Service Opportunities
Ministries
Men's
Men's Leadership Focus Breakfast Study
This study meets every Tuesday morning at 6:30am. Team members are needed for cooking, set-up, breakdown, table hosts, greeters and prayer.Contact: Brian Frost / 919.326.3000
Women's
LAMBS Childcare
Childcare workers are needed to assist in the nursery for the LAMBS Bible Study on Tuesday mornings.Contact: Libby Long 919.562.4085
Women's Ministry Assistance
Volunteers are needed to help with organizing and preparing for women's fellowships, service projects, retreats and other women's events scheduled throughout the year.Contact: Anne Stancil / 919.326.3000
Singles
Singles Leadership
Help provide leadership through LIFE classes on Sunday mornings. Teachers, assistant teachers, class administrators, inreach, outreach and prayer leaders are needed.Contact: Bev Benfield / 919.326.3000
Gathering Team
Gathering Ministry Team Help provide a safe, welcoming, and caring environment for those who attend the Gathering. We need people who are willing to pray, help in the parking lot or serve as greeters or ushers.Contact: Bev Benfield / 919.326.3000
Marriage
Marriage Mentors
Mature, experienced couples are needed to encourage other couples in developing strong marriages by sharing what God has taught them.Contact: Bob Stancil / 919.326.3000
Providence Kids
Hospitality - KidCheck Sign In
Greet visitors and help with KidCheck Sign In. If you are quick at signing your children in KidCheck and would like to help others, this is the place for you! Spend about 25 minutes on Sunday morning from 9:10-9:35am helping at the KidCheck kiosks.Contact: Laurie Gravley / 919.326.3000
Providence Kids' Teachers, Helpers, Song Leaders and Story Tellers
Serve on a teaching team during one of the three worship hours on Sunday morning. All teachers attend a New Teacher Orientation where they learn our procedures as well as receive their curriculum. Monthly planning sessions further equip them as well as provide fellowship with the 200 other Children’s Ministry teachers and staff.Contact: Laurie Gravley / 919.326.3000
Early Childhood Substitute Teachers
Early Childhood (babies - Kindergarten) Substitute Teachers are a vital part of our ministry. It takes over 60 subs to fill our classes on Sunday morning. Substitute teachers fill in for teachers who have to be out or in classrooms that do not have regular teachers. We ask that subs commit to one or two weeks per month. They don’t go in the same classroom each week but if they have an age preference we try to accommodate the preference.
Contact: Laurie Gravley / 919.326.3000
Special Needs Helper
Do you have a heart for, or special expertise with, children with special needs? We are looking for individuals with training or experience in special education, occupational therapy, speech/language pathology, physical therapy and those interested in helping children with special needs. Our needs are at both the 9:30 or 11am hour.
Contact: Shannon Dingle /
Students
Refinery
Encourage students to grow deeper in Christ by serving at Refinery, which meets in area homes on the first, third, and fifth Wednesdays of the month. You will have an opportunity to minister to students through fellowship, sincere sharing and study of God's Word.
For the safety of our students, we perform a background check on all volunteers serving with the students at Providence.
Contact: Sherri Ferguson / 919.326.3000
Refuge
Support Student Ministry's monthly night of worship, Refuge. Volunteers are needed to help plan and implement the program including music, drama and games. It is the perfect opportunity to build relationships with middle and high school students. Refuge meets the second Wednesday night of each month.
For the safety of our students, we perform a background check on all volunteers serving with the students at Providence.
Contact: Sherri Ferguson / 919.326.3000
Connections - Sunday School
Help our students mature in their relationship with Christ through Sunday morning Bible studies. Volunteers are needed to teach students, contact them during the week, reach out to visitors, and plan and attend socials.
For the safety of our students, we perform a background check on all volunteers serving with the students at Providence.
Contact: Sherri Ferguson / 919.326.3000
Outreach
Community
Downtown Raleigh Outreach
Downtown Raleigh Outreach Providence has the opportunity to join with Church in the Woods ministry to help serve and feed those who are homeless and needy in the downtown Raleigh area every second Saturday of the month at 11:30am. We will be meeting at Moore Square, just across the street from the Salvation Army. Our church will be providing a hot meal for 100-200 people and sharing the Gospel. We need volunteers to provide, transport and serve food.Contact: Kim Tant / 919.757.4670
Community HOPE – Raleigh Gardens
Our vision: Giving Hope. Serving Communities. Building Futures.
