Ministry Purpose
Office volunteers support the ministry of our staff, small group and team leaders by completing the daily tasks associated with running the church. We encourage each other by developing and utilizing our gifts to help us reach our full potential in Christ. Our positive and encouraging environment creates an atmosphere of fellowship, friendship, and fun!

Volunteer Positions
Answer phones, binding, bulk mailings, cutting, copying, data entry, filing, folding, greet guests, proof reading, and web site updates.

Time Commitment
Monday through Saturday
Various times available

Skills and Talents
A smiling face and a pleasant phone voice! Typing, filing, organizational skills, a desire to learn. Many office skills can be learned “on the job.”

Ministry Leader
Barb Mobley
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Ministry Purpose
To show that God is great by providing improvement, repair, and maintenance services for our campus facilities, to needy people in our congregation, and as an outreach into the community.

Volunteer Positions
Men and women with skills in Carpentry, Drywall, Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, HVAC, Painting, General Maintenance, Minor Auto Maint./Repair.

Time Commitment
Time commitments will vary with individual tasks and projects.

Skills and Talents
Servants heart, dependable, hospitable, a desire to provide above and beyond “customer service.” Experience in the Trades preferred, some skills training can be provided.

Ministry Leader
Marc Theodore
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Ministry Purpose
To show that God is great by making our campus grounds appealing, inviting, and safe.

Volunteer Positions
Maintaining shrubs and flower beds, mowing grass, weed control, and help with clearing sidewalks and doorways of snow in the winter time.

Time Commitment
Time commitments will vary with individual tasks and projects.

Skills and Talents
Servants heart, dependable, hospitable, a desire to provide above and beyond “customer service.”

Ministry Leader
Marc Theodore
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Ministry Purpose
To show that God is great by greeting everyone entering our campus with a smile.

Volunteer Positions
Be outdoors and greet everyone entering our campus with a smile, count cars, help single moms, elderly, and disabled find parking.

Time Commitment
Time: 1st shift 8:45—9:45 am, 2nd shift 10:15-11:15 am
Days: Sundays

Skills and Talents
Servants heart, dependable, hospitable, a desire to provide above and beyond “customer service.”

Ministry Leader
Don Duelley
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Ministry Purpose
To show that God is great by keeping our facilities clean and well cared for.

Volunteer Positions
Vacuuming, dusting, minor window and wall cleaning, minor repair and paint jobs.

Time Commitment
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm. We meet weekly for a short devotion and prayer time then break-out into housekeeping teams.
Days: Tuesdays

Skills and Talents
Servants heart, dependable, hospitable, a desire to provide above and beyond “customer service.”

Ministry Leader
Dave Hollo
Mark Ventura
Marc Theodore
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Ministry Purpose
The Christ Church Welcome Center and Usher Ministry exists to Demonstrate the Excellence of Christ by welcoming all people into God’s house.  We strive to show the Joy of Faith by assisting with care and compassion upon the first step through the front door or with any need before or after our services.  We usher and direct as necessary to show honor in God’s church.  We make every effort to answer questions or to help individuals find a connection at Christ Church so that you can discover the Adventure of Ministry. 

Volunteer Positions
If God has equipped you with. . .

• an outgoing personality
• the ability to love others
• a servants heart
• and a talent to remember people’s names and faces

then what are you waiting for? Join the Christ Church Welcome Center and Usher Ministry today!

Time Commitment

Thursday’s 7:00 p.m. service, arrive at 6:30 p.m., stay after service for clean-up.

Sunday’s 9:00 a.m. service; arrive by 8:30 a.m., stay after service for clean-up.

Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. service, arrive by 10:00 a.m., stay after service for clean-up.

Sunday’s 12:00 a.m. service, arrive by 11:30 a.m., stay after service for clean-up.

Currently scheduling for every other month, every week, or per individual’s needs.

Skills And Talents
Outgoing, friendly, dependable, trust-worthy.

• Talent for remembering people’s names and faces.
• Ability to connect people to other individuals in the church so that they can make new friendships, and join appropriate ministries or small groups. 

Ministry Leaders
Thursday’s – Van Dreiman
Sunday’s – Jim and Barb Mobley
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Ministry Purpose
Provide an “in house” opportunity to purchase inspirational literature, teaching aids and music.

