Whitesburg

Address

6806 Whitesburg Drive South
Huntsville, AL 35802

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Service Times

Sunday 9:30 AM

Sunday 11:00 AM

Set As Home Campus

Contact

(256) 881-0952

What is "I Serve"

The statement "I SERVE" means that every member of Whitesburg Baptist Church is called to edify the church by using their God-given talents to build up the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12). And Whitesburg is committed to helping people find the place that God is calling them to serve.

Where can I serve?

Whether you are gifted musically, have a desire to teach the Word of God in a group, have years of experience in corporate America, or have no idea where to serve at Whitesburg, we have a place where you can glorify God with your gifts. You can contact Ben Jernigan, our Missions Pastor, to get started, or scroll down for Serve Opportunities. For more information, you can email us at the link below.

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Preschool

Leaders & Helpers

9:30am Worship Service (9:15am - 10:50am) 
11:00am Worship Service (10:50am - 12:30pm) 
Wednesday Evening (6:00pm - 7:45pm)

Preschool Ministry Leaders and Helpers work together to welcome children to the classroom; help pass out activities, coloring sheets, and snacks; and maintain general order in the classroom. Pre-K and Wednesday Night Leaders will also prepare and teach a weekly lessons with the provided curriculum. Ministry Safe Training required. Click the button below to learn more, and to complete the form letting us know you're interested in serving.

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Children

Lead Teachers and Support Teachers

Sundays 9:30 am (9:15am - 10:50am) 
Sundays 11:00 am (10:50am - 12:30pm) 
Wednesdays (6:00pm - 7:45pm) 

Lead Teachers and Support Leaders work together to build relationships with and disciple WB Kids in their class. Lead Teachers and Wednesday Night Leaders plan and prepare a lesson with the provided curriculum. Support Leaders assist with the lesson and classroom management. Ministry Safe Training required. Click the button below to learn more, and to complete the form letting us know you're interested in serving.

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Children's Ministry Support Team

Midweek
Special Event Opportunities

There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes to help Children's Ministry run smoothly at WBC. You can make a big impact in the Children's Ministry by volunteering to help with administrative tasks during the week and leading up to special events. Tasks would include things such as sorting/organizing items in our resource room, typing up information for spreadsheets, writing postcards, helping with curriculum distribution, etc. Click the button below to learn more, or complete the form letting us know you're interested in serving.

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Buddies

Buddy - Adult Helper

Sundays at 9:30am 

The goal of Whitesburg Buddies is to have each child with special needs partnered one-on-one with a "Buddy," - an adult volunteer who will be trained to understand the needs of each child and equipped to provide unique care for each unique situation. For instance, a Buddy may sit in class with a child, walk with the child around the church, or even sit with parents to help with their child. Ministry Safe Training required. Click the button below to learn more, and to complete the form letting us know you're interested in serving.

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Students

Sunday Life Group Leader

Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00 am 

Student Ministry Life Group Leaders build relationships with Whitesburg Students (grades 6-12), guide discussions, teach the Word of God, and stay connected with students during the week in order to help them grow in their relationship with Christ. Volunteers must be members in good standing at Whitesburg Baptist Church and complete a background check and child safety training before being able to serve. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Wednesday Adult Volunteers

Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:45 pm

Wednesday Evenings are when all WBC Students come together a fun-filled time of worship and teaching. Adult Volunteers on Wednesday evenings build relationships with students and help supervise activities during this important gathering and encourage students to love God's Word and live as authentic followers of Christ. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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 College & Young Adults

Life Group Teacher

Sundays 9:30 & 11 am

The person in this role is responsible for teaching, leading, & directing a Life Group to observe, learn, & apply biblical & gospel-centered discussions. This should be accomplished through means that encourage interaction, prayer, & the building of relationships among both the members & leaders of a Life Group. They work with Care Group Leaders to stay connected to the needs of the members of their Life Group. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Care Group Leader

Sundays 9:30 or 11 am

Care group leaders communicate regularly with and minister to an assigned group of members within a Life Group (usually between 10-20 members). Care group leaders invest relationally in members of their care group by praying for them, visiting with them, recognizing special events in their life, and encouraging them to grow in their faith. They report attendance to Life Group Teachers and assist them during Life Group as needed. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Community Group Leader or Host

