Support Teams

The support teams for the worship gathering will be a vital part of the planning process as we get ready to launch. The success of the gathering will depend greatly on people, called by God, serving Him through this gathering. Here are some of the areas that we will need people to serve in:

Parking - People to stand in the parking lot and make sure that people coming to the gathering can find a place to park. They will also be a first touch person, greeting people with a smile and a wave before they ever get out of their car and as soon as they get out of the car.

Greeters - People who will . . . wait for it . . . greet people at the front door with a smile and a helping hand, holding the door open and, once again, welcoming people who are coming to the gathering. Greeters will aslo be at the entrance to the Apex, handing out pens and 'welcome and announcement' cards (we'll be looking for a better name for that).

Connections - People who will set-up and serve at different tables for the gathering. The tables will include a welcome table with information about First Baptist, small groups, etc., a missions table with opportunities to become involved in missions/service locally and globally, a media table with books, CDs, etc. for sale, and a coffee/snack table.

Counseling - People who will be prepared to pray with and answer questions after each gathering is finished. These people will be trained and equipped to meet with people who are searching for the presence of God in their lives.

Follow-Up - People who will be in touch with guests. These people will be responsible for following up with letters, emails, phone calls, etc for people who are new to the gathering.

Creative - People who will work directly with Will to develop the creative aspects of the worship gathering. These people will meet regularly to develop creative (wow, imagine that) ways to communicate the gospel and the themes and topics of any given series.

Of course there are things that aren't mentioned here because we are still developing them (like childcare, taking up the offering, etc.) or because we haven't thought of them yet. Thanks for you patience this week. Let me know what you think of what we've put down so far. It has been a rich and rewarding week putting some of these thoughts and ideas into a more organized form. It makes me even more excited about the possibilities of the new gathering.

-- Peace, Jamie

Pray for Will and Lori and Will's dad. They will be driving back from California in the next few days. Will and Lori will be moving in to their apartment on May 15, at least I think that's the date. Will, let me know if I'm wrong.