Browse through the following ministry jobs and place a check next to those you’re interested in. Be sure to complete your contact information and click Submit Form at the bottom. We will contact you within one week.
If you would be willing to drive the church van to pick up and take members, to and from church service who cannot drive, please contact Mike Bahn. His goal is to have 3-4 volunteers so that each volunteer would only have 1 week a month.
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Contact Person: Mark Sheets
Provide childcare for children’s ministry meetings and/or events and Wednesday nights.
Pass all required safety protocols to work with children in our church family (background check, safety training, orientation, etc.). Time of events are dependent upon the meeting or event, but can take place on any day of the week, during the day or evening. Volunteer can specify availability.
Contact Person: Melissa Shaver
Each Sunday morning our children’s ministry offers classes for children ages birth – 6th grade. Teachers serve as part of a spiritual team to nurture children’s spiritual growth and transformation. Teachers are responsible for preparing and teaching the lesson from the provided curriculum each Sunday morning, and usually teach for a semester at a time (January – May, June – August, September – December).
Pass all required safety protocols to work with children in our church family (background check, safety training, orientation, etc.). We would need you to be available Sunday mornings from 9:15am–10:30am, plus time to prepare the lesson during the week.
Our children’s ministry coordinators will take on the responsibilities of shepherding the hearts of our children, our teachers and our families in a way that brings each group closer to living out the calling of Jesus on their lives. Coordinators take responsibility for finding substitutes, welcoming children and parents as they arrive, assisting with safety and security policies/procedures, and communicating and working with the Children’s Minister.
Pass all required safety protocols to work with children in our church family (background check, safety training, orientation, etc.). Be available Sunday mornings at 9:10, and be able to meet every 6-8 weeks with the children’s ministers for prayer and planning. Coordinators usually serve 2 of the 3 semesters.
Our coordinating team meets periodically throughout the year to pray, share vision, and plan for ur Sunday classes. During this time, we love to share a meal with our coordinator families. If you would like to cook or bake for any part of this meal, we would love to hear from you. We typically serve family friendly meals for about 10-15 people.
Each Sunday morning our children’s ministry offers classes for children ages birth – 6th grade. We can always use volunteers to be “on call” to help us out when we need someone to come be with a new child or a child that needs some extra attention.
Pass all required safety protocols to work with children in our church family (background check, safety training, orientation, etc.). We would need you to be available Sunday mornings from 9:15 am – 10:30 am, but we would only contact you on the days we have a need.
Each Sunday morning our children’s ministry offers classes for children ages birth – 6th grade. Teachers serve as part of a spiritual team to nurture children’s spiritual growth and transformation. At times we need to call on individuals, sometimes at the last minute, to fill in when a teacher needs to be out.
Pass all required safety protocols to work with children in our church family (background check, safety training, orientation, etc.). We would need you to be available Sunday mornings from 9:15 am – 10:30 am and be willing to teach the lesson with the provided curriculum.
Make desserts for events such as Starting Point, Equip/Send and have to the church kitchen by 11 am on that particular Sunday morning.
Willingness to receive a call the week before that a dessert is needed. Can be homemade or store bought.
Contact Person: Cindy Booker
There are many floors to mop in our building. There are large areas like the Gym and small areas like the entryways that are mopped at least once if not twice per week. If you have some spare time during the week, need to get out or away from home and or want to be of service, sweeping and mopping here can be a way to do that. It takes over 4 hours per week to sweep and mop this facility, so any help in this area affords us more time to take care of other aspects of this facility.
Using a broom and or small vacuum as well as making mop water and pushing the mop bucket around. We have large and small areas to choose from.
Contact Person: Jeromy Hunter
Assist with snow removal from sidewalks on snowy Sunday mornings. We would need these volunteers to bring their shovel and come to the church two hours prior to the start of services and/or classes.
This volunteer would lock each classroom and both west entrance doors at 10:45am. This would be a rotation between volunteers, so you would not lock up every Sunday.
