Purpose

Becoming a youth leader at the Point Youth Ministry is an exhilarating opportunity to ignite passion, foster connections, and make a genuine impact in the lives of young people! Imagine stepping into a vibrant ministry where you can inspire, mentor, and guide the next generation as they navigate the challenges of modern life. As a leader, you’ll lead discussions and create unforgettable experiences that resonate with today’s youth while pointing them to Jesus Christ. Join us at the Point Youth Ministry and be part of a movement that’s transforming lives, one teenager at a time!

Responsibilities

• Youth leaders will focus on building meaningful relationships with the students of Grand Point Church.
• Leaders will assist with weekly small group discussions on Sundays or Wednessdays, depending on the campus, and partner with the youth pastor to foster deeper relationships with Christ.
• Our goal is to have at least two leaders per small group to help guide the discussions.
• Leaders are encouraged to participate in activities such as retreats and other events as life allows. This is at no cost to our leaders.

Qualifications

• New leaders must have a passion for working with students in a group setting and for seeing all our students as followers of Jesus.
• You don’t need to be an expert in teenagers or Christianity, but we’re seeking people who are passionate about students and being an example of a Christ follower.
• All volunteers must pass a full federal and state background check.

Onboarding Plan

New leaders are required to meet with the campus youth pastor or director of student ministry to hear why the potential leader feels called to the Point Youth Ministry. New leaders will have the opportunity to observe for three weeks before committing to the youth ministry. During the observation period, potential leaders are paired with one of our seasoned leaders to shadow. This helps to determine if they’re a good fit for the ministry and if we’re a suitable place for the leader to volunteer and commit their time.

 

Questions? Contact Pastor Scott at seckenrode@grandpoint.church.

Vision: KidsPoint exists to help many kids as possible take their first and next steps to find and follow Jesus.

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6

Strategy:

• Engage kids with the Gospel of Jesus
• Equip parents as they raise their child in the Lord
• Empower volunteers to disciple the next generation

At Grand Point, joining our Kids Ministry team means you’ll get to play an important role as you help the next generation (nursery – 5th grade) take their next steps to find and follow Jesus in a fun, life-changing environment! From diaper changes to discipleship, our kids need faithful adults to help them grow spiritually while they grow physically!

This role seeks to create an atmosphere where every person who walks through the doors of Grand Point Church feels seen, known, loved, and valued. As room host (ushers), you help shape the experience inside the room, ensuring that every person can find a seat, feel comfortable, and be positioned to engage fully with the service without distraction. Team plays a vital role in this by helping prepare the environment each week. It’s more than arranging a room; it’s creating a space where people can feel at home and be ready to hear the Word of God.

Time commitment: Ideally at least two services per month minimum. Available serving times:

• 8:15 AM-10:30AM
• 10:15AM-12:30PM

What we do:

• Remain stationed near your designated area of the Sanctuary 30 minutes before service until 30 minutes after service.
• Warmly greet people as they enter and personally guide them to available seats or connect them with another host.
• Recognize and welcome all regular attenders in your area.
• Recognize and welcome all first, second, third-time guests. Introduce them to bathrooms, coffee station, Welcome Center staff (for first time information), and Next Steps Bulletin Board.
• Give full attention to all guests interested in taking their next steps to find and follow Jesus Christ.
  • Pray with new believers or take to Next Steps area or Prayer Room for prayer.
  • Introduce serving opportunities as requested.
  • Introduce and encourage participation in small groups.
• Identify available seats and communicate with teammates to help direct people to appropriate seating.
• Assist guests with seating and help create a welcoming environment inside the worship center
• Help in specific moments, such as handing out materials or serving communion.
• Find and share resources such as where to find Circle information, serve information, or information related to announcements and even sign-ups.
• Direct guests to their Next Steps – membership, baptism, child dedications, prayer, financial guidance .

Qualifications

• You must like people!
• Comfortable with walking people around the room and asking people to slide to make room in the row.

Culture of hospitality

We believe hospitality is not just friendliness; it is making it easy for people to feel at home and take their next step. Every interaction is an opportunity to reflect the heart of Jesus through kindness, clarity, and care.

• What does an usher do?
• What is hospitality?

If you’d like more information or have questions related to this role, contact Beth Powers at: bethpowersfamily@gmail.com

Ministry Team: Local Outreach – Greencastle Campus

• Reports to: Paula Showalter
• Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a month
• Length of Commitment: 1 year

Purpose

To aid in carrying out Grand Point Church – Greencastle’s local outreach ministry within the Greencastle community with the goal of sharing the love of Jesus through acts of service.

