WELCOME!
Serving at The RFG
We are so grateful that you’ve chosen to partner with us as we serve those who attend our church.
Your first step in serving is to get connected through our:
1. Growth Track
2. Connect Luncheon
3. Foundation Life Group
As an RFG Church SRVE Team Member, you will have the unique opportunity to begin serving by helping to create an incredible Guest experience for every person who attends our church.
BY DESIGN
God has specifically designed you to serve His Kingdom and there is something supernatural that happens when God uses your passion for His purpose.
This page is designed as a resource to help you identify which team is the best fit for your gifts, talents, and passions.
Each of us should use whatever gift we have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
Mission & Values
Our Mission
To powerfully and passionately serve God and others with our gifts and talents.
Our Values
We feel strongly about the RFG Church values.
They describe the values of serving on any of the teams at RFG as well.
Family, Authenticity, Passion, and Growth.
To dive further into the meaning of each, Click Here
Next Step Tool
Your Next Step Tool is an App to Download
At The Refuge Church we are organizing all serving and volunteer opportunities through an app called....
You may already have this popular church app, but if you don’t, now is a perfect time to get it.
Click Here to start your quick journey to serving with ease. The link will open another tab for you to navigate so don’t forget to come right back.
After you download the app and open it, you’ll find that it’s looking for an organization or church to make your own. Just search for The Refuge Church and make us your home.
Loving Loud
The greatest way to lead is through service to others, just as Jesus himself said in Matthew 20:28.
We are passionate about serving. The Refuge Church partners with various organizations to love those around us. We believe that as we serve our church, city, and our world, God will change it. If you would like to serve in-house at The Refuge Church, in the community, or internationally, we can help.
“Love Loud” is what we call serving in the church or outside its walls.
1. Love Loud In-House
Below are the areas where serving opportunities exist in-house.
Along with a vision statement and a brief description of what serving looks like in that area of ministry.
RFG Cafe’
Overview
We desire for RFG to be a community of people who know one another and take time to fellowship together. The RFG Cafe’ ensures that our community is well caffeinated on Sunday mornings by preparing the Cafe’ and the coffee for services.
Expectations
• Be in place at the center 45 minutes before service begins to prepare, and brew coffee.
• Make and serve coffee as needed before and after service.
• Stock coffee, cups, creamers, and all other supplies as needed
• Clean up the center and empty/clean the coffee containers
• Have fun!
• Smile ☺
Serving and Scheduling
Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center.
Services
You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
Connection Team
Overview
Our Connections team aims to welcome, inform, and serve our first-time guests as well as those who have been in the family, to find community.
This team will assist in making guests feel welcome and informed so that worship can be central to the experience on Sunday morning.
We will guide and connect guests in taking next steps as Christians, serving each other and providing ways to connecting deeper in His Word.
Expectations
• Commit to serve at one-two service per month.
• Be at the connect center before the end of service for at least 15 mins after service ends.
• Appearance should be clean, neat, casual appropriate.
• Always be pleasant, smiling, and ready to greet our first-time guests.
• Small talk is key – introduce yourself, collect Connect Card (physical or virtually) & make sure info is legible.
• Ask how they heard about RFG, welcome them back.
• Be prepared to answer any general questions about RFG.
• Help sell merchandise and/or hand out special information.
• Have fun!
Serving and Scheduling
Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center.
Services
You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
Cleaning Crew
Overview
Cleaning Crew ensures that every service is set up for success by making sure our building is clean and free of distractions.
Expectations
• Vacuuming
• Mopping
• Cleaning restrooms
• Emptying trash
• Wiping down surfaces
Serving and Scheduling
This team typically serves outside of Sunday services during the week. Schedules may be flexible. Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center
Services
You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
Events Team
Overview
Our Events Team helps to plan and execute community events and family events. This allows our organizational and creative people to help organize volunteers, plan decorations and themes, as well as help execute the events the day of.
Expectations
• Available, as needed, to plan events and execute events
• Be prepared to bring creative ideas to the table
• Own tasks assigned during meetings
• Be organized and detailed to ensure successful events
• Have fun!
Serving and Scheduling
Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center.
Services
Schedule fluctuates. You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
Student Ministries
Overview
Student Ministries focuses on creating a highly energetic and relational environment that ensures the student youth grow in their relationship with others and with Jesus. A typical Student Night includes fun games, an encouraging message, and transformative.
Expectations
• Available, as needed, to plan and execute games & events.
