Next Steps Ministries

Every week at CT, God is hard at work winning the lost and building up the Body of Christ. But all of that depends on CT being a safe and secure environment. This is something that most of us don’t think about on a day to day basis, but is critically important. This is the focus of the emergency response team, a group trained medical personnel. They think about safety so that the rest of us don’t have to. If you are dependable and medically trained (First Aid, CPR, etc), then this role is for you!

Arrive 30 minutes before CT begins and checks in with Safety Team.  Gets radio and returns it 15-30 minutes after CT.  

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We love doing fun things together and this team works to create and plan for fun events.  These events usually take place after a central teaching (CT) but can also take place on a different day.  The Events Team gets to set the calendar for the year and plan and implement those events.  

Meeting up to three times a year after CT.  We ask that you volunteer to help out with at least one event a year.  

Opportunity Details:

Greeters are the face of Dwell Community Church at CT. Did you know that at any given CT meeting there are an average of 4 first time visitors? CT greeters make that all important first impression, and set the tone for everyone walking in the door. It can be intimidating walking into a meeting as a visitor, but a smiling face and a warm welcome make it that much easier for folks to come in and hear about Christ, maybe for the first time! 

Arrive 30 minutes before CT.  Check in at Next Steps booth.  

Opportunity Details:

Grill volunteers work together as a team to bring low cost, awesome food into the mix at CT, paving the way for families to stick around for fellowship, prayer and good conversation. Over the years, many people have made a decision for Christ while hanging out for fellowship on the back deck after CT. It takes hardworking volunteers to create the fun, “summer cookout” environment each week.

Meeting End Prayer (Approx. 10:40 AM) - 11:45 AM

Ring up sales for the 10 AM CT, then fully clean the food service area. Take the leftovers and kitchen supplies back to the kitchen. Wash all used kitchen supplies, dry them, and put all kitchen supplies/leftovers away.

Opportunity Details:

Grill volunteers work together as a team to bring low cost, awesome food into the mix at CT, paving the way for families to stick around for fellowship, prayer and good conversation. Over the years, many people have made a decision for Christ while hanging out for fellowship on the back deck after CT. It takes hardworking volunteers to create the fun, “summer cookout” environment each week.

Meeting End Prayer (Approx. 11:40AM) - 1:00PM

Ring up sales for the 11 AM CT, then fully clean the food service area. Take the leftovers and kitchen supplies back to the kitchen. Wash all used kitchen supplies, dry them, and put all kitchen supplies/leftovers away.

Opportunity Details:

Grill volunteers work together as a team to bring low cost, awesome food into the mix at CT, paving the way for families to stick around for fellowship, prayer and good conversation. Over the years, many people have made a decision for Christ while hanging out for fellowship on the back deck after CT. It takes hardworking volunteers to create the fun, “summer cookout” environment each week.

Meeting End Prayer (Approx. 11:40 AM) - 1:00PM

Serve food to the 11 AM CT, then fully clean the food service area. Take the leftovers and kitchen supplies back to the kitchen. Wash all used kitchen supplies, dry them, and put all kitchen supplies/leftovers away.

Opportunity Details:

Grill volunteers work together as a team to bring low cost, awesome food into the mix at CT, paving the way for families to stick around for fellowship, prayer and good conversation. Over the years, many people have made a decision for Christ while hanging out for fellowship on the back deck after CT. It takes hardworking volunteers to create the fun, “summer cookout” environment each week.

Grilling Food - 11AM-12PM

Grill food to the 11 AM CT, then fully clean the grill and grill area.

Opportunity Details:

Grill volunteers work together as a team to bring low cost, awesome food into the mix at CT, paving the way for families to stick around for fellowship, prayer and good conversation. Over the years, many people have made a decision for Christ while hanging out for fellowship on the back deck after CT. It takes hardworking volunteers to create the fun, “summer cookout” environment each week.

Set up/Prep: 10AM-11AM

Prepare the food for 11 AM CT, cart it to the appropriate area, and help set up the food service area. Clean up whatever you are able before CT starts.

Opportunity Details:

Food after the teaching is integral to creating community at CT and it helps create greater opportunities to be with guests longer. These opportunities for conversation help the body of Christ grow together while also enjoying a quality prepared meal. Working behind the scenes getting food prepared is a wonderful way to serve many people at one time.  

Indoor Food - Cashiers/Clean Up: Meeting End Prayer (Approx. 11:40 AM) - 12:45 PM

Ring up sales for the 11 AM CT, then fully clean the food service area. Put away all snack bar items, including creamers and tea. Take the leftovers and kitchen supplies back to the kitchen. Wash all used kitchen supplies, dry them, and put all kitchen supplies/leftovers away in the labelled areas. If time allows, restock snacks, drinks, and teas from the back up drawers.

