Landscaping
Help maintain the beauty of our flowers and plants around the building, including weeding, watering, etc. Serve one week per month during the season. Contact: Monica at mbetters@christtherock.org or ext. 351 

Lawn Care – Riding Lawnmower
Use a riding lawn mower to cut grass in larger open areas. Serve one week per month during the season. Contact: Monica at mbetters@christtherock.org or ext. 351 

Lawn Care – Trimming
Use a push mower and trimmer to cut grass in harder places to get at with the rider.  Serve one week per month during the season. Contact: Monica at mbetters@christtherock.org or ext. 351 

Snow Team – Shoveling
Help keep our building accessible during the winter by shoveling sidewalks near entrances. Teams are on call to serve one week per month.  Contact: Monica at mbetters@christtherock.org or ext. 351 

Snow Team – Snowplowing
Help keep our parking lot accessible during the winter months using CTR plow truck. Teams are on call to serve one week per month.  Contact: Monica at mbetters@christtherock.org or ext. 351

Window Cleaning
Be on call to clean inside reachable windows. Set your own schedule Monday-Thursday. Contact: Monica at mbetters@christtherock.org or ext. 351

Worship Center Chair Team
Work with a team to help straighten chairs and use sweepers to clean the Worship Center main floor, approx. 2 hours, one Thursday a month. Contact: Monica at mbetters@christtherock.org or ext. 351

To volunteer:

  • Complete a Ministry Application
  • FCRA Disclosure/Authorization (Adults only) – This form is used for background checks. We will send it to you if it applies to your volunteer position.

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Children’s Ministry

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Breakout Small Group Leader
Teach and lead a small group of children in activities and discussion that help them understand who God is and how much He loves them. Curriculum and supplies are provided. Commitment is Wednesday nights 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Oct. through April. Contact: Jen at jreetz@christtherock.org or ext. 311

CTR Kids – Infants and Toddlers
Provide a safe and loving environment for infants and toddlers while their parent attend services. This role provides the first look that children have about God and how much He cares for them. Serve weekly or every other week at one service during the school year or summer. Contact: Jen at jreetz@christtherock.org or ext. 311 

CTR Kids – Preschool
Serve preschool children by teaching or leading a small group of children in activities and discussion that help them understand who God is and how much he loves them.  Curriculum and supplies are provided.  Serve weekly or every other week during the school year or summer. Contact: Jen at jreetz@christtherock.org or ext. 311 

CTR Kids – Elementary Room and Club 5/6
Serve elementary children by teaching or leading a small group of children in activities and discussion that help them understand who God is and how much He loves them. Curriculum and supplies are provided. Serve weekly or every other week during the school year or summer. Contact: Theresa at tgoyette@christtherock.org or ext. 322 

CTR Kid – Care Team
Provide 1-on-1 support to children with special needs to help the child to become an integral part of Children’s Ministry. Come alongside of teachers/small group leaders by offering support for the child. Contact: Jen at jreetz@christtherock.org or ext. 311 

CTR Kids – Greeter
Welcome families to Children’s Ministry, check for sign-in stickers at the entrance doors. Volunteer weekly, every other week or once a month from 8:00 to 9:00 am or 10:00 to 11:00 am and after service for 15 minutes (only serve at one service). Contact: Elle at eklein@christtherock.org or ext. 305

CTR Kids – Courtesy Desk Check-In Assistant
Welcome families to Sunday Children’s Ministry, help them get checked in using the computer system. Volunteer weekly, every other week or once a month from 8:00 to 9:00 am or 10:00 to 11:00 am. Contact: Elle at eklein@christtherock.org or ext. 305 

Ignite Group Leader
Help lead a team of youth in learning worship songs and motions so they can lead a Children’s Ministry large group in Worship. Serve one Sunday morning a month for both services. Contact: Theresa at tgoyette@christtherock.org or ext. 322

To volunteer: 

  • Complete a Ministry Application
  • FCRA Disclosure/Authorization (Adults only) – Required if you will be working with finances or will be issued a key. This form is used for background checks. We will send it to you if it applies to your volunteer position.

