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WE ARE IN HIS HANDS
Whether you’re into numbers, words, technology, or people, God
can use your gifts and skills to make a difference. There are several
ways you can put your gifts to work at Mt. Rubidoux no matter who
you are, or where you’re from.
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If you’ve been served by Mt. Rubidoux, whether it be through greeters on Saturday morning, teachers in RubiTown, enjoying a fellowship meal after church, clean bathrooms stocked with toiletries,
security who keep our kids and worship environment safe, musicians on stage leading us in worship, or any number of other ways
– chances are you’ve been served by a faithful volunteer giving up
time and talent to serve Jesus by serving you.
It takes over 200 volunteers to operate the ministries of this church
every week. Are you willing to help? Our needs are as diverse as
the people who attend our services. If you consider Mt. Rubidoux
your church, we ask you to serve as a volunteer. By doing so, you’re
an essential part of helping others meet Jesus.
This document will aid you in finding out how you can get involved
serving others in our church community.
Within this brochure is a detailed list of the many available ministry
opportunities here at Mt. Rubidoux SDA Church. You will find a brief
description of the position to help guide you.
The Volunteer Team exists to connect volunteers to service opportunities at Mt. Rubidoux. This team is responsible for helping
members discover their spirirtual gifts and assimilating them into a
ministry. If you are interested in service through a Mt. Rubidoux ministry, please feel free to contact us. Contact Volunteer Team Leader
- Meika Nwaomah at 816.442.5561 or email [email protected]. Also, visit our website at mtrubidouxsda.com/giving.
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WORSHIP MINISTRY
Creative Music and Arts Ministry
Music and arts play a large part at Mt. Rubidoux. CMA Ministries seek to reach, uplift and positively impact others for Christ
through words, music and various art forms including drama, creative movement and visual arts.
Adult Choir
Adult Choir members encourage others by lifting their voices in
praise and worship to God. A variety of music genres are shared
with/presented to the congregation including: gospel, anthems
and hymns.
Praise Teams
Praise Team members participated in organized groups that
present special praise and worship music to the congregation
and lead the church in praise and worship. Placement on a praise
team is determined by audition.
Drama Ministry
Drama Team members use various mediums, including skits,
mimes and story telling to reenact specific stories, actual or fictional with a Christian basis and theme.
Creative Movement team members perform beautiful creative
dance that interprets special music, or narrations, that honor God
and inspires the congregation.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts team members create unique set designs that enhance
the environments for church services, drama presentations and
special events, which assist the viewer to see and feel the desired
environment/atmosphere.
Greeters
People need to feel welcomed when they walk through the front,
side or back doors of our church. Greeters are friendly faces, who
intentionally greet all who enter our church with a warm smile, and
tone of voice, to make them feel welcome.
Ushers
Ushers greet guests/members and escort them to their seats, encourage those seated to make room for others, as needed, and
distribute/collect materials as needed. Leaders and assistants plan
an approach to guest/member seating, team attire and schedule
ushers for church service and special events.
Hospitality
Fellowship is more than just an idea, it is an integral part of church
life at Mt. Rubidoux. Hospitality team members participate in preparing and serving needs for church fellowship dinners and events.
Leaders and assistants plan menus for church fellowship dinners/
potlucks, collaborate with ministry leaders and identify menu options, schedule hospitality team members and coordinate church/
event meals.
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Media Ministry
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Video Team
Technological advances provide the opportunity to use a variety of
innovative media options to share the message of Jesus Christ and
His love. Most positions require a basic understanding of media
equipment, computers and software. Training for specific roles and
equipment is available.
Audio Team
The Audio Department of Media Ministry focuses on sound presentation quality and recording for church services, events and CD
production.
The Video component of Media Ministry focuses on capturing the
church service/event on camera for the sanctuary screens, closed
circuit for other parts of the campus, streaming live for the internet
and DVD reproduction. Positions include:
◆ Camera Operator
◆ Switcher
◆ Broadcasting Engineer
Presentation Team
The Visual Presentation component of Media Ministry focuses on
the development of computer graphics, slides and presentation
during church services and evening programs.