Scheduled Off-Campus Events

The College/YA community looks for opportunities to continue their spiritual growth and relationships throughout the week by meeting as small groups in host homes. Hosts will open their homes to a small group of College Students or Young Adults to allow a community group to meet and encourage one another in a Christ-centered environment. The Community Group Leader oversees the group, builds relationship with them, and invests in their community group through prayer and Christ-centered discussions. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Adult Discipleship

Life Group Leader

Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00 am 

Leading a Life Group is more than just teaching a bible lesson; it is about investing relationally in a small group that is committed to loving one another and bearing the fruits of spiritual growth. Our life group leaders must be men and women of highest moral character who are spiritually mature and capable of to rightly teaching the Word of God, shepherding a small group, and helping people be engaged in the core values and mission strategy of our church. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Equip Group Leader

Wednesdays at 6:15 pm

An Equip Group is a small group that meets on Wednesday Evenings to learn how to apply biblical truth to every area of life. From parenting and personal finance to accountability groups and topical studies from the Bible, Equip Groups cover a wide range of topics and are taught by people who have demonstrated an aptitude for teaching about these topics in a biblical and relational manner.  Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Men's Ministry Group Leader

Tuesdays 7 - 8 am

The Men of Whitesburg encourage one another by gathering in small groups that pray together, study God's Word, and hold each other accountable in the quest towards becoming a Christ-Centered Man.  Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Women's Ministry

Equip Groups, Mentorship Program & Special Events

Women's Ministry has midweek equip groups that meet Tuesdays through Fridays. They also have a Women's Mentoring program where ladies meet during the week to pray for and invest in one another. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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 Adults with Special Needs - Sunday Mornings

Whitesburg is committed to serving and sharing the gospel with every person who attends our church, including adults with special needs. Volunteers in this ministry provide a customized Life Group experience appropriate for adult members who might not be able to socially connect with other adults in their age bracket. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Music & Media

Adult Choir, Orchestra & Praise team - Sundays 9:30 am

Rehearsal on Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:45 pm  
Rehearsal on Sundays at 8:15 am (Praise Team), 9:00 am (Orchestra), and 9:10 am (Adult Choir) 

The Adult Choir, Orchestra, and Praise Team are made up of dedicated believers who use their voices and musical abilities to present an offering of praise to an Audience of One and to encourage the people of God to engage in Biblical worship through prayer, scripture, ordinances, congregational singing, fellowship, and the teaching of God’s Word. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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11 am Worship Band - Sundays 11 am

Rehearsal on Tuesdays 6 - 8 pm 
Rehearsal on Sundays at 8:15 am

The 11am Worship Band leads our 11am service with biblically-sound contemporary worship music. The band is composed of church members who are gifted in musical arts and have been instilled with a desire to serve their church through the expression of those gifts. The primary roles in the band are vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano/keys, bass guitar, and drums. Other instruments, such as strings or horns, are included in special circumstances as needed. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Media Team

Members of the Media Team work diligently behind the scenes to make sure the audio, lighting, video, and online aspects of the worship services on Sunday Mornings occur with excellence and without disruption. These positions include FOH Audio Engineer, Live Stream Audio Engineer, ProPresenter Operator, Service Director, Camera Operator, Video Director, Color Engineer, and Live Stream Engineer. The Media Team also supports regular rehearsals, midweek functions at the church or the Academy, and other special events on the church calendar. Click the link below to learn more about team meetings and other requirements and let us know you're interested in serving.

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First Impressions

Golf Cart & Shuttle Drivers

Golf Cart drivers provide convenient and timely service from the parking lot to the primary entrances of the Main Campus, especially at peak arrival and departure times. Shuttle drivers provide transportation between our South Campus Parking Lot (7300 Whitesburg Dr.) and our Main Campus and are active across all three service hours. Volunteers must be WBC Members over 18 and have a valid drivers license. Click the link below for more information, schedule, and to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Greeters & Information Desk

Greeters create a culture of hospitality and enthusiasm on Sunday Mornings, helping people feel welcome as they enter the church building. They give special attention to first time guests by escorting them to their desired destinations within the church (i.e. life group classrooms, the worship center), and help them connect with other church members. Information Desk Attendants serve by answering any questions guests may have about the church and by helping them fill out Guest Forms and Connect Cards if they so desire. Click the link below for more information, schedule, and to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Parking Team

Members of the Parking Team create a culture of enthusiasm, hospitality, and safety for visitors and members - extending the atmosphere of joy and excitement within our church into the parking lots and moderating traffic to ensure the safety of all members, especially at peak arrival and departure times. Click the link below for more information, meeting times, and to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Ushers

