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Volunteers are the heartbeat of Tates Creek Christian Church, helping us bring faith to life every day. There are countless ways to serve, from opportunities listed on our volunteer form to new ideas God may be placing on your heart. Whether you’re ready to share your talents or explore how you can make an impact, we’d love to connect with you. Talk to any staff member or complete the volunteer form to get started!

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The church is people who care, support, and grow alongside one another. It’s a place where every story matters and every person is valued. At Tates Creek, the church is family—one that’s rooted in Christ, built on love, and open to all. Whether you’re in the sanctuary, sharing coffee in the fellowship hall, or serving others in the community, you’ll find a sense of belonging that goes far beyond four walls.

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Where You Can Serve

Connections Ministry

There are many opportunities for service in one or more of the Connections Ministry Teams. From greeting people on Sunday mornings to helping with our Men's Ministry or Women's Ministry, there is a volunteer role for everyone! Below are available volunteer positions for our Connections Ministry:

  • Greeters

    This persons primary role is to create an inviting and warm environment for all! This person will smile and welcome church visitors and members as they enter our building. They will identify guests and connect them with a host at the Connection Center if they need help with information or finding something specific like children's ministry, rest rooms, a Sunday School class, etc. This volunteer would serve once a month for 35 minutes before the first or second Sunday service, and some special services (Christmas Eve, Good Friday, etc). 

  • Connection Center Host

    This person will smile, look for and greet guests, and make connections. They will offer any needed assistance to guests, answer questions, take people to rooms they are looking for, assist as needed for signups on iPads, ask first-time visitors to fill our a Connection Card, and distribute new visitor bags. The volunteer in this role should be familiar with activities and classes at TCCC. In this role, volunteers will serve once a month for 20 minutes before the first or second Sunday service and 15 minutes after the service ends.

  • Ushers

    This volunteer will look for and welcome guests, escorting them to an open seat as needed. This person will answer questions about the service, engage in brief, friends conversation with people in the sanctuary before services start, especially first-time guests or those who are sitting by themselves. Users will serve communion and receive offerings, close worship center doors once service begins and open the doors once congregation is dismissed. This person will serve 2-3 times a month for first or second service. 

  • Worship Center Door Greeters

    This person will greet everyone just outside the Worship Center doors with a smile. Volunteers will offer bulletins to those attending services, close doors once service begins, open doors for late arrivals, and greet for five minutes after service begins. This person will serve once a month for 20 minutes prior to the first or second Sunday service. 

  • Section Host

    This person will greet and converse with folks in their section of the Worship Center. They will get to know and be familiar with congregation members or first-time visitors and will be observant of those missing in attendance and contact them. This person will serve three times a month, ten minutes prior to the first or second Sunday service. 

  • Discipleship/Small Group Leader

    This volunteer will lead and facilitate a group of 3 to 20 in making/growing disciples. This person will be interviewed and approved by the Connections Team and will attend leader trainings when given. This volunteer must agree and sign TCCC's Statement of Faith. This person will serve a minimum of 3 months. It is possible to have more than one leader per group to split up responsibilities. 

  • Grief Share Leader

    Grief Share is a grief support group that meets throughout the year for community, teaching, and fellowship. Grief Share Leaders will coordinate and facilitate a 12 session video series in helping people with grief due to the loss of a loved one. Recruitment of an apprentice/co-leader will be a possibility. This volunteer will serve a minimum of two 12-week sessions over a 12-month period and must be interviewed and approved by the Connections Team.

  • Decision Guide

    This volunteer assesses and helps people who come forward at the end of service for prayer, rededication, baptism, or counsel. The Decision Guide will help individuals complete the decision form and assist in baptistry rooms as needed for candidates for baptism. This person must be a member of TCCC, receive 1 hour of training, and sign TCCC's Statement of Faith.

