Areas of Service

We are so glad you are taking your best next step toward Jesus by discovering ways to use your gifts for God’s kingdom. If you haven’t already, take the spiritual gifts assessment available at GiftsTest.com. Possible gifts are listed per volunteer role below, but it is not an exhaustive list! Review your results, consider your interest areas and availability, and complete the serve form above for more information to get started. 

Baptism Mentor

Help a baptism candidate as he or she makes the decision to go public with their faith in Jesus.

GIFTINGS:
mercy
helps
wisdom
administration
giving
discernment

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Walk alongside baptism candidates in a four- to five-week series of discipleship curriculum
Help the candidate take the best next step beyond baptism (community or renewal group/serving)

Connect Team

Help guests connect and identify their next step by providing a personal connection, information about the campus, Sunday services, group life, 101, and events.

GIFTINGS:
hospitality
service
pastor/shepherd
helps

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist guest and provide a welcoming environment
Be personable and authentic—let guests know why they are a priority
Give next steps (group life, 101, etc.)
Help guests with directional questions about the campus
Help guests register for groups, 101 classes, etc.
Be familiar with the CCC website and important events, dates, times, and locations

Community Group Leader

Use your leadership and facilitation gifts as you walk alongside others to learn and grow in community and God’s word.

GIFTINGS:
leadership
evangelism
discernment
pastor/shepherd
serving
teaching

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communicate with your Community Group
Prepare to facilitate prior to group meeting time
Create comfortable space for group members and potential new members alike
Shepherd and enable group members in their next steps in discipleship and serving

College Leadership Team

The leadership team of 8:08 is a group of 18- to 23-year-olds who are committed to being in an intentional discipleship relationship, discipling others, and helping to serve and support the ministry of 8:08 College Community. This group has a desire to reach college students in Omaha with the gospel.

GIFTINGS:
leadership
evangelism
discernment
pastor/shepherd
service
teaching

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bi-weekly leadership huddle with other leaders
Bi-weekly discipleship meeting with your discipler
Weekly leading/discipling other college students in your Community Group
Engagement and leadership at various 8:08 ministry events/outreaches

Choir & Worship Team

Help lead worship on Sunday mornings through the outward and joyful expression of choral music.

GIFTINGS:
prophecy
leadership
faith
exhortation

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sing twice a month for both services, with a mandatory rehearsal on the Wednesday evening prior to the scheduled Sunday.

Orchestra Member

Help lead worship on Sunday mornings alongside other team members.

GIFTINGS:
service
faith
leadership

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Play twice a month for both services, with a mandatory rehearsal on the Wednesday evening prior to the scheduled Sunday.

Creative Team

Use creative skills to worship God together through the arts and to draw people closer to him.

GIFTINGS:
craftsmanship
knowledge
apostleship
discernment
helps
service
leadership

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a writer, editor, designer, photographer, or videographer for Sunday mornings or special events to tell the story of what God is doing in and through the ministry of Christ Community Church.

Production Team

Use technical skills to worship God together through the arts and to draw people closer to him.

GIFTINGS:
administration
craftsmanship
service
leadership

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop a standard of production excellence by completing CCC Production Training
Serving schedules vary but can include Sunday morning and special events
Serving opportunities include lighting, lyrics, graphics, camera, technical directing, directing, and producing

Social Media Team

Support the Social Media Team in conveying stories, vision, and community outside the church doors to those following CCC’s social media accounts. Extend God’s message of hope to a world of believers and unbelievers alike.

GIFTINGS:
leadership
administration
service
teaching
evangelism
helps

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve on Sunday mornings with photo and video coverage of Sunday services, community interactions, and Next Generation Ministries
For those who are passionate about creative storytelling through photos, video, graphic design, and social media
For those who desire to creatively plan social media posts that engage the church as well as the broader community by telling stories and sharing beneficial, encouraging content

Online Host

Provide a personal connection with those watching our Sunday services online, greet attenders, answer questions, share resources, and pray for people through on-on-one online prayer.

