Throughout the Bible we read about the importance of serving God and one another, such as Joshua 22:5, where we read: "...love the Lord your God, and walk in all his ways and keep his commandments and cling to him and serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.” Jesus Christ himself modeled this with His disciples and others He encountered during His earthly ministries. Jesus' example should serve as a model for His followers to selflessly serve one another faithfully. Here at First Family Church, we talk about our three key values: to celebrate, grow, and serve. As you are a part of our church family, we encourage you to be involved by serving in our ministries. We have many different areas for you to get plugged in with that will allow you to use your gifts and talents to serve God and others. If you're interested in serving, we'd love to connect with you! Click the link below to get started, and read below for descriptions of each serving role.
Ankeny
Sunday (Birth–5th Grade)
Birth–Preschool Leaders Adults and youth that love Jesus and love kids are welcome! From greeting families to reading books and playing, you’ll have a fun morning discipling the youngest in our church family.
Preschool & Elementary Teachers Do you love helping the Bible come alive for kids? We’ll provide the lesson and you get to have fun teaching in a hands-on environment.
Elementary Worship Do you love to sing or play an instrument? Come help us engage our elementary children as we sing, pray and memorize Scripture together each week.
Check-in Team Friendly and welcoming people that greet families and visitors! There’s a technology piece required for entering data and printing labels; we will train you on the specifics.
Wednesday (Preschool–5th Grade)
Small Group Leaders Adults and high school youth that are interested in building relationships and disciple children on a weekly basis during the school year. You’ll lead a small group through different rotations as we play, sing, study God’s Word and memorize scripture together.
Other Leaders We also have opportunities to lead games, teach large group, help lead worship, serve in the nursery, and help with check-in and administrative duties.
Other Opportunities
Cleaning Team Helpers that clean toys and prepare rooms for the coming services.
Resource Team Helpers that create and prepare crafts and activities as well as help maintain classrooms.
Middle School Leader (Wednesday Nights) Spend time with, pour into, and disciple our 6–8th grade students.
High School Leader (Sunday Nights) Spend time with, pour into, and disciple our 9–12th grade students.
If you have a desire to invest in the upcoming generation by building relationships and leading them by example, we would love to have you be a part of FFC’s youth ministry.
Small Group Leader(s) An individual or couple who leads and organizes the regular meeting of a Small Group! They make sure community and discipleship happen every week.
Small Group Co-Leader(s) An individual or couple who assists the Small Group Leader with the health of your Small Group. Assist with details, communication or step up and lead when the leader is away for a week or sick.
Small Group Host(s) An individual or couple who is willing to open up their home for a Small Group to meet there on a weekly basis. They focus on creating a welcoming and safe place for folks to gather. This includes hospitality, refreshments and may include childcare.
Musicians/Vocalists Join our team as we strive to point people to Jesus each week. Reminding them of who God is and celebrating the Gospel together through the use of music.
Audio Learn to run and mix sound for our both our live services and for our online live stream and overflow video venues.
Projection This role will run all the lyric slides for the songs as well as the sermon notes.
Lights Lighting plays an important role for those that join us in person as well as online. This position will run the lighting throughout the services.
Camera Operators The camera operators will work as a team to help capture video for our livestream services and overflow rooms. You will receive instruction and direction from our video director each week.
Video Director Manage and direct the video production of the services, working closely with the camera operators.
Photographer/Videographer Have an interest or experience in capturing photo or video? This is the team for you! Even if you don’t have experience, we can teach you.
Contact Communications Director Tanner Battles to learn more.
Greeters Greeters are stationed at both east and west entrances as well as in the Worship Center, and are friendly, welcoming, and ready to help in any way they can.
Ushers Ushers welcome people to the Worship Center for services, help people find seats if necessary, count the attendance at each service, and help in any other ways needed.
Parking Team Our parking lot attendants help people find a spot in a timely manner and are the first face people see as they arrive for a service!
Communion Prep An individual/couple/ or family who prepares the communion elements before services. This is a behind-the-scenes serving opportunity. Typical serving time is 30 minutes on a Sunday morning.
Communion Distribution Individuals who pass out the communion elements during the service. The typical serving time is 5 minutes.
Livestream Venue Greeter An individual/couple/ or family who welcomes people to our Livestream venue. This role includes passing out necessary materials to people as they enter the service. Typical serving time is 30-45 minutes on a Sunday morning.
Connect Center Helper An individual who knows First Family Church very well and who would be able to answer questions of people who come up to the Connect Center for help. Typical serving time is 1-2 hours on a Sunday morning.
Safety Team Member As part of the team, you’ll help ensure a safe environment for all during services and events, addressing any incidents effectively to minimize disruption and harm.
Hospitality Team Member Help provide food or meals for families and ministries who need them. The type and duration of needs vary, but every meal makes a meaningful impact. With a large team, members can choose how often they want to help. Opportunities are emailed to the group, and members respond as they’re available and able.
Missions Team Member Working with global mobilization (i.e., missions) at FFC means you are willing to accept a specific role in our mobilization funnel, one either in local outreach or global missions. From working with easily accessible areas to least accessible areas, these roles range from partner care to trip leadership.
Carlisle
If you have any questions about serving at our Carlisle Campus, contact Campus Director Ethan Woodward.
Sunday (Birth–5th Grade)
Birth–Preschool Leaders Adults and youth that love Jesus and love kids are welcome! From greeting families to reading books and playing, you’ll have a fun morning discipling the youngest in our church family.
Preschool & Elementary Teachers Do you love helping the Bible come alive for kids? We’ll provide the lesson and you get to have fun teaching in a hands-on environment.
