Inreach Ministries
Baptism - This team assists with the ordinance of baptism. Baptisms
are conducted as requested. Team members rotate. Time
involved: approximately 30 to 45 minutes prior to Worship
Service to ensure that all candidates are properly dressed and
prepared, and about 20 minutes after the candidates are
baptized.
Children’s Ministry Leadership Teams: The Children’s Ministry
Leadership Teams are put in place to assist the Children’s
astor in reaching the mission goals for planning, organizing,
and implementing various ministry programs and activities. The
teams will meet on an as needed basis. These teams consist of
Sunday School Directors Team, Wednesday Nite Live
Leadership Team, Worship Care Leadership Team, Sunday
Morning Greeters Team, Special Events Team, and Camp
Team. Church membership and background checks are
required to serve in any position within the Children’s Ministry.
Church Van Drivers - This team’s responsibilities will be distributed
among several volunteers. A driver is responsible to safely
transport participants to and from church-related or church-
sponsored activities. Ministries requiring church vans for their
activities must supply their own (approved) drivers. All drivers
must have their CDL drivers license on file in the church office,
pass a background check and be approved by our insurance
carrier. Drivers may also assist with delivering the bus to
vendors for maintenance.
Communication - This team coordinates communication and
media needs, including the church website, newsletter, weekly
publications, TV spots, promotional material and promotion of
church events, programs and ministries. This team is responsible
for internal and external church communications in
conjunction with the annual ministry plan.
Counseling - This advisory team serves as a congregational liaison
to the professional counselors who work on the TBC campus.
The team will work with the Senior Pastor to develop a long
term strategy for TBC’s counseling ministries.
Discipleship and Education - This team shall serve in an advisory
capacity to the Education staff, and shall approve
the curriculum, and the organization and functioning of
the Christian Education Ministry based on the
recommendation of the education staff. The team should
include at least one representative from each educational
division. Church membership is required.
Food Service Support - This team assists in serving our members
and guests at Wednesday night dinner and other church-wide
events: ie. Welcome Receptions, Retirements, etc. Time
involved: Approximately 2 hours on the Wednesday you serve
as well as the time involved for special events as needed.
History Team - The History Team will document and record the
history of Trinity Baptist Church. This will include the preservation
of relevant documents and memorabilia. At appropriate times
historical information will be published and made available to
the public.
Hospitality/Welcome - This team welcomes guests when they enter
the church on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings,
providing a friendly greeting. In addition members of the team
man the Welcome Center located in the Fanning Foyer, and
in the Reception Area, directing guests to TBC4U, Bible
Fellowship classes or other locations in the church. Time
involved: approximately 2 hours on Sunday or Wednesday.
Lay Ministry - This team supports and implements lay ministry
initiatives. The team assists in the design and implementation
of the church’s Lay Ministry programs, identifies and develops
ministry opportunities, educates members of the congregation
of those opportunities, and prepares the documentation and
support required of the Ministry Matching team each fiscal
year. This Team also receives requests from Church members
and other Teams for new Church ministries and alteration of
existing Church ministries. In addition, the Team reviews
regularly all Church ministries and teams for possible
consolidation or termination.
Library Media Center - The team serves the church body and staff
through the provision of books and audio-visual materials. This
is a working team (reader and lover of books). Members
regularly volunteer in the library and assist with special projects
as needed. They should be comfortable using a computer
and will be taught how to use the library’s system.
Time involved: meetings are held as needed.
Living Bread - This team has two areas of service;
1) Bread bakers: Prepare and bake the bread for TBC guests
on Sundays and bring it to the church on the Sunday morning
they serve;
2) Greeters: Greet guests at the Welcome Center and present
them with the fresh baked bread in a gift bag following the
worship services. Time involved would be approximately 45
minutes on the Sunday they serve.
Lord’s Supper Ministry - This team prepares the elements for the
Lord’s Supper, and helps with cleaning up after worship is
completed. The Lord’s Supper is traditionally served
Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, Easter and about 6 other
times during the year as directed by the pastor. Time
involved: approximately two hours of preparation and clean-
up time (depending on the # of volunteers that assist).