  • Other Positions

    Men's Ministry- Barnabas Team: This team is made up of men or women who are servant mindedand complete a variety of odd jobs around a home that cannot be done by the resident. A particular skill set is not necessary in this role but is helpful for jobs such as raking leaves, tree trimming, gutter cleaning, moving furniture, etc. Work is typically done in teams on an as needed basis. 




    Refresh: This team will manage food and room set up/tear down for Wednesday night Refresh sessions. 




    Special Events: These volunteers would assist in setting up for special events, serving as a hostess/greeter, decorating tables, and assisting with any needs specific to each event.




    Meal Servers: In the event there are meals prior to Refresh on Wednesday evenings, Prayer Nights, or any church event with food services, volunteers are needed to assist in serving food and beverages and to help with cleanup.




    Bereavement Meals: The Bereavement Meal is provided to a Tates Creek Church member’s family when they are not in a small group or their small group is unable to provide the meal. Volunteers are needed to set up food tables, receive food, provide a dish, serve food and beverages, clean up. A volunteer does not have to do all of the needs for these meals, just assist in any they are able. 




    Baptistry Hostess: Volunteers are needed to help with washing the baptistry garments and towels.




    Bud Vase Ministry: This ministry team would take a flower in a vase to a church member in need of encouragement. The team member would call the individual and request to visit prior to taking the flowers. 

Interested in one of the volunteer opportunities listed above? Contact Ernie Perry for more information! 

Email Ernie

Kids Ministry

Below are available volunteer positions for our Children's Ministry.

  • VBS Planning Team

    Who you are: You’re excited to help others, love organization, and enjoy completing physical tasks. Willing to adhere to TCCC statement of faith.


    What you do: Help to choose VBS theme for the week, Develop and execute the set-up plan including stage, area decorations and supplies for each station, Work with team to help take down decorations and put away supplies. 


    Your Win: Spread the love of Jesus to kids and families in the community.

  • Greeters

    Who you are: You love Jesus, enjoy engaging kids and their families, and are thrilled to help others. Willing to adhere to TCCC statement of faith.


    What you do: Commit to a monthly rhythm to volunteer (and let us know if your plans change), Show up with energy and be ready to smile, Go the extra mile as often as possible so every kid feels like a VIP, Understand and clearly communicate directions around the church, next steps for new families, and the basic structure of the ministry program, Make sure every family goes through the check-in process, Send kids off to their room with the same energy you welcomed them with.


    Your Win: Kids and families feel welcomed and cared for as soon as they arrive at Kids Check-in.

  • Preschool Room Leader

    Who you are: You love Jesus. You love kids. You love teaching kids about Jesus. Willing to adhere to TCCC statement of faith.


    What you do: Prepare ahead of time by praying and reading through the curriculum so that you can lead your room well without being glued to a paper, Guide kids through every step of the morning-from large group activities to lesson and Worship-oversee the transitions to create a smooth, engaging, loving environment for a preschooler, Connect with parents at check-in or check-out to learn helpful information about their child and give positive feedback and encouragement.


    Your win: Lead 3yr-5yr olds well by teaching/engaging children and connecting with parents.

  • Preschool Room Helper

    Who you are: You love Jesus and you love kids. Willing to adhere to TCCC statement of faith.


    What you do: Assist Preschool Room Leader with lesson, activities, worship and crafts and direction of kids on Sunday mornings. Help create a loving environment so that all kids know that they are loved by Jesus and you. Connect with parents at check-in or check-out to learn helpful information about their child and give positive feedback and encouragement.


    Your win: Invest in a group of 3yr-5yr olds in a fun, meaningful way through interactive play and activities.

  • Elementary Room Leader

    Who you are: You love Jesus, care about kids, and are committed to investing in lives of families. Willing to adhere to TCCC statement of faith.


    What you do:

    Be Prepared

    — Pray and read through the curriculum so that you can lead your room well without being glued to a paper.


    Be Present

    — Show up predictably

    — Show up mentally—like leaving your phone in your pocket so you can focus on your group.

