VOLUNTEER WITH US
Are you looking to donate your time, skills and invaluable resources to move the Kingdom of God forward in the earth? We would love your help!
Volunteer for a specific event or consider applying for one of our "Mission Integrator" volunteer roles.
Event Volunteer Opportunities
Please fill out the form below to indicate your preferred event for volunteering within the ministry.
"Mission Integrator" Opportunities
Mission Integrators are our dedicated core operational volunteers, playing a key role in accomplishing long-term goals. They’re deeply involved in the church’s team structure and regular activities, making a meaningful impact every day.
Check out the opportunities below and apply today.
Youth and Children's Praise and Worship Mentor
Overview:
The Praise and Worship Mentor is an adult volunteer responsible for guiding and supporting our Youth and Children’s Praise and Worship Leaders. This role focuses on equipping young leaders with the practical skills and spiritual understanding necessary to lead dynamic and engaging worship for their peers. The Mentor will primarily assist with song selection, fostering enthusiastic singing, and encouraging age-appropriate movement and action songs.
Description of Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Song Selection and Preparation
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Assist Youth and Children's Worship Leaders in curating a repertoire of songs that are biblically sound, theologically rich, and accessible for the target age group (children or youth).
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Help leaders structure the worship set for flow, energy, and spiritual focus.
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Ensure all necessary materials (lyrics, chord charts, tracks) are prepared and organized before rehearsals and services.
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Fostering Enthusiastic Singing
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Model and teach the young leaders effective vocal projection, clarity, and genuine expression of worship.
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Provide constructive, encouraging feedback to help leaders sing with greater passion and conviction.
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Encourage leaders to fully engage with the lyrics and lead from a place of personal devotion.
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Encouraging Movement and Action Songs
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Guide leaders in selecting and integrating appropriate physical movements or action songs, particularly for younger children's worship.
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Help leaders understand how movement can enhance participation and energy during worship.
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Model enthusiastic, uninhibited worship movement to encourage the young leaders to do the same.
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Mentorship and Spiritual Growth
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Pray regularly for and with the Youth and Children's Worship Leaders.
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Disciple young leaders in the "why" of worship leadership—that it is service and ministry, not performance.
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Be a consistent, encouraging presence during rehearsals and worship times.
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Qualifications
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Age: Must be 18 years of age or older.
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Faith Background: A mature, growing relationship with Jesus the Christ, characterized by prayer and Bible study. A passion for worship and a heart for discipling children and youth. Agreement with the church’s statement of faith and core values.
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Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to offer positive and constructive feedback.
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Experience (Preferred): Demonstrated experience in leading worship, singing, or musical performance is highly preferred. Ability to connect positively with children and youth (ages 5-18).
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Child Protection: Successful completion of Grace Congregational Church’s background check and child safety training program is mandatory.
Commitment
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Time Commitment: Reliability and commitment to a consistent weekly/monthly schedule. Typically 30 minutes to an hour per week for rehearsal and preparation, plus time dedicated to relevant meetings and/or services (e.g., Youth and Children’s meeting, Youth and Children’s Worship Service). Additional time may be required fro special events (e.g., VBS, Feast programs).
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Location: Primarily in person with the child and another adult volunteer or parent.
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Youth and Children's Content Reviewer
Overview:
The Script/Content Reviewer is a key adult volunteer responsible for supporting our youth and children messengers (speakers, presenters, content creators) in developing and refining their spoken or recorded messages. This role focuses on ensuring the content is theologically accurate, clear, and age-appropriate, while meticulously preserving the youth messenger's unique voice, core ideas, and intended passion.
Description of Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Review and Feedback: Read or listen to draft scripts, presentations, or content outlines created by youth messengers.
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Theological Vetting: Evaluate content for biblical and doctrinal accuracy, referencing established organizational beliefs and standards.
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Clarity and Flow: Provide constructive feedback aimed at improving the logical structure, clarity, and overall flow of the message.
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Youth Voice Preservation: Work collaboratively with the youth messenger to refine the content without overriding their personal style, original concepts, or creativity. The goal is refinement, not rewriting.
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Age-Appropriateness: Ensure that complex theological concepts are communicated in a manner suitable for the intended audience of the youth messenger (e.g., peers, younger children, mixed adult/youth groups).
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Sensitivity Check: Identify and flag any potentially confusing, misleading, or insensitive language for respectful revision.
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Timely Turnaround: Commit to reviewing materials within agreed-upon timelines to keep the production process on schedule.
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Mentorship: Serve as a positive, encouraging mentor, building the youth messenger's confidence in public speaking and content development.
Qualifications
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Age: Must be 18 years of age or older.
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Faith Background: A strong, established understanding of biblical principles and the theological framework of the Bible and Grace Congregational Church (or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adhere to it).
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Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide critical feedback in a gentle, encouraging, and constructive manner.
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Experience (Preferred): Prior experience in teaching, editing, writing, ministry leadership, or content development is beneficial.
