Serve
Living like Jesus means to be doers of the Word and put your faith into action through serving! Serving is a great way to cultivate relationships with others in the church and continue to grow in your relationship with Christ!
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Areas of Ministry
Spiritual Gifting
Biblical Counseling
Disciple broken and hurt people through life-problems. Must be willing to go through ACBC biblical counseling certification. Contact: Matt Higgins.
Sign Up to ServeGraphic Designer
Create and edit sermon, event, and ministry-specific graphics, plus the weekly bulletin. Contact: Kennedy Roos.
Sign Up to ServePhotographer
Take photos for the website and social media, upload to Google Drive within 24-36 hours. Contact: Kennedy Roos.
Sign Up to ServeVideographer
Shoot and edit short videos for the website and social media, adding music or voice recordings. Contact: Kennedy Roos.
Sign Up to ServeBuilding & Grounds Team
Help with projects to fix things on the property — electrical, HVAC, gardening, and more, on an as-needed basis. Contact: Jason Eskridge.
Sign Up to ServeMowing Team
Mow the church lawn with a partner one weekend a month during mowing season (Thu–Sat). Contact: Jason Eskridge.
Sign Up to ServeSafety Team
Monitor safety at services — security cameras, property roaming, or on-call emergency skills (EMT, medical). Contact: Jason Eskridge.
Sign Up to ServeSet-Up / Tear-Down Team
Set up and tear down tables and chairs for church events like The Gathering and AWANA. Contact: Jason Eskridge.
Sign Up to ServeDecorator
Decorate the church for Christmas, special Sundays, and other events, including set-up and tear-down. Contact: Kennedy Roos.
Sign Up to ServePrayer Team Leader
Lead a prayer ministry in the church, conduct Sunday morning prayer time, and pray for the church's needs throughout the week. Contact: Mel Brooks.
Sign Up to ServePrayer Team Participant
Participate in the prayer ministry — Sunday morning prayer time and praying for the church's needs throughout the week. Contact: Mel Brooks.
Sign Up to ServeMentor
Meet one-on-one with a brother or sister in Christ to help them grow and mature in their faith. Contact: Women—Rachel Bland, Men—Matt Higgins.
Sign Up to ServeQuad Leader
Meet with a group of three (same gender) to help them grow and mature in their relationship with Christ. Contact: Women—Rachel Bland, Men—Matt Higgins.
Sign Up to ServeSmall Group Leader
Lead a group of fellow believers (mixed or same gender) to help them grow and mature in Christ. Contact: Matt Higgins.
Sign Up to ServeCoffee Team
Arrive at 7:30 AM to make coffee, restock supplies, and clean urns for Sunday services. Contact: John Warren.
Sign Up to ServeGreeter Team
Welcome people with a bulletin or Welcome Bag, get to know names, and give new guests a brief tour. Contact: Tami Zint.
Sign Up to ServeGuest Follow-Up Team
Write Welcome Cards to guests and check in with returning guests. Contact: Rachel Bland.
Sign Up to ServeParking Team
Direct drivers to available parking spaces and help guests find their way to the main doors. Contact: Aaron Mann.
Sign Up to ServeSection Hosts Team
Greet people in your section each week, identify new faces, and follow up with returning guests. Contact: Rebecca McDonald.
Sign Up to ServeUsher Team
Manage seating in the Worship Center, help people find seats, and make room for more. Contact: Pete Andrecht.
Sign Up to ServeThe Gathering Meal Team
Help prepare and serve meals for The Gathering on Sunday evenings, plus kitchen clean-up. Contact: Lori Erk & Nancy Sims.
Sign Up to ServeThe Gathering Table Leader
Relationally get to know your table, lead and facilitate table discussion, and care for your table at The Gathering. Contact: Bobby Pell.
Sign Up to ServeAWANA Club Director
Lead large group, small group, game time, and discipline. Prepare and teach the large group lesson each Wednesday. Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServeAWANA Club Leader
Take attendance, listen to children recite verses, take prayer requests, and assist with game and large group time. Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServeAWANA Game Leader
Plan games from AWANA game books, set up the gym, and direct 30-minute game time for AWANA clubs. Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServeAWANA Game Assistant
Assist the game leader with games and may lead games periodically. Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServeEaster Egg Hunt
Positions vary from Egg Hunt Manager to monitoring jump houses. Saturday 9 AM–2 PM, annual. Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServeKids Check-In
Welcome families at the check-in station, supervise check-ins, and enter new guest info into Planning Center. Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServeNursery Volunteer
Play with and feed babies, change diapers (females only), and follow up with parents at pick-up. Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServePreschool Sunday School Assistant
Assist with bathroom breaks, Bible study, games, snacks, and play times for preschoolers. Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServeSpecial Needs Buddy
Work with students with special needs — assist with crafts, games, and content, and build relationships. Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServeSubstitute Sunday School Teacher
Fill in as a Sunday School Teacher for any grade as needed. Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServeSunday Night Preschool/Elementary Assistant
Assist with serving dinner, bathroom breaks, Bible study, games, and pick-up procedures on Sunday nights. Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServeSunday Night Teacher
Prepare and teach lessons to students (Nursery through 4th–6th grade) on Sunday nights during The Gathering. Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServeSunday School Teacher
Prepare and teach lessons using the quarterly curriculum guide for preschool or elementary (9 AM or 10:45 AM). Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServeVBS Volunteer
Serve nightly for one week during Vacation Bible School (Sunday–Thursday, 5:30–8:30 PM). Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServeBreakfast Cook
Help cook for the monthly Men's Breakfast and Bible Study. Cooking starts at 5:30 AM. Contact: Bob Weeks.
