God’s family serves one another. This is how we love one another and create a space where people are accepted, challenged, and encouraged to follow Jesus. If you are not currently serving in a ministry on Sunday, will you prayerfully consider serving?

We love Jesus, become more like Jesus,
and share Jesus when we serve one another.

At Westside, we believe you look more like Jesus when you serve others! If stepping out in faith to serve is your Next Step, we've got plenty of opportunities to help you do just that. From singing songs with children, welcoming new families, brewing fresh coffee, to managing social media, troubleshooting IT issues, assisting with administrative and communication needs, as well as many other areas of service that align with your talents and passion. Learn more about the various leadership roles waiting for you!

FAMILY MINISTRY

Our Family Ministry Teams partner with parents by teaching children about Jesus and biblical virtues. Opportunities to serve weekly or bi-weekly are available.

Check-In Hosts & New Family Welcome Team

This team welcomes families and helps them as they arrive. Our Check-In & New Family Welcome Team assist new families with registering their kids and informs them of our safety procedures. They help new families find their way to the correct classrooms and assist in answering any questions. The Check-In Team assists with the check-in kiosks and provides a friendly welcome to everyone that arrives.

SUNDAYS: One Service (Arrives 15-20 min before service starts)

Early Childhood
(6 weeks old to Preschool)

Room Activity Leader

Leads activities for Babies, 1’s, 2’s, 3 & 4’s, or Preschool. Room Activity Leaders make sure KiDS are having fun and feeling loved. They reinforce the three basic truths to the children: that God Made them, God Loves them, and Jesus wants to be their friend forever. Room Activity Leaders facilitate games, crafts, and other activities that are prepared for them. We provide each leader with all the materials they need so they can just show up and have fun while building relationships with the KiDS!

SUNDAYS: One Service (Arrives 15-20 min before service starts)

Early Childhood Coach

A coach floats between all Early Childhood classes making sure leaders have what they need, assist with KiDS that might have extra needs or need extra snuggles. A coach might also help new families find their way around. The coach doesn’t need to have any experience as a Room Activity Leader, just a heart for meeting the needs of the leaders in the classrooms and assisting where needed.

SUNDAYS: One Service (Arrives 15-20 min before service starts)

Vision Prep Team

There are crafts to be prepared, games to organize, classrooms to set up and resources to gather each week so the leaders in the classrooms can show up on Sundays and focus on the KiDS without having to worry about all the details! This behind-the-scenes team is a crucial catalyst for organizing fun and engaging environments for our kids. Prep jobs will be available every Thursday in two shifts. If you are interested in this team but unable to come to the church building, some work can be completed at home and returned later in the week.

Grade School (Kindergarten-5th Grades)

Small-Group Activity Leader

Small-Group Leaders make sure the KiDS are having fun and feeling loved while leading the previously prepared activities for our grader schoolers. Small-Group Leaders will join KiDS during the Large Group worship session and then break out into small groups to facilitate games, crafts, and other activities with their assigned group of KiDS. We provide each leader with all the materials they need so they can just show up and have fun while building relationships with the KiDS!

SUNDAYS: One Service (Arrives 15-20 min before service starts)

Grade School Coach

The coach floats between the Kindergarten-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade area, and 4th-5th grade area. They support the Group Activity Leaders, assist with KiDS that might have extra needs, and assist with safely getting KiDS to and from the restrooms. Coaches also help new families in acclimating their kids. A coach doesn’t need experience as a Group Leader, just a heart for meeting the needs of the Room Leaders and assisting where needed.

SUNDAYS: One Service (Arrives 15-20 min before service starts)

WESTSIDE STUDENT MINISTRIES

Adult Leaders

Invest in Middle or High Schoolers’ lives by weekly attending the service to build relationships with the kids through group discussions and different opportunities. Choose which service where you would like to serve.

MIDDLE SCHOOL: Sundays, 9:30am
HIGH SCHOOL: Sundays, 11:00am

Small group Leader/Host

Join one of our Student Small Groups or open up your home to host a small group. Middle School and High School groups available.

