GET INVOLVED

First Impressions Team:
Welcome Tent – Assist new guests in entering information into the church database and answer questions they may have.  
Greeter – Welcome everyone to Laurel Ridge on Sundays as they go through the doors before and after Worship Services with a warm smile.
Usher – Direct people to open seating and set up additional chairs if needed.
Snack and Coffee Corner – Prepare and set out coffee and supplies.  Plate and serve snacks.  Help everyone feel welcome.

Preschool Ministry ( Birth-TK):  *Background Check Required to work with Minors at Laurel Ridge Church
Teachers and Helpers: Help teach little ones at Laurel Ridge about Jesus. Nursery (Birth-3 years), and Preschool (3 years-TK) positions available.
   
Ridge Kids Children’s Ministry (K-6th grade): *Background Check Required to work with Minors at Laurel Ridge Church
Check In:  Assist with check in, greet, and interact with families as they entrust their kids to us.  Simple to learn!  (once a month)
Greeter:  Welcome kids as they enter Kids Church.  Make a difference in their life as you guide them to their group. (once a month)
Table Hosts:  Kids come to Church ready to learn!  Help them learn by leading five kids through 15 minutes of games, activities, art projects, and prayer.  (once a month or more!)
Kids Church Tech Team:  If you're into sound, music, lightshows, and PowerPoint, come help make Kids Church amazing!  You know you want to geek out in the tech booth with us! (once a month)
On Stage:  Love being on stage?  Then this is the role for you!  All you need to do is act like a BIG KID (and we know you can do that!).  Come sing, jump, and worship with kids as they learn about God.  (once a month)
Ridge Kids Adventure (K-4th grade):   Help lead small groups and kids' activities on Wednesday evenings.
Ridge Preteen Adventure (5-6th Grade):  Make a difference in the lives of this specific age group on Wednesday evenings.  In Preteen Adventure, we enjoy games, activities, snacks, and a Bible lesson geared specifically for their age and unique needs.

THE RIDGE Student Ministries (7-8th and 9-12th):  *Background Check Required to work with Minors at Laurel Ridge Church
Assist in teaching teens about Jesus in this incredible and rewarding experience.  Teens need people in their lives who love them for who they are, and who will be there for them through every season of life.  If you have a heart for teens, and aren’t afraid to let out your inner child, this is the ministry for you.  We have separate Middle (7-8th grade) and High School (9-12th grade) environments. Time Commitment: once a week.

Worship & Tech Team:
Worship Musician:  Do you have a heart for worship, leading others to praise Jesus, and musical skills on an instrument?  Consider joining the Laurel Ridge Worship Team!  Band rehearsals are on Thursday evenings (when you are scheduled for Sunday morning.)  Time Commitment:  one Thursday evening rehearsal and Sunday sound check plus services on the weeks you are scheduled.  
Worship Tech Team:  Do you have a heart for facilitating worshipful environments and helping others praise Jesus?  Consider joining the Laurel Ridge Worship Tech Team!  Training is provided for those who are interested and want to learn.
(Click here to download the required application for either position. )

Community Group Host/Leader:  Help the people of Laurel Ridge seek God, build community, and unleash Compassion!  Host and facilitate a Community Group (Small Groups) in your home or at church once per week (during Group seasons--usually 8-12 weeks at a time).  (Click here to download the required application.)

Next Step Team – If you have gone through the four steps and want to give back to the ministry, sign up to be a table host, class host, or a class assistant.

Production Team – Assist in the production of the overall worship experience, using lights, cameras, and other visual elements.

Capture Team (Photography) - A team dedicated to capturing church life and events through photography here at Laurel Ridge Church.