Volunteer Positions
Assist on a rotational basis of daily or weekly operations of this vital resource center. Duties include merchandise presentation, inventory control, cashier assistance, and eventually…...a number of exciting departures as the ministry grows.

Time Commitment
Before and after mid-week Christlife services and Sunday church services

Skills and Talents
Ability to talk with general church population about current inspirational literature and music is helpful, but not required.

Ministry Leader
Deek Williams
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Ministry Purpose
To provide specific car care support to women in need.

Volunteer Positions
Motorheads - great guys who know the in's and out's of car maintenance and want to help.

Time Commitment
One Saturday per quarter.

Skills and Talents
Motorheads - great guys who know the in's and out's of car maintenance and want to help.

Ministry Leader
Jeff Weber
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Ministry Purpose
Help to create an environment for Fellowship and Community.

Volunteer Positions

• Opening Team: set-up, prepare coffee and the snack stations for Sunday services.
• Closing Team: Service the later service on Sunday morning and close-up.
• Organize supplies: take inventory and place re-supply orders with the church office.

Time Commitment
8 - 10:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Days: Sundays

Skills and Talents
Servants heart, friendly, hospitable, organized, and dependable

Ministry Leader
Charlie VanScyoc
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Ministry Purpose
The Women’s Ministry of Christ Church exists to help women reach spiritual and personal excellence. We strive to achieve this by creating an encouraging environment to develop spiritual growth, to build relationships and facilitate mentoring. Our goal is to be socially relevant to women of every generation and to help them reach their full potential in Christ and in our community.

Volunteer Positions
God has equipped every woman with special strengths, talents and abilities. If you’re looking for a place to put yours into action, the Women’s Ministry has a place for you.

Time Commitment
The Steering Committee meets once a month to plan quarterly activities, such as Ladies’ Nights Out (“Chick Nights”), luncheons, dinners, the annual Fall retreat and other activities.

Planning meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. – noon at the church or at a local restaurant.

Skills and Talents
No experience necessary! You already have what it takes! Some ideas …

• Host parties, get-togethers or gatherings
• Take photographs
• Keep track of birthdays and anniversaries
• Plan, organize or support special events
• Write poetry, short stories or encouraging words
• Do administrative “stuff” (typing, folding, collating, mailing, etc.)
• Apply decorating or design skills
• Help with children and childcare
• Contact people by phone
• Be a prayer partner
• Technical, multimedia
• Other skills or talents

Ministry Leader
Laura Kraker
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Ministry Purpose
The Christ Church Performing Arts ministry exists to honor God by developing artistically gifted team members. To worship Him in Spirit and in Truth; to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s guidance; to lead the congregation in adoring Jesus Christ; and to prepare minds to hear the Word of God.

Volunteer Positions

• Music
• Multimedia
• Drama
• Cinema
• Lighting
• Graphic Arts

Ministry Leader
Pastor Paul Kraker
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Ministry Purpose
The purpose of the miniVenture Nursery is to honor God by giving God’s children some of their first examples of Christ’s love in a safe and stimulating environment.

Volunteer Positions
We are looking for people with a lot of love to give to Christ Church’s smallest members – in particular, caregivers who would keep babies and toddlers safe and well-loved while their parents worship or minister elsewhere in the church.

Time Commitment
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
10:15 to 11:45 a.m. or
11:45 a.m to 1:15 p.m.
Days: Sunday

Skills and Talents

• Patience and caring
• Soft lap, high tolerance for sticky hands
• Love of apple juice and Goldfish crackers
• Ability to bend and lift small children a plus, but not a must!

Ministry Leader
Ron & Theresa McMillan
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Ministry Purpose
Creating a safe & rich environment for children ages 2-6 where they learn, grow, and develop seeds of faith in Jesus Christ.

Volunteer Positions

• Teacher/Leaders
• Assistants/Caregivers
• Parent Connections

Time Commitments
Teacher/Leaders:
Sundays
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
10:15 to 11:45 a.m. or
11:45 a.m to 1:15 p.m.

Assistant Caregivers:
Sundays
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
10:15 to 11:45 a.m. or
11:45 a.m to 1:15 p.m.