Men’s Ministry - The Men’s Ministry builds the fellowship and spiritual
maturity of men through inspirational monthly breakfasts, small
groups, fun activities, programs and informal ministries for the
development of Christian men.
Music and Worship Arts - This team acts in advisory capacity to the
Senior Pastor and the Minister of Music & Worship Arts. This
team provides guidance for the Music and Worship related
activities, interfacing with and mobilizing ministries and
programs that enrich the worship experience. The Music and
Worship Arts Leadership team serves as a sounding board to
the Minister of Music & Worship Arts as needs, focus and
growth change in the music/worship ministry. They assist in the
formation of annual Music & Worship budget and scheduling
of Special Music and Worship events.
New Member - This team greets new members after each Sunday
morning worship service to welcome them into the church and
to invite them to TBC4U. The team follows up with phone calls
and prayers to encourage connection and involvement in the
church. One organizational meeting, telephone calls as
needed and one morning service a month.
Offering Counting - This team, on a rotating basis, counts and
prepares the weekly offerings for deposit. The 25-30 team
members serve on groups of 5-6 members that count the
offerings each Sunday. Should be able to work with others and
maintain strict confidence with respect to contributions and
have counting ability. Time involved: approximately 2 hours on
the Sunday you serve. Church membership is required.
Prayer Ministry - This ministry promotes, engages in, and supports
praying for individuals, our church, community, national and
global needs. This ministry enables individuals to be Prayer
Intercessors through the TBC Prayer Room, PIT Crew (Pastoral
Intercessory Team) through our Prayer Ministry, Prayer Groups,
Special Prayer emphasis, Worship Intercessors, prayer classes
and other spiritual concerns as God leads.
Time involved: Monthly meetings or as required.
Scholarship - This team reviews and selects candidates for
financial scholarships. Scholarship applicants must be capable
of academic success, and in need of financial assistance.
School teachers or members associated with the Youth Ministry
would be helpful. Time involved: 2 or 3 meetings in early
March through early April. Church membership is required.
Staff Support Team – Three opportunities to assist, appreciate and
pray for our TBC staff (Pastoral, Administrative, Custodial)
1. Administrative Angels - A group of people recruited,
trained and motivated to perform various administrative
tasks for our administrative assistants (copying, stuffing
envelopes, answering phones, etc.) Wednesdays and
Thursdays preferred.
2. Staff Appreciation
a). A group of people recruited, trained and motivated to
help show appreciation monthly to all of our TBC staff.
Yearly theme, birthday treats and monthly goodies
already planned. Team members choose one month to
serve once, plus help prepare and serve an annual
planned luncheon.
b). A group of people recruited and motivated to bake
pies for Thanksgiving for every TBC staff member.
Ushers - This team ministers to the needs of the sanctuary and foyer
during Sunday services by setting up the sanctuary, assisting
with usher assignments, and meeting the needs of the
congregation upon entering and exiting the church. They also
serve at special events during the year. Time involved: 2 hours
on Sunday mornings and a 1 hour meeting approximately
every 3 months.
Women’s Ministry Team
Women’s Ministry Leadership Team: The Women’s Ministry
leadership team is put in place to assist the Women’s
Pastor in reaching the mission goals for planning,
organizing, and implementing various ministry programs
and activities. The team will meet on an as needed basis.
Church membership is required to serve in any leadership
position within the Women’s Ministry.
Sew & Sow: The women of the Sew & Sow ministry use our
sewing and handwork talents to touch the lives of those
who need God's comfort. We have recently focused
on creating blankets and pillows to be given to children
from broken families. We meet together weekly to
sew, pray, and encourage one another. All supplies are
provided, including sewing machines. We meet on
Monday mornings from 9:00 to 11:30 in room 400 of the
Ruble Center. Come join your talents with ours or come
learn to sew!