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Child Protection: Successful completion of Grace Congregational Church’s background check and child safety training program is mandatory.
Commitment
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Time Commitment: Flexible, project-based commitment, averaging 1-3 hours per month, depending on the current content production cycle.
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Location: Primarily in person with the child and another adult volunteer or parent.
To Apply:
OTD In-Person Instructor
Overview:
The role of the Orientation to Discipleship (OTD) In-Person Instructor is to serve as a Classroom Instructor for the Orientation to Discipleship (OTD) course. The OTD course is an 18-week course designed to instruct new members on the foundational biblical beliefs, doctrines, and community practices of Grace Congregational Church. The instructor will be responsible for leading engaging, face-to-face sessions, managing course content, facilitating discussion, and assessing student comprehension in a traditional, in-person classroom setting.
Description of Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Instruction and Facilitation (Academic & Instructional Design)
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Classroom Delivery: Deliver the established 18-week OTD curriculum effectively in a live, in-person classroom setting.
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Active Learning Facilitation: Design and implement interactive, biblically focused activities, discussions, and projects that promote student engagement, critical thinking, and spiritual growth in a face-to-face environment.
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Assessment Administration: Administer and evaluate fair and effective in-class assessments (quizzes and assignments) to gauge student understanding of Grace Congregational Church's biblical beliefs.
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Differentiated Instruction: Cater to diverse learning styles within the physical classroom, offering spiritual support and clarity on complex theological concepts.
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Classroom & Technical Management
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Presentation Proficiency: Set up and operate basic A/V equipment to display PowerPoint or similar visual presentations on a screen for students during class sessions.
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Materials Distribution: Distribute and collect physical course materials and assignments as needed.
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Classroom Environment: Maintain an organized, welcoming, and conducive learning environment for all participants.
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Communication and Community Building
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Clear and Concise Communication: Provide excellent verbal instructions and constructive theological feedback to students.
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Engaging Verbal Communication: Lead clear, enthusiastic, and spirit-filled presentations during live sessions, fostering a supportive and interactive learning atmosphere.
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Timely and Constructive Feedback: Provide prompt, detailed, and actionable feedback that guides new members in their theological understanding.
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Building Rapport & Community: Actively foster a sense of connection, discipleship, and collaboration among new members in the classroom environment.
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Self-Management and Adaptability
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Self-Discipline & Organization: Maintain strong organizational skills to manage course content, monitor student progress, and track deadlines.
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Time Management: Dedicate the required hours each week (estimated at 2-3 hours weekly) to lead the session, prepare, and grade.
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Qualifications
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Membership Requirements: Be an active member of Grace Congregational Church for at least five (5) years prior to applying for the role.
Strengths and Skillset
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A strong, demonstrated understanding and commitment to the core biblical beliefs and doctrines of Grace Congregational Church.
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Prior experience teaching, training, or mentoring adults, preferably in a theological context.
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Basic competency in using technology to display presentation materials (e.g., PowerPoint).
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Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
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A volunteer heart, resilience, and patience when working with individuals new to theological study.
Commitment
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Duration: 18 weeks (one full OTD course cycle).
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Schedule: Weekly 60-minute live, in-person session on a Saturday morning (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST), plus flexible time for preparation and grading.
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Training: Must complete mandatory Grace Congregational Church volunteer and curriculum training.
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Assistant OTD In-Person Instructor
Overview:
The role of the Assistant Orientation to Discipleship (OTD) In-Person Instructor is to provide direct support to the Lead OTD In-Person Instructor in the delivery of the OTD course. The OTD course is an 18-week course designed to instruct new members on the foundational biblical beliefs, doctrines, and community practices of Grace Congregational Church. The Assistant Instructor will aid in classroom management, material preparation, technical setup, facilitating small group discussions, and assisting students in a traditional, in-person classroom setting.
Description of Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Instructional Support
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Classroom Assistance: Support the Lead Instructor during the 18-week OTD curriculum delivery, including distributing materials, collecting assignments, and managing logistical tasks.
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Discussion Facilitation: Lead or co-lead assigned small group discussions and activities, ensuring all participants are engaged and theological discussions remain focused and respectful.
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Student Support: Provide individual assistance and clarification to students, under the direction of the Lead Instructor, on course content and assignments.
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Classroom & Technical Management
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Preparation: Assist the Lead Instructor in setting up the classroom prior to the session, including arranging seating and preparing necessary supplies.
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Technical Setup: Ensure all A/V equipment (e.g., projector, screen, sound system) is functional and ready for the Lead Instructor’s presentation.
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Environment Management: Help maintain an orderly, welcoming, and productive learning environment throughout the session.
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Communication and Community Building
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Rapport Building: Actively engage with new members to foster a welcoming and supportive sense of community and connection.
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Communication Link: Serve as a secondary point of contact for students, relaying essential logistical information or questions to the Lead Instructor as necessary.
