Serving

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The purpose of the Church is to be the hands and feet of Jesus, to join with others who are “called out” in both the local and global realm to accomplish God’s purposes on the earth. While it is common today to define the success of the ministry of the people of God in terms of the number of those who are attending the church, the actual success of the ministry of those “called out” is best defined by whether they are actually “going” out (Matthew 28:16-20).

Followers of Christ are uniquely gifted to minister in their circle of influence, putting hands and feet to the ministry of Jesus today. God’s workmanship becomes evident in the lives of Christians as they step out of their comfort zone and begin to function as the minister that God created them to be. The unique gifts, passions and abilities which are deposited in each believer are given to build up the church and encourage others. 

One of the ways you can find a place to serve is to explore our campus with a helpful guide who will introduce you to the campus while also providing a behind-the-scenes look at ministry strategy and serving opportunities.

There are numerous opportunities to minister with the faith family called The Church at Brook Hills:

Serve in Worship Gatherings

  • Celebration Choir

    Celebration Choir is open seasonally to anyone who attends Brook Hills. No experience is required - just the desire to use your voice in praise and a commitment to weekly rehearsals and the weekends we lead in musical worship. Serving days are Wednesdays and one Sunday per month during the school year. For more information please contact Elizabeth Comeaux at (205) 313-7738 or .

  • Praise Teams

    Praise Teams serve our church as lead worshippers. An audition and interview are required. This is a Deacon position. Serving days are Wednesday and Sunday. (6-10 hours/week) For more information please contact Elizabeth Comeaux at (205) 313-7738 or .

    Praise Team Ministry Description (PDF)

    Praise Team Audition Form (PDF)

    Deacon Expectations (PDF)

  • Band

    Worship Bands lead our congregation each week through instrumental music. An audition and interview are required. This is a Deacon position. Serving is Sunday and Tuesday, every 3rd week. For more information please contact Elizabeth Comeaux at (205) 313-7738 or .

    Band Ministry Description (PDF)

    Band Audition Form (PDF)

    Deacon Expectations (PDF)

  • Technical Ministry Team

    Technical Ministry Team provides technical assistance to a variety of ministries as well as all campus Worship Gatherings. Possible areas of service are sound, lighting, and backstage assistance. An interview is required. Serving days are Sundays and Tuesdays. For more information please contact Matt Glover at(205) 313-7752 or .

    Technical Ministry Description (PDF)

    Technical Information Sheet (PDF)

    Deacon Expectations (PDF)

  • Video Ministry Team - Live Production

    Live Production Video Team serves the faith family behind the scenes during weekly Worship Gatherings as video directors, camera operators and graphics operators. Training is required. Team members serve one Sunday a month. For more information please contact Elizabeth Comeaux at(205) 313-7738 or .

  • Program Director

    Program Directors assist in the execution of all weekend Worship Gatherings. They meet with backstage servants before the service, coordinate sound check, call all service cues and make adjustments as needed. This position requires a high level of organization and leadership. Serving days are one Sunday a month for all three services. For more information please contact Elizabeth Comeaux at (205) 313-7738 or .

Serve in Local Disciple-Making

  • Preschool Area

    Administrators

    Administrators manage the check-in of Leaders to make sure rooms are fully staffed, oversee assigned classrooms, meet immediate needs of Leaders, connect weekly with Leaders and communicate classroom needs to staff. This is a Deacon position. An interview, background check and training are required. Serving times are Sunday mornings. Administrators must arrive 30 minutes before scheduled service start time. For more information please contact Elon Gilchrist at (205) 313-7700 or .

    Buddies

    Buddies minister to a special needs child in their Small Group so the parents may attend worship. The Buddy assists the child one-on-one with the various activities in the classroom and other personal needs. An application, interview and background check are required. This is a deacon position. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Karen Beard at (205) 313-7754 or .

    Check-in Team

    Check-in Team assists children and their family with the check-in process by gathering information, assigning a classroom and printing security tags for the parents and nametags for the children. This is a Deacon position. An interview, background check and training are required. For more information please contact Elon Gilchrist at (205) 313-7700 or .

    Greeters

    Greeters welcome preschoolers and their family, as well as providing assistance and direction to their assigned classroom. An application, interview, background check and training are required. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Elon Gilchrist at(205) 313-7700 or

    Large Group – Storyteller

    The storyteller is responsible for telling the Bible story each week in the large group time. Responsibilities include gathering the visual aids needed, preparing for the story presentation each weekend and setting up the designated story area. This is a Deacon position. An interview, background check and training are required. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Elon Gilchrist at (205) 313-7700 or

    Large Group – Tech Assistant

    The Technical Assistant is responsible for operating the sound system during the large group time each week. The responsibilities include setting up microphones and having all equipment ready for large group time. An interview, background check and training are required. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Elon Gilchrist at
    (205) 313-7700 or .

