
Serving
Ministry Teams
We encourage you to be the Church with us by serving the community on a Ministry Team. Just fill out a connect card or look at the teams below to get started!
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY TEAM
Our team ministers to children (birth-5th grade) through Bible stories, worship, prayer, hands-on activities and personal interactions. There are needs for Lead Teachers and for classroom helpers.
Timing: 3 Months on/3 Months off. Arrival at 8:30a.m. (for 9a.m. service)
Team Leader: Shannon Kate Eddins: children@vbcradford.com
Requirements: Background check, age 12+.
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NXT GEN VOLUNTEER
Teach and mentor middle and high school youth at gatherings on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and at other times during the week. Also opportunities to bring snacks, assist with setup and chaperone special events.
Timing: Sunday morning 11:00a.m.; Wednesday evening 6:00p.m. for Middle School and High School
Team Leader: Matthew Cox: matthewcox.ID@gmail.com
Requirements: Background check, age 18+, interview process.
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GREETING TEAM
Our team welcomes people to VBC at the front doors, assists first-time visitors, and provides information at the entrance to the sanctuary. Team members also act as ushers and do an attendance count. Volunteers may choose between 9a.m. and 11a.m. service.
Timing: 2x/month. Arrival at 8:30a.m. for 9a.m. service. Arrival at 10:30a.m. for 11a.m. service.
Team Leader: Austin McClure: austin.mcclure117@outlook.com
Requirements: age 15+.
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COFFEE TEAM
Our team maintains inventory, prepares coffee, sets up refreshments, and act as coffee bar hosts for Sunday mornings (and occasional VBC events). Volunteers may choose between serving at the 9a.m. service (must arrive by 8:15a.m.) or the 11a.m. service (must arrive by 10:45a.m.).
Timing: 1x/month. Must arrive by 8:15a.m. for 9a.m. service and by 10:45a.m. for the 11a.m. service.
Team Leader: Austin McClure: austin.mcclure117@outlook.com
Requirements: Age 15+.
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COMMUNION TEAM
This team assists with managing communion supplies, making the bread, preparing trays, and setting up communion tables, tablecloths, and trays in the sanctuary (there is communion in both services each Sunday).
Timing: Every Sunday. Arrival at 8:30a.m. (for 9a.m. service); arrival at 10:30a.m. (for 11a.m. service)
Team Leader: Wendy Davis, wendypd1968@gmail.com
Requirements: age 15+
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BUILDING & GROUNDS SUPPORT TEAM
DescriptOur team assists with maintaining VBC’s building, equipment, and grounds.
Timing: throughout the week.
Team Leader: Sam Miller, sam@vbcradford.com
Requirements: age 15+.
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COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
Assists with managing VBC communications, including social media and website.
Timing: Varies.
Team Leader: Sammi Lytton, sammi@vbcradford.com
Requirements: age 15+, interview process.
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WORSHIP TEAM
Our team leads the congregation in worship and music on Sunday mornings and for special services.
Timing: 1/x month for both services at 9:00a.m. and 11:00a.m. Arrival at 8:00a.m. until 12:30p.m.
Team Leader: Neal Buchanan: worship@vbcradford.com
Requirements: VBC Membership & Interview process.
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CONNECT4 HOST TEAM
Our team serves as the hosts and support of the Connect4 New Member classes. They greet guests, provide any needed snacks, and provide materials and assistance to those discovering their next steps at VBC.
Timing: 1 month on/2 months off. Arrival at 8:30am.
Team Leader: Sammi Lytton: sammi@vbcradford.com
Requirements: age 18+ older, member of VBC, interview process.
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EQUIPMENT TEAM SET-UP / BREAKDOWN
Our team facilitates the VBC experience by transforming the sanctuary and fellowship hall for occasional meetings like quarterly member meetings, classes, yearly Small Group Leader meetings, and other special occasions. The Set-Up Team arrives as identified for the event and moves chairs and tables as needed for the event. The Break Down Team removes tables and replaces chairs after the event.
Team Leader: Gavriel Alen
Requirements: age 15+
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MISSIONS TEAM
Our team helps provide support to the missionaries and missions that VBC contributes to, can facilitate serving opportunities through mission trips, and casts vision for missions at VBC.
Timing: varies
Team Leader: Brian Behal: bbehal@maf.org
Requirements: Interview process.
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FINANCE TEAM
Our team gathers and counts weekly offerings and places them in a locked box each week.
Timing: 1/month after 2nd service.
Team Leader: Laura Rader, lrader@becpas.com
Requirements: age 18+ older, member of VBC, interview process.
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IT Team
This team helps manage the IT needs of VBC.
Timing: as needed
Team Leader: Neal Buchanan, worship@vbcradford.com
Requirements: age 15+, interview process.
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MEDIA TEAM
Our team assists in the production of the overall worship experience, using sound, lights, cameras, and other visual elements.
Timing: 1/x month. Arrival at 8:30a.m. for 9a.m. service. Arrival at 10:30a.m. for 11a.m. service.
Team Leader: Neal Buchanan: worship@vbcradford.com
Requirements: VBC Membership & Interview process. goes here
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MEN'S MINISTRY - THE FORGE
This team helps to provide opportunities to strengthen men's faith, foster fellowship, and develop leaders within the church and community. It provides a supportive environment for men to grow spiritually, address life challenges, and serve others, all while building strong Christian character.
Timing: as needed
Team Leader: Cole VanDervort, colevandervort@gmail.com
Requirements: interview process
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WOMEN'S MINISTRY TEAM
The vision of the women’s ministry team is: “To connect, develop, and equip the women of VBC to strengthen each other and the Church for God’s glory.” Specifically, we do this through planning mentoring training and connections, bible studies, prayer times, and events/retreats. We need women whose strength is toward the “head” with discernment to brainstorm and keep us faithful to God’s Word; women whose strength is the “heart” to keep us focused on loving Jesus and how to love women suffering from the brokenness of this life; and women whose strength is “hands” to carry out all the practical details of carrying out these plans. We meet once a quarter and would love to have you join us!”
Timing: varies
Team Leader: Pam Behal, pbehal@maf.org
Requirements: interview process.
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PRAYER TEAM
Our team provides prayer covering for services (on Sunday mornings before services), teams and ministries at VBC.
Timing: 8:30a.m. Sunday mornings in the parsonage.
Team Leader: Barbara Johnson, ericbarb7@aol.com
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SAFETY TEAM
Our team provides physical security and safety support for VBC during services and special events.
We also oversee planning for emergency events.
Timing: Sunday mornings
Team Leader: Don Goodman, dgoodman118@gmail.com
Requirements: Background check, age 18+, Interview process.