TEAMS

“We are all guests at the table Jesus prepares for us. It’s a table for every generation, race, tribe and tongue. He invites us to sit at it, and serve one another.”

One of the most practical ways of doing this is to serve as part of a team.

Are you interested in serving on one of the teams listed below?

Worship Team

  • Worship is a fundamental part of our life as a church. Whether on a Sunday or at other events, worship plays a key role in facilitating spaces of connection with God. We're a fun team passionate about serving our community through song.

  • Use your musical skills to lead the church in sung worship

    Be a part of setting the spiritual temperature at our gatherings

    Rehearsing and learning songs to help our community connect with Jesus.

    Being part of the team at various events outside of Sunday services

  • Be part of a thriving team of creatives and musicians

    Termly socials

    Make friends and develop skills

  • If you are interested in joining the Worship Team then please email phil.mann@stwderby.org

PRODUCTION Team

  • Our Production team looks after the sound, lighting, visuals/playback and broadcasting for all the needs of STW Derby. No prior knowledge is needed to join this team, just a willingness to learn and grow.

  • Run services/events in your chosen area of expertise (ie. Sound, Lighting, Visuals and Broadcast)

    Work along side other teams and offer support where appropriate.

    Adhere to call times set for the production team ahead of each service/event.

  • Being part of a team that helps you explore your creativity.

    Building Community with like minded people.

    Experience for if you end up working in the tech industry.

  • If you are interested in joining the Production Team then please email alex.dann@stwderby.org

Hosting Team

  • A smile, a cheery 'Good Morning' and a fresh cup of coffee is all that is needed to give people arriving at Werb's a warm welcome. For people who are joining us for the first time it can make them feel relaxed and at home.

  • Welcome

    Arrive early to ensure the church is tidy and set up ready for our guests

    Point people in the direction of coffee or kids/youth registration as relevant

    Find out a little about new people and connect them with other Werb's members

    Assist with the collection and communion when required.

    Refreshments

    To arrive early to set up the refreshments area and make drinks

    To serve refreshments before our Sunday gatherings

    To ensure the serving area is kept clean and hygiene standards are followed

    To maintain and report accurate stock levels

  • Being part of a great team

    Getting to know new people

    Team training and socials

  • If you are interested in joining the Hosting Team then please email alex.dann@stwderby.org

KIDS Team

  • Werb's Kids is a safe, fun place where we disciple our children and give them the tools they need to grow in their relationship with God. All you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in.

  • Work in a team to deliver a pre-planned session to a kids' group

    Serve approximately once a month

    Help to tidy up after your session

    Show the children how amazing it is to know God!

  • Helping the children to enjoy coming to church

    Seeing the children grow in their faith

    Meeting new people and team socials

  • If you are interested in joining the Kids Team then please email hannah.sams@stwderby.org

Youth Team

  • Werb's Youth is a growing ministry both on Sundays and on Wednesday evenings. Its an opportunity for young people to connect and have fun as well as going deeper in their relationship with God.

  • Helping to run our regular youth sessions

    Attending regular team hangouts to build community, share vision and pray for the young people

    Coming alongside the young people at Werb's to inspire, support and empower them

  • Playing a part in a young person's faith journey, seeing them grow in relationship with God

    Being part of an amazing and supportive youth team

    Having a lot of fun

  • If you are interested in joining the Youth Team then please email emily.gilbert@stwderby.org

PRAYER Team

  • Prayer is a such an important part of our relationship with God and we realise the need to be praying for and with each other. Our prayer team is there to step forward during our services and pray with members of the congregation

  • Being willing to come forward and pray for and with people during services and worship nights

    Ability to maintain confidentiality

    To be prayerful and caring

    To be able to listen to others and God

  • Helping people to connect more with Jesus

    Helping others grow and deepen their faith

    Seeing God move and cause transformation in peoples lives

  • If you are interested in joining the Prayer Team then please email anna.mann@stwderby.org

Alpha Team

  • Alpha runs on a Tuesday evening for 11 weeks and one Saturday. It is an amazing opportunity to help our guests explore the bigger questions of life either directly or by supporting the course in a practical way.

  • There are lots of different opportunities to serve at Alpha:

    Welcome and hospitality - serving drinks and registering people

    Small group leaders/assistants - looking after guests and facilitating the discussion time

    Catering - preparing the all important meal

  • Being part of a great team

    Getting to know new people

    See people grow in their understanding of and relationship with God

  • If you are interested in joining the Prayer Team then please email jenny.simpson@stwderby.org