◆ Visual Presentation Team Member
Service Director
Service Directors receive program outline from production manager, manage program plan and provide direction to platform participants for church services and special events.
Production Management team members coordinate services needed
from CMA, Media and other needed ministries/departments to create program outline, oversee service/event and communicate program outline to service directors.
Leaders and assistants coordinate overall church service online
and schedule production management team members for church
services and events.
Post Production
Post Production team members edit all video content for our website, manage the archived sermons for online streaming, duplicate
and distribute CD/DVD’s for church services and events.
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DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS
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The Discipleship Groups at Mt. Rubidoux are environments designed for people to develop meaningful relationships with others
and begin a deeper walk with God. These groups are open environments where anyone is free to attend.
Men’s Friday Night Fellowship Group - This group supports men
of the Mt. Rubidoux SDA Church and the community through Bible
study, prayer, and a series of events sponsored by men for men.
Women’s Friday Night Fellowship Group - This group supports
women of the Mt. Rubidoux SDA Church and the community
through Bible study, prayer, and a series of events sponsored by
women for women.
Mr. & Mrs. Ministry (3M) - This ministry support to the married couples of the Mt. Rubidoux SDA Church and the community through
programs and events tailored to provide information for healthy
Christian marriages.
Adult Saturday Morning Bible Study (Sabbath School) - During
this time the church meets in small groups to discuss Bible-based
lessons.
Wednesday Night Prayer Group - This meeting is for the entire
church body and community to join in mid-week prayer and Bible
study.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Mt. Rubidoux places a high value on our children and their spiritual,
emotional and social development. We are committed to sharing
Jesus and His love with these precious little ones.
Elementary Ministry
Elementary Ministry team members build relationships with children, talk with/listen to them, support and encourage development
of social, peer relationships and participation in supervised activities, which foster spiritual growth as well as social and emotional
development.
Leaders and assistants plan a well-rounded children’s program
including Bible study, peer fellowship, outreach projects and fun
activities geared to promote spiritual, emotional and social development.
Little Prayer Warriors
Little Prayer Warriors team members encourage children to pray for
their family, friends, others that need prayer, thing that are important to them and themselves. Little Prayer Warriors Ministry encourages children to identify and share answers to prayer, and pray with
other children.
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Leaders and assistants plan and schedule opportunities for children
to get together to share prayer requests, pray and share answers
to prayer, lead in discussions about prayer and pray with children
encouraging them to make it a daily practice in their lives.
Adventurers
Adventurer team members meet at designated times with children,
and act as an instructor or assist them to learn specific skills, participate in and supervise outings (camping/field trips, etc.) for children
in grades 1-4.
Middle School Ministry
Middle School Ministry team members build and grow relationships
with children, talk with/listen to them, support independent thinking, discusses reasoning and rationale for decision making skills,
fosters peer relationships and interaction. Team members participate in and supervise activities that support spiritual, emotional and
social growth and development.
Leaders and assistants develop and plan a comprehensive program which includes individual Bible study, group study and discussion, peer fellowship, outreach projects and fun activities that foster
spiritual, emotional and social growth and development.
Children’s Sabbath School
Children’s Sabbath School team members share Jesus with children through Bible stories, singing and weekly activities at church
in age specific classes.
During the week, team members prepare materials for distribution
and use in the classroom.
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Cradle Roll (age 0-3)
Kindergarten (age 4-6)
Primary (age 7-10)
Juniors (age 11-12)
Early Teen (age 13-14)
Children’s Choir team members participate in praise and worship
to God through learning and singing songs that share Jesus’ love
with others.
Nursery Ministry
Nursery Care Givers provide love, care and nurturing to babies and
toddlers during church services and designated events.
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Children’s Choir
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YOUTH & YOUNG
ADULT MINISTRY
Mt. Rubidoux Youth Ministries strive to engage young people spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Our commitment to the next generation begins now.