• Be prepared to bring creative ideas to the table.
• Own tasks assigned during meetings.
• Be organized and detailed to ensure successful events.
• Have fun!
Serving and Scheduling
Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center Services.
Services
Schedule fluctuates. You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
Host Team
Overview
Our team is made up of Greeters and Ushers who host the day for guests. Answering any questions and assuring they are directed and informed in such a way that they can experience God without distraction.
Host volunteers are stationed at specific locations to engage and connect with visitors as soon as they enter, and as they leave.
Expectations
• Commit to serve at one-two services per month.
• Arrive 45 minutes prior to scheduled service time, huddle with Serve Leader.
• Be prepared to show guests around and answer questions.
• Smile and make a friend.
• Appearance should be clean, neat, casual appropriate.
• Ushers will help guest finds seat in the Living Room Worship Center.
• Return to position before service is over for 15 mins.
• Communicating with other team members is fine, just a caution: Make sure the guests come first.
• Have fun!
Serving and Scheduling
Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center.
Services
Schedule fluctuates. You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
RFG Kidz Team
Overview
Our role of teaching the Word is extremely important to this generation and we take that very seriously while having a good time.
When children arrive, they automatically become part of The Refuge Church family. They are children of God, a treasure, and truly loved here, and you get to be a part of that!
Expectations
• Commit to serve at minimum, one service per month.
• Arrive 45 minutes prior to scheduled service time to rally with leaders.
• Wear proper attire to interact with children (you will be given an RFG KIdz shirt to wear while serving.
• Communicating with other team members is fine, just a caution: Make sure the guests come first.
• Have fun!
Serving and Scheduling
Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center.
Services
Schedule fluctuates. You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
RFG Kidz Check In Team
Overview
Our Kids check-in and check-out team is an essential part of our church family’s journey as they check their Kidz in.
This team is vital in welcoming our families and also facilitating the safety of the children by ensuring each one is checked in and checked out properly.
Expectations
• Commit to serve at minimum, one-two services per month
• Arrive at least 45 minutes prior to scheduled service time
• Set up all computers and printers.
• Welcome all guests and point them to available check-in stations.
• Remain in position for 15 minutes once service starts.
• Assist new families by helping them check-in and help them find their way.
• Return to position before service ends to help the flow of foot traffic and if anyone loses a pickup tag.
• Communicating with other team members is fine, just a caution: Make sure the guests come first.
• Have fun!
Serving and Scheduling
Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center.
Services
Schedule fluctuates. You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
Maintenance Team
Overview
Keeping the building and all it’s operations functioning well speaks to the importance of care and stewardship that we’ve been called to as a place where our community feels welcomed.
This takes work and work days where we come together as a team to assure the operations are as smooth as possible.
Expectations
• Be willing to commit to serving in the scheduled times and dates as requested by the Facilities Director or Maintenance Team Coach.
• If you cannot complete the task given, please be sure and notify your coach or director.
• Work days and tasks may include physical challenges. Please consider your abilities and make the team aware so we can work together to accomplish the tasks at hand.
• If you have questions about the work day or about a task, please don’t hesitate to ask and get clarification.
Serving and Scheduling
Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center.
Services
Schedule fluctuates. You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
Security Team
Overview
Team members are responsible for being visible, available, and welcoming to every person that comes to our church. They are stationed at specific locations to engage guests as soon as they enter. A special focus is on our children, always providing a safe and secure environment for them to learn about God.
Expectations
• Arrive at least 45 minutes before the service begins.
• Have your security lanyard and radio and ensure it’s in working order.
• Check-in with your team leader.
• Welcome and greet all people. If there is someone you don’t know, please shake their hand and introduce yourself while welcoming them to the church.
• Be very intentional with everyone you interact with.
• Check proper doors before service starts.
• Stay in position for the entire service to ensure security of your area.
Serving and Scheduling
Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center.
Services
Schedule fluctuates. You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
Production Team
Overview
Production is responsible for the look and feel of our Sunday experience. We believe in creating a distraction free worship environment that supports the movement of God in the hearts and lives of everyone who walks through the doors.
Expectations
• Due to the nature of production, we require our team to serve at all services when there are multiple, keeping a consistency is important.
• Arrive at least 2 hours before the service begins. (See Services in Church Center)
• Prior to service we have a 1 hour rehearsal time, 15 minute meeting, 40 minute final service run through.
• During Rehearsal we check all service elements and make adjustments as needed.