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Guest Services

GUEST SERVICES

Fireside Café – Sunday Barista
Be a part of a team environment centered on our mission of creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere to all who come to the café. Volunteers prepare and serve espresso and other drinks, as well as food.  All training is provided. Serve one 4-hour shift per week. Contact: Kathy at kscherer@christtherock.org 

Fireside Café – Weekday Barista
Greet guests who come to Fireside Café, create and serve espresso beverages, and prepare and serve food. Help create a warm, welcoming environment to help community members feel loved during the weekday Café hours. Serve one shift per week of 2-4 hours. Contact: Kathy at kscherer@christtherock.org 

Funeral Kitchen Help
A great behind the scenes opportunity to serve and love on those who are hurting and grieving. We are looking for kitchen help when food is served at funerals. Usually, a 3-5 days’ notice can be given. Contact: Megan at  mekholm@christtherock.org or ext. 332.

Guest Services – Connector
Do you like to meet new people? Connect with new guests on Sundays to develop a personal relationship for the purpose of helping them connect at Christ The Rock, and start them on their discipleship journey. Serve one Sunday per month from 8:00 am to 12:15 pm. Contact: Linda at lhupf@christtherock.org or ext. 308

Guest Services – Greeter
Give a warm welcome, care for and serve our guests. Serve one Sunday per month from 8:00 am to 12:15 pm. Contact: Linda at lhupf@christtherock.org or ext. 308

Guest Services – House Coffee
Make and serve coffee at the House Coffee table; Function as a greeter to those who visit the table to make sure they have at least one good connection that morning. Serve one Sunday per month for 3 hours. Contact:  Melissa at mjjw33@att.net

Online Pastoral Care
Help create a feeling of community with our online church services by making people feel seen and known by responding with a “hi” or initiating a brief conversation. Comment occasionally on the worship music or sermon. Care for people who mention a personal problem by chatting with them and offering to pray for them that week. Training provided. Serving Sunday mornings; schedule is flexible. Contact: Linda at lhupf@christtherock.org or ext. 308 

To volunteer:

  • Complete a Ministry Application
  • FCRA Disclosure/Authorization (Adults only) – This form is used for background checks. Anyone working with children or students must complete a background check. We will send it to you after you complete your ministry application.

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Office and Technical

OFFICE AND TECHNICAL

Audio Mix
Provide the audio mix for weekend services using a sound mixing console. Attend to all microphone issues in the service. Must have an ear for sound. Serve once a  month during both services. Contact: Megan at mekholm@christtherock.org or ext. 332

Camera Operator
If you are creative, help us capture and convey moments in the service to our online and local audience. Photography experience is welcome but not required. Training is provided. Flexible scheduling; serve once a month during both services. Contact: Megan at mekholm@christtherock.org or ext. 332

Computer Graphics Operator
We are seeking technology-inclined individuals to help show our lyrics and media on the side screens and livestream on Sunday mornings. All training is provided. Flexible scheduling; Serve once a month during both services. Contact: Megan at mekholm@christtherock.org or ext. 332

Lighting Operator
Run the lighting console and maintain the environment. Serve once a month during both services. Contact: Megan at mekholm@christtherock.org or ext. 332

Lighting Programmer
Help create the visual environment(s) for Sunday services with the option to be the lighting operator the same week. Some creativity required. Contact: Megan at mekholm@christtherock.org or ext. 332

Livestream Operator
If you enjoy technical work and are comfortable with YouTube and Facebook and other computer programs, you can help run our livestream to reach hundreds of people each week with the Gospel. Serve 1 or 2 Sundays per month. Contact: Ann at ameyers@christtherock.org or ext. 333 

Sunday Volunteer Support
Oversee snacks/food for tech, worship team and pastor, run planning center live/time tracker; and record attendance. Serve once a month during both services. Contact: Megan at mekholm@christtherock.org or ext. 332 

Video Director
Mix camera shots for the video screens, plan camera angles and direct camera operators. Some creativity required. Training provided. Serve once a month during both services. Contact: Megan at mekholm@christtherock.org or ext. 332

Weekday Office Support
Help with a variety of volunteer needs such as keeping the supply room in order, shredding, photocopying, data entry, etc. Opportunities are during office hours and flexible.  Contact: Ann at ameyers@christtherock.org or ext. 333 

 

To volunteer:

  • Complete a Ministry Application
  • FCRA Disclosure/Authorization (Adults only) – This form is used for background checks. We will send it to you if it applies to your volunteer position.

