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
Outward Kids is our Sunday children's ministry. Serving on this team is an opportunity to introduce 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: Mackenzie Van Sant
First Impressions
This serving opportunity includes roles dedicated to helping people feel welcomed and get connected at Outward. These teams help ensure everyone gets greeted with a smile, know where to go, and answer any questions people may have.
Some ways to serve include:
- Coffee/communion prep
- Greeting
- Ushers
- Connect Team
Contact: Jon Blatchford
Campus Safety
This team ensures a safe and distraction-free environment for worship. Opportunities include:
- Parking
- Security
- Outward Kids safety
Contact: Craig Miller
Worship
Our musicians and other artists help craft worship services and other events where the truth of the Gospel can be powerfully experienced and God's presence felt.
Opportunities to serve include:
- Musicians
- Worship leaders
- Scripture readers
- Creative arts 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: Robert Van Sant
Outward Students
Our Outward Students team works with 6-12th graders at Outward Church. This fun group of leaders helps run our weekly youth group as well as develop relationships with students, leading Bible studies and other opportunities to help students follow Jesus.
Contact: Brian Bradley
Administration
Are you gifted in administration and organization? Find out how you can assist around the church office.
Some ways to serve include:
- Event planning
- Office admin and organization
- Volunteer management
- Community outreach
Contact: Alex Blatchford
Production
Our production team oversees the technical aspects of our Sunday services and livestream.
Opportunities to serve include:
- Sound
- Media projection
- Lights
- Video (live as well as post-production)
Contact: Ryan Habig
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.
Learn more
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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