Church Volunteering

We want every person, visitor and member alike, to always feel welcomed and invited into the life of our vibrant community. There are several volunteer roles that Crossroads offers to foster attentiveness toward others.

• Greeters: Welcome members and visitors alike to Sunday worship and special events with a neighborly attitude and word. Invite a friend to join you, or bring your entire family to welcome folks to the church.
• Ushers: Provide welcome, comfort, and safety to those attending worship with words of greeting and assistance as needed in the sanctuary and narthex. Join a team and serve once a month.
• Welcome Center: Staff the Welcome Center before and after worship services to assist in welcoming visitors and providing information to worshippers.
• Coffee Crew: Serve coffee and treats in the Gathering Area after worship services and during other events.
• Kitchen Helpers: Have fun in the kitchen with food prep, table setting, serving, and cleaning up after community meals. Contact Kitchen & Event Coordinator Julie Bliesner to learn what’s coming up and how you can help!
• Host Families: Current church members are encouraged to sign up as hosts to new members. This involves actively inviting them to church activities, having them over for dinner, and however else host members wish to deepen their relationships to new members and foster their connection to Crossroads. 

Because our church campus has so much to offer, it requires a significant amount of upkeep and maintainance. Volunteers have a wide selection of opportunities to help in this area—both indoors and outdoors.

• Building and Grounds Ministry: Oversee the care and maintenance of the church facilities and grounds, including spring and fall outdoor clean-ups.
• Safety Team: Volunteers for this team ensure that everyone in our church can be helped in case of a medical, weather, or other emergency. Anyone over 21 can volunteer, with training provided and flexible schedules.
• Beautification Crew: Maintain the church flower gardens with planting and weeding in the spring, summer, and fall. Meets on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 a.m.
• IT Team: Assist with various hardware and software issues around the church with our A/V setup, security system, server room, and more.
• Office Helpers: Sometimes our staff needs help in the office. You can contribute to various projects and duties, such as answering phone calls, copying and collating papers, data entry, and mailing. Flexible commitment times.
• Money Counters: Prepare the previous week’s collections for deposit and record all monies so we can give members proper credit for donations. Inquire via the contact form for scheduled times.
• SHED Team: Construction, woodmaking, and mechanical skills come in handy with the SHED Team! Not only do they assist with repairs to furniture and equipment around the church, but also create structures for special events like Vacation Bible School and the Advent season. There are also opportunities to serve members and others outside the church with repair and renovative needs. 

At Crossroads, we want to foster leadership and discipleship experience in members beyond our elders and deacons. If you feel called to teach or facilitate an ongoing (or new!) course, contact our Adult Ed ministry team. We also encourage adults and youth to visit the Missions page for opportunities to serve with local/domestic partners.

Adults can serve in Youth Ministry by assisting at Middle School Sunday School, helping to lead Youth Group, or getting involved in other special events.

We have a thorough vetting process and standards in place to protect youth and volunteers. You can read our Child Protection Plan here.

There are many opportunities for students to serve at Crossroads and in our local communities. Youth are especially encouraged to bring their gifts and talents to areas like the Worship Team, Audiovisual (A/V) Team, and Children’s ministries on Sunday mornings.

Whether you are a youth or adult member, contact Youth Ministry Director Tanya Naas for more info about volunteering opportunities.

The Children & Family Ministry is always looking for high school youth and adults who feel called to serve our youngest disciples on Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, Vacation Bible School (VBS), and a variety of one-time activities. Whether you feel called to lead Children’s Worship, assist with childcare, or help Sunday School teachers, contact Children and Family Ministry Director Christa Middleton. Registration and details for VBS volunteering can be found on the Children & Family page in the early spring. If you’re interested in volunteering at the Preschool, contact Preschool Director Maureen Leurquin.

We have a thorough vetting process and standards in place to protect children and volunteers. You can read our Child Protection Plan here.