Introducing Our Seamless Service Catalog. All of Our Ministry Opportunities on a Single Page.
Ministry Name: Coffee Ministry
Welcoming, Reliable, Cool Under Pressure
More than a barista...Coffee Ministry contributors are some of the first points of contact for both members of Providence as well as guests. They welcome, serve, and connect individuals not just to a warm, welcoming beverage, but also to the culture, building, and population of Providence. More than making people feel at home, though, the ministry also engages a planning skillset, ensuring that the supply of coffee meets weekly demand and that the required resources are on hand to produce the desired amount. And while serving those warm beverages, Coffee Ministry contributors stay cool under pressure when the occasional technical glitch or planning hiccup causes a bump in the road. Ultimately, coffee ministry is a key role for developing initial and ongoing connections for the people of Providence through serving enjoyable and stimulating cups of coffee.
Onboarding Challenge Level: Moderate
Ideal Onboarding Time: 3-4 Weeks
Ideal Experience to Train Others: 1-2 months
Ideal Experience to Lead Ministry: 2-3 months
Commitment Timing: Four week notice for change in service, following initial training period
For more information, email ministry coordinator (Angela) here.
Ministry Name: Snack Squad
Creative, Thoughtful, Cheerful
“It’s my pleasure.” No – this isn’t Chick-Fil-A, but the Snack Squad is geared toward using food to help others feel nourished and comfortable. Through their creative mindset, contributors in this ministry find ways to delight their audience with healthy, delicious, fun food choices. They thoughtfully consider what their audience may enjoy, while keeping food sensitivities in mind to provide the optimal edible blessing. Finally, like at CFA – the Snack Squad does this all with a smile – taking real joy in delighting members and guests of PCC with their food choices. Ultimately, the Snack Squad is about spreading joy and comfort – one bite, one sip...one snack at a time.
Onboarding Challenge Level: Turn-key
Ideal Onboarding Time: 2-3 events
Ideal Experience to Train Others: 3-4 events
Ideal Experience to Lead Ministry: 4-5 events
Commitment Timing: Four week notice for change in service, following initial training period
For more information, email ministry coordinator (Angela) here.
Ministry Name: Saintly Shoppers
Organized, Detail-oriented, Collaborative, Proactive
Better than being an ‘80’s game show contestant – members of the Saintly Shoppers team know a good deal when they see one. More than that, though, their organization skills promote PCC’s efforts to effectively and efficiently maintain stock of the key supplies utilized by the church – whether it be snacks, cleaning supplies, toiletries, or beyond. Saintly Shoppers have an eye for detail and can effectively collaborate with others – working with other ministry leaders to know what are the right supplies, amounts and times for stocking up. Their proactive mindset sets them up to be ahead of demand, ensuring little to no out of stock situations, and they thrive on quietly serving the church in a seemingly inglorious, but much relied-upon ministry. Ultimately, more fun than Supermarket Sweep – the Saintly Shoppers team reliably keeps the church pantry and supply room optimally filled to ensure PCC’s other ministries can function in strength.
Onboarding Challenge Level: Moderate
Ideal Onboarding Time: 1-2 months
Ideal Experience to Train Others: 2-3 months
Ideal Experience to Lead Ministry: 3-4 months
Commitment Timing: Four week notice for change in service, following initial training period
For more information, email ministry coordinator (Angela) here.
Ministry Name: Greeting Team
Kind, Helpful, Authentic
The first face you see on Sunday morning... The Greeting Team is composed of kind, helpful, authentic servants. Their ambition is to welcome members and guests of Providence Community as if they were welcoming individuals into their own home. A smile, a handshake (or fist-bump), a kind “hello” – are some of the ingredients they bake into their welcoming recipe. Not only that but Greeters helpfully connect individuals to the building layout and other Sunday support ministries – like Children’s Ministry and Coffee. They also collaborate with the Security Team as a frontline eyes and ears to supporting the safety of the congregation. Finally, they authentically connect with members and guests as they – week after week – greet individuals and have the opportunity to learn about them. Ultimately, the greeting team reflects the welcome Christ has given us into His family as well as the warmth of fellowship people will find inside the church service.
Onboarding Challenge Level: Turn-key
Ideal Onboarding Time: 2-3 weeks
Ideal Experience to Train Others: 3-4 weeks
Ideal Experience to Lead Ministry: 3-4 months
Commitment Timing: Four week notice for change in service, following initial training period
For more information, email ministry coordinator (Angela) here.
Ministry Name: Security Team
Observant, Cool Under Pressure, Situationally Shrewd
Members of the Security Team have a strong sense of people, problems, and plans. They are able to identify unusual circumstances quickly and then seamlessly develop strategies to proactively ensure the safety and security of Providence’s people. In addition, members of the Security Team are cool under pressure. They are able to handle the stress of observing a potential threat, notifying the appropriate people, and all the while acting in a composed manner. Finally, they are situationally shrewd - applying security tactics suitable to each unique scenario, keeping in mind that these efforts are to ensure that God’s people are optimally protected and secure in their worship activities.
