In a few previous posts, I've addressed the importance of each staff member's documented job description. However, in many smaller churches, church leaders work more with volunteer staff than 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." What's the difference? … [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 to 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...]
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...]
Sound Operator Ministry Description
Ministry Description ... The "Job Description" For Volunteers
Purpose Serving as Sound Operator helps to ensure the church accomplishes its mission through the production of creative and inspiring weekend services and special events. General Description The Sound Operator serves as part of the Tech Team during weekend services in support of the Arts organization. Scheduled on a rotating basis, the Sound Operator configures, operates, and troubleshoots all audio equipment … [Read more...]