GIFTINGS:
administration
hospitality
leadership
service
faith

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Volunteer at either the 9 or 10:45 AM service through the Church.Online platform, Facebook, or YouTube
This can happen from anywhere with an internet connection
It is best to use a computer for this role, but it can be done from a smartphone or tablet

Sunday Morning Resource Booth Team

Prepare the Resource Booth and online store for sales.

GIFTINGS:
administration
hospitality
service

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Sunday Morning Resource Booth Team greets attendees and sells CCC-branded apparel and merchandise, Bibles, and books.

Resource Booth Prep Team

Prepare the Resource Booth and online store for sales each week by organizing and counting inventory.

GIFTINGS:
administration
hospitality
service

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Resource Booth Prep Team will create an attractive display for the various items CCC sells, which includes folding/refolding and restocking merchandise, dusting shelves, and counting inventory each week.

Missions Prayer Team

Valuing prayer as the first and most vital activity of missions, and modeling it as individuals, teams, and the Church. 

GIFTINGS:
discernment
leadership
faith
intercession
mercy
wisdom

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Opportunities vary but include participating in prayer individually and/or corporately through different means such as email, text, Zoom prayer meetings, prayer walks, etc.

Local Ministry Partner Volunteer

Valuing partnerships that strive to primarily work through the local church and faith-based organizations. 

GIFTINGS:
administration
craftsmanship
discernment
leadership
evangelism
faith
giving
hospitality
intercession
knowledge
leadership
mercy
service
pastor/shepherd
teaching
wisdom

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Opportunities vary depending on season/time of year

Ongoing opportunities include:
- Second Saturday Serve at Abide Ministries—hand out food at food pantry or help with projects on campus
- Serve on a regular basis with local partners such as Embrace the Nations, Abide Game Changers, Global Friends, RISE, etc.

Upcoming seasonal opportunities include:
- Mission Church Christmas Store—Buy, transport, and price gifts, help set up and assist during store hours
- Load container being shipped to Bongolo Hospital in Gabon

Short-Term Mission Trips

Bringing Jesus to the least-reached and overlooked peoples in our city, our nation, and around the world.

GIFTINGS:
administration
craftsmanship
discernment
leadership
evangelism
faith
giving
hospitality
intercession
knowledge
mercy
service
pastor/shepherd
teaching
wisdom

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complete application and interview
Attend all training meetings
Raise funds

Click here to see upcoming trips

Home Repair Ministry

Empowering the people of CCC with opportunities to serve in missions.

GIFTINGS:
craftsmanship
service

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This ministry is focused on helping qualified, regular, and active attenders of CCC with small, necessary home or dwelling maintenance issues (e.g., replace a faucet, install a door, repair a railing, etc.)
Specific and basic handyman skills needed

Geezer Ministry

Empowering the people of CCC with opportunities to serve in missions.

GIFTINGS:
craftsmanship
service

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This ministry is focused on renovating houses in Village One to become Hope Houses, and to help maintain and renovate Lighthouses in Village One as needed
No skills required, just a servant’s heart
Work is mostly completed during daytime hours on weekdays

Middle School (MS) or High School (HS) Community Group Leader

Create a welcoming environment, provide tools, and offer an encouraging relationship to help deepen a student’s walk with Christ and express their love for God at home, in school, and in the community.

GIFTINGS:
leadership
evangelism
discernment
pastor/shepherd
service
teaching
hospitality

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commit to Sunday nights August–April
Build community with a small group of students
Lead students in Bible study, prayer, accountability, and outreach to their peers

MS or HS Community Group Coach

Create a welcoming environment, provide tools, and offer an encouraging relationship to help deepen a student’s walk with Christ and express their love for God at home, in school, and in the community.

