If you visit any Mars Hill Church, you’ll notice an army of volunteers serving on any given Sunday. Each team and each person works together to create a welcoming atmosphere by limiting distractions so that the Jesus can be proclaimed clearly. This is what service means at Mars Hill, and it will be part of the DNA of this church up on the Plateau.
Why do we serve?
- We love Jesus. Jesus humbled himself to come serve us, and by serving others, we get to participate in worship to the Greatest Servant.
- It’s biblical. Scripture tells us to contribute to the needs of the saints and to show hospitality (Romans 12:13).
- Serving is sacrificial. It is not always easy or convenient, but sacrificing our time, gifts, and talents to Jesus is an act of worship.
What does serving look like?
Not only do we want to serve those out in our community, but we also want to serve those coming into our churches every Sunday. If you’ve ever seen an usher help latecomers find a seat, men on the security team keeping our kids safe, or people teaching children about Jesus—that’s all service.
- Assimilation: Help get people connected to The City, serving, etc.
- Bookstore: Sell books and answer questions about the titles being offered
- Communications: Writing, editing, and design
- Communion/Offering: Pass the offering plate and serve communion
- Communion Bread Bakers: Bake all the bread used for communion
- Community Group Welcome: Direct people to a community group in their neighborhood
- Connect Desk: Give info and directions, and connect people on Sundays
- Facilities: Maintain a clean and organized facility, prepare building for Sundays, reset building for midweek use
- Financial Stewards: Count and record the money
- Greeters/Ushers: Welcome people into the building and help them find a seat
- Hospitality: Make the coffee and prepare the communion elements
- Mars Hill Kids: Teach the gospel to kids
- Mars Hill Students: Tell students about Jesus
- Music: Play an instrument or sing with a worship band
- Productions: Audio, video, lighting, graphics
- Security: Keep the families safe
How do I get plugged into serving?
Each team or ministry has a leader overseeing the interworking parts and making sure that every servant is equipped, informed, and accountable. All you need to do is fill out this form, and these great people will contact you about serving on their team.