At First Baptist we believe that all people are made in the image of God, blessed with unique gifts and abilities, and that part of the joy of church is naming these gifts and offering opportunities to use them.
Help our Nominating Committee know where and how you would like to share your gifts. You may also nominate someone who you feel might be called to this work by writing their name and the area of service in the space at the end.
Nominations must be made by September 23.
Committees and Servant Teams
Committees and servant teams are groups within the church organized around particular tasks or ministries. Committees tend to be more administrative-oriented while servant teams are generally more hands on. Committee membership must come from the Nominating Committee while only the chairs of servant teams are appointed by the church.
Ground Servant Team
Works with Properties Committee to care for the church grounds. Meets one Saturday a month to tend to the ground.
Lord’s Supper Servant Team
Prepares elements for the Lord’s Supper on Sunday mornings about once a month.
Money Counting Servant Team
Counts the Sunday morning offering and prepares it for our church administrator.
Publicity Servant Team
Works with pastoral staff to tell the church’s story to the community, including designing t-shirts and promotional items, advertisements, etc.
Ushers
Collect offering and assist guests during Sunday morning worship.Ministries
There are a number of ministries that run through the generosity of volunteers!
Ministries
There are a number of ministries that run through the generosity of volunteers!
Children’s missions
Children’s missions meet on Wednesday evenings during the academic year. We always need more hand on deck!
Children’s choirs
Children’s choirs meet on Wednesday evenings during the academic year and give two larger performances each year. No prior choir experience required!
Youth
The youth meet on Sunday mornings, Wednesdays during the academic year, and one Sunday evening a month. They also take retreats and go on trips during the summer.
Chancel Choir
Our choir rehearses every Wednesday and sings on Sunday mornings.
TLC
This group pays special attention to our members who are home-centered or live in care facilities. They write cards, make phone calls, and lift prayers!
Missions
There are a number of missions opportunities to fit different schedules.
Backpack Ministry
This ministry helps pack bags of food for elementary students to take home over the weekend during the academy year. Schedule is incredibly flexible!
Crisis Closet
The Crisis Closet is our monthly food distribution program. We serve roughly 125-150 families on the fourth Monday morning of each month. Volunteers organize the bags at different times during the month.
Circle of Hope
FBCX women helping women in need on issues of nutrition, job skills, computer skills, and earning money. COH also works to develop computer proficiency and operates the FBCX Christmas Shop, where toys and gifts are sold at a dramatically discounted rate to those in need.
Language Ministry
Our language ministry offers English classes as well as those for other languages on Wednesday evenings and Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the academic year. We always need volunteers to offer hospitality!
Committees
Adult Education Committee
Works with pastoral staff to shape program of spiritual formation for adults. Meets 4-6 times a year.
Baptist Identity Committee
Newly formed committee charged with keeping opportunities to engage with Baptist history and denominational partners in front of the church. Meets a few times a year.
Children’s Committee
Works with Associate Pastor for Children and Congregational Life to shape ministry to children. Meets a few times a year, volunteers for children’s ministry events.
Church Life Committee
Works with Associate Pastor for Children and Congregational Life to offer opportunities for retreat and fellowship. Meets a few times a year, volunteers for church-wide social events.
Finance Committee
Oversees the finances and investments of the church. Meets monthly on Sunday mornings.
Missions Committee
Works with Associate Pastor for Youth and Missions to shape the church’s missions funding, partners, and involvement. Meets 4-6 times a year.
Nominating Committee
Oversees process for recruiting committees and servant teams. Meets 2-3 times a year, mostly in the fall.
Personnel Committee
Oversees church personnel and staffing. Meets 4-6 times a year.
Properties Committee
Works with Church Administrator to oversee the maintenance and stewardship of church properties. Meets a few times a year.
Youth Committee
Works with Associate Pastor for Youth and Missions to shape ministry to youth. Meets a few times a year, volunteers for youth ministry events.
Servant Teams
Accessibility Servant Team
This newly formed servant team advocates for those with special needs within the church and advises church leadership in creating a more welcoming, inclusive space. Meets a few times a year.
Audio Visual
The AV team takes care of the different audio-visual needs within the church, including running sound on Sunday mornings and recording our services.
Baptism Servant Team
Prepares baptistery and baptism materials before baptism. Is on hand to assist during baptisms.
Congregational Care Teams
These teams coordinate and host meals for families following a funeral or memorial service at the church.
Floral Arts Servant Team
Coordinates flowers for the sanctuary each Sunday and for other special services; prepares flowers to be taken to those in the hospital and home-centered members.
Greeters
Welcome members and guests at main entrances at the start of the Sunday school hour on Sunday mornings.