GIFTINGS:
leadership
evangelism
discernment
pastor/shepherd
service
teaching
hospitality

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commit to Sunday nights August–April
Lead and equip a team of Community Group Leaders as they minister to their small group of students

MS Sunday Morning Table Group Leader

Create a welcoming environment, provide tools, and offer an encouraging relationship to help deepen a student’s walk with Christ and express their love for God at home, in school, and in the community.

GIFTINGS:
hospitality
evangelism
discernment
pastor/shepherd
service
teaching
wisdom

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve Sundays at 9 AM in the Student Center
Hang out with students
Create a welcoming environment
Lead table discussions as you dive into God’s word together

MS or HS Hospitality Team

Create a welcoming environment, provide tools, and offer an encouraging relationship to help deepen a student’s walk with Christ and express their love for God at home, in school, and in the community.

GIFTINGS:
administration
hospitality
service

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve Sunday mornings or evenings and special events
Create a fun and welcoming environments for students
Run the café on Sundays and serve behind the scenes at special events

Greeter

Create a comfortable environment for guests by offering a sincere greeting at the outside doors of CCC and by acknowledging each guest as they enter and exit the building.

GIFTINGS:
administration
hospitality
leadership
service

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Arrive forty minutes before your scheduled service for the team huddle
Welcome every guest at your assigned door to the building by making eye contact, smiling, and greeting the approaching guest with a “Hello” or “Good Morning”
Personally escort any guest who asks where something is located
Have an intermediate knowledge of where things are located at CCC (bathrooms, kids check-in, Info Center, service locations, etc.) and a basic knowledge of what is going on at CCC on a Sunday morning

Seating Host

Create a comfortable environment for guests by welcoming them and offering assistance to find seating at the doors of the Worship Center, making engagement with the service both easy and distraction-free.

GIFTINGS:
administration
hospitality
leadership
service

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Arrive forty minutes before your scheduled service for the team huddle
Welcome every guest at your assigned door to the Worship Center by making eye contact, smiling, and greeting the approaching guest with a “Hello” or “Good Morning”
Be proactive; actively look for guests to assist and politely inform them that you have seats for them
Work the room by talking to people before and after service and learning the names of those with whom you interact week to week
Count the number of attenders in your assigned section and report that number to your team leader

Info Desk

Create a comfortable environment by providing helpful information, clear directions, and up-to-date quality information with a warm smile and a desire to help in whatever way the congregant or guest needs.

GIFTINGS:
administration
hospitality
leadership
service
helps

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Arrive forty minutes before your scheduled service for the team huddle
Welcome every guest who interacts with the Info Desk through making eye contact, smiling, and greeting the approaching guest with a “Hello” or “Good Morning”
Have a basic understanding of how to share details and care for people through phone requests
Be aware of the contents in the Weekly Memo, the information on the website, and other happenings at CCC
Know the locations of classes and events and how to get there
Be able to work the computer for sign-ups and find basic CCC information

Kids Greeting & Check-in Team

Create a welcoming environment and assist families with registration and check-in

GIFTINGS:
administration
pastor/shepherd
service
leadership
helps

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be familiar with all content in the CCC Kids Handbook.
Know the available children’s services offered
Team and family check-in begins thirty minutes before each service
Understand how to assist with special circumstances (children with allergies, first-time families, etc.)

Kids Nursery–5th Grade Team

Assist children in applying the truths of Scripture and to demonstrate in word and action how to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.

GIFTINGS:
administration
teaching
pastor/shepherd
service
evangelism
leadership

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Opportunities include Community Group Leader, Helper, Large Group Leader, Storyteller, Technical Support, Secretary, Worship Leader, and Greeter
Be familiar with all content in the CCC Kids Handbook
Read the services email before serving to learn important information
Welcome families with a warm greeting, a smile, and eye contact
Receive items from parents (0–4 years) such as bottles, cups, diapers, pacifiers, etc.
After service, organize the classroom and sanitize toys, tables, and any other surfaces used

Kids Worship Leader, Tech Support, Secretary & Storyteller

Assist children in applying the truths of Scripture and to demonstrate in word and action how to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.

