NEXT STEPS
Whether you’re new to the faith or began following Jesus many years ago, there’s a next step to take in your own story.
Serve At Mt. Bethel
Our Volunteer Team is a group of incredible people that have discovered their gifts and passions and are actively serving in them. From creating a comfortable environment by serving on our Welcome Team, to leading the next generation to Jesus by serving on a Student Ministries Team, to crafting a dynamic experience with the Media Teams, there is a place for anyone who desires to serve..
Student Ministry
Middle School | Sundays | Contact: Elley Lee
Position | Job Description | Time Expectation | Training |
Snacks for Middle School | Purchase individually wrapped snacks for middle school | Have snacks delivered to Upper Room Café by 9:00 on Sunday AM | None required |
Group Leaders | Brief prayer and chat with staff. Being super friendly and welcoming to all students and their families. Engage with students by playing pop-a-shot, ping pong, jenga or other games in the Cove. During worship and message, sit with students and help them engage in what is going on and not be a distraction. During discussion time, chat with students and encourage discussion based on content provided. Lessons will be be provided in an email during the week and on hard copy on Sunday AM. Your role is not to teach, but to create a loving environment where kids can feel comfortable. | Arrive at the Upper Room by 9:15. Serve each Sunday. | Meeting with Student staff, plus ministry training videos for training, Background check plus Safe Sanctuary |
Greeters | Brief prayer and chat with staff. Being super friendly and welcoming to all student and their families. Ensure all students sign in. Welcome new students/parents and connect them with a staff member. Make sure that parents know when/where to pick up kids. Help new families to connect with Jennifer Bruner. | Serve each Sunday 9:15-9:45 | Training meeting with MB Staff |
Children's Ministry
Sundays as Desired | Contact: Jenny Thompson
Position | Job Description | Time Expectation | Training |
KidCity (K-Grade 5) Small Group Leaders | Small Group Leaders help kids each Sunday apply the less they learned in a Large Group through various crafts and activities. | Serve twice a month at either the 9:30 or 11:00 service | Training with MB children’s staff |
Media Volunteer | Assist with media needs – no experience necessary; if you can use a cell phone you run Pro-presenter. | Serve as often as you would like at either service hour | Training with MB children’s staff |
Contact: Polly Jarman
Position | Job Description | Time Expectation | Training |
Station 34 (3s and 4s) Small Group Leaders | Lead the craft and games given to them by staff. No advance preparation necessary. | Serve twice a month at either the 9:30 or 11:00 service | Training with MB children’s staff |
Station 34 Large Group Leader | Assist staff with large group activities | Serve twice a month at either the 9:30mai or 11:00 service | Training with MB children’s staff |
Contact: Kimmi Lochner
Position | Job Description | Time Expectation | Training |
Greeter | Welcome families to our environments and help with check-in and pick-up | Serve once or twice a month, prior to the start of the service and at the end – about a 15-30 minute commitment | Training with MB children’s staff |
Food Services Ministry
Contact: Cathy Cunha
Position | Job Description | Time Expectation | Training |
Lunch Server | Serve on the line or help as needed | Monday-Friday, 11am-1pm | All training and Instruction from MB Food Staff |
Sunday Morning Breakfast Helpers | Help with preparations as well as set-up and take-down | Sunday morning 6:30-8:30am | |
Cashier | Sunday morning 8:30-10:30am | ||
Clean-up and wash dishes | Sunday morning 10:30am-12:30pm |
Welcome Team
Sundays | Contact: Jennifer Bruner
Position | Job Description | Time Expectation | Training |
Greeters | Greeters serve at one of the entry points to the church on Sunday mornings. They welcome every person who walks into our church with the love of Jesus so that everyone knows they are welcome here. If someone is visiting/new, they are responsible for walking them to their destination, and bringing them to the information desk so we can gather their information and follow-up. | Greeters typically serve at either the 9:30 or the 11 am service. They are expected to be here at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the service, and stay until traffic at their entrance has stopped. They are asked to sign up when they are able to serve; no specific time requirement. | Training for each group is currently occurring on an individual basis. I communicate with new volunteers, and have them shadow an experienced volunteer until they feel comfortable. In addition, they all receive weekly emails letting them know of special events, things they need to know, or any other pertinent information.
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Parking Ushers | Parking Ushers serve in the parking lot on Sunday mornings. They are responsible for helping the flow of traffic, helping people cross at the crosswalks, and directing new people to the entrances. | Parking Ushers serve once every four weeks, as there are currently four teams. Each team has a captain who is responsible for communicating with their team and ensuring they have coverage | |
Service Ushers | Ushers serve during the worship service. They are responsible for helping people enter and exit the Sanctuary, and complete a head count for attendance. They help with ensure everything is ready for and during worship | Ushers typically serve at either the 9:30 or the 11am service, but some stay for both. They arrive about 30 minutes prior to the service and stay until everyone has left. They are asked to serve when they are able; no specific time requirement |
Media
Contact: Chris Nall
Position | Job Description | Time Expectation | Training |
Camera Operator | Operate the camera including tilting, panning, focus, and zoom | Sunday Morning Worship or occasional special event. Commit to once per month in both worship services or twice a month for both services. Arrive between 30 minutes to one hour prior to service, depending on specific needs. Departure times vary. | All positions will include hands-on training with MB Staff. |
Camera Shader | Adjust cameras by looking at a monitor that insures proper brightness | ||
Graphics Operator | Controls lyrics, scriptures, videos, pictures used on the large screens | ||
Stream monitor | Monitors the video stream to ensure proper operation | ||
Lighting Monitor | Controls lights for each element of an event/worship. Could lead into programming over time. | ||
Audio Assist | Assists the audio engineers by setting up/tearing down audio equipment, handling microphones and mic stands, testing for peoper operation and operation of audio control. Could lead to running the audio system. | ||
Stagehand | Handles stage set-ups and teardowns; moves items during worship. | ||
Directory Assistant | Assists the director by providing cues for transitions and special moments. Also follows along with music to provide vocal/instrumentation cues. Must be able to read music. |