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Prayer and Worship

PRAYER AND WORSHIP

Prayer Team
If you have a heart for prayer, consider joining the prayer team. Prayer requests are available online daily. Contact: Dawn at dfoat@christtherock.org or ext. 360

Worship Team
We are extending a personal invitation to anyone who may be interested.  We are currently recruiting for Worship Team volunteers for all positions (vocals/singers, drums, percussion, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard & piano, violin, cello, viola, string (double) bass, harp, saxophone, trumpet, flute, oboe, clarinet, french horn, trombone, & tuba.  Contact: Marcus at mgresham@christtherock.org 

To volunteer:

  • Complete a Ministry Application
  • FCRA Disclosure/Authorization (Adults only) – This form is used for background checks. We will send it to you if it applies to your volunteer position.

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Special Events 

Good Friday and Easter Services – Volunteer Needs

Many will walk through Christ The Rock’s doors for the first time for Good Friday (Service – 6 pm) and Easter Sunday (Services -8, 9:30 and 11:15 am.  Help create a special experience for all who visit. Service times   For questions please contact Ann at ameyers@christtherock.org

Sign up for Easter volunteer needs

 

Special Event Volunteers

If you are interested in helping with future special events, i.e., greeting, helping coordinate refreshments, building setup, etc. please contact Ann at ameyers@christtherock.org or ext. 333. 

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Student Ministries

STUDENT MINISTRIES

(Amped-Middle School and NarrowPath-High School)

Wednesday Nights
Help impact our middle school and high school youth for Christ by leading a small group or Bible study group, assisting with teaching lessons, helping serve and care for our youth. Serve Wednesday evenings for 3 hours during the school year. Contact: Sara at ssteinbrink@christtherock.org

To volunteer:

  • Complete a Ministry Application
  • FCRA Disclosure/Authorization (Adults only) – This form is used for background checks. We will send it to you if it applies to your volunteer position.

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Support and Care

SUPPORT AND CARE

Discipleship Group Leader
Discipleship Groups are the essential backbone to the disciple-making culture at CTR. In Discipleship Groups we are challenged to intentionally grow as followers of Jesus who are changed by Him and committed to His mission. Discipleship Groups can be held in homes, on campus, or another offsite location. Training is provided. Discipleship Leader Training Program is a prerequisite to leading a group. Contact: Cortney at cascher@christtherock.org or ext. 344 

Lay Counselor
At CTR we offer both individual and group Christian counseling services. Pastors and lay counselors receive in-depth training, but are not professional counselors with degrees. Character Development Class is a pre-requisite to applying for the Lay Counseling program. Complete a lay counseling application below. Application deadlines vary each year. Contact: Jerilyn at jhidden@christtherock.org or ext. 368 

Marriage Development Small Group Leader
​Guide a small group of married couples through the Marriage Development class. Lead discussions, share stories and insights from your own marriage; offer guidance and prayer. Class meets 10 times. Pre-requisite: Character Development Class and Marriage Development Class. Contact: Jerilyn at jhidden@christtherock.org or ext. 368 

Premarital Mentor
Do you have a heart to see marriages thrive? Meet (4-5 times) with engaged couples who have completed our premarital class to mentor them and offer support. Training is provided. Prerequisite: Character Development class. Contact: Jerilyn at jhidden@christtherock.org or ext. 368 

Smart Stepfamily Small Group Leader/Mentor
​Help couples learn to navigate the unique challenges stepfamilies face by guiding a small group of couples through the Smart Stepfamily class. Class meets 6 times. Pre-requisite: Character Development Class and Smart Stepfamily Class. Contact: Jerilyn at jhidden@christtherock.org or ext. 368

To volunteer:

  • Complete a Ministry Application
  • FCRA Disclosure/Authorization (Adults only) – This form is used for background checks. We will send it to you if it applies to your volunteer position.

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