At Community HOPE our desire is to help students see the hope for their future, rooted in the principles found in Jeremiah 29:11. Through literacy development and building caring relationships, we match volunteer mentors with at-risk students. Each year students participating in Community HOPE make phenomenal leaps in literacy skills, far above current norms. Even more, these children develop confidence and a vision for positive futures. Community HOPE students meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30 and 5:30 for one hour mentoring sessions with their mentors. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact: Sarah Vevurka / 919.815.3066
Other Raleigh Gardens Opportunities
In our quest to know Jesus, we want to make Him known in the community by forming friendships and discipleship opportunities. Providence has the amazing opportunity to do that right in our back yard. Raleigh Gardens is a complex located behind the church where Providence is given the opportunity to serve the residents throughout the year.
Youth Night is a weekly ministry for middle to high school students. Raleigh Garden’s residents enjoy basketball and Bible study.
Powered for Life is a Bible study on work. Teach young men and women to network, interview and write resumes. This programs runs for 8 weeks twice a year.
Gifts of Grace is a seasonal outreach that encourages those who are in need and blesses those who are reaching out. Our members provide toys for a Christmas store and our guests enjoy shopping for their own children for 10% of the price. It is a time for Providence members to engage our local community.
Contact: Beth Eastman-Mull / 919.326.3000
Powered for Life
Powered for Life is a Bible study on work. Teach young men and women to network, interview and write resumes. This program runs for 8 weeks twice a year.Contact: Beth Eastman-Mull / 919.326.3000
ESL (English as a Second Language) Ministry
If you desire to make an impact in the lives of internationals in our community, consider volunteering with Providence's ESL ministry. The next session of ESL classes will run Thursdays from 7–9pm from August 25-November 17. We are especially in need of bible study teachers for the children of our ESL students (training will be provided). However, volunteers can also be involved in prayer ministry, social activities and ESL student recruitment.Contact: Shannon Kraus /
Garden Ministry
The Garden Ministry seeks to collect vegetables, fruits and herbs from Providence family gardeners and farmers and to distribute to those who need to supplement their weekly groceries. 1 Timothy 6:18 says, "Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” Most gardeners produce more than their families can consume, so in these challenging economic times, this is an opportunity for you to share your abundance with those in need. This ministry runs annually from July to August.
Contact: Angela Roberson / 919.846.7048
Disaster Relief
We work with the NC Baptist Men’s Disaster Relief Ministry to relieve human suffering caused by disasters. Disaster Relief Ministry provides organization, equipment, and strategy for committed volunteers to help affected individuals/families rebuild their lives and homes. Training is required for this ministry.
Contact: Beth Eastman-Mull / 919.326.3000
Handyman Ministry
The Handyman Ministry of Providence Baptist Church provides needed assistance with home repairs for those unable to meet these needs themselves. Our goal is to minister to the needs of our local body, our community and beyond.
We provide a variety of services, household repair and maintenance:
roofing siding decks windows doors gutters drywall HVAC plumbing concrete electrical painting carpentry yardwork tree work pressure washing How to Serve...
If you are interested in serving with the Handyman Ministry, please download and complete the Handyman Volunteer Form and return it to Beth Eastman at the Providence Baptist Church offices.Contact: Beth Eastman-Mull / 919.326.3000
Love INC
Love INC ministers to those around us by sharing Jesus and meeting physical needs. We are looking for champions to encourage those who are going through trials.Contact: Nick Vaughn /
Prison Ministry
Every Monday night Providence holds Bible studies for young adult inmates at Polk Correctional in Butner, NC. We minister to them through a time of music, a brief message and small group Bible study.Contact: Beth Eastman-Mull / 919.326.3000
Evangelism
Hospitality
We want to welcome folks to Providence with the warmth of God's love that comes from our heart. You can help prepare a heart for the seed of the Word. We need men and women ages 18 and older to help at the 8:00, 9:30 or 11:00am services.