GIFTINGS:
hospitality
service
leadership
administration

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Welcome everyone that arrives at the CCC Kids desk and accommodate their needs
Answer guests’ questions about the service, CCC Kids, and our church
Assist them in registering their family
Assist them in printing tags necessary for them to enter CCC Kids
Walk the family to the rooms the kids will be in, and then to the Worship Center
Provide them with a map to help them get around the building

Maintenance

Support general maintenance and custodial needs for the buildings on campus.

GIFTING:
service
helps
craftsmanship

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintaining the building to keep it operating smoothly; making the building beautifully invisible so that the sole focus is on Jesus and growing disciples for Kingdom impact

Custodial

Support general maintenance and custodial needs for the buildings on campus.

GIFTINGS:
hospitality
service
helps

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cleaning, sanitizing, and beautifying the CCC buildings and property in order to provide safe, clean, and attractive spaces for worship, fellowship, and meaningful encounters with the living God

Grounds

Cooperate with God to create beauty, order, and abundance on the grounds of the Christ Community Church campus.

GIFTING:
service
helps
craftsmanship

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Co-create with God to maintain plantings and garden beds on the CCC campus

Turf Management

Support general maintenance and custodial needs for the buildings on campus.

GIFTING:
service
helps
craftsmanship

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mow, trim, and irrigate the property to keep the outside of CCC looking as good as the inside

Safety Team

Provide security and safety for God’s people during Sunday services, ministries, and events.

GIFTINGS:
administration
leadership
service
pastor/shepherd

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide security and safety during Sunday services, ministries, and events

Medical Support Team

Provide security and safety for God’s people during Sunday services, ministries, and events.

GIFTINGS:
administration
service
hospitality
leadership

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide on-call first aid, medical support, and CPR when needed during Sunday services and events

Food Service Team

Glorify God by providing fellowship, food, coffee, and service to others.

GIFTINGS:
administration
hospitality
service
helps

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and serve meals for ministry and outreach events during the week and on weekends

Coffee Team

Glorify God by providing fellowship, food, coffee, and service to others.

GIFTINGS:
administration
hospitality
service
helps

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve coffee in the Atrium on Sunday mornings and occasionally at special events

Stephen Minister

Help identify and mobilize the gifts of the Church body to meet the constantly growing needs for care.

GIFTINGS:
discernment
healing
miracles
wisdom
faith
intercession
mercy
pastor/shepherd

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be trained, commissioned, and supervised by Stephen Leaders to provide one-on-one Christian care to persons in need on behalf of the congregation
Be assigned to one care receiver at a time and meet with that person for about one hour each week
Serve for two years, which includes an initial fifty hours of training followed by twice-monthly supervision and continuing education sessions

Elder Care

Care Center Ministry: Upon satisfactory completion of the Silver Tsunami Ministry Training Course, assistance will be given to graduates in selecting a Care Center.
Homebound Members of Christ Community Church: Presently we have 90+ homebound known members at CCC.
Our hope is that the Silver Tsunami training will further equip those who visit, train many more people who are willing to visit and share the love of Christ with our homebound members.
Spiritual Care for Aging Parents, Grandparents, and friends: The Silver Tsunami course will provide help in how to share the Gospel with your loved ones.

GIFTINGS:
helps
service
intercession
mercy
pastor/shepherd

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Care Center Ministry: Upon satisfactory completion of the STM Training Course, assistance will be given to graduates in selecting a Care Center.
Homebound Members of Christ Community Church: Presently we have 90+ homebound known members at CCC. Our hope is that the Silver Tsunami training will:
further equip those who visit, train many more people who are willing to visit and share the love of Christ with our homebound members.
Spiritual Care for Aging Parents, Grandparents, and friends: The Silver Tsunami course will provide help in how to share the Gospel with your loved ones.

