Volunteers play a vital and direct role in the life of every person who comes to know Jesus at Abundant Faith. It takes many volunteers to make Sunday happen. Join A Ministry and find out how you can help impact Abundant Faith.
MEN'S
Man in the Mirror Bible Study
The AFCC Men’s Ministry places great emphasis on developing strong band of brothers who encourage and support each other. The Man in the Mirror Bible Study meets every Tuesday morning at 6:30AM.
WOMEN'S
Morning Glory Bible Study
Women of all ages gather every Thursday morning at 10AM to dig deeper into God’s word at our Morning Glory Bible Study. If you want to learn how to navigate God’s word and discover what God says about you and your situation, drop in at the Morning Glory Bible Study.
Single Mom’s
Being a mom is a privilege and a joy. It is also one of the toughest jobs in the world, especially when a mother has to do it alone. That’s why we count it an honor to provide Godly support and encouragement for single moms. Our goal is to build strong families by helping the single mothers implement biblical principal in their daily decisions. Join us on Wednesday nights immediately following praise and worship.
YOUTH, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS
Encounter Youth Ministry
The Encounter Youth Ministry shatters the stereotype that church is boring. Our services are created to celebrate life in a way that is fun for young believers and welcoming to those who wouldn’t normally attend church. Encounter brings the worship experience to life through upbeat music, exciting activities, and a relatable message. Most of all, God is at the center of it all. The youth meet at Studio 257 every Wednesday at 6:30PM at 700 S. Livingston St.
Sunday School
Doesn’t it feel good to know that God created each and every one of us with a unique plan? As a volunteer in the Sunday School Department, you have a profound opportunity to help people understand God’s word, which is the first step to spiritual growth. It’s rewarding to know that your faithful service plays a role in helping someone connect with God’s plan for their life. Our team members are expected to assist with lesson preparation and serve weekly at 9:00AM.
Route 66
Our Children’s Ministry provides a safe and fun environment where children experience God’s love through relevant Bible teaching, drama, music, discussion, and age-appropriate activities. Volunteers in Route 66 have one thing in common - a commitment to children, to their spiritual development and to guiding them into a relationship with Jesus! If you love children, this is the ministry for you.
Young Adults
Great relationships are the key to happy and successful living. Every Thursday at 7:00PM, our young adults find time to build relationships with peers who believe in them, learn with them, laugh with them, and grow with them. Through in-depth Bible studies, our young adults are able to identify God’s plan of success for their lives and implement that plan to obtain their God-given destiny. And if you are looking for fierce, yet friendly, competition, you should make it a point to connect with the young adults on game nights!
MUSIC AND FINE ARTS
The Music & Fine Arts Ministry is comprised of several departments i.e. choirs, bands, praise dance, drama, and mime. We count it an honor to charge the atmosphere and create an atmosphere that leads the congregation in worship.
Adult Choir
If your voice is your instrument and you have a passion for worship, consider joining the AFCC Adult Choir. We rehearse on Tuesday nights at 6:30PM
Band
If you are a skillful musician and you want to use your gift to help set the stage for worship, we would love to have you in the band. Rehearsal are every Saturday at 10AM.
Dance
Through fully choreographed routines, our dance teams have a way of making the lyrics of a song come to life and have a deeper, more personal meaning. If you have a dance background or if you just love to dance before the Lord, we want you on our team! Rehearsals are every Saturday at Noon.
Mime
Through body motions and facial expressions, our Mime team expresses a powerful story - without saying a single word! As a member of this team, you will learn the basics of miming. But most importantly, you will learn how to make an impartation and leave a lasting impact on your audience. We minister 6 times a year at all three services and rehearse on Wednesday nights after praise and worship. Interested in joining? Great, because we would love to have you!
MEDIA
How’d they do that anyway? We’ve all wondered how our favorite movie directors, actors, and television professionals create visual effects that leave a lasting impression. Well, as a member AFCC’s Media Team, you no longer have to wonder! We’ll teach you some of the tricks of Hollywood and give you an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, fun, and exciting environment – just like the pro’s. As a member of the Media Team, you may assist with lyrical presentation and or serve as a camera operator, editor, sound technician, lighting technician, or even a graphic artist. And if you’re real tech savvy, we’d love to have you in the IT Department.
Lyrical Presentation
This crew creates and displays song slides during praise and worship as well as the scripture slides that are displayed as the speaker delivers his or her message. Team members are asked to serve at least 2 services a month.
Camera Operator
The tricks you’ll learn as a camera operator will change the way you watch TV forever! Don’t worry if you don’t have experience. We teach you all you need to know and we’ll even put your work on television. Camera operators are expected to serve at least 3 services a month.