    — Show up randomly—even outside of the church building at extra-curricular activities.


    Create a Safe Place

    — Lead the group—you’re aware of the dynamic at play, and you can impact them.

    — Respect the process—because kids will show up at all different points in their faith journey.

    — Guard their hearts—you may be in a unique space to hear when kids are cared for and when they may not be.


    Make It Personal

    — Live in community—because this small group

    of kids isn’t your small group of adults.

    — Set priorities—so you’re valuing your own faith and relationships.

    — Be real—because kids will know when you’re pretending to be someone you’re not.


    Your win: Lead 3yr-5yr olds well by teaching/engaging children and connecting with parents.

  • Elementary Room Helper

    Who you are: You love Jesus, care about kids, and are committed to investing in lives of families. Willing to adhere to TCCC statement of faith.


    What you do: 

    Show up predictably—once monthly when scheduled. 


    Show up mentally—like leaving your phone in your pocket so you can focus on your group.


    Show up randomly—even outside of the church building at extra-curricular activities. Assist Elementary Room Leader with lesson, activities, worship and crafts and direction of kids on Sunday mornings. 


    Live in community—because this small group of kids isn’t your small group of adults. Set priorities—so you’re valuing your own faith and relationships. 


    Be real—because kids will know when you’re pretending to be someone you’re not.


    Your win: Assist Elementary Room Leader by investing in a group of K-3rd kids by creating a safe place for conversations to help them develop an authentic faith.

  • Preteen Room Leader

    Who you are: You love Jesus, care about kids, and are committed to investing in lives of families. Willing to adhere to TCCC statement of faith.


    What you do:

    Be Prepared- Pray and read through the curriculum so that you can lead your room well without being glued to a paper.


    Be Present- Show up predictably


    Show up mentally—like leaving your phone in your pocket so you can focus on your group.


    Show up randomly—even outside of the church building at extra-curricular activities.


    Create a Safe Place:

     Lead the group—you’re aware of the dynamics at play, and you can impact them.


    Respect the process—because kids will show up at all different points in their faith journey.


    Guard their hearts—you may be in a unique space to hear when kids are cared for and when they may not be.


    Make It Personal:

    Live in community—because this small group of kids isn’t your small group of adults.


    Set priorities—so you’re valuing your own faith and relationships.


    Be real—because kids will know when you’re pretending to be someone you’re not.


    Move Them Out:

    Move them out to be the church—because serving can be a away for them to grow in their authentic faith.


    Move them to what’s next—as in next grade, milestone, life-stage or step in their faith.


    Your win: Invest in a group of 4th-6th grade kids by creating a safe place for conversations to help them develop an authentic faith.

Become a Kids Volunteer

Student Ministry

There are several opportunities to serve the church through our Student Ministry (students 6th-12th grade). Learn more about our volunteer opportunities below!


***All Student Ministry volunteers are REQUIRED to complete a background check and interview process with the Student Minister before they serve with the students. The only exception is ‘meal provider’ if they only drop off the food and do not serve.***

  • Meal Provider

    This person would be on a rotating schedule to provide a meal for 15-20 people on Sunday nights. Meals can range from home-cooked meals to ordered food that is delivered to church. This position can double as Meal Server (below) Time commitment: Sunday nights 5:45pm-Varied depending on serving. 

  • Meal Server

    This person would help serve dinner alongside our existing volunteers to the students on Sunday Nights. Time commitment: Sunday nights from 5:45pm-6:30pm. 

  • Floater/Engagement

    This volunteer’s main goal would be engagement with the students. Eating with the students, playing games, etc. Other responsibilities could range from helping set up tables, chairs, games; supervising the group; leading games; etc. Time commitment: Sunday morning 9:15am-10:30am, Sunday Nights 6pm-8pm, AND/OR Wednesday nights (during refresh) 6:30pm-7:30pm.

