Discovering how you are designed for serving is an exciting journey! Below are some statements designed to help you identify which area(s) may be a good fit for you to explore. Keep in mind that all the statements for a particular area may not describe you perfectly—they are only intended to be a starting point for your search. Click here to request more information on serving in a particular area.

The ROUTE (5th-8th Grade)
- I like working with middle-schoolers.
- I like worshipping with middle-schoolers.
- I like helping out with special events for middle-schoolers.
- I like meeting and greeting families.

Worship - Band/Media and Web/Sound/Creative
- I have a passion for music.
- I currently am playing an instrument or singing (The Journey Band routinely uses guitars keys, drums, and vocals, and it occasionally features some special instruments (such as violin, sax, trumpet, etc.)
- I love to see people lifting up God in worship through music, reading of scriptures, prayer, and the message.
- I come alive when playing my instrument.
- I believe that running sound is a gift God's given me.
- I believe that running slides brings God glory.
- I constantly think about what illustrations/creative things could be used to enhance the worship experience.

First Impressions Team - Greeters/Ushers/Hospitality
- I enjoy hosting people—making them feel welcome in a new environment.
- I am good at initiating conversation.
- I like meeting new people and turning strangers into friends.
- I enjoy serving in roles that some would call “behind the scenes.”
- I like preparing refreshments for people to enjoy.

Prayer Team
- I believe that prayer is a vital piece of direction and transformation for our church.
- I have a heart for intercessory prayer on behalf of Journey Church and our community.
- I desire to grow with community in the area of prayer by praying with others either once or twice a month.
- In prayer, I have moments of great intimacy and friendship with God.
- I have seen and experienced that the prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective

CARE Ministry
- I have a heart for others and desire to serve people in need.
- I believe it is important to come around those who are hurting or in need and help them in tangible ways.
- I enjoy cooking, baking and providing foods for others to enjoy.
- I feel fulfilled when I am able to care for someone by watching their children or doing odd jobs for them.
- I have experienced care and want to serve others in this area.

Dutton Elementary Outreach - After-School Activities/Lunch Buddies
- I find it easy to connect with kids.
- I have a desire to make a positive, long-term difference in the life of a child.
- I enjoy teaching kids something new – sharing my talents or hobby.
- I believe each child is a gift from God, and they deserve to feel compassion, love and acceptance.
- I believe each child has the potential to do amazing things; they only need someone to believe in them.
- I would like to reach out beyond the students to makes a positive impact on their families and the Dutton Elementary staff as well.
- I have a desire to follow God's calling to reach out to kids who need a positive and encouraging relationship, who otherwise might not have many quality relationships with adults.

Teen MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
- I believe that when I serve people in crisis, I am actually serving Jesus.
- I am a good listener.
- I respond to people in need first with compassion rather than judgment.
- I enjoy providing childcare so the teen moms can have a chance to hear God’s Word.

Administrative - Print Pieces/Database
- I like serving behind the scenes.
- I have some experience with data entry.
- I am good at keeping an office functional.
- I would like to help with printing and folding the Next Steps piece.
- I realize that the gifts of helping and administrating are of central importance to the growth of the Church.