One of the most important ways to connect is to serve in the church. We have a multitude of opportunities where you can serve and make a difference. If you aren’t sure which team is a good fit for you, contact our Director of Connections, Sharon Sweeney, to help you find a place.
Care Callers
Follow up with a phone call after someone has been discharged from the hospital.
Contact: Sally Howard
Communion Servers
Serve Communion to our congregation during worship services, usually once each month.
Contact: Sharon Sweeney
Connections Team
Serve on a team that exhibits one of our core values - Purposeful Hospitality!
Greet, usher, or welcome people as they arrive on our campus, or help with our coffee ministry. Ensure that our guests and all who attend feel God's love and are connected to the faith community of Springfield First. This is a great way to meet and connect with people.
Contact: Sharon Sweeney
Follow-Up Friends
Call people in our congregation who may need a contact from us to show Christ's love, care, and concern.
Contact: Sharon Sweeney
Funeral Meal Volunteers
Help to provide a comforting meal after a funeral, allowing grieving families time to relax and share memories. Opportunities include preparing food in our church kitchen, serving the family, and cleaning up, or bringing a salad or dessert to complement the meal.
Contact: Eleanor Mack
KidLife Ministry Teams
Share your faith and love with the children of Springfield First through inspiring Bible lessons, exciting games, age-appropriate activities, and interactive worship! Come and be part of the adventure!
- Teachers: Communicate the love of God through lessons and storytelling.
- Small Group Leaders: Reinforce lessons with crafts, games, and questions to help them grow.
- Hospitality Team: Greet families, help new visitors, check in children, and create a welcome and safe environment.
- Support Team: Help throughout the week by gathering supplies, copying lessons, decorating rooms, writing cards, and organizing materials.
Contact: Kelsie Fairfull or Kacey Belitsos
Mission Garden
Calling all gardeners (experienced and not so much)! Each year, we plant a garden on our campus, and all of the produce grown is donated to the Kumler Food Pantry for the hungry of Springfield.
Check back in the spring to find out how you can help!
Contact: Missions Council
Mowing Team
Help to take care of the church grounds by mowing, edging, or weeding.
Contact: Josh Groves
Music Ministry
Contemporary Worship Team
We love to include new people on our worship team, both musicians and vocalists. If you have a passion for music and for leading God's people in worship, we would love to connect with you!
Contact: Allison Means
Traditional Worship Team
Be inspired and inspire others through music. Our New Life Adult and Handbell choirs lead worship at the 10:30am traditional service.
Contact: Dr. See Tsai Chan
Online Ministry Team
Host online services and share our content on Facebook. Look for more opportunities as this ministry grows.
Contact: Dara Bose
Parking Lot Greeters
Be the first person to greet people as they come onto the church property before weekend services.
Contact: Sharon Sweeney
Parking Partners
Park cars on Sunday mornings to help those with mobility challenges.
Contact: Carli Burton
Phone Volunteers
Help in the church office for 4 hours 1-2 times per month by answering phones and doing other light desk work.
Contact: Sally Howard
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Knit prayer shawls to provide comfort for those who are ill.
Contact: Carli Burton
Recycling Team
Help our environment by collecting recycling throughout the building.
Contact: Layton Lamb
Safety Team
Help to keep our church safe and assist with medical, weather, or other issues that may arise. Police, security, fire, or medical experience is a plus. Plan to serve one weekend per month in teams of 2 to 4 people.
Contact: Vince Howard
Stage Design/Construction Team
At Easter, Christmas, and throughout the year, we build new backdrop designs with the help of many volunteers.
Contact: Brennan Pappas
StudentLife Ministry Teams
We are looking for volunteers to serve our students in creative and flexible ways.
- Support students by providing a meal. Cook or bring a meal to one of our Sunday night services. Sign up here.
- Small Group Leaders: We need adults who want to engage with students on a conversational level. We hope to serve our students with adults from different age groups and walks of life. Each student has a different need, and you never know what need you might be filling! You do not have to lead a small group; you could fill a role as an assistant instead.
- Sound/Video: We need individuals who are willing to train and/or oversee students on a sound board or running video for the youth service. This would be a commitment only on Sunday nights.
- Adult Presence: We also need adults who just want to love and pour into our students. Be available to encourage students and provide them with a good example of what it looks like to be a Jesus follower.
Contact: Sydney Pappas
Sunshine Sharers
Send cards, make phone calls, or help deliver gifts or flowers to our seniors to brighten their day and remind them that our church family cares for them.
Contact: Carli Burton
Tech Team
Help to create an engaging and non-distracting atmosphere of worship in both the Contemporary and Traditional Worship Experiences. This behind-the-scenes team controls all audio, visual, and lighting for each service. No prior experience is required - just a love of God and a willingness to serve him and his people.
Contact: Brennan Pappas
Visitation Volunteers/Caring Friends