Serve

 For those who are ready to take that next step towards obedience by following Jesus in baptism, our Baptism Team is there to help them navigate their One Story and provide them with shirts, shorts, or other needs for baptism. They meet with anyone interested in baptism before service to walk them through not only the logistics but also the incredible encounter with the Holy Spirit that comes through getting baptized.

Role(s)
Meet baptism candidates in the Discovery Room, walk them through what to expect, and help them get set up with their T-shirt and One Statement. 

Assist the baptism candidate through the process during baptism by directing them at the right time, handing them off to the person baptizing them, and being ready with a towel afterward. 

Close off bathrooms for baptisms and provide people with their clothes and accessories afterward to change back into.

Clean up the floors between services. 

Great Oaks Creative Team exists to say yes to Jesus in every area of their lives. We share Great Oaks' story through creative and artistic means while exemplifying excellence and Great Oaks' brand in all mediums - video, photos, graphic, and social media.

Role(s)
Graphic Design

Photographer

Photography for: 

Editor

 Social Media

 Our Discovery Guides lead our Discovery Class in between services where people can discover more about Saying Yes to Jesus in Every Area of Our Lives here at Great Oaks Fellowship.

Role(s)
Set up the Discovery Room and be prepared to welcome registered and walk-in attendees for the class. 

Get to know those attending, walk through the presentation, pray at the end, and leave space to talk through questions and next steps for attendees. 

 Help us steward the beautiful campus God has blessed us with on the facilities team! These rolls can be filled throughoug the week.

Role(s)
Outdoors

 Indoors

Are you interested in leading or hosting a Fellowship Group? We'd love to meet with you, answer any questions you may have, and help equip you with the resources you need to start one!

Role(s)

Cultivate young hearts to say yes to Jesus in every area of their lives. 

Role(s)

Sunday Mornings
Pre-K

Helpers in all Sunday school morning classes:
6mo-1yr
2yr- 3yr 
4yr
5yr-6yr

Elementary -Support in any elementary classroom

Check-In and Greeters - This is the person that connects with families and checks them in and walks them to classes if they are first time visitors

Floaters - For transitions and sick call ins   

Sunday Afternoons
Afternoon childcare  - From 2pm-4pm  

Tidy and Clean Up:  Help with organizing and cleaning classrooms to turn over and prepare the building for our Early Learning Center ministry

Our prayer team is a group of intercessors who pray with those walking through our doors. They intercede on behalf of the worship and message. They have time during the service and after when they are available at the altar to pray with those who need prayer. At the end of service, they join our ushers in praying with those who have exchanged their life for the life of Jesus and providing them a bible.

Role(s)
Altar Ministry

Stand in front of the stage or in the back rows when invited by the worship leader/pastor. As people come forward for prayer, listen to their requests, then lay hands on them (if the person is comfortable and gives permission), and begin to pray over them and intercede on their behalf. 

Service Intercession

After the Altar Ministry, intercede backstage during the service for the pastor and congregation. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide and lead you. Take notes as led by the Holy Spirit and share what you prayed for and any specific words, directions, or revelations you received from the Holy Spirit with the prayer team in the Prayer Team Chat (and the pastor if applicable).

Salvation Call First Responder

Greet the person who raised their hand, hand them a Bible, talk with them briefly regarding their decision, and be willing to pray with them. Please wait for them to fill out the “First Responder Card” from and then drop it in one of the offering boxes. 

Weekly Prayer Requests

Pray for prayer requests that come in throughout the week, and when asked, reach out to individuals with submitted prayer requests and offer to pray with them over the phone.

 Protect our campus on Sunday morning to allow congregants to focus on worship and take their next steps in saying yes to Jesus in every area of their lives.

Role(s)

 As the first faces people see when they pull onto our campus, our parking team ensures safety in our parking lot, directs traffic and helps people find convenient parking.

Role(s)
Front Entrance: Set up tents, signs, and access road flags.

Back Entrance: Blow leaves, wipe down red lunch tables, straighten and wipe down outdoor seating, and turn on lights, and teardrop banners.

Inside: Set up interior teardrop banners, and turn on TVs.

Complete other setup needs as they come up.

Put on GO vests, and grab wands if the weather permits.

Set out cones to direct traffic.

Direct cars to available parking.

Count cars 15 minutes after service starts, then come inside.

Head back to the parking lot 15 minutes before service ends to direct exiting traffic.

Vision

To see the younger generation rally together to encounter and carry the presence of God.

 Mission

Connecting with students, caring for students, and equipping students.

Role(s)
Fellowship Groups Team
Fellowship Group Leaders facilitate Group discussions on Wednesday nights and check in personally with students weekly (by text, phone call, meeting in public, etc). They also plan Fellowship Nights for their group to gather outside of church and engage in an activity together.

Events Team
Event Leaders assist in planning and preparing special events for student gatherings. This includes special holidays, occasions, and seasonal events. If special events need any materials, planning, or set-up, the events team is on it!

Connect Team
Connect Leaders represent the face of our ministry to first-time guests and returning students. They are intentional about including and engaging with students every week. They ensure to leave no student behind or alone and set a welcoming atmosphere at the check-in station and VIP section.

Creative & Communications Team
Creative & Communication Leaders assist in social media posts, graphic design, photography & videography, and event promotion. They engage students through social media and other creative means to connect, care, and equip students.

Worship Team
The Worship Team leads students into battle by declaring God's truth through song. Whether leading by an instrument or voice, how Leaders model worship has a major influence on students, and the worship team are the front runners in modeling this.

Production Team
Production Leaders work in the unseen operating soundboards, lighting, and service flow direction. They create a non-distracting yet engaging atmosphere for students to encounter God in a corporate setting.

Vision

To create a worshipful, engaging, and distraction-free atmosphere for people to encounter Jesus and hear that Gospel. 

 Mission

We exist to set the atmosphere for people to say yes to Jesus in every area of their lives.

Role(s)

Producer

House Audio Technician 

ProPresenter/Slides Operator 

Lighting Operator 

Camera Operator

With God growing our church in incredible ways, our Ushers serve our church by helping people find seating during our worship services and keeping our sanctuary orderly and welcoming. At the end of service, our Ushers partner with our Prayer Team by celebrating with those who have exchanged their life for the life of Jesus by praying with them and providing them with a Bible. They help set up, and direct communion on Communion Sundays, and they also ensure all of our seatbacks have everything a person would need to take those first steps or next steps here at Great Oaks.

Role(s)
Help direct people to open seating.

Straighten chairs, refresh seatbacks, adjust reserved seating, and refresh flyers on seats (as needed).

Assist Prayer Team as first responders during the salvation call.

Prep Communion elements for Overflow & MPW (when applicable) 

Communion Sundays:

Prepare Communion trays & direct people to grab the Elements.