In a few previous posts, I've addressed the importance of each staff member having a documented job description. However, in many smaller church situations, church leaders work more with volunteer staff than with paid staff. And, it's just as important to provide a volunteer with a document that outlines expectations. In fact, it might even be a little more important. We do this using a "Ministry Description." … [Read more...]
Operations Leader Ministry Description
Ministry Description ... The "Job Description" For Volunteers
Purpose Serving as Operations Leader helps to ensure the church is operationally strong through leadership and coordination of all church operations activities from weekend service logistics and security through ongoing care and maintenance of facilities and grounds. This includes leadership of volunteer team leaders in setup and teardown, sign placement and retrieval, logistics and security, facilities program … [Read more...]
Usher Ministry Description
Ministry Description ... The "Job Description" For Volunteers
Purpose Serving as an Usher helps the church to provide a welcoming, comfortable, and safe environment for guests attending weekend services and special events. General Description An usher serves as part of weekend services in support of service production and as the primary contact with guests. Scheduled on a rotating basis, ushers prepare and distribute programs, offer Bibles, seat guests, collect offerings, … [Read more...]
Security Specialist Ministry Description
Ministry Description ... The "Job Description" For Volunteers
Purpose Serving as a Security Specialist helps ensure the church provides the safest possible environment for children and adults attending and serving during weekly services and special events. General Description The Security Specialist stands watch during services and at other critical times to ensure the safest possible environment is maintained. Incidents are confronted and addressed in an effective manner … [Read more...]