Serving Teams

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