Parent Connections:
Sundays
Before and after both services for check-in and dismissal of children

Skills and Talents

• Must be patient, cooperative, creative, and friendly!
• Must love kids
• Must be willing to grow, willing to learn, and ready to help the children and the people around you.
• Must be open to receiving a blessing from God.

Ministry Leaders
Dorothy Theodore & John White
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Ministry Purpose
Making relationships with children in a small group environment and helping them apply what they learn.

Volunteer Positions
Lead and/or assist with weekly KIDVENTURE classes. This includes greeting the children as they arrive, interacting with them during introductory activities and Large Group, and applying the lesson in Small Group.

Time Commitment
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
10:15 to 11:45 a.m. or
11:45 a.m to 1:15 p.m.
Days: Sundays

Skills and Talents
A Love For Children

Ministry Leader
Shari Williams
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Ministry Purpose
It is the mission of the Children’s Activity Team to assist parents in attracting their children to Jesus Christ by discovering the joy of serving Him as they embark on their life long adventure of faith!

Volunteer Positions
We plan great events throughout the year for our kindergarten-5th grade kids to participate and serve in, such as the Fall Festival, swimming, and mission projects!

Time Commitment
1 hour once a month for meetings!

Skills and Talents
All you need is the love for children, a friendly face that the kids can interact with and to be able to plan events!

Ministry Leader
Misti Palombo
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Ministry Purpose
The purpose of the Christ Church Fine Arts Team is to help children, youth, and adults explore the performing arts in order to discover their talents and gifts, help them grow that talent as a means to further disciple them in the excellence of Jesus Christ.

Volunteer Positions
There are many facets of the Fine Arts Team in which you can become involved. We provide sets, props, actors, and writing skills to the Kid-Venture, Fuel, Ignite, and the adult services. We also arrange plays and musicals for the children to perform as well as organize a summer “Fine Arts Camp”. Your commitment could be as small as participating in a skit for a class or as large as helping to produce a dramatic production.

Time Commitment
Times: vary, depending on the project that we’re working on
Location: usually the church, but we sometimes meet at people’s homes

Skills and Talents
The only quality needed to serve on this team is that you want to participate in something creative to serve our church. Some talents that are helpful, but not necessary are: artistic/graphic skills, coaching/mentoring children or youth, event planning, singing or acting, and writing.

Ministry Leader
Amanda Citro & Lisa Gray
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Ministry Purpose
To attract our middle school students to the excellence of Jesus Christ, so that they may know that He is their Fuel as they embark on their lifelong adventure of faith.

Volunteer Positions

• Large group team—looking for gifted teachers.
• Small Group team—looking for people to hang out and be friends in a small group atmosphere—just be yourself!
• SHOUT—looking for people with big mouths who would like to support and cheerlead the students at their sports events.
• Activities—planning fun events for the students outside of Church, and into the week.
• Administrative - behind the scenes, helping to prepare all of the tools teachers use on Sundays and Thursdays.

Time Commitment
Times: 3 hours per week.
Days: Sundays and Thursdays

Skills and Talents
The biggest thing is loving our junior high students to Christ; making life long connections in their life, and being a mentor to help them along the way.

Ministry Leader
Katie Brown
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Ministry Purpose
To reach our high school students in a real and powerful way, and to Ignite their souls for Jesus Christ!

Volunteer Positions
We offer a variety of roles in the high school department. Roles range from teaching to making copies.

• Large group team—looking for gifted teachers.
• Small Group team—looking for people to hang out and be friends in a small group atmosphere—just be yourself!
• SHOUT—looking for people with big mouths who would like to support and cheerlead the students at their sporting events.
• Activities—planning fun events for the students outside of Church, and into the week.
• Administrative - behind the scenes, helping to prepare all of the tools teachers use on Sundays and Wednesdays.
• Missions - people who have heart to serve and are looking to help plan and coordinate the mission trip for teens once per year.

Time Commitment
Times: 3 hours per week.
Days: Sundays and Wednesdays

Skills and Talents
The biggest role is just having a heart for helping our teenagers.

Ministry Leader
Katie Brown
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Ministry Purpose
The purpose of DOXA is to attract 20-somethings to the excellence of Jesus Christ, the joy of ministry, and the adventure of faith.