  • Tech

    This volunteer would help run the ProPresenter (slides for songs and message) and/or soundboard. Time commitment: Sunday mornings 9:30am-10:30am; occasionally Sunday Nights 6:00pm-8:00pm. 

  • Band

    This volunteer would help lead songs during the youth worship service. service. This is an auditioned position, and the instrumentalist must demonstrate competency in tempo, reading/playing chord charts, dynamic control, group mentality, and musical intuition. The TCCC youth worship department welcomes all instrumentalists to join our team. Sunday Nights 6:00pm-8:00pm Sunday mornings 8:30am-10:30am. 

  • Singers

    Singers will be servant leaders in the church who guide our students in prayer, scripture and songs of worship. This is an auditioned position. These volunteers will be required to sing with other singers with harmony when possible and may be asked to lead the melody of songs on their own. Time commitment: Sunday mornings 8:30am-10:30am.

  • Small Group Leader

    This volunteer will work alongside another individual to lead a small group of students and be a major influence in their spiritual journey. There is the expectation of attending the extracurricular school activities of the students in your small group, such as plays, concerts, sporting events, etc. This volunteer role could also be asked to attend trips with the student ministry that include students from their small group—events such as day trips, weekend retreats, and week-long summer conferences and mission trips. The breakdown of small groups depends on the number of students in the ministry—Ideally there will be a boys and girls group for each grade. **Current groups as of July 2024 are Jr. High girls, High School girls, and combined Jr. High and High school boys**


    Time commitment: Sunday Nights 6:00pm-8:00pm; extra events as needed.

Interested in one of the volunteer opportunities listed above? Contact Nathan Campbell for more information! 

Email Nathan

Worship Ministry

There are several opportunities to serve the church through our Worship Ministry.

Learn more about our volunteer opportunities below!

  • Singers

    Singers will be servant leaders in the church who guide our congregation in prayer, scripture, and formation through utilizing the beauty of the human voice. This is an auditioned position. These volunteers will be required to sing with other singers with harmony when possible and may be asked to lead the melody of songs on their own. These artists will be responsible for putting in likely an hour or more of individual practice each week before and after attending weekly group rehearsals. Additionally, the Singers will also be called upon in some cases to read Scripture, instruct worshipers in standing and sitting in services, and guide the congregation through clear, biblically-based statements of transition.

    What you do: Help to choose VBS theme for the week, Develop and execute the set-up plan including stage, area decorations and supplies for each station, Work with team to help take down decorations and put away supplies. 


    Your Win: Spread the love of Jesus to kids and families in the community.

  • Worship Band Members

    These Volunteer Artists will be servant leaders who guide our congregation using organized musical accompaniment of sung theology in our 11 o’clock service. This is an auditioned position, and the instrumentalist must demonstrate proficiency in tempo, reading/playing chord charts, dynamic control, group mentality, and musical intuition The praise band offers many ways an instrumentalist might blend into the whole sonic spectrum of a particular band arrangement. The TCCC worship department welcomes all instrumentalists to join our team. A typical band arrangement for us include: Drumkit, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Keys, Violin, Electric Guitars. All other instruments are encouraged and welcomed.

  • 11:00 Worship Leader

    This servant leader will be responsible for leading either or both the Praise band and singers during rehearsals and Sunday morning worship. These qualified leaders will be able to comprehend the ins and outs of each service, understand moments of transition, have strong musical sensibilities, speak clearly and confidently, be able to either play an instrument well or sing strongly. This leader will also need some minor technical abilities as well and be able to communicate with the tech team about any needs which might arise. This competent volunteer will also need to be able to communicate effectively with other volunteers about any changes in musical arrangements, or scheduling. Ultimately, the 11 o’clock worship leader will be responsible for leading in lieu of the worship minister on staff. 

  • 9:30 Worship Leader

    This servant leader will lead the congregational singing in our traditional service. This leader must demonstrate a familiarity of hymns, the ability to conduct, and a strong voice for guiding our congregation musically. The 9:30 worship leader will be assigned hymns the week of the Sunday Service.