Editor
After you’ve been trained on camera, you can test your hand as an editor. That means you will edit the television broadcast, the weekly announcements, and other special projects. Our editors use industry standard editing software, Final Cut Pro.
Sound Technician
Do you have an ear for sound and want to be actively involved in the weekly service? If so, you can become a sound technician. Experience is a plus but don’t worry, if this is a new venture for you – we will gladly train you. After several training sessions, you’ll have sound mastered in no time. Sound technicians are expected to work one Sunday and one Wednesday a month.
Lighting Technician
As a lighting tech, you contribute to the worship service by creating an atmosphere that allows people to enter into the presence of God. Team members in this ministry are expected to serve at 2 services a month.
Graphic Artist
Are you creative and have a knack for graphics design? If so, we’d love to incorporate your creative ability in our graphics design department. Work in Adobe Photoshop and see your work on the big screen. Graphic Designers volunteer in the office one day a week.
Information Technology
If networking is your forte and you have a special passion to keep computer systems functioning without glitches, your expertise could be utilized on the IT team. Team members serve at both the 9AM and 11 AM services one Sunday a month and act are available to consult the AFCC staff on technical issues as they arise.
MEMBERSHIP CARE
You’ve heard it once and you will probably hear it again, we value relationships at AFCC so whether you are a first time guest, a new member, or illness has gotten the best of you, you can rest assured that your family at AFCC will be there for you.
Hospital Visitation
You never have to feel alone when an illness has gotten the best of you. Whether you are shut in at home or in the hospital, AFCC Hospital Visitation Team will be there to pray for you and assist you with your needs. And as a member of this team, you have the priviledge of reminding people of the God’s promise of health and healing as well as being a smile to a face that may have lost hope.
Follow-Up
At AFCC, we want people to make sure people have the resources they need to grow in Christ and become the man or woman that God has called them to be. That’s why our Follow-up team makes it a priority to follow-up with every person who walks in our doors. Whether team members are writing a letter or making a phone call, they make a touch that builds a lasting impact.
New Member
God has blessed us tremendously. New people make Abundant Faith their home every single month. As a member of this team, you serve once a month making sure the teachers of the New Members class have their class resources, prepare New Member certificate, and assist the teachers and facilitators where necessary.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
It is commonly said that a person’s first impression is a lasting impression. If that is the case, we want to do all we can to make a great first impression.
Greeters
With a warm smile and friendly hug, our greeters are on the front lines of first impressions. Greeters usually stand at the front door and in the foyer, welcoming people as they enter the building. If you are outgoing and love to meet new people, we strongly encourage you to consider joining the front lines. It will be well worth it. Greeters can expect to serve at least two Sundays a month.
Ushers
Standing at the gate of the temple, our ushers help maintain the flow of the sanctuary. Making sure people are comfortably seated and that each person’s worship experience is as enjoyable as possible. Ushers also assist with serving communion and receiving the offering. An usher is a people person who is focused and pays close attention to detail. Ushers are expected to work 2 services on one Sunday a month.
Java Stop
Conversation over coffee is often the best way to get to know someone, that’s just one people can stop by our Java Stop in the foyer every Sunday morning. If you enjoy meeting new people, engaging in relationship building conversation over coffee, and serving people – this ministry is an ideal place for you to serve. Volunteers are asked to serve at least one Sunday a month.
EVANGELISM
The Great commandment of Christ is for us to go into the world, spreading His good news. We have a responsibility to tell people about the Savior who died for their sins and rose again.
Prison Ministry
God has not given up on the men and women that the world has counted out – those incarcerated. Each week, team members in our Prison and Jail Ministry walk the cellblocks, spending one on one time with the inmates, and delivering a message of hope and forgiveness. If you believe in the power of restoration and trust that God can use men and women no matter where they find themselves, we encourage you to consider joining our team. Team members will visit inmates and frequently travel s they minister to inmates in prisons across the state.
Kingdom Street Evangelism
Sometimes hope is just one word of encouragement away! As a member of the Kingdom Street Evangelism Team, you will go into the community and meet new people, pray with them, believe with them, and be a source of hope in their life. This team meets at Noon ever 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month and returns to the church at 2:30PM.
Van Ministry
Our vans make rounds all across the city to make sure people have a ride to church. As a member of the van ministry, you will be asked to drive at least one service a month.
Manna Store House Food Pantry
This ministry offers a hand of hope to those in need of food, clothing, and prayer. Our doors are open to the public every Tuesday from 5PM until 7PM at 301 W. Reynolds St. If you have a heart of compassion for people in need, you will be a great fit for our team. Volunteers are asked to serve two Tuesdays a month.