Elementary Worship Do you love to sing or play an instrument? Come help us engage our elementary children as we sing, pray and memorize Scripture together each week.
Check-in Team Friendly and welcoming people that greet families and visitors! There’s a technology piece required for entering data and printing labels; we will train you on the specifics.
Wednesday (Preschool–5th Grade)
Small Group Leaders Adults and high school youth that are interested in building relationships and disciple children on a weekly basis during the school year. You’ll lead a small group through different rotations as we play, sing, study God’s Word and memorize scripture together.
Other Leaders We also have opportunities to lead games, teach large group, help lead worship, serve in the nursery, and help with check-in and administrative duties.
Other Opportunities
Cleaning Team Helpers that clean toys and prepare rooms for the coming services.
Resource Team Helpers that create and prepare crafts and activities as well as help maintain classrooms.
Youth Leader (Sundays Nights) Spend time with, pour into, and disciple our 6–12th grade students.
If you have a desire to invest in the upcoming generation by building relationships and leading them by example, we would love to have you be a part of FFC’s youth ministry.
Small Group Leader(s) An individual or couple who leads and organizes the regular meeting of a Small Group! They make sure community and discipleship happen every week.
Small Group Co-Leader(s) An individual or couple who assists the Small Group Leader with the health of your Small Group. Assist with details, communication or step up and lead when the leader is away for a week or sick.
Small Group Host(s) An individual or couple who is willing to open up their home for a Small Group to meet there on a weekly basis. They focus on creating a welcoming and safe place for folks to gather. This includes hospitality, refreshments and may include childcare.
Musicians/Vocalists Join our team as we strive to point people to Jesus each week. Reminding them of who God is and celebrating the Gospel together through the use of music.
Audio Learn to run and mix sound for our both our live services and for our online live stream and overflow video venues.
Projection This role will run all the lyric slides for the songs as well as the sermon notes.
Photographer/Videographer Have an interest or experience in capturing photo or video? This is the team for you! Even if you don’t have experience, we can teach you.
Greeters Greeters are stationed at both east and west entrances as well as in the Worship Center, and are friendly, welcoming, and ready to help in any way they can.
Ushers Ushers welcome people to the Worship Center for services, help people find seats if necessary, count the attendance at each service, and help in any other ways needed.
Communion Prep An individual/couple/ or family who prepares the communion elements before services. This is a behind-the-scenes serving opportunity. Typical serving time is 30 minutes on a Sunday morning.
Communion Distribution Individuals who pass out the communion elements during the service. The typical serving time is 5 minutes.
Connect Center Helper An individual who knows First Family Church very well and who would be able to answer questions of people who come up to the Connect Center for help. Typical serving time is 1-2 hours on a Sunday morning.
Hospitality Team Member Help provide food or meals for families and ministries who need them. The type and duration of needs vary, but every meal makes a meaningful impact. With a large team, members can choose how often they want to help. Opportunities are emailed to the group, and members respond as they’re available and able.
Lamoni
If you have any questions about serving at our Carlisle Campus, contact Campus Director Josiah South.
Birth–Preschool Leaders Adults and youth that love Jesus and love kids are welcome! From greeting families to reading books and playing, you’ll have a fun morning discipling the youngest in our church family.
Preschool & Elementary Teachers Do you love helping the Bible come alive for kids? We’ll provide the lesson and you get to have fun teaching in a hands-on environment.
Elementary Worship Do you love to sing or play an instrument? Come help us engage our elementary children as we sing, pray and memorize Scripture together each week.
Check-in Team Friendly and welcoming people that greet families and visitors! There’s a technology piece required for entering data and printing labels; we will train you on the specifics.
Cleaning Team Helpers that clean toys and prepare rooms for the coming services.
Resource Team Helpers that create and prepare crafts and activities as well as help maintain classrooms.
Small Group Leader(s) An individual or couple who leads and organizes the regular meeting of a Small Group! They make sure community and discipleship happen every week.
Small Group Co-Leader(s) An individual or couple who assists the Small Group Leader with the health of your Small Group. Assist with details, communication or step up and lead when the leader is away for a week or sick.
Small Group Host(s) An individual or couple who is willing to open up their home for a Small Group to meet there on a weekly basis. They focus on creating a welcoming and safe place for folks to gather. This includes hospitality, refreshments and may include childcare.
Musicians/Vocalists Join our team as we strive to point people to Jesus each week. Reminding them of who God is and celebrating the Gospel together through the use of music.
Audio Learn to run and mix sound for our both our live services and for our online live stream and overflow video venues.
Projection This role will run all the lyric slides for the songs as well as the sermon notes.
Greeters Greeters are stationed at both east and west entrances as well as in the Worship Center, and are friendly, welcoming, and ready to help in any way they can.
Ushers Ushers welcome people to the Worship Center for services, help people find seats if necessary, count the attendance at each service, and help in any other ways needed.
Communion Prep An individual/couple/ or family who prepares the communion elements before services. This is a behind-the-scenes serving opportunity. Typical serving time is 30 minutes on a Sunday morning.
Communion Distribution Individuals who pass out the communion elements during the service. The typical serving time is 5 minutes.
Connect Center Helper An individual who knows First Family Church very well and who would be able to answer questions of people who come up to the Connect Center for help. Typical serving time is 1-2 hours on a Sunday morning.
Hospitality Team Member Help provide food or meals for families and ministries who need them. The type and duration of needs vary, but every meal makes a meaningful impact. With a large team, members can choose how often they want to help. Opportunities are emailed to the group, and members respond as they’re available and able.