    Large Group – Worship Leader

    The Worship Leader is responsible for helping plan and lead worship for the large group each week. An interview, background check and training are required. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Elon Gilchrist at (205) 313-7700 or

    Missions Friends Teachers

    Mission Friends Teachers educate Preschoolers regarding local and global missionaries and various mission opportunities. Leaders engage the children in mission opportunities that are fun and interactive. There are also opportunities for helpers to assist teachers in the classrooms. Serving day is Wednesdays from 6:00-8:15 p.m. during the school year. An interview, background check, and training are required. This is a Deacon position. For more information please contact Blair Kelley at (205) 313-7706 or .

    Small Group Helper

    Our Small Group Helpers are referred to as Preschool Rotation Servants. They assist the Small Group Leader in modeling Christ and assisting in providing a safe and nurturing environment for Preschoolers. An application, interview, background check and training are required. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Elon Gilchrist at (205) 313-7700 or .

    Small Group Leaders

    Preschool Small Group Leaders provide spiritual leadership and form a mentoring relationship with the children in their group. They also partner with parents to disciple their children through regular communication and by maintaining a supportive relationship. An application, interview and background check are required. This is a Deacon position. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Diona Hightower at (205) 313-7806 or .

    Weekday Childcare Servant

    Weekday Childcare Servants provide care for children during the week while mothers are in a Small Group Bible Study. An interview, background check and training are required. Serving days are Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. For more information please contact Diona Hightower at (205) 313-7806 or .

  • Children’s Area

    Band/Tech Team

    Band/Tech Team use their musical gifts to lead children grades 1-5 in worship. An audition, interview and background check are required. Serving days are Sunday & Tuesday. For more information please contact Jordan Anderson at (205) 313-7805 or .

    Buddies

    Buddies minister to a special needs child in their Small Group so the parents may attend worship. The Buddy assists the child one-on-one with the various activities in the classroom and other personal needs. An application, interview and background check are required. This is a deacon position. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Karen Beard at (205) 313-7754 or .

    Greeters

    Greeters welcome children and their family, assists with the check-in procedure and help them find their assigned classroom. An application, interview and background check are required. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Jordan Anderson at (205) 313-7805 or .

    Small Group Leaders

    Our Small Group Leaders are referred to as Faith Trainers. They provide a firm biblical foundation by training a small group of 10-12 children in the Christian faith, helping them to discover who God is. This is accomplished by teaching God’s Word in an interactive environment and modeling what it means to be a Christ follower. This is a Deacon position. An application, interview and background check are required. Serving day is Sunday. This is a Deacon position. For more information please contact Jordan Anderson at (205) 313-7805 or .

    Backyard Bible Club Host Homes

    Back Yard Bible Club Host Homes pray for Team Leaders, drivers, children, neighborhoods and other Host Homes. They place signs in their yard during the month of the Back Yard Bible Club, distribute information, make personal contact with their neighbors and prepare an alternate place in the event of inclement weather. Training begins in the Spring. Serving time is for a designated week during the Summer. For more information please contact Jordan Anderson at (205) 313-7805 or .

    Back Yard Bible Club Teachers

    Backyard Bible Club Teachers serve on a team to lead a Back Yard Club in a designated neighborhood. They interact with children through Bible teaching, presenting the Gospel, leading crafts and recreational activities. A background check is required. Training begins in the Spring. Serving time is for a designated week during the Summer. For more information please contact Jordan Anderson at (205) 313-7805 or .

  • Student Area

    Check-in

    Student Check-in Servants will assist students with the check-in process by accessing and inputting information into the database and printing nametags for the students. An interview, background check and training are required. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Ryann Mitchell at (205) 313-7785 or .

    Sunday Morning Leaders

    Sunday Morning Leaders will facilitate discussion groups with students following the worship and teaching time. Leaders access a weekly lesson online. Leaders spend 45-60 minutes engaging up to fifteen students in an interactive discussion. This is a Deacon position. A background check is required. For more information please contact Ryann Mitchell at (205) 313-7785 or .

    Small Group Leaders

    Our Small Group Leaders are referred to as Student Accountability Leaders. They provide a firm biblical foundation by training a group of 6-8 students using an established curriculum. They help students grow in their faith through biblical community, relationship building and accountability. This is a Deacon position. An interview, background check and training are required. Serving times vary so Small Groups can meet when it is most convenient for the leader and students. For more information please contact Ryann Mitchell at
    (205) 313-7785 or .