Benevolence Ministry Team

To show the love of Christ in tangible ways by providing food, clothing, shelter, counseling, and other basic needs to those who need temporary assistance in the greater Omaha area.

SCHEDULE & ARRIVAL TIME: 
Team meets first and third Thursdays of the month | 5–6 PM 

TIME COMMITMENT:
2–5 hours per week (meetings and client follow up) 

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT:
After shadowing an existing team member for two months, a one-year commitment is preferred.

HOW TO JOIN:
Contact Doni Gregory | donig@cccomaha.org

GIFTINGS:
mercy
wisdom
administration
giving
discernment
faith

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review assigned benevolence applications, typically 3–5 per month.

• Seek the leading of the Holy Spirit through prayer.

• Make initial contact with the applicant within two business days to ask additional questions (as needed).

• Consult with references, the CCC staff member who met with applicant, and/or other Benevolence team members and determine the best way to assist the applicant. 

• Use Benevolence Guide guidelines to determine types and levels of assistance available.

• Team members should maintain a high level of confidentiality and be able to be objective while also using gifts of mercy, compassion, and discernment.

Oil Change Ministry Team

The Oil Change Ministry is a means for CCC to reach out to single, divorced or widowed, senior women of our congregation, as well as others in the community, who face financial difficulties and need basic car maintenance. 

SCHEDULE & ARRIVAL TIME: 
First and third Saturdays of the month (excluding holiday weekends) | 8–11 AM 

TIME COMMITMENT:
Serve a minimum of one Saturday per month 

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT:
After initial shadowing, a six-month commitment is desired.

HOW TO JOIN:
Contact Darrell Bush | dgdmbush@cox.net

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform inspections on vehicle.

• Change oil and filter.

• Change wiper blades and light bulbs if needed.

• Communicate any additional concerns about the vehicle to the owner.

Library Team

The CCC library team provides key resources for all congregants that can help them grow in their faith. The library is located just inside the kids entrance to the left (south) and is full of resources that are maintained and tracked through an online software system.

SCHEDULE & ARRIVAL TIME: 
Sundays | 8:30–11:15 AM

TIME COMMITMENT:
Serve once or twice a month after services or be available for special cleaning and maintenance projects.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT:
Six-month commitment desired.

HOW TO JOIN:
Contact: Sandra Garmatter | LibraryU@cccomaha.org

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist those entering the library when needed.

• Check in/out books through the online software system.

• Restock returned books.

• "Read" books: look to out of place books, especially in children's section, adjusting books to line up at the same time. 

• Help with maintenance and cleaning projects as able.

• Assist with the summer reading program. 

Funeral Team

The funeral team exists to help create a welcoming environment for families as they grieve and celebrate the life of a loved one. 

SCHEDULE & ARRIVAL TIME: 
Varies

TIME COMMITMENT:
Serve 1–3 times per month for 2–6 hours.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT:
Six-month commitment desired.

HOW TO JOIN:
Contact: Merna Abernathy | mernaa@cccomaha.org

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist and direct vendors and guests as they arrive for funeral and/or reception.

• Help coordinator with other tasks as needed

Weekday Reception Team

The receptionist team is key in creating a welcoming environment to callers and individuals who walk through the doors of CCC. The role will interact with staff regularly and play a key role in connecting those in need with on-call staff. 

SCHEDULE & ARRIVAL TIME: 
Varies

TIME COMMITMENT:
Serve regularly 1­–2 hours weekly or fill in as needed when our primary receptionist is performing other duties or is out of the office.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT:
Six-month commitment desired.

HOW TO JOIN:
Contact: Merna Abernathy | mernaa@cccomaha.org

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer phones and direct calls.

• Assist in-person guests by notifying staff of their arrival or directing them to their meeting room. 

• Sign off on mail/package deliveries and notify staff of their arrival.

• Help receptionist with other projects as needed.