High School Youth
High School Youth team members develop relationships with youth,
engage youth in conversation and group discussions, participate in
and supervise youth in incentives that promote fun fellowship, spiritual development and ministry improvement.
Youth Choir
Youth Choir members participate in praise and worship to God
through sharing music and words that inspire others, especially
their peers.
Youth Sabbath School
Youth Sabbath School team members participate in active discussions about current events, issues and challenges and problems
youth face on a daily basis.
Leaders and assistants develop relationships with youth, address
topics, which address youth issues, and problem solve with realistic
solutions by fostering critical thinking and principled decision
making skills.
Pathfinder team members meet at designated times with children
and act as an instructor or assist them to master skills (carpentry,
sewing, cooking, archery, etc.) and participate in supervised outings (camping, field trips, hiking, etc.) for children in grades 5-9.
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adult Ministry team members participate in small groups
ministry/mission based outreach projects and fun fellowship
activities.
Leaders and assistants plan and coordinate and lead groups,
programs and activities that are Christ centered.
Young Adult Sabbath School
Young Adult Sabbath School team members participate in individual study/topics during themed and active weekly group discussions
regarding issues young adults are facing.
Leaders and assistants plan study and discussion topics and lead/
facilitate group discussions.
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OUTREACH
Impact Riverside
Jesus made it clear that one of our responsibilities is to help those
who are hurting and in need. Our Outreach Ministry, known as
Impact Riverside, is specifically designed to impact those in our
community. We accomplish this by partnering with and providing
resources to community agencies and non-profits that are making
a difference in the five Impact areas we have identified. We invite
you to join us in making a difference in one of these five areas:
Ending homelessness - This group works inside and outside of the
church on various initiatives to target and end homelessness in the
community.
Community Services - This branch of the Outreach team provides
food, clothing and other resources to community members in need.
Health and Wellness - Health Ministry leaders work to provide relevant information regarding proper nutritional standards for members and community members.
At-risk Youth, Mentoring and Education - Persons on this team
partner with community organizations to ensure that at-risk youth
are mentored appropriately. Additionally, many students are eligible to receive tutoring and scholarships.
Education/Scholarship Ministry team members provide information
to students regarding preparation for college, beginning in elementary and middle school and recognized educational achievements
including graduations at all levels of study.
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ADMINISTRATIVE MINISTRY
Administrative Ministry contributes to and supports the overall
church and ministry programs.
Communications
Communications team members write and edit news pieces highlighting church information to be shared via email, mail and newsletters.
Leaders and assistants plan and coordinate information to be
shared with the church, including time schedules and communication methods.
Clerks
The clerk and assistants maintain the membership and business
record for the church. They record the official minutes of church
board and business meetings, and provide meeting notices and
necessary written information in advance to church board and business meeting attendees.
Deacons
Deacons provide access to and closure/security of the church
property, monitor the building and grounds during church services, meetings, activities and special events. They provide support and encouragement to those attending the church and in the
community.
Deaconesses minister to the needs of church attendees and the
community by calling and visiting the sick and shut-in to offer encouragement and support, assist with providing comfort to bereaved families and participation in the preparation for and serving
of communion.
Volunteer Team
This group serves to assist persons interested in serving in a ministry at Mt. Rubidoux to discover their talents and abilities, then connect with a ministry for service opportunities.
Finance Team
The finance team works with the Church Board and Administrative
Pastor to plan and manage the fiscal matters of the church.
Building Committee
The building committee make sure that the grounds of the church
are cared for, secure and functioning adequately.
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Deaconess
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PASTORAL CARE
Visitation Team
This group serves to visit and assist persons who are ill in medical
facilities or their homes.
Bereavement Team
When persons have lost loved ones in the Mt. Rubidoux Church
community, this team provides assistance to the family in various
capacities of service preparation and support.
Pastoral Care Team
The Nurturing Pastor and Pastoral Care Team also provide Family Assistance and Counseling services when available. Although
these are not ministries that volunteers can generally join, everyone can apply to receive the services.