7 Ways to Serve in Your Local Church
If you’re exploring ways to serve in church, you’re in the right place. Serving is a simple, joyful way to love God, bless others, and join your local church. You don’t need special skills, just a willing heart, time, and a first step. Serving together builds friendships, cares for our faith family, and glorifies God each week. This guide gives you practical ideas, realistic time commitments, and simple next steps so you can jump in, attend, volunteer, and make space for others to meet Jesus through your service.
Stewarding Our Gifts Through Service
Every follower of Jesus has been entrusted with gifts to share. As we offer our time and talents, we grow in Christ, strengthen our church family, and bless our neighbors. Serving is both an act of worship to God and participation in His mission in our city.
Serving Is Worship
During a worship service, we sing, pray, hear the word, and respond. Offering your time and gifts is another way to respond to Christ with gratitude and love. Serving also forms a culture of generosity, unity, and shared mission in our church community. Scripture says we are good stewards of God’s varied grace, each person bringing unique gifts for the good of the whole congregation (see 1 Peter 4:10; Romans 12:4-6; Ephesians 4:11-13).
Serving Is a Mission
The church is not just a church building; it is people sent to minister with compassion, tell the good news, and make a difference in the world. When we serve, we connect with neighbors, bless families, and live as an example of Jesus’ love. We also learn from and collaborate with a wider church family and other churches in our city when opportunities and events arise.
7 Wonderful Ways to Serve at Your Local Church
These are great ways to serve God in church, and you can pick one to try for six to eight weeks to see if it fits your gifts and schedule.
1. Sunday Hospitality and Facilities
Join the Sunday Hospitality & Facilities team to help welcome guests and keep our space ready for worship—greet people, staff the welcome table, make coffee, prepare communion, set out signs, tidy rooms, and assist with simple setup or teardown. Serve 60–120 minutes on 1–2 Sundays each month. You’ll shadow for a week, follow a simple checklist, and receive encouragement and guidance from a team lead.
2. Worship and Tech
Join the Worship & Tech team to help lead your church in song and ensure clear, engaging audio and visuals. Depending on your skills, you might play or sing, run slides, manage the soundboard, or assist with simple recording or livestreams when available. Rehearsals are scheduled midweek with a weekend call time, and the typical commitment is one to two dates per month. Musicians may audition; A/V volunteers receive hands-on training, and students can shadow. Some planning and charting can be completed remotely.
3. Children’s Ministry
Join the Children’s Ministry as a classroom helper or Sunday School teacher—welcoming families at check-in, prepping crafts, and supporting lessons, with seasonal opportunities like Vacation Bible School and family events. You will partner with parents, the primary disciplers, to help kids learn Scripture, practice prayer, and experience God’s love. Assist with part or all of a session or event on a periodic basis (e.g., 1–2 times per month).
Support includes a clear curriculum, in-session assistance, and required background and safety training, typically completed within a short timeframe. Some preparation, such as cutting materials or organizing supplies, can be done remotely.
4. Prayer and Care
Serve by praying with people after services, sending notes of encouragement, organizing meal trains, delivering meals to families during difficult seasons, and checking in on members who need extra support. Scheduling is flexible; join a prayer rotation or sign up for the care list as you’re able. We provide a brief orientation, a simple Prayer & Care guide, and ongoing pastoral oversight.
5. Community Group Hosts and Facilitators
As a Community Group Host or Facilitator, you’ll lead a small group that reads the Bible, prays, shares life, and builds relationships; co-leading with a friend is welcome. Groups meet weekly or every other week, either for a semester or on an ongoing basis. You’ll receive training, leader coaching, materials, and regular check-ins for support.
6. Outreach and Justice Initiatives
Serve your neighbors through practical care. Partner with local schools, offer water at community sporting events, help with yardwork and flower beds, and join citywide efforts alongside other churches. You’ll also learn simple, respectful ways to talk about Jesus and share the good news with gentleness. Opportunities include one-time projects, seasonal drives, and steady monthly rhythms, with training, resources, and guidance provided by team leads.
7. Communications and Admin Support
You can join the Communications & Admin Support team to help keep your church connected by maintaining the directory, preparing event slides, taking photos, writing short captions, scheduling posts, and providing weekday admin assistance. If you’re tech-savvy, you can also support website and social content and asset management. The work is flexible, project-based, and often remote, with tools, templates, and coaching provided.
Start Small: Find Your Fit and Keep a Healthy Rhythm
Serving is a meaningful way to grow in faith, build friendships, and bless our church family. No matter your schedule or experience, there’s a place for you to start small and find a healthy rhythm.
Three-Step Sign-Up
A simple path to find the best fit—no pressure, just friendly support at every step.
Complete a brief interest form. List your top two areas of interest and add a note about strengths or availability. A coordinator will follow up soon.
Shadow a team once and bring any questions. A team lead or mentor will help with orientation.
Try a 6–8 week rotation. Afterward, review progress, celebrate what went well, and make any adjustments you’d like.
Healthy Rhythms
Participation should fit real life and feel sustainable. Use these guidelines to find a manageable rhythm:
Participate in a rotation to leave space for rest, reflection, and time with family and friends. Share availability and boundaries so scheduling can be paced sustainably.
Choose a week or season that aligns with current capacity. Starting small and scaling up later is encouraged.
Students are welcome; many roles offer flexibility for varied or changing schedules.
Serving From Home
You can make a real difference right from your living room. Choose a simple way to bless our church family this week.
Spend time praying through our weekly requests and lifting specific needs.
Assemble children’s craft kits and gather any needed supplies.
Create worship slides ahead of Sunday to support the team.
Help keep our church directory accurate and up to date.
Write short event reminders and friendly social posts.
These quiet, behind-the-scenes acts are a loving way to care for our community and make room for ministry.
Get Involved at Redemption Church Flagstaff Today
Every person matters, and every act of service is holy. Whether you lead a song, teach children, carry a box, set up the sound system, write a note, bring food, or quietly pray, you help your congregation love God, serve neighbors, and reflect the grace of Christ in everyday life.
Ready to take the first step and get involved? Start today with Redemption Church Flagstaff. Join us this Sunday at 10 a.m. for worship and a message. You can plan your visit, check your kids in when you arrive, browse upcoming events, and complete the Serve form to try a role for 6–8 weeks. We will help to train you, encourage you, and help you find a healthy rhythm.
Have questions? Our team would love to meet you and help you take your next step into community and service on Sundays and throughout the week. Let’s love God, bless our city, and glorify God together. All of Life. All for Jesus.