Volunteer Positions

• Nursery
• Greeters
• Prayer team
• Small group leaders
• Marketing team
• Administration

Time Commitment
Times: 5:p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Days: Sundays, and various times and days for planning meetings

Skills and Talents

• DOXA is looking for energetic, creative, and caring individuals who have a passion for serving Christ and a love for working with others.
• People with strong interpersonal skills are a plus if one would like to serve as a greeter.
• Those with a nurturing disposition (and a love for changing diapers) would be great for the nursery team.
• Also, those who feel the call to host meetings and direct group discussions would be valued as small group leaders.
• Individuals who are talented in the areas of writing and sales/communications would be assets on the marketing team.
• Those who like working with their hands would be useful on the set-up team, and those with strong organizational skills would flourish within the administrations team.
• Lastly, those who have a talent for speaking and connecting with the Lord would be valued as members of the prayer team.

Ministry Leader
Chet Beetler
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Ministry Purpose
Members of Christ Church who are committed to being Real People with Real Faith are available after each Sunday service to pray for the unsaved, the hurting, the sick as well as those in need of physical and financial help. Each member of this team is encouraged to spend time with the Lord in prayer and bible reading. We long for a deeper relationship with the Lord and to honor Him in this ministry by praying as He so directs us to meet the needs of those He sends our way.

Volunteer Positions

• Pray for people
• Document prayer requests and answers
• Hand out resources to those who need them
• Follow up with people who come for prayer

Time Commitment
Times: After Services
Days: Sunday’s

Skills and Talents
A willingness to listen to people and to pray with them.

Ministry Leader
Diane McNeil & Gail Hollingshead
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Ministry Purpose
This ministry exists to teach, develop and encourage a prayer life in women and to create a culture of prayer in Christ Church.

Volunteer Positions
A prayer partnership consists of two women who meet once a week on the phone to prayer for each other and the needs of Christ Church.
A prayer partner coach assists prayer partners in getting started, and maintains regular contact with them.

Time Commitment
Times: Your choice (morning/night)
Days: once a week
Location: On the phone or in person

Skills and Talents
This ministry is for busy women looking to grow in their prayer life by inviting another woman into their lives for encouragement and fellowship.

Ministry Leader
Therese Andjeski
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Ministry Purpose
Overcomer’s Outreach is a support group offering readings, discussions, and fellowship for individuals who have identified patterns of addiction in their lives. The group uses The Twelve Steps for Christians and The Life Recovery Bible as texts for studying and applying the 12 steps of recovery into practical tools for living a Christ-centered productive life. Anonymity of group members is protected.

Who
People with - or family members of people with - alcohol, drug, gambling, sexual addictions or eating disorders.

Where
Christ Church, 23080 Royalton Rd, Columbia Station (map)

When
Overcomer's Outreach
Tuesdays 7 - 8 p.m.
Fridays 7 - 8 p.m.

Overcomer's Outreach for Families
Tuesdays 7 - 8 p.m.
Fridays 7 - 8 p.m.

For more information: Don Verdell or Joe Bluemel 440-236-8282
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Ministry Purpose
To encourage those who are hurting from a divorce or seperation by bringing them closer to God through Jesus Christ. Attend divorce care small group and share what God is doing in your own life.

Who
Divorced and seperated people who need to experience God’s grace. Also, those who have found God's grace in their pain and have a desire to share that grace with others.

Where
Christ Church, 23080 Royalton Rd, Columbia Station (map)

When
Tuesday, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Ministry Leader
Tim Wireman & Angie Yee
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Ministry Purpose
To create an atmosphere where children can share, in a productive manner, their feelings about their parents divorce or seperation.

Who
Children of divorced and seperated parents.

Where
Christ Church, 23080 Royalton Rd, Columbia Station (map)

When
Tuesday, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Ministry Leader
Rick Lennox
Cheryl Semmelroth
Jean Wittrock
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Ministry Purpose
To meet immediate physical needs of the people inside and outside of the church.

Volunteer Positions
People willing to cook, serve meals, and organize food delivery.

Time Commitment
Times: 4-5 hours a month.
Location: Christ Church

Skills and Talents
A servant’s heart and some time to give.

Ministry Leader
Bob & Mary Henry
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Ministry Purpose
To show the love of Christ to people through the handwritten card.