Responsibilities

Serve at local outreach opportunities throughout the Greencastle community – possible opportunities include. . .

• The Greencastle Food Bank
• Our church’s annual Block Party
• Tailgates for our local GAHS football and basketball games
• Trunk or Treat celebration at Halloween
• Other opportunities as they arise

Qualifications

• Must love God and love to serve people!
• Should be comfortable with acts of kindness and service in the community.
• Be willing to participate in trainings as needed.

If you’d like more information or have questions related to this role, contact Paula Showalter at: pointograce@gmail.com.

 

Ministry Team: Meal Train Team – Greencastle Campus

• Reports to: Vonda Meyers
• Time Commitment: as needed – you are welcome to choose to participate or not participate in any meal train opportunity that is sent to you.
• Length of Commitment: 1 year

Purpose
To support Grand Point Church – Greencastle’s mission to love and support our church family through a meal ministry.

Responsibilities

• To prepare meals (when your schedule allows) for those in need due to new babies,
  surgeries, moves . . .

Qualifications

• Must love God and love to serve people!
• Should be comfortable with acts of kindness and delivering meals to people’s homes.
• Must be willing to create meals that meet dietary requirements of recipients.

Questions? Contact Vonda at vondasmfe@gmail.com.

 

We’re looking for some amazing people to help us welcome and guide our guests on Sunday mornings. The Parking Team is often the very first human interaction someone has with the church. We set the tone before people even enter the building. 

Our role is to transform what could be a stressful arrival experience into a peaceful, welcoming, and guided moment. Parking lots can feel confusing, chaotic, or overwhelming—especially for new visitors. We exist to remove that tension.

What we do:

• Greet with a smile and welcoming presence
• Help people find available parking spaces efficiently
• Guide traffic flow safely and clearly
• Be visibly available and approachable
• Identify new visitors whenever possible
• Direct first-time guests toward the entrance or next step

No previous experience necessary — just a smile, a wave, and a heart to serve!

• Time Commitment: Ideally at least two services a month
  • Sundays: 8:15AM-10:30AM;  10:30AM-12:30PM

Resources

• Why do we need a parking team? 

Our heart as the Connections Team is to create an atmosphere where every person who walks through the doors of Grand Point Church feels seen, known, loved, and valued.

We believe we are not just welcoming people into a building; we are helping create a space where people feel at home and ready to encounter God. And it might start at the door. For many people, a smile, a “good morning,” or a simple act of welcome may be the very first kindness they receive that day. That moment can shape how they experience everything that follows

What we do:

As Door Greeters, you are often the first personal expression of welcome people experience. You help set the tone for a church that feels like home from the very first moment.

• Greet every person with a warm smile and genuine welcome
• Say simple phrases like:
  • “Good morning!”
  • “We’re glad you’re here!”
  • “Welcome to church!”
• Open doors with intentionality and hospitality
• When possible, position yourself outside the building to create a more personal connection before entry
• Be attentive to people who appear new or uncertain
• Help guide visitors toward the next step (Lobby Host, Kids Point, or Guest Services)
• Pray before your shift and remain sensitive to the Holy Spirit throughout
• Greet people as they leave with simple blessings like “Have a good week” or “See you next week.
• Remain stationed at entrance doors, creating a consistent and welcoming presence.
• Arrive 20 minutes before the service and stay 5–10 minutes after it begins. When the last song of the service begins, make your way back to the doors and remain there, serving until the next shift arrives.
• Be attentive and ready to serve; always looking for ways to help people feel comfortable and seen.
• Smile, make eye contact, and offer appropriate handshakes or hugs when welcomed.
• Avoid gathering in groups while serving; stay engaged with guests.
• For guest questions or first-time visitors, personally walk them to Guest Services and return promptly.
  • We are “takers, not pointers”, we don’t just give directions, we walk with people.

Time Commitment: Ideally at least two services a month

Culture of hospitality 

We believe hospitality is not just friendliness; it is making it easy for people to feel at home and take their next step. Every interaction is an opportunity to reflect the heart of Jesus through kindness, clarity, and care.

• We are “takers, not waiters”—we don’t just point people in a direction, we walk with them whenever possible.
• “Is there anything I can help you with this morning?”
• “How long have you been attending GPC?”
• “It’s great to see you back—how was your week?”
• What is hospitality?