Opportunity Details:

Food after the teaching is integral to creating community at CT and it helps create greater opportunities to be with guests longer. These opportunities for conversation help the body of Christ grow together while also enjoying a quality prepared meal. Working behind the scenes getting food prepared is a wonderful way to serve many people at one time.  

Food Prep/Set Up 10AM-11AM

Prepare the food for 11 AM CT, cart it to the appropriate area, and help set up the food service area. Clean up whatever you are able before CT starts.

Opportunity Details:

Food after the teaching is integral to creating community at CT and it helps create greater opportunities to be with guests longer. These opportunities for conversation help the body of Christ grow together while also enjoying a quality prepared meal. Working behind the scenes getting food prepared is a wonderful way to serve many people at one time.  

Food Service/Clean Up: Meeting End Prayer (Approx. 11:40 AM) - 12:45 PM

Serve food to the 11 AM CT, then fully clean the food service area. Take the leftovers and kitchen supplies back to the kitchen. Wash all used kitchen supplies, dry them, and put all kitchen supplies/leftovers away.

Opportunity Details:

One of the most common reactions we hear from visitors is astonishment that we open the floor for Q&A and prayer. This unique tradition creates an environment of participation, rational thinking and a pursuit of truth. It takes a team of volunteers with awareness and sensitivity to make this possible. You can help create the special atmosphere at CT by serving as microphone volunteer. We believe that the Spirit Himself sometimes moves individuals to speak in order to build up everyone in the room, and it’s fun to play a part in making that possible.  

Arrive 20 minutes before the start of the CT.  Get your microphone from the sound booth.  

Opportunity Details:

Every week at CT, God is hard at work winning the lost and building up the Body of Christ. But all of that depends on CT being a safe and secure environment. This is something that most of us don’t think about on a day to day basis, but is critically important. This is the focus of the safety team, a group of focused and discerning behind-the-scenes servants. They think about safety so that the rest of us don’t have to. If you are dependable and wired for this kind of work, then this role is for you!

Arrive 30-45 minutes before CT.

Leave 15-30 minutes after CT.

Opportunity Details:

The mobile meat smoker adds really unique and fun to special events and fellowship after CT. It creates a special occasion that draws people out to mix it up with the Body of Christ and hear the good news. If you like the sound of hanging around for hours with some good friends, sampling meat, having some laughs and some good conversation, all the while contributing to people coming to know Christ, this ministry is for you!

Depending on the event you could spend a few hours smoking wings or 12 hours smoking pork.  You are provided with training and a team to help you smoke the perfect meat!

Opportunity Details:

At first glance, doing something like running the snack bar might not seem like work that makes a direct spiritual impact, but just the opposite is true. When you join in with this team, you’re helping to create the atmosphere of hospitality that permeates the entire meeting. Think about this: when guests come to investigate spiritual things, you may well be their first impression of Christ!

Snack Bar - Pre-CT Snack Bar Service: 10:30 AM - 11:05 AM

Sell products to the 11 AM CT. When CT starts, put the square cash reader in a drawer.

Opportunity Details:

At first glance, doing something like running the snack bar might not seem like work that makes a direct spiritual impact, but just the opposite is true. When you join in with this team, you’re helping to create the atmosphere of hospitality that permeates the entire meeting. Think about this: when guests come to investigate spiritual things, you may well be their first impression of Christ!

Snack Bar Set-up/Coffee: 9:20-10:30

Brew coffee, set out snacks, coffee, tea, donuts, creamers, and all other snack bar items on the counters. If necessary, stock unstocked snacks, paper products, and drinks. Set out waffle makers, plug them in, and make waffle batter for the dispenser. Refill the waffle syrup containers, chocolate chips, and butter packets. Wash the waffle mix bucket and whisk. Clean up coffee brew area.

Opportunity Details:

Waffles are provided for free to all attendees at our Central Teaching.  They are a self serve station but need a volunteer to set it up and clean up afterward.  Waffles are an easy food addition to our CT that helps those folks who really need a bit of food to pay attention and have a well rounded experience.   It is a quirky and memorable thing that not only makes CT fun, but also provides an occasion for families to hang out longer for fellowship, and to learn about the things of God. But we need hardworking and friendly volunteers to make sure that this service is easy and dependable. Consider helping out! 

12:30PM-1:15PM 

Unplug all waffle makers. Clean the waffle makers using the waffle brushes in the cabinets. Wash the waffle dispenser, waffle forks, metal sheet pans, and the syrup containers. Put away all waffle supplies/makers in the correctly labelled areas.

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