There are four teams that you can serve on:
- Greeters
- Ushers
- Parking
- Next Steps/Guest Services
- Providence Café Coffee Team
Contact: John Mickey / 919.326.3000
Missions
Missions Festival Team
Make this year's Missions Festival a focus for the whole family. Help is needed with ministry–specific events, registration, escorting and housing our missionaries, and much more.Contact: Madalyn Gaito / 919.326.3000
Missions Team
With the ever-changing face of ministry, communication is of vital importance to our Missions Ministry. There are three areas where you could utilize your gifts and talents on the missions team: prayer, partnership and publicity.Contact: Madalyn Gaito / 919.326.3000
Care & Help
Adoption and Orphan Care
Join others in providing leadership through education, coaching and support for this community of believers.Contact: Teresa George 919.556.6808
Benevolence
Do you have a heart for those less fortunate or going through a tough time? Join other Providence members as they work with those who have pressing needs for financial assistance with food, utilities, clothing and other concerns.
Contact: Larry Gilson / 919.326.3000
Cup of Cold Water
Do you enjoy helping others in need? This ministry connects people who have practical skills (carpentry, appliance repair, transportation, etc.) with others who have a need for those specific skills.Contact: Jim Maas 919.877.0858
Empty Arms
Join with others who are mourning either a miscarriage or stillbirth in their family.Contact: Kelly Hogan 919.341.0918
Hospital Ministry Team
Minister to families in the congregation through hospital visitation and home follow-up.Contact: Larry Gilson / 919.326.3000
Martha Ministry
Provide meals to grieving Providence families during the times of death in their immediate families.Contact: Becky Estes / 919.326.3000
Stephen Ministry
Everyone has times in their life when they are going through a particularly difficult life situation and need a loving friend to listen, pray and encourage. At Providence, we have a program called the Stephen Ministry through which we provide lay caregiving for times like those.Contact: Susan Roeger / 919.847.4218
Worship & Music
Multimedia
Operate lighting, sound, video or Pro-presenter for the Sunday services and special presentations. No experience needed, training is available.Contact: Dave Burton / 919.326.3000
Providence Worship Orchestra
Support a variety of weekly worship services as well as seasonal programs and special presentations. Requires an audition and a minimum of high school playing experience and rehearses every Wednesday from 6:45–8:15pm. Childcare is provided.Contact: Sheri Clawson / 919.326.3000
Choir
Participate on a year-round basis to provide music for worship services, seasonal programs and special presentations. No audition is necessary, but a heart for worship is required. Rehearsals are every Wednesday from 6:45-8:15pm. Childcare is provided.Contact: Sheri Clawson / 919.326.3000
Stage Help, Make-Up, Set Construction and Costumes
Learn to work with stage and specialty makeup, help with construction of sets, assist with props or work backstage at seasonal programs and special presentations. We also need help repairing, designing and sewing costumes.Contact: Sheri Clawson / 919.326.3000
Worship Teams
If you are interested in using the gifts God has given you to help lead worship on Sunday mornings, try out for the Sunday morning worship teams. Teams consist of vocalists and a rhythm section (i.e. keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, hand percussion). All musicians must be willing to better themselves as music readers and ear-players.Contact: Daniel Renstrom / 919.326.3000
Administrative Services
Computer Services
Volunteer your services in the church office if you have a thorough understanding of Microsoft products and Windows.Contact: Terry Mattix / 919.326.3000
Interior Decor Services
Assist in maintaining a pleasant interior of the church by giving input regarding color selections and placing silk trees, plants and flower arrangements in appropriate areas, especially seasonally and occasionally for special events.Contact: Emmette Emsweiler / 919.326.3000
Maintenance
Help with ongoing special projects that involve occasional carpentry, painting and general upkeep of the facility. Use your skills for the Lord.Contact: Emmette Emswiler / 919.326.3000
Sunday Mornings
Hospitality
We want to welcome folks to Providence with the warmth of God's love that comes from our heart. You can help prepare a heart for the seed of the Word. We need men and women ages 18 and older to help at the 8:00, 9:30 or 11:00am services.
