HOSPITALITY TEAM

This team works behind the scenes before, during and after the service to maintain a spirit of excellence and cleanliness.

USHERING TEAM

This team prepares people for a positive worship experience by welcoming and assisting them to a seat, facilitating the offering and breaking of bread and maintaining a distraction-free environment. Great people skills are necessary to assist with creating a welcoming atmosphere for people to “come home to”.

CAR PARK TEAM

This team creates a comfortable environment and incredible impression for guests by offering a safe, easy parking experience with a high-energy welcome and clear directions.

COUNTING TEAM

This team takes part in the secure counting of tithes and offerings at Sunday services.

REFRESHMENTS TEAM

This team creates a comfortable and conversational environment for guests by providing quality refreshments while interacting with each guest that approaches the Refreshments area.

SECURITY TEAM

This team provides an incident-free and safe experience for everyone during our Church services and Events, etc. Team members are either rostered on for Sunday services and / or ad hoc opportunities are shared with the team who then indicate their availability to join and serve for a specific event.

VIRTUAL USHERS TEAM

This team creates a warm and welcoming online environment to all our online viewers across the world which allows our online guests to feel welcomed and to experience God.

CATERING TEAM

This team organizes catering for Sundays and for ad hoc events. They bake/cook and organise the food and drinks which are ordered from a supplier.

BREAKING OF BREAD TEAM

This team creates a hospitable environment by preparing, presenting and serving emblems with excellence.

WELCOME TEAM

This team creates a welcoming environment that removes barriers and allows guests to experience God. Make a great first impression – welcoming shows that our visitors matter.

BAPTISM TEAM

This team creates a hospitable environment by preparing, presenting and serving emblems with excellence.

CHILD BLESSING TEAM

This team creates a comfortable environment for parents and their families to make it a memorable experience for everyone.

NEW CHRISTIANS TEAM

This team seeks to lead others toward knowing God in a personal relationship.

NEXT STEPS BOOTH TEAM

This team is relationship-focused and welcome guests by offering them assistance they may need and inviting them to get connected by leaving their information for follow-up.

SET UP AND PACK DOWN TEAM

This team creates an inviting and welcoming environment for guests to enjoy a relaxing and memorable experience with all our events on and off stage.

FIRST AID TEAM

This team with First Aid certificates serves to give basic medical attention to our guests and partners in the event of an accident or emergency.

Opportunities include being on standby for ad hoc events, camps and Friday night activities. Regular Sunday opportunity is to be on standby every 2^nd week at the service you attend; seated in a designated “First Aider” seat.  Requires certification.

SERVE TEAM HOSTS

This team hosts those serving on Sundays by preparing tea, coffee and serving snacks for the teams before and in between the services.

WELCOME LOUNGE HOSTS

This team creates a warm environment for our guests in the welcome lounge by serving tea and coffee as a support to the ministry team, greeting the guests at the welcome lounge.

WORSHIP TEAM

This dynamic team prepares the way for our guests to encounter the presence of God through vocals and instruments.

The team commits to a Wednesday evening weekly meeting to practice together and serves on Sundays according to a roster. The team also serves at some additional opportunities at events and conferences. For those new to the team, there is an audition and period of preparation before joining the team on stage.

TECHNICAL ARTS TEAM

This team supports the delivery of the word and worship, using creativity and technology through cameras, lighting, media, sound engineering and other visual elements.

The team commits to a Wednesday evening meeting to practice together and serves on Sundays according to a roster. The team also serves at some additional opportunities at events and conferences. For those new to the team, there is a period of preparation before joining the team.

SERMON ILLUSTRATION TEAM

This team receives the concept for the sermon illustration, and then works to prepare appropriate material in a creative and effective way.

Serves in the week to prepare illustration every few weeks.

STAGE ASSIST

This team assists anyone carrying a stage role during the service (pastors, anchor, worship leader) in practical ways so that we can do things with excellence while on the stage. Serve on a roster; every 2 – 4 weeks.

PHOTOGRAPHY

This team is skilled in photography and uses it to show what God is doing at the church. They photograph various events and services for use on the website, for printed material, and for social media.

Opportunities are shared and the team is scheduled to serve. Opportunities include Sunday Services, Next Generation, various events and conferences and other ad hoc opportunities.

VIDEOGRAPHY

This team is skilled in videography and uses it to show what God is doing at the church. They capture footage of various events and services for use in the services, on the website and for social media.

Opportunities are shared and the team is scheduled to serve. Opportunities include Sunday Services, Next Generation, various events and conferences and other ad hoc opportunities.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

This team loves graphic design and is skilled at it. Slides, images, flyers, banners, etc. are designed for use in services, on the website, for printed material and for social media.

Opportunities include Sunday Services, Next Generation, various events and conferences and other ad hoc opportunities.

SOCIAL MEDIA

This team works throughout the week to design content, create the copy and publish content on our social media platforms to inspire and reach our community.

FACILITIES TEAM

This team works behind the scenes in practical ways to maintain a spirit of excellence in our building and grounds. Serving opportunities include ongoing maintenance and gardening, as well as involvement on an ad hoc basis with new facilities projects.

Ad hoc opportunities are shared with the team who then indicate their availability to join in and serve for a specific project.

DÉCOR

This team prepares décor in our venues for specific events or seasons, with a modern and relevant approach. Opportunities include Easter, Christmas, Women’s Events and Holiday Club.

Ad hoc opportunities are shared with the team who then indicate their availability to join in and serve.  A passion for décor is the most important. Gifts and talents in creating is a bonus.

EVENT PLANNING

This team handles the planning and implementation of details for our events, liaising with other teams such as the decor team. These include special aspects to Sunday services, functions or ad hoc events/meetings that do not fall under the other serve areas.

COUNSELLORS

This team of trained volunteer counsellors walks a journey with individuals through active listening and ongoing support, believing that the emotional pain of the past can be eased and healed.

Individuals wanting to counsel go on a 2-3 year journey of formal training through Philippi Trust which includes training over weekends, assignments and practical hours with high supervision. This qualification is recognised by FAMSA.

SENIORS TEAM

This team provides care and connection for seniors in our church and community so that they too can know God, find freedom and make a difference.

Serve on an ad hoc basis.

LIFE GROUP LEADER / HOST

This team host and facilitates groups, using a sermon based curriculum, offering a place for people to find freedom through meaningful relationships and community

This team is for those who:

1. a) can facilitate and host groups
2. b) have the facilities and desire to host groups, but are not yet confident to facilitate
3. c) those who would like to facilitate, but do not have suitable homes.

Groups meet weekly during the school term. Group Leaders also have a quartely forum/one-on-one meetings.

GROWTH TRACK TEAM

This team hosts the Growth Track through connection, providing materials and assistance throughout the three steps of the Growth Track.

The team serves on a Tuesday evening Growth Track. Opportunities include Group Facilitation, hospitality, technical arts and Child Care

PASTORAL CARE

This team is an umbrella for many pastoral activities that provide care for people. Serve opportunities include the Sunday prayer team, joining in preparing for prayer meetings, administration and care for funerals and weddings, home and hospital visitations, etc.