    Student Café Coordinator

    The Student Café Coordinator is responsible for the organization of inventory, scheduling of the Café servants and maintaining current contact regarding their availability to serve. This is a Deacon position. An interview, background check and training are required. For more information please contact Ryann Mitchell at (205) 313-7785 or .

    Student Café Servant

    Café Servants assist in the selling of food products. Serving days are Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings on a rotating basis. An interview, background check and training are required. For more information please contact Ryann Mitchell at (205) 313-7785 or .

  • College Area

    College Small Group Leader

    College Small Group Leaders lead a weekly gathering of college students to Show the Word, Share the Word, Teach the Word and Serve the world while studying through biblical teaching together. An application and interview are required. This is a Deacon position. Serving days vary. For more information please contact Stephanie Fain at (205) 313-7725 or .

  • Adult Area

    Adult Small Group Leader

    Adult Small Group Leaders lead a weekly gathering of adults to share the good news of Jesus Christ, model His life and character, study His word together and serve the community and the world. An interview is required. This is a Deacon position. Serving days vary. For more information please contact Linda Hall at (205) 313-7790 or .

    Lobby Kiosk Servant

    Lobby Kiosk Servants assist individuals that are seeking information regarding Small Groups by answering questions and providing contact information. Serving day is Sunday. An interview and training are required. For more information contact Deric Thomas at (205) 313-7749 or .

  • Community Outreach Opportunities

    Birmingham Initiatives

    There are numerous opportunities for Small Groups to be involved in initiatives in the Birmingham area.  For a complete list of disciple-making opportunities click here.

     

Serve in Global Disciple-Making

  • Short-Term Mission Trip

    Short-Term Mission trips are encouraged in order to serve nationally and internationally each year. Trips are typically 7-10 days in length with 4-6 training meetings required prior to departure. Please prayerfully consider where you will serve. For a complete list of opportunities periodically visit www.brookhills.org/go.

  • Short-Term Mission Team Leader

    Short-Term Mission Team Leaders are responsible for recruiting, training and leading a short-tem mission trip to serve nationally or internationally. Team Leaders must be members of Brook Hills have served on a previous short-term trip and exhibit strong leadership characteristics. Team Leaders may also be requested to answer questions at the Global Kiosk on Sundays. This is a Deacon position. An application, interview, background check and training are required. For more information contact Ashley B. at (205) 313-7745 or .

  • Global Prayer Team

    Global Prayer Team prays for missionaries and Brook Hills’ missions teams as they serve around the globe. Serving times vary. For more information please contact Ashley B. at 313-7745 or .

Serve in Ministry Support

  • Administrative Support Team

    Administrative Support Team provides administrative assistance to ministry personnel in the offices at the Brook Hills campus. Duties include computer work, filing, labeling and binding. Serving days and times vary. For more information please contact Susie Farley at (205) 313-7782 or .

    Administrative Support Ministry Team Description (PDF)

  • Brook Hills Prep Crew

    Brook Hills Prep Crew helps set up and break down any requirements of decorations needed during special events (i.e. Secret Church, Easter, etc.). Serving days and times vary. For more information, please contact Susie Lawley at (205) 313-7730 or .

  • Brook Hills Guides

    The Brook Hills Guides serve to share the Brook Hills ministry strategy with members and guests as they are oriented to the Brook Hills campus and serving opportunities. Times and dates to serve are flexible and vary depending on the number of requests. For more information please contact Heather Lynch at (205) 936-3956 or .

    Brook Hills Guides Ministry Team Description (PDF)

  • Communion Table Leader

    Communion Table Leaders provide direction for a specific table serving a designated section of the Worship Room. They are responsible for recruiting 4-6 people to serve alongside them as they serve communion to the faith family.  After communion is served, each team also returns the elements to the preparation room. Serving days vary, usually once every 2-3 months. For more information please contact Tanya Poe at (205) 313-7783 or .

  • Communion Prep Team

    Communion Prep Team servants prepare the elements for communion and also clean up afterwards. Serving day is monthly on Sundays. For more information please contact Betty Swann at (205) 995-0674 or or .

  • Brook Store Team

    The Brook Store Team registers guests and members for ministry opportunities, provides information about serving in the faith family and distributes ministry resources. An orientation is provided. Serving is twice monthly during Sunday Worship Gatherings. For more information please contact Darlene Phillips at (205) 408-7212 or .