• Ministry Team: Communications
• Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications
• Time Commitment: 1 – 2 hours/event
• Length of Commitment: 1 year

Purpose

The Special Event Photographer has a vital role that assists the GPC communications team as we help people discover their next steps through clear, inspiring, and engaging communication. Working with the Director of Marketing & Communications, this volunteer helps capture the GPC story, our people, and their life-changing next steps.

Responsibilities

• Capture special events at GPC including, but not limited to, baptisms, child dedications, Easter, and Christmas
• Work with Director of Marketing & Communications to capture quarterly photos of weekend service experiences at all campuses to add to the GPC media library

Qualifications

• Must be a follower of Jesus Christ committed to a growing relationship with Him
• Passionate about Christ-centered digital ministry
• Excellent writing, grammar, and editing skills
• Willingness to participate in training and receive certifications as needed

Resources

Click here to review our GPC Communications website & brand guidelines.

• Ministry Team: Adult Ministry
• Reports to: Director of Adult Ministry & Next Steps Coordinator
• Time Commitment: 2 – 4 hours/week
• Length of Commitment: 1 year

Purpose

To support and provide opportunities for those seeking to take their next steps to know Christ personally, grow with Christ and others, and go with Christ to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Serve at or in close connection with the Guest Services area at our weekend experiences to assist with next steps conversations (conversations involving salvation, theology, next steps, Circles, serving, or more).
• Help to host and facilitate NextSteps events (‘Get to Know Grand Point Church’, and ‘Learn to Grow & Go at GPC’).
• Follow-up with weekend conversations or NextSteps event participants to help them discern and take their next steps with Christ (providing resources or self-studies, connecting them to a pastor or department leader, finding or starting a Circle, applying to be a part of the Serve Family, or more).

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a life-giving, growing, obedient, and genuine relationship with Jesus.
• Eagerly supportive of Grand Point: it’s mission, values, leaders, and vision for the future.
• Enthusiastic about helping people on their spiritual journey and developing a team to accomplish our strategy and goals.

Resources

• NextSteps kit (including a retractable sign and all the printed resources needed for the NextSteps events and display for weekend experiences)
• Next Steps page on the Grand Point website
• NextSteps apparel

Onboarding Plan

• Discuss your interest with your campus leadership and Director of Adult Ministry.
• Read and sign the GPC Leadership Covenant.
• Orientation and training conversations with the Director of Adult Ministry.
• Begin assisting at your campus with NextSteps display and NextSteps events.

• Ministry Team: Circles (Adult Ministry)
• Reports to: Circles Coach; Campus Circles Coordinator; and Director of Adult Ministry
  Time Commitment: 1-3 Hours per week
• Length of Commitment: 8-16 wks [1 trimester at a time (Jan – Apr; May – Aug; Sep – Dec)]

Purpose

A Circle leader works to provide everyone the opportunity to pursue authentic community and spiritual growth by cultivating a healthy small group environment where people can connect relationally, converse intentionally, and care missionally for each other and our world.

Responsibilities

• Connect relationally with Circle participants, both in and outside group gatherings.
• Build genuine friendships both in and outside your group gatherings.
• Connect with Circle participants on a regular basis, especially those who miss gatherings.
• Answer questions and offer support or resources to Circle participants.
• Converse intentionally with participants, new potential recruits, and Circles leadership.
• Facilitate group conversations around the weekend messages, scriptures, lessons/curriculum, interests, or activities leveraged for spiritual conversations on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule.
• Promote your group with potential new members and your campus Circles leadership.
• Care missionally for participants and others in your group’s sphere of influence.
• Communicate with a Circle coach/coordinator at least once a month for any needs, updates, or questions.
• Search for opportunities to care for and serve those within your circle or an outreach in your community.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a life-giving, growing, obedient, and genuine relationship with Jesus.
• Eagerly supportive of Grand Point including its mission, values, leaders, and vision for the future.
• Enthusiastic about connecting with people and facilitating life-giving conversations that lead to support, encouragement, and spiritual growth.

Resources

• ‘What is a Circle, and How Do I Start One?’ booklet
• Circle leader box
• Online Circle finder
• Circle leader huddles
• Books, curriculum, and other supplies as needed

Onboarding Plan

• Complete the Circle start-up form and discuss your Circle plan with a coach or coordinator. This should take place well in advance of the beginning of a trimester.
• Set a first meeting date, invite participants, and start gathering.
• Connect with your Circle coach or coordinator during the trimester.