Get Connected

We have been praying for you and are very excited you are interested in getting connected with Student Ministries! Personally, we believe that taking the time to invest in a student’s life is one of the most fulfilling experiences anyone can do for an individual and the Kingdom of God. This generation’s youth are starving for positive individuals to invest in their lives who can help guide them down a path that makes them a better person who loves God, his neighbor, and himself.

The purpose of the Bridge Student Ministries is
To help youth in Joy’s surrounding community to realize their place in God’s family by creating relational contexts where they can engage deeply with God, with Christ’s family, and the world.

Our ministry would not be here if it wasn’t for our dedicated volunteers who embrace what it means to have a servant’s heart. We are blessed to have a wide array of different volunteers from high school students to senior citizens! We have some volunteers who have been serving for 6 months and others who are retired teachers and have volunteered with the ministry for 7+ years. We want everyone to be able to find a place within student ministries regardless of their age, experience, gifts, and abilities.

Here are just some of the areas you can serve with Student Ministries:

• Student Investment (attend weekly gatherings and invest in students' lives)
• Welcome & Hospitality
• Graphic & video design
• Lead a small group
• Worship team
• Marketing & outreach
• Drama team
• Re:fuel Café
• Games & activities
• Tech team
• Security for Friday nights and concerts
• Clerical & financial assistance

We have a number of different weekly gatherings and need dozens of volunteers to make these gatherings happen. Here are the different days and times we need volunteers:

• Sunday nights from 5 - 8:30 PM with our high school service (Amplified)
• Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 - 6:30 PM with our hang time for 7th-12th graders (the Vibe)
• Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 PM with our junior high service (the Vox)
• Sunday mornings during the 9:35 AM worship service with Dive Groups and confirmation programs
• Any other time during the week to help with graphic design, outreach, marketing, administrative, and clerical duties

Here are the steps on how to get involved with the ministry:

1. Pray and ask God where He wants you to serve and if it is with Student Ministries
2. Contact the Student Ministries team to schedule a time to shadow a leader for a regular gathering
3. Fill out a volunteer application packet
4. Meet the Director of Student Ministries
5. Start volunteering in your areas of comfort, gifting, and capabilities decided by you and the Director of Student Ministries
   

Requirements for any volunteer leader:

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and have accepted him as your personal Lord and Savior
• Love students and want to work with this age group
• Able to make the time commitment
• Have attended Community Church of Joy for at least 6 months
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• As a leader, we must live a life that is upright and holy (Titus 1:8) as we are mentoring and shepherding students

Age Requirements for Adult Leaders:

• At least 20 years old to work with high school students
• At least 18 years old to work with junior high students

Requirements for Student Leaders:

• Be at least a sophomore in high school
• Must attend their high school service (Amplified)
  

Worship Team
All worship leaders are considered student leaders and have additional responsibilities including designated practice times, mentorship by Bridge worship leaders, and prayer time. For more information about joining the worship team contact the Bridge worship leader.