    Brook Store Ministry Team Description (PDF)

  • Duplication Ministry Team

    The Duplication Ministry Team serves by assisting the staff with duplication and organization of teaching resources (CDs, DVDs). Times and dates to serve are Sundays immediately following the morning Worship Gatherings and during the week. Serving days and times during the week vary based on the need for duplication of resources. For more information please contact Marcia Foxworthy at (205) 313-7782 or .

    Duplication Ministry Team Description (PDF)

  • Emergency Response Team

    Emergency Response Team serves on-call during Sunday Morning Worship Gatherings to provide care in the event of a medical emergency. An interview, professional medical training and current Alabama license to practice is required. Serving is monthly. For more information, please contact Daphne Mohon at (205) 980-3014 or .

    Emergency Response Ministry Team Description (PDF)

  • First Impressions Team

    The First Impressions Team greets first-time guests in the parking lot or lobby with a warm welcome, a handshake and a smile. They escort them to the main building or to various locations around the campus. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Buddy Stewart at (205) 408-0444 or .

    First Impressions Ministry Team Description (PDF)

  • Graphic Arts/Web Team

    Graphic Arts/Web Team creates and updates interesting and engaging web destinations for our guests, members and the thousands of visitors who visit Brook Hills online every month. An interview is required. Serving days and times vary. For more information please contact Chris Kinsley at .

  • Greeters

    Greeters welcome guests and members when they enter the church with a warm welcome, a handshake and a smile. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Don Cheatham at (205) 991-7230 or .

    Greeters Ministry Team Description (PDF)

  • IMPACT Hostess

    IMPACT Hostesses prepare the room to welcome new members as they come to IMPACT New Members’ Workshop, greet guests and assist with clean up. Serving is monthly. For more information please contact Susie Farley at (205) 313-7782 or .

    IMPACT Hostess Ministry Team Description (PDF)

  • IMPACT Team

    IMPACT Team serves as a liaison to help new members connect with the faith family and at the Access Corner as a spiritual encourager. This is a Deacon position at Brook Hills. Serving times are Sundays immediately following Worship Gatherings and on various Wednesday nights during the year. For more information please contact Debby Bowers at (205) 313-7795 or .

    IMPACT Ministry Team Description (PDF)

  • Lobby Administrators

    Lobby Administrators provide leadership for the Assimilation Ministry Team on Sunday mornings by serving as the coordinator for all ministry teams. They serve as the point person for unforeseen issues and assist the team leaders with staffing and resources. This is a Deacon position at Brook Hills. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Debby Bowers at (205) 313-7795 or .

    Lobby Administrators Ministry Team Description (PDF)

  • Parking Team

    Parking Team directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the parking lot to ensure a safe and pleasant experience to and from Worship Gatherings. They serve as a first responder to emergencies outside the Worship Room. Serving day is Sunday mornings. For more information please contact Chris Towns at (205) 980-1133 or .

    Parking Ministry Team Description (PDF)

  • Soul Food Team

    Soul Food Team uses their love of cooking to provide a personal touch by providing meals for families in crisis or preparing meals for special events. Serving days and times vary. For more information, please contact Karen Robinson at (205) 664-4235 or .

    Soul Food Ministry Team Description (PDF)

  • Usher Team

    Usher Team welcomes guests and members to Worship Gatherings with a handshake and a smile, assisting them in finding seats. They also assist with the collection of offering. Usher Team serves as a first responder to any emergencies inside the Worship Room. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Herb Robins, to serve at 9:00 a.m; John Adams at (205) 981-6419, to serve at 11:00 a.m. or Frank and Barbara Layton at (205) 335-5978, to serve at 6:00 p.m.

    Usher Ministry Team Description (PDF)

  • Video Ministry Team - Post Production

    Post Production Video Team serves the faith family through video arts, assisting with video taping and editing of baptism videos. Experience with a video camera and non-linear video editing software is required. Interview required. Serving days vary. For more information please contact Daniel Phillips at .

  • Welcome Central Team

    Welcome Central Team provides a welcoming environment for members and guests through a friendly greeting, directions to various campus locations, and information about the ministries of the church. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Betty Chafin at (205) 402-0072 or .

    Welcome Ministry Team Description (PDF)

  • Worship Guide Team

    Worship Guide Team provides a warm welcome for our guests and members as they hand them a Worship Guide when they attend Worship Gatherings. Serving day is Sunday. For more information please contact Bob Hall at (205) 706-7507 or .

    Worship Guide Ministry Team Description (PDF)

If you are looking for a place to serve that works with your gifts, abilities, passion and schedule, you may want to "Explore Brook Hills" with the help of a guide.  More information is available on the FAQ page.

For more information or questions about serving with the Church at Brook Hills, contact Debby Bowers at .