For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve...
Mark 10:45
Romans 12:1 says, "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." We are called to be living sacrifices. We do this by imitating Christ and that ultimately includes serving. Whether it's in the church, in our community, or around the world.
Serve @ Encounter
Use your unique gifts to help build the Kingdom. We have many opportunities to serve within the church and in our community.
Fill out the volunteer form and choose as many ministries as you'd like to help with.
Questions about volunteering?
We love to clarify volunteering requirements. Please reach out if you still have questions.
Current Volunteer Opportunities

Welcome Center
Ministry Description: Our welcome center is an informative area staffed by volunteers to greet visitors, answer questions, and provide information about church programs, events, and ministries.
Skills Needed: Willing to find answers, eager to help visitors feel welcome, manager of handing out multiple printed informational pieces.
Time Needed: Welcome Center volunteers should be at the tables at least 15 minutes before the service starts to be available to answer questions.
Skills Needed: Willing to find answers, eager to help visitors feel welcome, manager of handing out multiple printed informational pieces.
Time Needed: Welcome Center volunteers should be at the tables at least 15 minutes before the service starts to be available to answer questions.

Front Door Greeters
Ministry Description: We want everyone to walk into our church home and know we're excited they showed up. Our front door greeters open doors for people and warmly welcomes them. They also help direct any guest to areas they need to find and are willing to serve people.
Skills Needed: Friendly, eager to listen and help, not afraid of Michigan winters and smiling is your favorite (just like the movie Elf).
Time Needed: We want to be in place at least 15 minutes before the service starts to greet the first person walking through the doors.
Skills Needed: Friendly, eager to listen and help, not afraid of Michigan winters and smiling is your favorite (just like the movie Elf).
Time Needed: We want to be in place at least 15 minutes before the service starts to greet the first person walking through the doors.


Coffee Crew
eKids Volunteers
Ministry Description: Nothing says, "Welcome!" like a cup of hot coffee and a snack. This team will make the coffee, keep the counter stocked and put things away after services are complete.
Skills Needed: None, but being able to detect the level of coffee in each carafe by simply picking it up would be a bonus. We will teach you how to make the coffee with our machine, it's easy. We promise.
Time Needed: We make A LOT of coffee on Sunday mornings. The Coffee Crew should arrive at 8 a.m. to being making coffee and warming up the cappuccino and hot chocolate machine.
Skills Needed: None, but being able to detect the level of coffee in each carafe by simply picking it up would be a bonus. We will teach you how to make the coffee with our machine, it's easy. We promise.
Time Needed: We make A LOT of coffee on Sunday mornings. The Coffee Crew should arrive at 8 a.m. to being making coffee and warming up the cappuccino and hot chocolate machine.
Ministry Description: Our Kids Ministry partners with families to help children know and love Jesus. Through fun, age-appropriate teaching in a safe and welcoming environment, kids grow in their faith and learn how much God loves them..
Skills Needed: No prior experience is required—just a willing heart and a love for helping kids grow in their faith.
Time Needed: eKids volunteers typically serve two weeks on and then have four weeks off. You can serve at both services or just one and there are many areas to get volunteers plugged in!
Skills Needed: No prior experience is required—just a willing heart and a love for helping kids grow in their faith.
Time Needed: eKids volunteers typically serve two weeks on and then have four weeks off. You can serve at both services or just one and there are many areas to get volunteers plugged in!
