Thank you so much for checking out how to serve here at Soul Survivor Watford! As a family we all pitch in at different times and in different ways to make church life happen. Being on team is also a great way to meet new people and feel part of the family. On these pages you’ll find details of all the different teams we have to make our Sunday services run smoothly, as well as ways you can get involved in the week and serving the wider church. We know that serving is a sacrifice and that we are all juggling different responsibilities in our lives so there is no pressure to serve but if you can get involved and lend a hand, that would be amazing!
SOUL KIDS TEAM
WHY: We have the privilege of having over 150 children aged 0-11 in our family! Our children’s team isn’t about just telling our little ones about God, but helping them form their own personal relationship with him. The team help create a safe and fun environment for all our children; and have a lot of fun themselves!
WHAT: You will help serve them breakfast at our morning services, do craft with them, worship with them and have the privilege of helping them come to know and love Jesus. You will need to complete a DBS check and referencing before serving on this team and have been part of the SSW church family for at least six months.
WHEN: For those serving at the 9.15am you would need to arrive from 8.40am, as people will begin to turn up half an hour before the service begins, and serve until 11am. For those serving at the 11.30am, you would need to arrive from 11am and serve until 1.30pm.
WELCOME TEAM (9.15AM OR 11.30AM SERVICE)
WHY: We want to welcome people who are arriving as if they have come home! As part of this team, your role is to try and make sure that every person who walks through our doors feels like this is a place where they belong.
WHAT: The welcome team is based on the doors as people come in and throughout the warehouse. This team is all about chatting to people as they come into the church, especially those who seem new or are on their own, showing people where to get a coffee, helping them find a seat, and perhaps introducing them to one or two other people. When the service begins you will also be responsible for helping people find available seats.
WHEN: For the 9.15am - arrive by 8.45am. It’s also great if you can stick around at the end of the service and chat to some of the new people, and those on their own. For the 11.30am - arrive by 10.45am.
HOSPITALITY TEAM (9.15AM OR 11.30AM SERVICE)
WHY: Food is right at the heart of all we do at Soul Survivor Watford and this team is about feeding people with a smile! You’ll serve people tea and coffee but, more importantly, you’ll play a key part in making sure people feel like they have just come home.
WHAT: You’ll keep an eye out for anyone who seems to be new or in particular need of a friendly face. On a Sunday the hospitality team helps set up, prepare breakfast and refreshments, host the congregation, and clear up afterwards.
WHEN: For the 9.15am - serve from 8.45am until the service starts and also help after the service until about 10.30. For the 11.30am - arrive by 10.30am and then help after the service until about 1.30pm.
TRAFFIC TEAM
WHY: Traffic Team are the first welcome every person gets when they arrive at our home! This team are a hugely important part of helping people feel welcome, loved and known.
WHAT: As part of this team yours will be the first face that people see when they arrive at church so you will play a vital role in creating a great first impression! As well as being warm and welcoming, you will help direct people to the available car parking spaces around Greycaine Road. We have heard stories of people who were blown away by the welcome they received on the street, before they even walked into the building!
WHEN: For those serving at the 9.15am you would need to arrive from 8.15am, as people will begin to turn up half an hour before the service begins, and serve until 9.45am. For those serving at the 11.30am, you would need to arrive from 10.45am and serve until 12.15pm.
BOOKSHOP TEAM
WHY: This is about making sure people have the best resources available to help them follow Jesus!
WHAT: As part of this team you will be helping people find resources they’re interested in, working on the tills and keeping the bookshop neat and tidy.
WHEN: For the 9.15am - serve 8.45am until half an hour after the end of the service. For the 11.30am - arrive by 11.15am and serve until half an hour after the end of the service. For the 6.30pm - serve 6pm until half an hour after the end of the service.
11.30AM PACK-DOWN TEAM
WHY: This team is all about loving our home and making sure it’s ready for our church family who attend the 6.30pm service.
WHAT: As part of this team you will help with the chair layout in preparation for the 6.30pm service, create a welcoming environment.
WHEN: After the 11.30am service (approx. 1pm) until 1.30pm.
WORSHIP TEAM (SOUND, VISUALS, LIGHTING, BAND)
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WHEN: The timings for Sundays will depend on your exact role so please be in touch and we’ll tell you more.
MEDIA TEAM (VIDEOGRAPHY, LIVESTREAM & PHOTOGRAPHY)
WHY: We’d love to make more video and visual content for our website and online platforms so if you can operate a video camera, take photos, or have any editing experience we would love to hear from you!
WHAT: If you have the passion but don’t yet have the skills please do still get in touch as we may be able to train you.
WHEN: The timings for Sundays will depend on your exact role so please be in touch and we’ll tell you more.