Periodically, write and send notes of encouragement to our widows and widowers.
Volunteer will need to provide the stationary/cards and postage as needed.
Contact Person: Melvonna Collier
Adopt a widow/widower and take care of their lawn care needs for the year.
Volunteer may need to provide their own equipment.
Contact Person: Dick Rice
Each Sunday a small team of members prays for this body. We would like to invite anyone who want to join us to be a part of this group as we seek God for ourselves and for the Southwest Church.
Contact Person: Kyle Wade
Mentor a man re-entering the community from prison by providing spiritual, social, financial and emotional guidance for a period of normally 3 years.
Usually involves a bit more time with the person upon first release, then usually a weekly in person or phone visit. However, these are flexible.
Contact Person: Jerry Morgan
We take a meal to those in need (after being in hospital, sick, or just need help). This meal can be homemade or fast food and it does not need to be anything fancy. For example: pizza, KFC, Subway, casserole and bread, hamburgers, spaghetti, etc. An email is sent out to our Meals Ministry List of volunteers and whoever is available, chooses the day they can take a meal. The meal is generally taken between 5-6pm.
The only skill needed is a willing spirit to help those we see who need help.
On Sunday mornings, this volunteer would arrive and unlock the entrances by 9am. Lock classrooms after class and then lock up entrances after Church is over.
Only need the ability show up and unlock on time.
The Ronald McDonald House serves to provide a home away from home for families who have to travel to Amarillo seeking medical care for a child. Their mission is to alleviate as much stress as possible. For over than 35 years, a group from Southwest has volunteered to provide dinner for residents on the 2nd and 3rd Monday of each month.
Normally, this group will work together to cook a meal for residents. And normally, they will visit some with the residents as they arrive for the meal. Due to Covid, the team now provides ready-made meals and restaurant gifts cards. As pandemic restrictions lift, this group will get to start using a brand new commercial kitchen! This is a great opportunity to provide care for families enduring difficult circumstances.
Contact Person: Debbie Rhodes
In addition to the Welcome Desk, Small Group Central serves as an information hub on Sundays as we shepherd this church family in discipleship. Greeters are needed to be available on Sunday mornings to provide answers about Classes, Small Groups, and other upcoming events. Information is provided, and Ryan tries to always be nearby to help. We want it to be easy for someone to find help when they are ready to take their next step of faith.
A friendly attitude that is eager to help! There are three time slots to fill: Sundays 9:15-9:45am Sundays 10:15-10:45am Sundays 11:45-12:00pm
Every Small Group needs a safe place to gather. Typically, hosting responsibilities are shared among several members of a group. If you’re willing to host your group on occasion, talk to your group leader or to Melissa Shaver.
Provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for group gatherings. These gatherings usually last no more than two hours. Secure at least one alternate meeting location for when your home is unavailable.
Our Small Group Leaders are ministers among us! Our groups exist to build meaningful relationships as we become more like Jesus. Leaders are responsible to facilitate the content and activities of their group each semester. Leaders are also responsible to “guard the environment” so groups can remain on a healthy trajectory.
Attend a Training Event with Melissa Shaver. Commit to lead a group for one school year. Leaders are expected to have a heart for the spiritual formation of those in the group. As the pandemic subsides (we pray!), we will resume our Quarterly Leader Luncheons which Leaders are expected to attend for ongoing training and coaching.
Co-leaders commit to supporting a Small Group Leader for the duration of one school year. Co-leaders are to be a champion for the pastoral care of the group and pray for group members. Co-leaders are to serve as an ally for the Leader by participating fully and setting an example for others. Co-leader responsibilities will vary by ability, but some degree of coordination, communication, and gathering leadership will be needed.
Co-leaders need to have a heart for the spiritual formation of those in their group. They will need to attend a Training Event with Melissa Shaver. Groups usually meet for 1.5 hours every week. Co-leaders will usually assist the Leader in choosing content and activities for the group each semester.