There are four teams that you can serve on:
- Greeters
- Ushers
- Parking
- Next Steps/Guest Services
- Providence Café Coffee Team
Contact: John Mickey / 919.326.3000
Lord's Supper Preparation
Prepare elements for the Lord's Supper on Saturday and help coordinate and clean up on Sunday.Contact: Gene Stallings 919.510.9533
Special Events
Join others in the planning and implementation of many special events at Providence such as Summer Celebration, the church anniversary, the Love Feast and churchwide conferences and seminars.Contact: Crystal Waters / 919.326.3000
Library
Library Staff
Assist in operating the church library or help design displays and decorate bulletin boards.Contact: Nancy Corson / 919.326.3000
Library Team
Members of the library team check in and check out books, videos and audiocassettes. They help guide individual users in selecting materials and are goodwill ambassadors for the library.Contact: Nancy Corson / 919.326.3000
Benevolence
Do you have a heart for those less fortunate? Join other Providence members as they work with those who have pressing needs for financial assistance with food, utilities, clothing and other concerns.Contact: Larry Gilson / (326-3000)
Cup of Cold Water
Do you enjoy helping others in need? This ministry connects people who have practical skills (carpentry, appliance repair, transportation, etc.) with others who have a need for those specific skills.Contact: Jim Maas (877-0858)
Empty Arms
Join with others who are mourning either a miscarriage or stillbirth in their family.Contact: Kelly Hogan (341-0918)
Small Group Leaders
Lead a small, home group of 5 to 20 people in prayer, study and friendship. Open to those who desire to lead or host a small group. Flock group leaders are trained, and groups are helped to form.Contact: Larry Gilson / (326-3000)
God's Recycled Blessings
This ministry matches people in need of household items with those who have useable, workable household items they would like to donate.Contact: Jim Maas (877-0858)
Hospital Ministry Team
Minister to families in the congregation through hospital visitation and home follow-up.Contact: Larry Gilson / (326-3000)
Marriage and Family Ministry
Join others with a passion to promote and to encourage strong and effective marriages and families.Contact: Bob Stancil / (326-3000)
Marriage Mentors
Mature, experienced couples are needed to encourage other couples in developing strong marriages by sharing what God has taught them.Contact: Bob Stancil / (326-3000)
Martha Ministry
Provide meals to grieving Providence families during the times of death in their immediate families. Contact Becky Estes (326-3000).Contact: Becky Estes / (326-3000)
Member Assimilaton Team
Providence trains numerous prospective members each year. The member assimilation team provides leadership and assistance for the new member training process.Contact: Bob Stancil / (326-3000)
Stephen Ministry
Training for caregivers begins September 26. Call Brochures are available on the Shepherding Ministries information board in the welcome center lobby.Contact: Susan Roeger (847-4218)
Singles Ministry
Singles Leadership
Help provide leadership through LIFE classes on Sunday mornings. Teachers, assistant teachers, class administrators, inreach, outreach and prayer leaders are needed.Contact: Bev Benfield / (326-3000)
Gathering Team
Gathering Ministry Team Help provide a safe, welcoming, and caring environment for those who attend the Gathering. We need people who are willing to pray, help in the parking lot or serve as greeters or ushers.Contact: Jay Veverka / (326-3000)
Adult Ministries
Adult Life Classes
Inreach Leaders
Help create an environment of encouragement, friendship and caring among class members.Contact: Leon Tucker, Joel McDaniel or Nancy Corson /
Missions LIFE Class Leader
Help fulfill the Great Commission by creating opportunities for class members to pray for and support missionaries in various ways.Contact: Leon Tucker, Joel McDaniel or Nancy Corson /
Outreach Leaders
Promote interest and willingness to bring unbelievers and non-churched people to class. Maintain contact with class prospects.Contact: Leon Tucker, Joel McDaniel or Nancy Corson /
Prayer LIFE Class leader
Encourage members to pray for each other and organize prayer chains for urgent requests. Teachers Teach a balanced Christian curriculum to adults.Contact: Leon Tucker, Joel McDaniel or Nancy Corson /
Senior Adults
Serve senior adults (55+) through a LIFE class, the ElderHeart Ministry or through the senior adult council.Contact: Nancy Corson / (326-3000)
Special Needs Adults
Serve adults (18+) with special learning needs and their caregivers by teaching a special LIFE class, providing respite care, mentoring and offering encouragement.Contact: Nancy Corson /