Times and Dates vary.

Student Ministry Band

Weekly rehearsals and Sunday morning worship. Help lead the students in worshiping Jesus during the student services. Keyboard, Guitar, Bass, Electric, Cajon, Vocals.

SUNDAYS: 8:45am-10:30am

Wednesday 6:00pm-8:00pm

Student Ministry Production Team

Creating visual and audible content and stylizing our service time. Lyrics, Lights, Audio Mixing, and Graphics.

SUNDAYS: 8:45am-10:30am

Wednesday 6:00pm-8:00pm

WORSHIP ARTS

Our Worship Arts team creates weekend experiences to help people to connect with Jesus. They pursue excellence in their gifting and continually improve their skill.

Music Team

Band

Band members rehearse weekly when scheduled. They will practice to improve their skill and the quality of the weekend music. Potential band members will audition.

THURSDAYS: 7:00pm-9:00pm

SUNDAYS: Play for every service (Arrive 75 min before 1st Service)

Vocal Team

Vocal team members will rehearse per schedule. Participants will audition quarterly and will practice to improve their skill and the quality of the weekend music.

THURSDAYS: 6:00pm-7:00pm

SUNDAYS: Sing for every service (Arrive 75 min before 1st Service)

Production Team

Audio Engineer

The Audio Engineer mixes the sound for the rehearsals and Sunday service. They make sure the sound system is up and that all instrumentalists and vocalists are heard.

THURSDAYS: 7:00pm-9:00pm

SUNDAYS: Serve during all services (Arrive 75 min before 1st Service)

Lyrics

Serve the weekend services by projecting the song lyrics and message notes in sync with the music team and teacher.

THURSDAYS: 7:00pm-9:00pm

SUNDAYS: Serve during all services (Arrive 75 min before 1st Service)

Lighting

Create engaging and appealing environment with lighting. It’s a great opportunity for those who like to set the mood.

THURSDAYS: 7:00pm-9:00pm

SUNDAYS: Serve during all services (Arrive 75 min before 1st Service)

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

New Family Hosts

Give new families a great first experience by making them feel welcomed and safe. Help them register their kids for check-in and escort them to the appropriate classroom.

SUNDAYS: 30 min (arrive 15 min before service)

Coffee Brewers & Coffee Hosts

Coffee Hosts are welcoming, hospitable and generous people who prepare our coffee carts and keep them stocked during the service. Their simple act of service communicates that people are accepted and raise our value of excellence.

Brewers arrive early to make the coffee, ensuring a pleasant experience for all.

COFFEE HOSTS, SUNDAYS: 30 min
(arrive 15 min before service)

COFFEE BREWERS, SUNDAYS: 1 hr
(arrive 1 hr before 1st service)

Parking Hosts

Guests will receive clear parking direction and warm smiles from our Parking Hosts. They help us get out of the parking lot just as quickly as we arrive.

SUNDAYS: 30 min (arrive 15 min before service)

Front Door & Community Room Hosts

We greet every guest with a smile. Door hosts love welcoming anyone and offer a hand and a smile. Door hosts also proactively pray for everyone as they enter.

SUNDAYS: 30 min (arrive 15 min before service)

Connection Center Hosts

Answer general questions, help people connect to groups and ministry opportunities, and distribute necessary information—all with a friendly smile.

SUNDAYS: Before & After Services (scheduled per service)

Offering Hosts

Give people the opportunity to express their gratitude through giving by passing an offering basket in a friendly manner.

SUNDAYS: During Service (scheduled per service)

Safety Team

Make people feel safe and keep our environments safe for KiDS, students, and adults. This team is our first response to any medical or emergency needs that may come.

SUNDAYS: During Service (scheduled per service)

Section Hosts/Prayer Partners

Section Hosts make sure people seated in their section feel accepted. They are available to pray with anyone before and after the service they attend.

SUNDAYS: 15 min before and after scheduled service

ADMINISTRATION

Every week there are many things that are done behind the scenes by people who are gifted in detailed work. From organizing to taking phone calls to managing systems, these people make the organization run smoothly.

Weekly Administration

Bulletin Team

This team makes sure the bulletins are assembled before the Sunday experience.

THURSDAYS: 1:30pm-3:00pm

Data Entry

Help us keep track of all the data to help people take their next step in following Jesus.

WEEKDAYS: Flexible

Follow-up

For those who like to talk with and encourage people to take their next step in following Jesus.

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, & WEDNESDAYS: Flexible

Communications

Graphic Designer

For people who love to design inspiring and relevant digital content to support series and ministry efforts. This person needs to be able to use Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. They will create graphics for HDTV, print, and web while maintaining the Westside branding.

TIME: Based on project.

Layout Designers

Help create and populate the most accessible resources for our community. Layout designers need to be familiar with Adobe InDesign and able to keep the Westside brand standard.

TIME: 60 min each week (Prints are due on Thursdays at 12:00pm)

Content Editors

For those who are passionate about grammar and spelling. Editors also help get the content message across clearly and concisely.

TIME: As needed

Online Content Team

First time guests first check us out online. The Online Content Leader will make sure that our online presence is accessible, up-to-date, clear, and visually engaging. They will implement new content and modify content.

TIME: 60 min each week

Social Media Team

Social media is our opportunity to communicate to our followers about upcoming events, encourage them, and challenge them to take their next step. Westside Leavenworth has three major social media outlets: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

TIME: 60-90 min each week

Online Content Creator

Inform Westsider’s of events and news through our weekly eNews and website blog.

TIME: 60 min each week

Photographers & Videographers

Capture Westside moments to help us share the story of what God is doing.

Video & Video Editors

Capture, create, and tell stories through video. Must be able to work with Adobe Premiere (or equivalent).

FACILITIES

IT Team

Become part of a dynamic, fun team that maintains and improves all things network-related. The team assists with projects such as cabling, servers, switches, firewalls, VoIP, Office 365, WiFi, Mac OS, Windows AD, and Systems Center administration. Ideal for experts in this field, or those who want to break into the IT world.

TIME: Varies

Facility Event Team

This team will coordinate the physical set-up and tear-down required for the variety of events held in our facilities.

TIME VARIES: 2hrs, 1-2 times/month

Clean Team

This team makes sure bathrooms are cleaned and stocked, floors stay dry, and trash cans stay empty in between services.

SUNDAYS: In between services

Weekday Facility Team

During the week, this team makes sure the facility is maintained and clean for any weekly activities. They also fix and install many things.

TIME: Varies

GROUPS AND NEXT STEPS

Group Leaders

Groups are where community and mission come together. Ongoing training will be available. Weekly “Talk It Over” discussion guides are great opportunities for new Group Leaders. Other resources and studies are available as well.

Prayer Team

Our prayer team loves to pray for people. Every Sunday several gather to pray for our services prior to people arriving. Others are available during the week to personally respond to the many prayer requests we receive.

SUNDAYS: Meets 30 min before the start of the first service.

WEEKDAYS: As needed

First Steps Team

Our First Steps Team has the privilege of talking with people interested in “starting a relationship with Jesus.” They are available to answer questions and walk them through taking their first step of placing their trust in Jesus.

WEEKDAYS: As needed

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Foster Care Support

For those with a special interest in supporting Foster Care Families. Work to support these families or find out more information about becoming involved with Foster Care.

Care Portal

Receive emails that will inform you of opportunities where you can volunteer in meeting specific needs in our community. These needs could vary from helping with a funeral meal to assisting with transportation, to many other types of needs.

Shelter of Hope Volunteer

Shelter of Hope is the Leavenworth Homeless Shelter. We will coordinate the training. Volunteer to support a 2-3 hour shift approximately once every three weeks.

Community Blood Drive

Westside Leavenworth hosts quarterly blood drives. We have opportunities for you to serve by being a presence on campus as people in our community come to donate blood.