  • Instrumentalist

    An instrumentalist is a servant leader who will accompany the congregational songs in our 9:30 service. Typically, these songs are accompanied by piano, organ, and other keyboards, but we would welcome proficient acoustic guitarists, flautists, violinists, oboe, clarinet, etc.

  • Special Music

    The Message in song portion of our 9:30 service is conducted by volunteer artists who determine the music they will present in advance with the oversight of the worship minister or other leaders. This servant leader will also be responsible for obtaining any backing tracks needed for their performance of the music. They will need to get the music to the worship minister or tech team well in advance before the Sunday Morning they are scheduled. This person will also be responsible for coordinating any rehearsal/run-through times at the church with either the worship minister or other tech team volunteers.

  • Chior Member

    The TCCC Worship Choir is a non-audition choir which leads our 9:30 congregation in worship through congregational songs and Choral anthems nearly every Sunday Morning within the choir season (Roughly August to the end of May/beginning of June). Familiarity with reading music is a must for our choir, but we will take anyone who exhibits servant leadership and is willing to learn. Our Choir rehearses every Wednesday night at 6:30 within the choral season.

  • Rejoicing Ringers (Handbell Choir)

    The TCCC Rejoicing Ringers are a non-audition handbell choir. Members of the handbell choir will perform one Sunday Morning (9:30) per month in the fall and spring (Sept-Dec/Jan-May). Reading Music is not as important of a requirement for this volunteer position as counting beats, though increasing musical readership is encouraged. The Handbell Choir traditionally has rehearsed on Sunday Mornings after the 11 o’clock service in the choir room behind the worship platform.

  • TC3PO (Tates Creek Christian Church Praise Orchestra)

    This is a non-audition orchestra group. TC3PO serves in our 9:30 worship time once per month in the fall and spring (Sept-Dec/Jan-May). Reading music, awareness of minor music theory/orchestration, and understanding and maintaining your instrument is a must for all servant leaders in this position. TC3PO rehearses on Monday evenings.

  • Camera Operator

    The Camera operator is the entry-level volunteer position in the tech team. This servant leader is responsible for responding to cues in each worship service/event for which they are scheduled. The camera operator must be able to manipulate the camera as to anticipate and follow the subject who may be leading the worship gathering at a given moment. This will include listening to directions from the Video Director through an earpiece, as well as gaining familiarity with the camera functions, and tripod settings. The camera operator is responsible for showing our people what to look at in worship by presenting a smooth, clear picture.

  • Audio Technician

    The Audio technician is a person who exhibits servant leadership by offering a quality sound reinforcement of the musical and spoken aspect of the worship gatherings. This volunteer will demonstrate attention to details within the order of service so that transitions within services are arrived at smoothly. This person will be responsible for maintaining appropriately audible levels and be able to mix multiple sounds at once to produce a pleasant mix that is limited in technological distractions. The ideal volunteer will want to learn how they can best work to eliminate feedback and utilize equalization to make speakers and singers sound natural. This person will need to be able to hear the extreme ends of the sonic spectrum to be able to troubleshoot issues in real time within services. This person should pay careful attention to what is coming next so that appropriate channels are muted or unmuted to allow subjects to be heard.

  • Online Audio Technician

    This servant leader will adjust the mix for the online stream. It will be helpful for this person to have all the abilities as the Audio technician.

  • Lighting Operator

    This servant leader will be responsible for showing the congregation where to look in our Sunday morning worship services and special events. The lighting operator is an entry-to-mid level position in the tech team. This person will be able to advance through preset cues within lighting scenes set for each element of a given service. This person will also need to receive training so that they can adjust lighting in live settings in an efficient and efficacious manner.