Our Spiritual Formation ministry seeks to offer a menu of adult class options each quarter. We are intentional to offer both Bible studies and topical studies—and our goal is for everyone (including the teacher) to become more like Jesus. Class teachers will be responsible to develop content which lends itself to great discussion.
Our classes prioritize discussion, so we are primarily looking for strong group discussion facilitators with a heart for our church family. Sunday morning classes are 45 minutes long, and Wednesday evening classes can last up to 90. Classes typically exist in quarters, and usually endure anywhere from 4-10 weeks. Please note: not everyone will be permitted to teach a class. The abilities to develop quality content and facilitate meaningful discussion are required.
When delivering for Meals on Wheels, a volunteer will pick up food from one of the hospitals about 10:30am, then make approximately 10 stops and finish by noon. The organization provides training, and they use a great smartphone app which provides GPS navigation and details for each delivery. Volunteers can either cover the same route once every week, or they can serve as a substitute and serve on occasion.
Volunteers need to be friendly and have reliable transportation. Volunteers should also be good with directions. Meals on Wheels training. A typical job will require 90-100 minutes of time.
Trek Guides are the chief facilitators of our Student Ministry Small Groups. The role of our Trek Guide is to be a consistent, loving presence in the lives of our students. The recruiting and training of our Trek Guides takes place in August and then we launch our groups in September of every year.
Care deeply about students and the crazy, complicated world they are living in. Listener. Students value someone who will listen to them, not preach at them. Ask Good questions. The goal is to get them thinking and engaged in their faith formation. Consistency – show up each and every week.
Contact Person: Adrian Morgan
Open up your home/backyard to the youth ministry for one of our Devotional Nights. These times usually consist of eating a meal together, a time of worship, and a game. Adrian will facilitate the devotional and game and help coordinate the meal.
Opening up your home and yard to Middle School and High School Students. The Devotional Nights usually last around 2 hours. A large yard or nearby park is welcome but not required. Providing/cooking a meal for 30-40 students. (You are not responsible for covering the cost of this meal.)
Contact Person: Adrian Morgan or Amy Shelburne
Provide, pickup, and bring donuts to our Youth Sunday morning class. We would love for our Donut Donors to have a donut with the students when you deliver!
Pickup up and provide donuts for 50 or so students on Sunday mornings. Class starts at 9:30, so if we could have the donuts there by 9:15 that would be great! 1x a month. Or 2x a month. Whatever you want to do!
Prepare and bring snacks for our Students on Wednesday nights. On Wednesday Nights we are trying to create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for our students. And really good, free snacks are a key part of making that happen!
Bring snacks for around 50 students. You can buy them or make them. They will eat whatever! On Wednesday nights we start at 6:30pm, but you can drop off your snacks earlier if that works. You can select one month to bring snacks, bring them 1x a month, or whatever works best for you.
Occasionally we provide dinner for our students on Wednesday nights. As you might guess, this is a big job that requires a small team of workers to pull off. This team helps cook the meal, serve it, and then clean up after.
This would mainly be on Wednesday nights from around 5:30-8pm. Help cook and prepare the food, serve it, and then clean up afterwards.
Contact Person: Adrian Morgan & Amy Shelburne
This ministry takes senior adults (it doesn’t matter how “senior” you are!) and pairs them with a senior student for the year. We ask these adults to consistently pray and encourage our senior students as they walk through their Senior year.
Pray for your Senior student. Encourage your Senior student. Love your Senior student. Listen to your Senior student.
Few things are more encouraging than a note in the mail. This consists of writing notes of encouragement and love to our students.
A desire to encourage. Once a week. Once a month. Whatever you want to do. Adrian and Amy will provide you with the names and info of students. You write the notes.
We are always in need of a group to sort clothing donations and hang them up according to size. Volunteers are also needed to take appointments with people coming to shop for clothing.
Friendly attitude. Enjoys organizing. One night or day a month for a couple of hours.