• During the final run through we go through the service from start to finish.
• Doors open 15 minutes before service starts.
• Should be in positions 5-10 minutes before service start time.
Serving and Scheduling
Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center.
Services
Schedule fluctuates. You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
Prayer Team
Overview
The Prayer Team is a vital part of The RFG Church. We support those in our church family that need a partner in prayer during our services, and throughout the week.
Ephesians 6:18 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’ s people.”
Expectations
• Arrive 45 minutes prior to service time.
• Check in with team 10-15 minutes before the worship experience begins.
• When the worship leader calls for prayer partners, proceed toward the front of the Living Room / Worship Center.
• Pray with those individuals that come to meet you.
• Treat all prayer requests are confidential.
• If there are ever any questions concerning the prayer need, please notify a church lead or staff member.
Serving and Scheduling
Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center.
Services
Schedule fluctuates. You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
Worship Team
Overview
The Worship Team is essential in creating an atmosphere that helps everyone to able to experience God’s presence. While music is an essential part of worship, hearing and responding to the move of God is essential to preparing for His Word.
Expectations
• Arrive at least 2 hours before the service begins. (See Services in Church Center)
• Prior to service we have a 1 hour rehearsal time, 15 minute meeting, 40 minute final service run through.
• During Rehearsal we check all service elements and make adjustments as needed
• During the final run through we go through the service from start to finish.
• Doors open 15 minutes before service starts.
• Should be in positions 5-10 minutes before service start time.
• Model worship for the church through your attitudes and actions.
• Strive to play your instrument to your greatest potential with excellence as unto the Lord.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals, services, and ministry events punctually.
• Dress in a modest manner that reflects your role in this ministry.
• Be responsible for your own instrument and sheet music, keeping your area neat and in order.
• Strive to set an example, both onstage and off, of godly behavior.
Serving and Scheduling
Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center.
Services
Schedule fluctuates. You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
2. Love Loud to Our Community
Below are the areas where serving opportunities exist in the surrounding community.
As well as a vision statement and a brief description of what serving looks like in that area of ministry.
Narrow Gate
Overview
“Love Loud” is what we call serving in the church or outside its walls. In this case, we get to serve outside the walls and in the community surrounding us.
Narrow Gate Lodge offers a transformative experience for young men ages 18-25.
Go to Narrow Gate Website for more.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering Christian discipleship. Narrow Gate equips and trains young men, develops business discipleship platforms, and serves the church locally and globally.
Narrow Gate has allowed us to come along side in ministry and in opportunity to connect with and serve with the leaders and young men whose lives are being shaped and changedby the gospel through the ministry of Narrow Gate.
Serving and Scheduling
Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center.
Services
You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
One Generation Away
Overview
“Love Loud” is what we call serving in the church or outside its walls. In this case, we get to serve outside the walls and in the community surrounding us.
One Gen Away is a local nonprofit organization that seeks to eliminate hunger by bringing healthy food to people in need.
Go To Onegeaway website for more.
They accomplish this by partnering with local agencies to bring food to places of need and by operating a mobile food pantry every Saturday with the help of volunteers.
At these food distributions, anyone can come and receive food, no questions asked.
Storehouse Freezers Meals
This ministry provides frozen cooked meals for those in need through The Refuge Church.
Serving and Scheduling
This team typically serves outside of Sunday services during the week. Schedules may be flexible. Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center
Services
You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
3. Love Loud To The World
Below are the areas where serving opportunities exist around the world.
As well as a vision statement and a brief description of what serving looks like in that area of ministry.
Operation Christmas Child
Overview
“Love Loud” is what we call serving in the church or outside its walls. In this case, we get to serve outside the walls and throughout the world through various international ministries.
Operation Christmas Child is our Christmas season focus where many volunteers combine talents and efforts to pack as many show baxes as we can. (Go to OCC Website)
Although the efforts mainly get distributed at the Christmas season, the ministry is considered year round as many shop deals and combine efforts throughout the year.
After sharing the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus said “Go and do likewise.” That is the mission of Samaritan's Purse—to follow the example of Christ by helping those in need and proclaiming the hope of the Gospel.
Serving and Scheduling
Requests for the current month are emailed around the 15th the prior month via Planning Center.
Services
Schedule fluctuates. You may use the block out feature on planning center to let us know dates you will not be available to serve.
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A RFG leader will contact you with further informaation as well as direction and instructions in your next steps.