Onboarding Challenge Level: Moderate to Rigorous
Ideal Onboarding Time: 4-5 Hour Training Session* required prior to service
*Training typically provided every 6-12 months
Commitment Timing: Discontinuance is acceptable at any time as service is contingent upon ability, willingness, and comfort in role.
For more information, email ministry coordinator (Angela) here.
Ministry Name: Communion
Reliable, Diligent, Helpful
Communion is a vital piece of our worship together here at Providence. To be ready for this portion of our service, it essential that we have reliable, diligent, helpful servants engaged with this ministry. Reliable in that they show up each Sunday prepared to serve. Diligent in that they are attentive and careful in their administration of the Communion Elements. And helpful in that they simply love to enable people to experience Communion without needing public adulation – at least this side of Heaven. Ultimately, this is a week-in, week-out ministry that contributes without fanfare, but that makes a meaningful difference.
Onboarding Challenge Level: Turn-key
Ideal Onboarding Time: 1-2 Sunday morning experiences shadowing an experienced team member
Commitment Timing: Three week notice for change in service, following initial training period
For more information, email ministry coordinator (Angela) here.
Ministry Name: Worship Team
Creative, Reliable, Poised
Connecting the church to God through musical worship – that is the passion of the Worship Team here at Providence. Members of the worship team have the opportunity to lead the congregation into the musical experience of biblical and theological truths by fully engaging their creative musical giftings. They must reliably attend the team’s weekly practices and arrive ready on Sunday mornings to worship God in a poised manner in front of the congregation. Teachable and adaptive, they serve in a team environment where they blend well with the group and are open to constructive feedback and instruction. Ultimately, their main aim is to honor and glorify God with their gifts and heart by helping others to worship God in spirit and in truth.
Onboarding Challenge Level: Moderate (depending on musical gifting and expertise)
Ideal Onboarding Time: 1-2 months of practice and team integration
Commitment Timing: Ideally 1 month’s notice in event of transition; however, team members are free to transition pending upon the status of their ability and comfort in role.
For more information, email ministry coordinator (Angela) here.
Ministry Name: Children’s Ministry
Caring, Warm, Relatable
Introducing the children of Providence to Jesus both through example and instruction – that is the heart of Children’s Ministry at PCC. Members of the Providence Children’s Ministry Team are caring, warm, and relatable. They love both God and children, maintain a demeanor that draws children to Jesus, and are skilled at presenting biblical thought in a way that children can understand and appreciate. Reliable servants, members of this team show up to class when assigned, prepared to provide a lesson rich with truth, and desirous to connect with their students. Ultimately, members of the Providence Community Children’s Ministry Team desire and faithfully utilize their gifts to help their students experience the Lord.
Onboarding Challenge Level: Moderate
Ideal Onboarding Time: Post background check, new team members shadow an experienced teaching team for a week and are then provided a teaching assignment
Commitment Timing: A revised schedule is prepared three times per year. Ideally, individuals commit to fulfilling at least one of these four-month cycles; however, team members are free to transition pending upon the status of their ability and comfort in role.
For more information, email ministry coordinator (Angela) here.
Ministry Name: Lights Out
Action-oriented, Detail-Oriented, Reliable
Closing up shop on Sundays- that is Lights Out. Members of the Lights Out team enjoy getting things down. They tie up the loose ends for the Providence Community building at the end of each Sunday service. Detail-oriented - they can follow a checklist to ensure all appropriate tasks are complete for a safe and effective shutdown of the building. And members of the Lights Out team are exceedingly dependable. They show up to service on their assigned week, wait around for all members and guests to leave the building, and then shut down the building as trained. Ultimately, the Lights Out Team is the final word on stewarding the building each Sunday – ensuring that our building stays safe and cost-responsible.
Onboarding Challenge Level: Turn-key
Ideal Onboarding Time: 1-2 weeks shadowing a current member of the team
Commitment Timing: At least a 1-2 month commitment is requested to ensure the smooth and timely transition of new members onto the team can occur.
For more information, email ministry coordinator (Angela) here.
Ministry Name: Audio/Visual
Detail-oriented, Cool Under Pressure, Creative
Helping people engage with God through practical means. Providence’s Audio/Visual Team is comprised of tech-capable individuals who love to use their gifts to serve people in their worship experience. On the Audio side – these team members are able to learn and utilize sound equipment to ensure that Sunday morning’s musical and sermon-receiving worship experiences are enjoyable and seamless. On the Visual side – these team members are able to learn and utilize visual display computer software so worshippers can easily and undistractedly follow along with the worship music and sermon slides. Cool under pressure – both sides of the team thrive on empowering the congregation’s worship in a public yet behind-the-scenes manner. And while not strongly necessary, a little creativity from the team’s members goes a long way in adding to the Sunday morning experience.
Onboarding Challenge Level: Moderate
Ideal Onboarding Time: One month of training (see below for training details)
Commitment Timing: At least a two-month commitment is requested due to scheduling cadence
For more information, email ministry coordinator (Angela) here.