Contact Person: Misty Bourn
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-3:00, we take calls for people to come in for groceries. It is a simple phone interview and a little paperwork.
Friendly attitude. Ability to handle multiple phone lines. A heart for people in need and wanting to be the face of Southwest to Love First. As needed.
Workers to keep our Community Garden free of weeds and to pick vegetables as needed (to keep or give away) and possibly visit with someone in our neighborhood when the chance arises.
No special skills required. Approximately 1 hour per week.
Someone to shop for, label and deliver- Chocolate bars (Valentine’s), filled Easter Baskets (Easter), and Halloween goodies (Halloween), for the children at the High Plain’s Children’s Home and the Amarillo Children’s home.
Approximately 3 hours per Holiday.
Take communion to our shut-in community.
A willingness to visit and possibly pray with our shut-in members. Approximately 1 to 2 hours per week.
Rides to doctor appointments, grocery store, etc.
Driver’s license. As need arises.
Because our First Responders keep irregular work hours, we want to have people ready to assist them and their families when needs arise while the First Responder is at work. Needs might be simple home repairs, transportation, or childcare. We want to fill the gap for these wonderful people who serve our city every day!
We’d like to have a variety of skills available... childcare, cooking, basic home repairs, drivers, etc. This role is as needed.
Contact Person: Jeromy Hunter/Misty Bourn
Passing out flyers to our community for various events. Helping with Youth events that involve our Benevolence Ministry. Help coming up with ways our youth can be involved in helping connect our community with our church.
Someone in our Youth Group who has a heart for outreach in our community. Approximately 1 -2 hours per month and 1 hour planning meetings quarterly.
Helps to inform and promote things going on in our Benevolence Ministry on Social Media.
Someone who enjoys posting on social media. Someone who has a love for our church and the community surrounding. 1 hour per week. Monthly meetings to discuss current events and programs in this ministry.
Join in with our praise team in leading our church family in worship.
Must have the ability to sing in tune and blend with other singers. Must have at least a rudimentary knowledge of reading music. Rehearsals are required for those leading on Sunday morning at 8:30 (currently). Once a month rehearsals for the entire team is scheduled currently for the second Wednesday of the month from 5:30 – 6:30.
Contact Person: Doyle Corder
Leading our church family in the Lord’s Supper.
Must be comfortable in developing a short (5 minutes or less) devotional pointing to the purposes and message of the Lord’s Supper. Must be comfortable with public speaking and leading the congregation in prayer.
Leading the congregation in prayer during worship services.
Must be comfortable with public speaking and leading prayer.
Public reading of scripture in our worship services.
Must be comfortable and skilled in reading in front of a large crowd in a way that engages the audience with the text.
Beginning in the summer of 2020, we launched a prayer initiative for every single school in the Amarillo and Canyon districts. We’re looking for volunteers who will pray regularly for a specific campus. While we have many volunteers already at work, we still have a few school campuses which are not yet covered.
At a minimum, our volunteers will pray regularly for a specific school—it’s leaders, teachers, parents, and students. Volunteers are welcome, of course, to recruit additional prayer warriors. Volunteers are also encouraged to organize prayer walks around their campus.
Contact Person: Jobie Ogburn
Currently, our women’s ministry works to host a weekend event every Fall and a class or two every Spring. This small team will works to facilitate these events.
This role is primarily one of prayer and meetings to identify needs, leaders, and workers. Participants should have a heart for the women of the Southwest Church.
Contact Person: Elise Hairston
We meet every Wednesday at the church building during the lunch hour to pray for every request on the church prayer list. We are convinced in the power of prayer, and we want everyone to know these names and requests are covered every single week!
Wednesdays at lunch, and a heart for prayer!
Contact Person: Brent Adams
Make meals for events such as Starting Point, Equip/Send and have to the church kitchen by 11 am on that Sunday morning. This is a BIG ask, but a very helpful service. The number of people varies, but we would let you know the week before the event the number of people we have registered. We can and would reimburse you if you would like.