Reader: The reader leads the congregation in the reading of Scripture during worship services. This includes the lessons from the Old and New Testaments and sometimes psalms or prayers.
Assisting Minister: The assisting minister helps lead the worship service, often offering prayers, assisting with the liturgy, and helping with communion. This person may also lead portions of the service that require a congregational response.
Musician: The musician provides musical leadership during worship, whether as a soloist, choir member, organist, pianist, or instrumentalist. They contribute to the overall worship experience through hymns, anthems, and other music.
Greeters: Greeters welcome individuals as they arrive at church services, offering a warm greeting and sometimes handing out bulletins or materials. They help newcomers feel at ease and part of the church community.
Ushers: Ushers assist with seating guests, collecting the offering, and ensuring that the worship service flows smoothly. They may also help direct people during communion and provide other logistical support during services.
Communion Assistants: These volunteers help distribute the elements of communion to the congregation during the service. They may also assist in setting up or clearing the communion vessels.
After Church Fellowship: This group organizes and hosts fellowship events after worship services, providing refreshments and a space for congregation members to connect socially and build community.
Acolyte: Acolytes are typically younger members of the congregation who assist with the worship service by lighting and extinguishing candles, carrying the processional cross, and helping with other duties that aid the flow of the service.
Altar Flower Sponsors: These individuals or families sponsor flowers that decorate the altar, often in honor or memory of a loved one, or to celebrate special occasions. This helps beautify the worship space.
Altar Flower Delivery: Volunteers in this role are responsible for taking the altar flowers to members of the congregation after services, often those who are ill, shut-in, or in need of comfort.
Video Technician: The video technician is responsible for recording or live-streaming the worship service. This involves setting up cameras, ensuring proper angles and lighting, and monitoring the video feed during the service. The video technician helps make the worship experience accessible to those unable to attend in person, such as through online streaming platforms.
Sound Board Operator: The sound board operator manages the audio equipment during the worship service, ensuring the sound levels are balanced for microphones, instruments, and speakers. This volunteer ensures that the congregation can hear the service clearly, adjusting sound levels as needed during the service and rehearsals. The role may also include managing the audio for any special events, such as weddings or concerts.
Children’s Church Volunteer: A Children’s Church volunteer helps lead and guide young children during a portion of the worship service or in a separate program designed specifically for them. This may involve leading Bible lessons, songs, crafts, and age-appropriate activities that teach children about God’s word in a way that is engaging and meaningful. Children’s church volunteers typically work in teams and aim to create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for children to grow in their faith.
Church Council Member: A church council member serves as part of the governing body of the congregation, helping make important decisions regarding the overall direction, mission, and financial health of the church. Council members typically work with the pastor and other leaders to set policies, oversee church programs, and ensure that resources are being used effectively to support the church’s ministries.
Committee Member: A committee member serves on a specific ministry or administrative committee within the church, such as the Worship Committee, Outreach Committee, Finance Committee, or Property Committee. Committees are responsible for overseeing and coordinating specific aspects of church life, such as organizing events, managing the church budget, planning worship, or maintaining the church building. Committee members often work collaboratively to make decisions, plan activities, and report back to the council or congregation.
Reader: The reader leads the congregation in the reading of Scripture during worship services. This includes the lessons from the Old and New Testaments and sometimes psalms or prayers.
Video Technician: The video technician is responsible for recording or live-streaming the worship service. This involves setting up cameras, ensuring proper angles and lighting, and monitoring the video feed during the service. The video technician helps make the worship experience accessible to those unable to attend in person, such as through online streaming platforms.