  • Video Director

    The Video Director is a servant leader who is responsible for showing our congregation both in-person and online, what they should be looking at in a service. The goal of this position is to present a seamless and professional service from a visual perspective. This person will act as the “brain” of the video system, calling for which shots they would like camera operators and graphics operators to show, organizing a logical flow of cuts between cameras, varying the types of shots, and anticipating the next element in service by use of the comm systems, and multiple shots. This person will also be responsible for operating a switcher board and a remote camera system.

  • Graphics Operator

    This servant leader will assist the congregation in what they see by presenting graphics and lyrics slides. This person will become familiar with our presentation software ProPresenter7. This person will advance pre-made slides live during the services, responding to and coordinating with the worship leader, preacher, speakers, and the Video director. For lyrics to music, this person must anticipate and advance slides in a timely manner before the line to be sung is needed to appear on-screen. 

  • Prayer Ambassador

    This servant leader will join our prayer team in praying for our church both inside and outside of our Sunday morning worship gatherings. These prayer ambassadors Furthermore, these prayer ambassadors are invited to pray at our weekly rehearsals for our 11 o’clock services.

  • Scripture Reader

    This servant leader will assist the congregation in hearing the Word of God in creative and artful ways. Scripture readers will rehearse selected passages to be presented in services clearly and with dynamic vocal projection. Scripture readers are encouraged to memorize scripture as a discipline, but presenting scripture from memory is by no means a requirement. 

  • Service Host

    This servant leader will be responsible for hosting the service. This person will be responsible for greeting and announcements and potentially leading the congregation through a giving moment. This person will be able to share stories energetically and motivate the people of the church to take next steps in service, discipleship and love for the church, events, and mission efforts in the community.

  • Usher

    This servant leader is responsible for assisting our congregation in two very important ways we worship: The Lord’s Supper and Offering. These people will be responsible for passing communion and offering trays at particular moments in the service in a timely and efficient manner. Ushers will also be able to assist new visitors in finding seats, familiarizing them with different parts of the building.

Interested in one of the volunteer opportunities listed above? Contact Nathan Campbell for more information! 

Email Nathan

Church Communications

Have a love for photography, videography, or online communications? We' have several opportunities to serve the church through our Communications!

  • Photography

    Have a love for photography? Join our photo team and take pictures during Sunday services, church events, youth and kids events, and more!

  • Videography

    Have experience creating and editing video? We'd love for you to join our Communications team and help with video creation! 

  • Online Communications

    Have an interest in serving our online church community? We have plenty of opportunities for you to engage with our online church members each week during our Sunday morning Livestreams.

  • Photo Booth

    Do you love crafting and have a creative eye? Volunteer to help design a photo booth for a one-time event!

For more information regarding any of these areas, please contact our Communications Director, Lauren Holderman.

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Preaching Prep Team

Interested in getting involved with our Sunday morning teaching? For each sermon series, Justin is meeting with a small group of people to discuss an upcoming sermon series. He’ll provide a variety of ways to prepare and study a few weeks before hand and then the group will meet for one evening over dinner to discuss their thoughts, insights, questions and personal experiences.


These discussions will help shape and inform the preaching process for that series. If you like to talk about your own faith experience, if you are willing to be open and share your own journey with Jesus, this is a great chance to meet new people, talk through ideas and help be part of the preaching process! You don’t have to be a theologian or scholar, you just have to be willing to talk about your unique perspective and views. In fact, the more questions you bring to the table, the better! A new batch of people is recruited for each series, so this is a one time experience.


If you are interested and would like to be considered for an upcoming Preaching Prep Session, please contact Justin Fluhr.

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Church Safety Committee

The Church Safety Committee plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of the church. Their responsibilities encompass various aspects, including policy development, risk assessment, and budget management. By shouldering these duties, the Church Safety Committee establishes a solid foundation for maintaining a safe environment within the church. To learn more about the Safety Committee's mission and requirements for committee members, download the fact sheet.


Interested in joining our Safety Ministry Committee? Contact Robert Vela for more information. 

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