The Church is the Body of Christ. First Christian Church offers many opportunities for fellowship -- opportunities to share worship, study of God's word, and service to others. Jesus challenged his disciples to follow selflessly, sacrifice on behalf of others, love with a depth that knows no end, and to seek to learn more.

To become involved and serve at First Christian Church supports not only your church community, pastors, staff and fellow volunteers, and all those within our reach, but gives you a closer relationship with God and God's world, the opportunity to enjoy the fellowship, concern and support of other members, and can help you discover the deep fulfillment of life truly committed to Jesus Christ. There's a place for you at First Christian Church!

Let us know where we can help you get involved by completing the form at the bottom of the page, or contact the church office by email or phone 225-926-4175 with any questions.

2022 ministry opportunities

WORSHIP - we have special need of folks who can help sustain our in-person and online worship services!

You will be part of a rotating scheduled to perform the duties necessary in preparation for or during Sunday morning worship services.

• Opening Church: Walk around and open church buildings on Sunday morning, between 8:30 and 9:15 a.m. This position does not involve being in the buildings except long enough to turn off alarms, turn on lights, and is suitable for those not returned to in-person worship.
• Closing Church: Walk around, turn off lights, set alarm, and lock church buildings following the last Sunday service/event, usually between 11:15-11:30 a.m.
• Children’s Sermon: Given the focus for the day, deliver a brief, engaging message to children at the 10:00 service. 
• Build Video Program: Create the visual presentation for Sunday worship (two services); graphics and text provided. Training provided. This can now be done remotely from your home or office computer!
• Liturgist: Lead the Call to Worship and opening prayer (provided) at the 10:00 service. Your presentation can be made via video - if you can take a cellphone photo, you can do a video!
• Sound Tech: Operate audio/sound system during the 10:00 worship service. Training provided.
• Video Tech: Operate video system at the 10:00 worship service. Training provided.
• Streaming Tech: Operate the livestream board during the 10:00 worship service. Training provided.

MISSION & OUTREACH

• Blood Drives: Help schedule, coordinate, and promote the semi-annual blood drives held at FCC.
• Miscellaneous or Emergency Drives: Is logistics your specialty? Stay apprised of local and area needs, and help coordinate us as we gather food, toys, clothing, etc.
• Southeast Ministries Association: FCC is part of the numerous southeast Baton Rouge churches across nine denominations who provide volunteers, Board members, food stuffs, and funding to serve the needy in our area. Volunteers and liaisons needed.

EVANGELISM

• Visitor Follow-up: Telephone, send a card, or visit our first-time visitors, inviting them to become involved at FCC — a key factor in church growth!

EDUCATION

• Adult Education/Bible Study: Get involved with our Sunday morning classes; or, develop and lead a midweek Bible study group on a day/time the group determines!
• Children's Worship & Wonder:One-on-one training is provided for all volunteers, in one session. Two adults are needed each Sunday, during the 10:00 service:
  Greeter: Escort children from the sanctuary to the youth building, welcoming the children as they enter the Worship & Wonder room, and remain with the children for general supervision and assistance.
  Storyteller: Lead the presentation scheduled for the day, and help with song-leading and worship.
  

FACILITIES

• Work Day: Help schedule, recruit, and/or attend our as-needed work days, addressing general clean-up of the church campus. Date TBD, generally spring and fall.
  

Committees

Help plan and develop goals, events, and activities in the area of your interest or expertise

EDUCATION: Review curriculum, facilitate classes, teaching Sunday school, planning and designing educational events, and working with ministry to children and youth.
EVANGELISM: Review, suggest, and help maintain our online presence, greet and follow up with visitors, etting out the Good News and implementing efforts to increase attendance.
FACILITIES: Review, plan, and schedule maintenance of our campus and property.
HOSPITALITY: Planning, organizing and preparing bereavement meals; when circumstances allow, planning and scheduling the church-wide meals and coffee fellowship schedule.
Fellowship Luncheons: Plan and schedule fellowship luncheons and special-event meals throughout the year.
Coffee Fellowship: Prepare and clean-up Sunday morning (9:15 a.m.) Coffee Fellowship. Coffee is provided, but you can bring donuts, rolls, make biscuits, etc. if desired. If you bring food items to serve with coffee, turn in your receipts, with your name on them, to the church office for reimbursement.
MISSION & OUTREACH: Coordinate with local missions such as Southeast Ministries, CASA, and short term mission trips.
STEWARDSHIP: Working with church finances and developing stewardship focus for the congregation.
WORSHIP: Brainstorm, share, develop, and assist in our Sunday and special worship events.

Please contact us if you have any questions!