Volunteer Positions

• Take a card request from the church office or request form.
• Write an encouraging word and send a card to the recipient.
• Attend ministry meetings

Time Commitment
2—3 hours per month

Skills and Talents

• Love for people
• Desire to serve

Ministry Leader
Judy Bennet
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Ministry Purpose
Sharing the love of Christ with families during there time of grief and lose.

Volunteer Positions

• Coordinators: Support families by verifying arrangements with funeral homes and calculating how much food is needed for the after service lunch.
• Phone callers: Making phone calls to recruit food and all that is needed for after funeral lunches.
• Servers: A team of people to be at the location to receive and help setup the lunch

Time Commitment
Times: 2 to 3 hrs.
Days: as needed

Skills and Talents

• A loving and compassionate heart
• Enjoys talking on the phone
• Good organizational skills
• Dependable
• Works well on short notice

Ministry Leader
Candy Propst
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Ministry Purpose
Minister to married couples inside and outside the church by improving there relationship skills and spiritual connection to God.

Volunteer Positions

• Participate in marriage small groups.
• Also help plan and implement couples small groups, marriage workshops and social events.

Time Commitment
Times: 2hrs per month
Days: Sunday or Saturday
Location: one of the couple’s homes

Skills and Talents
A desire to grow in your own marriage relationship and share that growth with others.

Ministry Leader
Tobby & Laurie Beetler
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Ministry Purpose
The mission of the Marriage Mentoring Ministry is to honor God by preparing couples to enter into the vow of marriage. Through awareness of strengths and growth areas, couples will learn to share feelings and ideas, work together, and communicate more effectively. Our purpose is to illustrate God’s principles of marriage with the goal of a life long commitment.

Volunteer Positions
Work as role models; sharing life experiences, helping couples work on their weaknesses and rely on their strengths. Use God’s Word to work through five key areas of marriage.

Time Commitment
Times: Group meetings once a month
Additional time when mentoring
Days: first Saturday of the month
Location: Strongsville homes

Skills and Talents
Happily married couples with varied backgrounds, good communication and people skills, commitment to marriage.

Ministry Leader
Scott & Alison DeLisio
Joe & Lisa Bluemel
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Ministry Purpose
The purpose of this ministry is to provide faith-based counseling services for members and associates of Christ Church dealing with issues impacting their spiritual well-being. Our goal is to help identify the specific issues contributing to one’s current situation and develop an Action Plan for wholeness.

Volunteer Positions
The pastoral counselor works with the participants in exploring new approaches to the issues hindering their spiritual wholeness. The methods utilized may include prayer, Bible study, problem solving techniques, healthy decision making, cognitive and behavioral strategies for coping and managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and talk therapy.

Time Commitment
Time: The minimum commitment is one hour every two weeks per person. A pastoral counselor may choose to meet with one to eight people.
Date: The meeting schedule is determined between the pastoral counselor and the participants.
Location: The Christ Church Building.

Required reading: Connections, by Larry Crab (available in the Christ Church bookstore).

Though we strive for excellence in this ministry, professional mental health counseling is not offered at the Christ Church.

Skills and Talents
This ministry requires the following:

• A bachelors degree or higher in a human services related program.
• Ability to clarify issues to develop a manageable plan for spiritual well-being.
• The willingness to share one’s own journey with Christ with another.
  Ability to keep confidential information confidential.

*Significant experience in a human services related field may be substituted for the degree requirement on an individual basis.

Ministry Leader
Scott Gray
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Ministry Purpose
The purpose of this ministry is to regularly connect with those who have developed an action plan with a counselor and require encouragement and accountability as they endeavor to successfully achieve their goals.

Volunteer Positions
To regularly meet with a person for the specific purpose of encouragement and accountability as one works their action plan.

Time Commitment
Time: The minimum commitment is one hour every two weeks per person. A pastoral mentor may choose to meet with one to five people.
Date: The meeting schedule is determined between the pastoral mentor and the individual.
Location: Can vary from the church building, a coffee shop, or one’s home as determined by the pastoral mentor and the participant.
Training: This ministry requires the reading of Connections, by Larry Crab, available in the Christ Church bookstore, and a two hour training session.

Skills and Talents

• Ability to encourage others
• Ability to confront when needed
• The willingness to share one’s own journey with Christ with another.

Ministry Leader
Scott Gray
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