We have each been uniquely gifted and called to live outward together on mission.
Join a teamOutward Teams
Explore some of the teams at Outward Church below.
Outward Kids
This is an opportunity for people who are great with kids to serve as teachers and volunteers, introducing children to Jesus. Most volunteers serve 1-2 services per month on a rotating basis. All Outward Kids workers are required to have a background check.
Some ways to serve include:
- Nursery
- Teaching
- Check-in
- "Buddy Team" for children with special needs
- Classroom support
Contact: Brandon Haverland
Hospitality
This ministry is designed to make the Sunday experience exceed anyone’s expectations as they arrive for the first time.
Some ways to serve include:
- Coffee/food service
- Worship Center prep
- Communion
Contact: Alex Blatchford
Connect Team
This serving opportunity includes roles dedicated to helping people feel welcomed and find ways to get connected. Team members greet everyone with a smile and are available to answer any questions you may have.
Some ways to serve include:
- Greeting
- Ushers
- Connect Central
Contact: Katie Franken
Campus Safety
This team ensures a safe and distraction-free environment for worship. Opportunities include:
- Parking
- Security
- Outward Kids safety
Contact: Jon Blatchford
Music/arts
Our music and creative teams help craft worship services and other events where the truth of the Gospel can be powerfully experienced.
Opportunities to serve include:
- Musicians
- Worship leaders
- Songwriters
- Creative team
Contact: Ryan Habig
Outward Groups
Outward Groups are the place where the mission of Outward is lived out. We need qualified group leaders as well as people with the gift of hospitality who can host gatherings in their homes.
Some opportunities to serve in this area include:
- Group leaders
- Hosts
- Childcare providers
Contact: Brandon Haverland
Facilities
Facilities team members serve at various times during the week to maintain the building and provide a clean atmosphere for people to meet Jesus.
Some ways to serve in this area include:
- Grounds/landscaping
- Cleaning
- Maintenance
Contact: Josh Miller
Administration
Occasionally we host all-church events and community outreach efforts, which require coordination and planning.
Some ways to serve include:
- Event planning
- Office admin and organization
- Volunteer management
- Community outreach
Contact: Mackenzie Van Sant
Production
Our production team oversees the technical aspects of our Sunday services and livestream.
Opportunities to serve include:
- Sound
- Media projection
- Lights
- Video (camera operation and switching)
Contact: Nick Pritchett
Communications
Our communications team gets the word out about many things, in various ways, to the church family.
Opportunities to serve include:
- Writing/editing
- Social media
- Website
- Graphic design
- Photography
Contact: Liz Mangels
Other ways to serve
Explore some of our other serving opportunities below.
Backpack Buddies
Many children rely on school lunches for nutrition and are often undernourished during the weekend. Backpack Buddies provides weekend nutrition for some of these at-risk children in our community.
After school soccer club
As a part of our commitment to "live outward", we've partnered with GRASSP to provide an after school soccer club at Richmond Elementary. This club serves as an incentive program to encourage kids to work hard in school and provide us with an opportunity to love and serve kids in our community.
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Adopt a Foster Family
Not everyone can be a foster parent. But as a church, we can all play a part in supporting the work of foster care.
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