SERVING
Serving
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Requirements for Serving:
There are four levels to serving in the life of Lakes Church. The different levels entail different amounts of responsibility, giftedness, and qualifications. As you examine the service opportunities, you’ll notice they are listed by ministry area and according to expectation levels.
Level 1
- Not required to be a church member.
- Not required to pass a background check but will be supervised when serving.
- These areas of service may have minimal interaction with people but are necessary to the function of the church.
- Example: stocking food pantry shelves in the Neighborhood Market
Level 2
- Required to be a church member.
- Required to have a background check.
- Recommended to have sexual abuse awareness training.
- Giftedness and/or specific abilities not required to serve.
- Example(s): First Impressions Team or Coffee Shop volunteer.
Level 3
- Required to be a church member.
- Required to have a background check.
- Required to complete sexual abuse awareness training.
- Certain giftedness and/or specific abilities are preferred or required to serve.
- Example(s): Tech Ministry, Preschool Ministry or Connect Group teacher.
Level 4
- Required to be a church member.
- Required to have a background check.
- Recommended to have sexual abuse awareness training.
- Certain giftedness and/or specific abilities are required to serve.
- Selected by way of church vote.
- Example(s): Deacon or Finance Committee member