Ushers welcome people into the worship center, giving special attention to guests by helping them find places to sit and introducing them to people around them. Ushers also help with administrative tasks before, during, and after the worship services, i.e. taking attendance in worship, distributing materials to people as they enter and leave the worship center, and distributing and collecting elements used in the Lord's Supper. Click the link below for more information, schedule, and to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Missions

 

Missions Discipleship

Acteens & Challengers
Wednesdays 5:15 - 6:10 pm

People who are passionate about supporting Whitesburg Missionaries and teaching the importance of Missions to the next generation will want to serve as adult volunteers in the Acteens & Challengers (students in grades 6-12) programs at Whitesburg Baptist Church. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Benevolence

Monday - Thursday 9 am - 12 pm

Benevolence volunteers serve members of the community who are seeking assistance with utilities, clothing, and food. They also have the opportunity to provide prayer, biblical counseling, and to share the gospel. Tasks include receiving and organizing food and clothing donations and overseeing the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Disaster Relief

Various Serve Opportunities

As believers we desire to help meet needs and connect people to Jesus Christ, especially in times of disaster or crisis. We coordinate our Disaster Relief efforts through Alabama Baptists and Madison Baptist Association Disaster Relief. From chainsaws and clean up, to chaplaincy and feeding, there are many different ways to get involved with Disaster Relief at Whitesburg Baptist Church. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Recreation Ministry | Midweek & Special Events

WBC Recreation Ministry has several opportunities for you to serve! Listed below are some of these opportunities. Contact Jane Baker for more information. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving in any of the Recreation Ministries.

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Welcome Desk

Welcome Desk Volunteers and Greeters assist with welcoming people to the ROC, checking people and equipment in and out, and answering questions related to activities at the ROC as well as the church. Volunteer times are in 2 or 3 hour increments during ROC hours. You can volunteer once a week, every 2 weeks or as you are available. 

Ballet

Ballet Helpers guide ballet students to different locations during rehearsal and the recital the first Friday and Saturday in May. 

Senior Day at the ROC (Event) 

Volunteers are welcome to come help decorate and set tables and/or serve food. Senior Day will follow Wednesday Morning Bible Study on specific days. Dates are TBD.

Member Care

Homebound Ministry

Volunteers can minister love and comfort to homebound and hurting members of WBC by making weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly visits, delivering cards and care packages, praying for and hearing the stories of people who are unable to join the regular worship and fellowship activities of our church.  Complete the serve form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Member Care Response Teams

Occasionally, our Pastoral Care Team is contacted by a widow or homebound member that has an unexpected need - a fallen tree branch, a dead car battery, or something they are not physically able to do for themselves. Volunteers who are handy and able to serve on short notice can give their contact information to our Pastoral Care Team so that they can be mobilized to assist whenever such a need arrives. Complete the serve form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Note worthy

Note Worthy is a ministry to homebound members and others that are hurting and in need of a reminder that they are loved by God and their church family. Volunteers are given postcards and pre-addressed envelopes to fill with notes, drawings, and prayers of encouragement that are then delivered to those who need a special touchComplete the serve form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Biblical Counseling

WBC's Biblical Counseling Ministry exists to give help and hope to those who are struggling with life issues by providing spiritual and practical guidance that is based on God’s Word, the Bible. Those seeking to volunteer in the Biblical Counseling Ministry will receive several weeks of training and must attain a certification from the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). Complete the serve form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Other Ministries

Hospitality Team

Special Events

The Hospitality Team helps as needed in churchwide and ministry-wide events, such as fellowships or conference meals, anniversaries, receptions, etc. Team members may help with greeting, setup, decorating, hosting, serving, and/or cleanup. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Food Services

Wednesdays or Sundays

Food Services looks for a monthly rotation of volunteers who can help with set-up, serving, and clean-up after the Wednesday Evening Fellowship Meal. They also look for volunteers who can make and serve coffee on Sunday Mornings as part of a monthly rotation. Click the link below for more information, schedule, and to let us know you're interested in serving.

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Whitesburg Security Team (W.A.S.U.)

Sunday Mornings  |  Select Activities and Events 

The Whitesburg Security Team oversees security protocols and emergency situations that may occur at WBC and coordinates with emergency medical personnel and the city police department should such situations arise. Complete the form at the link below to let us know you're interested in serving.

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