Sign Up to ServeBreakfast Host
Invite men to participate in Men's Breakfast and relationally connect with them inside and outside of your time together. Contact: Bob Weeks.
Sign Up to ServeBreakfast Teacher
Invite men to participate in Men's Breakfast and Bible Study and relationally connect with them. Contact: Bob Weeks.
Sign Up to ServeDiscussion Leader
Help plan different ministry events. Men's Bible Study is monthly; special events are every other month. Contact: Bob Weeks.
Sign Up to ServeNeighborhood Canvassing
Walk nearby neighborhoods passing out info about Northwoods, share the gospel, and invite people to church. Contact: Ryan Moore.
Sign Up to ServeChurch Planting Intern
Prepare for Send Network Assessment through NAMB's Pipeline Training. 12-month internship, ~15 hrs/week. Contact: Ryan Moore.
Sign Up to ServeMission Trip Team Participant
Share the gospel and your testimony, participate in children's ministry, manual tasks, and admin on mission trips. Contact: Ryan Moore.
Sign Up to ServeMission Trip Team Leader
Shepherd and disciple the team, plan the trip, recruit and train the team, and lead on the field. Contact: Ryan Moore.
Sign Up to ServeDeaf Church Plant
Build Christ-centered community through ASL-accessible worship, discipleship, outreach, and leadership for the Deaf community. Contact: Ryan Moore.
Sign Up to ServeDisaster Relief
Provide compassionate, hands-on support in disaster relief — coordinating resources and helping communities recover. Contact: Ryan Moore.
Sign Up to ServeFairlawn Elementary School
Develop relationships with students, support teachers and families, and share Jesus at a local elementary school. Contact: Ryan Moore.
Sign Up to ServeFarming God's Way (Agricultural Missions)
Equip farmers with biblically grounded agricultural principles and sustainable techniques for community transformation. Contact: Ryan Moore.
Sign Up to ServePrison Ministry
Serve with Good News Global — sharing the Gospel, discipling incarcerated individuals, and supporting reintegration. Contact: Ryan Moore.
Sign Up to ServeTrotter House
Minister with a local pregnancy resource center, sharing the Gospel and providing guidance to moms and families. Contact: Ryan Moore.
Sign Up to ServeHost Home for Student Events
Host students for events like Disciple Now, Fall Retreat, or other special events and build relationships. Contact: Michael Graening.
Sign Up to ServeStudent Sunday School Teacher (7th–12th)
Build relationships with students and parents, teach lessons from the Lifeway curriculum, and invite new students. Contact: Matt Hoogsteen.
Sign Up to ServeStudent Meal Provider
Fix meals for student ministry events — special Wednesday nights, DNOW weekend, summer events, and more. Contact: Michael Graening.
Sign Up to ServeStudent Small Group Leader
Discuss application questions from large group teaching, build relationships, and disciple students. Contact: Michael Graening.
Sign Up to ServeStudent Worship Team Leader
Use your musical ability (instrument or vocals), practice songs on your own, and attend worship rehearsals. Contact: Brianna Sturgeon.
Sign Up to ServeWomen's Decorating Team
Decorate for various women's events and create a hospitable, warm environment. Contact: Tammy Silen.
Sign Up to ServeWomen's Follow-Up Team
Contact Women's Ministry guests after events, inviting them back to Northwoods Church services. Contact: Kristin Cobb.
Sign Up to ServeWomen's Clean Up Team
Help clean up and reset areas after Women's Ministry events, assist with cooking, and do the heavy lifting. Contact: Jeff Cobb.
Sign Up to ServeThe Pursuit Host Home
Invite ladies to participate in The Pursuit and use the provided devotion to lead women in community, Bible study, and prayer. Contact: Rachel Bland.
Sign Up to ServeWomen's Welcome Team
Help with registration for women's ministry events, assist with food cards, and greet ladies as they arrive. Contact: Diane Edwards.
Sign Up to ServeCamera Operator
Change camera angles during the worship service using a video board (training available). Sundays & Thursday rehearsals. Contact: Matt Higgins.
Sign Up to ServeLight Engineer
Turn lights off and on throughout the service using a light board (training available). Sundays & Thursday rehearsals. Contact: Matt Higgins.
Sign Up to ServeSlide Presenter
Work with pastors on Sunday morning notes and click through ProPresenter slides for worship and sermon (training available). Contact: Matt Higgins.
Sign Up to ServeSound Engineer (Room & Livestream)
Work the sound board for the worship service in the room or for the online livestream — blend, mix, and manage mics. Contact: Matt Higgins.
Sign Up to ServeWorship Team (Band & Vocals)
Use your musical ability (instrument or singing), practice songs on your own, and attend Thursday rehearsals. Contact: Matt Higgins.
Sign Up to ServeShut-In Ministry Volunteer
Check in with shut-ins for prayer or physical needs, make home/hospital/nursing home visits, and write notes. Contact: Nancy Sims.
Sign Up to Serve55 Club Ministry Team
Assist with planning 55 Club Ministry events, help set up/tear down, and write notes to seniors. Contact: Nancy Sims.
Sign Up to ServeWidows Ministry
Assist with the needs of widows at Northwoods, providing physical and spiritual help. Contact: Brad Ditter.
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