First Impressions Opportunities

Gateway Cafe

Gateway Team

Guardian Ministry

Medical Team

Prayer Team

Gateway Cafe

Focus of this Ministry: Gateway Cafe Team volunteers manage the Gateway Cafe in order to provided an engaging and inviting experience for all BCC attendees.


Mission: To help welcome, connect with, inform and caffeinate attendees as they experience Bridgetown Church of Christ.


Who can serve: Open to all adults and teenagers.


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Team Member Responsibilities (typical Sunday):

  • Make enough coffee for the congregation (Sunday mornings, special events, etc.)
  • Set up the coffee condiment station.
  • Clean up and put away supplies, and order supplies as needed.
  • Meet and greet the congregation as they come up to the cafe.
  • Watch as guests enter building. Report any uncharacteristic behavior to security team.
  • Monitor any unwanted food items (Ex. donuts for the congregation)
  • Take money as needed for events, flowers, etc.
  • Make sure church info fliers are kept neat and easily accessible to the congregation.
  • Make sure no added fliers (i.e. community events, or members fundraiser forms) are displayed unless the are staff approved.
  • Must be able to lift ~20 lbs over your head, bend down/stoop and stand for long periods.
  • Crawling (in the back of cabinets if your arms aren't long enough.
  • Feel comfortable talking to attendees/answering questions (Events, resources info etc.).


    • When Ministry is Performed:

  • Twice per month (sometimes 3 if there are 5 Sundays in a month)
  • Special events: As needed (Christmas Eve, Community Outreach events, etc)


    • Time Requirements:

  • 45 minutes before church for setup and check-in every other week
  • Total: 60 minutes on Sunday & 1-2 Hours for relevant meetings


    • Length of Commitment: 12 Months (~28 days total)


    Training: Provided on-site


    Responsible To: The Gateway Cafe Team Leader

    Gateway Team

    Focus of this Ministry: Gateway volunteers do more than just hold doors and smile. We are the first impression of the church, and thereby God, to our guests! Most guests will decide in the first few minutes if they will return, even before the music starts. You are the first loving touch every guest will meet, which sets the stage for people to be open to life change (Love our community and invite them into a life-changing relationship with Jesus –BCC mission statement). BCC is a place where ALL are welcome. The Gateway ministry is committed to putting these words into action for all that come to BCC services and special events, whether that person is a long-time partner, sporadic attender or is visiting for the very first time. As The Gateway Ministry engages with and encourages guests the Church will grow.


    Mission: To welcome, connect with, inform and create WOW environments for first-time attenders as they experience Bridgetown Church of Christ.


    Who can serve: Open to all adults



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    Team Member Responsibilities (typical Sunday):

  • Arrive 45 minutes before the start of service (9:45am) and meet in the designated area for briefing and prayer
  • Extend a genuine greeting (smile, handshake or hug) to all who come to BCC
  • Distribute materials (bulletin, special handouts, etc) to each guest
  • Check guests in via tablet
  • Report back to Gateway positions at the end of service and remain there for 10 minutes to Thank guests for attending


    • When Ministry is Performed:

  • Twice per month (sometimes 3 if there are 5 Sundays in a month)
  • Special events: As needed (Christmas Eve, Community Outreach events, etc)


    • Time Requirements:

  • 45 minutes before church for setup and check-in every other week
  • Total: 45 minutes on Sunday & 1-2 Hours for relevant meetings


    • Length of Commitment: 12 Months (~28 days total)


    Training: Provided on-site


    Responsible To: The Gateway Team Leader

    Guardian/ Medical Team

    Focus of this Ministry: Guardian volunteers are the gatekeepers of the church. We are the eyes and ears of the church, making sure each partner and guest can connect with God and our church community in a safe and secure setting. We not only provide protection and safety but also initial medical care to assist first responders. Our Medical Guardians are present each week to assist with any medical need that might arise.


    Mission: The Guardians of BCC in conjunction with the Gateway Team exist to create a welcoming and safe place for all to worship God. We are Shepherds of our Church Family and those visiting, protecting them from any harm as they worship. We will lay down our lives if necessary to save theirs.


    Who can serve: Open to adults vetted, background checked and approved by the Guardian Ministry


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    Team Member Responsibilities (typical Sunday):

  • Arrive promptly each Sunday you are scheduled at 9: 45 am and meet in the designated area for the team briefing and prayer
  • Take up positions and monitor the church facility without drawing the attention of our partners and guests
  • Make building sweeps when required to assure a secure building during the service
  • Respond to any incident during the service or other sponsored event


    • When Ministry is Performed:

  • Twice per month (sometimes 3 if there are 5 Sundays in a month)
  • Special events: As needed (Christmas Eve, Community Outreach events, etc)


    • Time Requirements:

  • 45 minutes prior to then during the Sunday service
  • 1-2 Hours each quarter for relevant meetings/training


    • Length of Commitment: 12 Months


    Training: Provided on-site and through various other training programs


    Responsible To: The Guardian Team Leader

    Prayer Team

    Focus of this Ministry: The prayer team ministry exists to serve and support the greater purpose of Bridgetown Church: To love our community and invite them into a life-changing relationship with Jesus.


    Mission: To hold the congregation and its ministries as well as the community in prayer, to inspire the partners of our church in their prayer lives.


    Who can serve: Open to all adults


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    Team Member Responsibilities (typical Sunday):

  • To provide a safe environment for partners and visitors to communicate prayer request and receive prayer and support with the assurance that the prayer will be kept confidential if so desired.
  • To follow up with individuals who have requested prayer and offer additional prayer if desired.
  • To help organize special prayer outreaches to members of the community organizations such as but not limited to, police officers, firemen, teachers and other public servants.


    • When Ministry is Performed:

  • On Sundays during/after worship service.
  • Special events: As needed (to support outreach initiative)


    • Time Requirements:

  • Approximately 15 minutes after church and before/during the service as needed.
  • Total: Less than 45 minutes on a typical Sunday & for occasional special events as needed.


    • Length of Commitment: 12 Months


    Training: Provided on-site


    Responsible To: The Prayer Team Leader