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Biblical Encouragement: Offer spiritual encouragement and demonstrate Christ-like conduct in all interactions with students and staff.
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Self-Management and Adaptability
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Punctuality and Reliability: Commit to attending all scheduled weekly sessions and arriving early to assist with setup.
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Time Commitment: Dedicate the required hours each week (estimated at 1.5 - 2 hours weekly) to attend the session and assist with preparation/wrap-up.
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Flexibility: Be ready to step in and assume additional responsibilities as requested by the Lead Instructor or Organizational Manager.
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Qualifications
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Membership Requirements: Be an active member of Grace Congregational Church for at least three (3) years prior to applying for the role.
Strengths and Skillset
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A demonstrated understanding and commitment to the core biblical beliefs and doctrines of Grace Congregational Church.
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Strong organizational, relational, and interpersonal skills.
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A willingness to learn and grow under the mentorship of the Lead Instructor.
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Basic familiarity with classroom technology is a plus.
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A humble, servant-oriented heart, and patience when working with new members.
Commitment
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Duration: 18 weeks (one full OTD course cycle).
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Schedule: Weekly 60-minute live, in-person session on a Saturday morning (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST), plus time before and after for setup and wrap-up.
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Training: Must complete mandatory Grace Congregational Church volunteer and curriculum training.
To Apply:
OTD Virtual Instructor
Overview:
The role of the Orientation to Discipleship (OTD) Virtual Instructor is to serve as a Virtual Instructor for the Orientation to Discipleship (OTD) course. The OTD course is an 18-week course designed to instruct new members on the foundational biblical beliefs, doctrines, and community practices of Grace Congregational Church. The instructor will be responsible for leading engaging virtual sessions, managing course content, facilitating discussion, and assessing student comprehension in an online-only format.
Description of Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Instruction and Facilitation (Academic & Instructional Design)
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Online Course Design & Adaptation: Deliver and manage the established 18-week OTD curriculum, adapting pedagogical methods specifically for effective online and virtual delivery (both synchronous and asynchronous).
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Active Learning Facilitation: Design and implement interactive, biblically focused activities, discussions, and projects that promote student engagement, critical thinking, and spiritual growth in a virtual setting.
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Assessment in Online Environments: Administer and evaluate fair and effective online assessments (quizzes and discussion posts) to gauge student understanding of Grace Congregational Church's biblical beliefs.
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Differentiated Instruction: Cater to diverse learning styles within the virtual classroom, offering spiritual support and clarity on complex theological concepts
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Technical and Platform Management
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Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS): Utilize the church's designated LMS (e.g., Google Classroom, Google Forms, Email) for content distribution, assignment submission, grading, and routine communication.
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Web Conferencing Tools Mastery: Skillfully use platforms (e.g., Zoom) for weekly live sessions, utilizing features like breakout rooms, screen sharing, and interactive tools to foster community.
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Digital Content Curation: Integrate existing church resources (videos, articles) into the virtual classroom environment to create engaging and accessible learning materials.
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Troubleshooting Skills: Address common technical or platform issues encountered by students quickly and patiently.
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Communication and Community Building
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Clear and Concise Written Communication: Provide excellent written instructions, weekly announcements, and constructive theological feedback to students.
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Engaging Verbal Communication: Lead clear, enthusiastic, and spirit-filled verbal presentations during live sessions, fostering a supportive and interactive learning atmosphere.
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Timely and Constructive Feedback: Provide prompt, detailed, and actionable feedback that guides new members in their theological understanding.
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Building Rapport & Community: Actively foster a sense of connection, discipleship, and collaboration among new members in the virtual environment.
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Self-Management and Adaptability
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Self-Discipline & Organization: Maintain strong organizational skills to manage course content, monitor student progress, and track deadlines independently in a remote setting.
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Time Management: Dedicate the required hours each week (estimated at 2-3 hours weekly) to manage workload and respond to student inquiries within 24-48 hours.
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Adaptability & Flexibility: Be open to adapting teaching methods and learning new church-approved virtual tools as the ministry evolves.
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Qualifications
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Membership Requirements: Be an active member of Grace Congregational Church for at least five (5) years prior to applying for the role.
Strengths and Skillset
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A strong, demonstrated understanding and commitment to the core biblical beliefs and doctrines of Grace Congregational Church.
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Prior experience teaching, training, or mentoring adults, preferably in an online or theological context.
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High level of competency with standard virtual learning and communication tools (LMS, web conferencing).
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Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
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A volunteer heart, resilience, and patience when working with individuals new to both theological study and virtual learning.
Commitment
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Duration: 18 weeks (one full OTD course cycle).
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Schedule: Weekly 60-minute live synchronous session on a weekday evening (7:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST), plus flexible time for grading, content management, and asynchronous communication.
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Training: Must complete mandatory Grace Congregational Church volunteer and curriculum training.
To Apply: