Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

1 Peter 4:10

It is our privilege and responsibility to serve God and his church. Have a look at just some of the opportunities we have for you to get involved in serving.

 

SUNDAY SERVICE TEAMS

These teams are for those of you who enjoy welcoming people to church, who are comfortable with public reading and speaking, and who enjoy participating in leading elements of our services. For more information about how to get involved, click below to contact Marion Maxwell at marion@sjvan.org

Join A sunday service Team
  • Joining the greeting team is a great opportunity for new volunteers who love to make people feel welcome. It requires no special skills while providing a strong sense of family within the family, a chance to greet those coming into the services, to meet others while Serving on teams, and a regularly scheduled, easy-to-manage routine.

  • Set up and Cleanup: You would be part of a group that meets once a month during the week to set up communion and then on Sunday set out and clean up the communion vessels.

    Serving Communion: You would assist the clergy during the service to distribute bread and wine at communion services.

    Acolytes: these people robe up and light the candles, carry the processional cross, and assist the clergy during communion services. Acolytes can be grade 7 and up.

  • Readers: Scripture is read at every service and this is an important opportunity for the congregation to hear God’s word. Readers can be grade 4 and up.

    Intercessors: These people are chosen to lead the congregation as we speak to our Father in Heaven. We use both individuals and families to lead us.


HOSPITALITY TEAMS

Come share food with others and create beautiful spaces where people can connect. If you’d like to serve hospitably in a way that isn’t outlined below, please reach out to Marion Maxwell at marion@sjvan.org and we’ll get you involved!

Join a Hospitality Team
  • Coffee hour is offered after every service on Sunday and is a great time for us to gather, catch up with friends and meet new people. Our volunteers are vital to making this happen! Volunteers help make coffee, set up and clean up the area and greet people. You are welcome to serve as an individual, a family, or a bible study group. Reach out to Marion Maxwell at marion@sjvan.org for more information.

  • Set Up: We need about 3-4 volunteers to help set up before service every second Sunday. This includes setting up tables, chairs, and matching sure soup is set up and labeled properly.

    Soup Makers: For Soup Sundays to happen, we need people to make soup! We ask that you make enough for 8-10 people and that you properly label the ingredients in your soup for people with allergies.

    Serving: We need about 3-4 volunteers to help serve soup or ice cream every second Sunday.

    *Please Note: This is an Evening Service ministry. For more information, please contact Jacob Vandiver at jacob@sjvan.org.

  • We often need extra hands to help with decorating, cooking, setting up and cleaning up at a variety of special events. Please reach out to Amy Tippett at tippett.amy@gmail.com if you’d like to join the roster!


PRODUCTION TEAM

Are you interested in technology? Do you have a leaning towards the creative? Are you interested in audio-visual production? Then Production is likely the place for you! SJV Prod serves on Sundays and at other ministry events to facilitate the technological side of making gatherings possible. We are always looking for more volunteers and would love for you to get involved with us!

Email us to learn more, and check us out on Instagram @sjvan_prod

Join the Prod Team
  • The Producer helps manage the team, orient those leading the service, and manages the projector and our livestream.

  • The Audio Engineer runs audio in-house as well as on our livestream platforms.

  • The Video Director manages all camera shots and lighting.

  • The Graphics Operator manages all the liturgy and lyrics slides as well as any media that will be used in-service.


MUSIC TEAMS

St. John’s is always looking for passionate worshippers with musical giftings. At the Evening Service, our team is led by Emma Song-Carrillo and is composed of guitar, bass, keyboard, horn and string players. The morning service features organ-led hymns and a choir directed by Ben Ewert and Christina Hutten. If you want to grow as a worshipper, musician or choir member, please reach out.

morning Music
evening music
  • Do you play an instrument? Would you like to share your music at our Sunday morning services? We're seeking instrumentalists who could play a musical reflection during our 10 AM services.

  • Music at St John's on Sunday mornings features organ-led hymns and responses, with anthems and motets offered by the choir. We love to sing together, worship with the congregation, and share our love of God and his music. Camaraderie is high; choristers often forge lasting relationships that flourish even beyond the choir! The morning service choir also provides music for special services throughout the year.

  • If you play any of the following instruments and are interested in joining the St. John's Evening music team please reach out to Emma at emma@sjvan.org for more information and next steps.

    • Drummer

    • Guitarist (Acoustic or Electric)

    • Bass Guitar

    • Piano/Synths

    • Strings

    • Horns

    • Vocalists


KID’S MINISTRY TEAM

There are a number of different ways that you can serve with the Children's Ministry at St. John's. We have classes for children of all ages (birth-three, preschool and kindergarten, early elementary, and late elementary), so you can help lead and teach a group of children at an age where you are gifted and comfortable. If you do not have much experience in teaching or leadership, but would like to grow in that area, we can pair you with an experienced teacher and help you to develop the gifts that God has given you to serve others. If you would like to hear about more opportunities to serve the children and families at St. John's, click below or contact Zoe Lendvay (Director of Children's Ministry).

Join the Kid's Ministry Team
Volunteer Requirements
Application Process
  • We have classes for children of all ages (birth-three, preschool and kindergarten, early elementary, and late elementary), so you can help lead and teach a group of children at an age where you are gifted and comfortable.

    Lead Teacher Description

  • If you do not have much experience in teaching or leadership, but would like to grow in that area, we can pair you with an experienced teacher and help you to develop the gifts that God has given you to serve others.

    Training Description

  • You can help plan and lead special events and services, like First Noel, Good Friday and Easter, or Bible Camp.

  • You can even help provide snacks for the children on Sunday mornings.


YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM

The mission of St. John's Youth ministry is to make lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. This happens by cultivating an environment of prayer and scripture within a community. To make this mission a reality, we need that community to come along and serve the youth as disciplers, food makers, worship team leaders and a million other jobs all with the end in mind - discipleship. So take a look to see if any of the following roles jump off the page for you, or just contact Ryan Spear or Chelsey Bradbury.

Join Youth Ministry Team
  • Disciple 4-6 students and lead them as they grow to be more like Christ. 12 hours a week. This is the most vital and needed position. We need at least 24 of these leaders!

    Commitment Level: 12 hours a week

  • Leadership Team: Help with the vision and direction of the ministry. 2 hours a month.

    Worship: Train up new Youth to play instruments and also assist in the Worship Team on Friday nights. 10 hours a month.

    Admin: Come in and join the party with us as we wade through mountains of admin work. Trust us. It's fun. 3 hours a month.

    Teaching: Would you like to teach or preach at Friday Nights, Sunday School or Confirmation? Up to you on time commitment.

    Commitment Level: 5-12 hours a month

  • Caterer: Make food or procure food for hungry kids, parents and or leaders. 4x a year.

    Event Coordinators: Taking responsibility for an individual event such as Family Hang Outs, Family Support, Christmas Party, End of Year Party, Launch Party etc. 2x a year.

    Retreats: Attending one or two retreats a year to help with logistics such as food, medic, driving, making sure kids are being generally safe etc. Entire weekend 2x a year.


YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY TEAM

ABOUT THESE ROLES

There are many ways to volunteer with our Young Adults, each offering opportunities to connect, to serve, and to share. If you’re interested in helping out, click below or contact Jacob Vandiver at jacob@sjvan.org.

Join the Young Adults Ministry Team
  • We’re looking for people interested in hosting a young adults small group in their home, or leading a young adult small group.

  • Young Adults gather every Sunday after the 6:00 p.m. Evening Service for a catechism course, and they need dinner! We’re looking for people interested in cooking meals for these young people seeking to know Christ more deeply.


 

Interested in something else?

If your gifting doesn't fit in with these listed ways, there are still many other opportunities for you to help St. John's. Let us know and we'd love to figure out a way for you to use your talents at St. John's. Just email Marion Maxwell at marion@sjvan.org.