Get Involved

There are lots of meaningful ways to get involved and use your gifts to serve God in Windsor. Opportunities are available across kids, youth, worship, iExplore, media, hospitality & care…to mention a few! We would love you to consider SERVING ON A TEAM this coming Autumn. If you have any questions or aren’t sure where to serve, get in touch and we’ll try to help!

Digital

Photography

Description of Role

Do you have a camera and a keen eye? We are looking for volunteers who would enjoy helping us capture moments in Windsor Baptist for use on the website, and social channels whilst building our internal image bank. Don’t worry about needing to be a professional photographer, we’ll help you out with direction and guidance both in terms of style and taking pictures.

Day/Time

Varies based on requirement for images such as church events, special services, or to build a specific area of the image bank (i.e. Sunday Gatherings)

Commitment

Ad-hoc basis dependant on numbers and upcoming requirements

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Tim Davidson

Deep Dives

Description of Role

Would you be willing to be part of a team of people who will maintain this section of the website as a rich resource for those wanting to reflect on the sermon and ‘dive deeper’ afterwards. This involves using the full written text of the sermon provided by David Dunlop, plus any notes you make for yourself, to write a c.500-700 word summary of the sermon.

Day/Time

Sunday morning plus additional time required to write summary (around 1-2 hours)

Commitment

You may only be needed every 8-12 weeks dependant on numbers

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Dorothy McMillan and Tim Davidson

Expression of Interest for Content Creators, Website Admins, Social Media Creators

Description of Role

New areas have become more prominent over the last year with an increase in our digital capabilities. We would love to find people who are interested in getting involved with three areas in particular- creating new content for the website for our blog section, getting hands on with the everyday running and maintenance of the website, and finally for curators and creators for our social media channels. With each of these, direction, help, and training will be provided to build up confidence and skills. We would love people to work alongside us, creating content that interests them and is relevant to the church today.

Day/Time

No set day or time, dependant on requirements and time available

Commitment

Ad-hoc based on capacity and ability

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Tim Davidson

*NEW* First Steps (creche)

Team member

Description of Role

To look after and care for babies & toddlers (0-2years) during the Sunday morning service. This could involve welcoming, helping with snack, building relationships with parents, simple bible story time, songs and playing with the children.

Day/Time

Sunday mornings (9.30 service TBC) 

Commitment

2 weeks on followed by 4 weeks off (or 6 weeks off depending on team numbers)

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Julieanne Ashfield

Joyful Noise (toddlers)

Team member

Description of Role

Assisting with the delivery of our preschool programme for toddlers aged 2 years 6 months – nursery year. The programme involves setting up themed play, organising simple crafts, bible story, toddler praise, playing with and looking after the children.

Day/Time

Sunday mornings (arrive 30mins early to set up)

Commitment

2 weeks on followed by 4 weeks off

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Julieanne Ashfield

Junior Church (primary age)

Team member

Description of Role

Assisting with the delivery of our primary aged programme. The programme includes bible story, praise, mission, crafts followed by some time in small groups to go deeper & build relationships.

Day/Time

Sunday mornings (arrive 30mins early to set up)

Commitment

2 weeks on followed by 4 weeks off

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Julieanne Ashfield

welcome host

Description of Role

To welcome the families as they arrive and help with check in.

Day/Time

Sunday 9.30am

Commitment

2 weeks on followed by 2 weeks off

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Julieanne Ashfield

Parent & Toddler

Team member

Description of Role

To chat and build relationships with the families. To help facilitate the programme by being involved in songs, crafts, activities etc.

Day/Time

Thursday mornings 10 – 12 approx

Commitment

Weekly (or can be bi-weekly if preferred)

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Julieanne Ashfield

kitchen help

Description of Role

To prepare & serve the kids snacks, toast and tea/coffee

Day/Time

Thursday mornings 10 – 12 approx

Commitment

On a rota basis depending on how many helpers we have (2 people on each week)

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Julieanne Ashfield

Visuals (Pro-presenter)

Team member

Description of Role

Responsible for ensuring the correct visuals are displayed at the right time for services

Day/Time

Sunday AM & PM

Commitment

1 in 4 weeks. Approx an hours prep work before the services is required. This can be done remotely.

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Gareth Elliott

*NEW* Friday Night Shine

Team member for P1-4 or P5-7 (Kids Club)

Description of Role

This is a new ministry opportunity with a missional focus. Variety of roles within the team, primarily focused on connecting with a few kids, building relationships and communicating the Gospel through word & action.

Day/Time

Provisionally starting November 2021. Every other Friday, 6.30-9.00pm

Commitment

Every other Friday, with some prep required depending on the week

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Julieanne Ashfield & Mark Houston

Team member for Yr8-10 or Yr11-14 (Youth Club)

Description of Role

This is a new ministry opportunity with a missional focus. Variety of roles within the team, primarily focused on connecting with a few young people, building relationships and communicating the Gospel through word & action.

Day/Time

Provisionally starting November 2021. Every other Friday, 7.30-9.30pm / 8.30-10.30pm

Commitment

Every other Friday, with some prep required depending on the week.

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Julieanne Ashfield & Mark Houston

Freezer Care

Team member

Description of Role

Freezer Care’ is a quiet ministry within Windsor, supplying lovely home-made meals to those who need it or when they most appreciate it. A simple way to show we care.

We are looking for volunteers who can cook and contribute to our Freezer Stock of home-made meals on an ad-hoc basis when need arises.

Day/Time

Ad-hoc

Commitment

Provision and delivery of a home-made meal (when required)

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Debbie Thompson

Worship Team

Drummer

Description of Role

Be a member of a band and work with the others in the group to sensitively lead the church in praise and sung worship.

Day/Time

Sunday AM/PM and possible midweek practice

Commitment

approx 1 week in 4. Paired with a consistent team of musicians under the leadership of one of the Worship Coordinators. At times, you may be asked to fill in with another group if someone is not available. The coordinator may hold a midweek practice on the week you are scheduled to play, these usually take place on Thursday evenings.

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Glen Dunlop. Andrew Dempster, Ruth Houston, Sarah Houston, Steven Alexander

Bass Guitarist

Description of Role

Be a member of a band and work with the others in the group to sensitively lead the church in praise and sung worship.

Day/Time

Sunday AM/PM and possible midweek practice

Commitment

approx 1 week in 4. Paired with a consistent team of musicians under the leadership of one of the Worship Coordinators. At times, you may be asked to fill in with another group if someone is not available. The coordinator may hold a midweek practice on the week you are scheduled to play, these usually take place on Thursday evenings.

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Glen Dunlop. Andrew Dempster, Ruth Houston, Sarah Houston, Steven Alexander

Acoustic Guitarist

Description of Role

Be a member of a band and work with the others in the group to sensitively lead the church in praise and sung worship.

Day/Time

Sunday AM/PM and possible midweek practice

Commitment

approx 1 week in 4. Paired with a consistent team of musicians under the leadership of one of the Worship Coordinators. At times, you may be asked to fill in with another group if someone is not available. The coordinator may hold a midweek practice on the week you are scheduled to play, these usually take place on Thursday evenings.

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Glen Dunlop. Andrew Dempster, Ruth Houston, Sarah Houston, Steven Alexander

Various

Description of Role

If you are interested in finding out more about the Worship Team and are keen to be involved but play an instrument other than those listed please get in contact with us. We are always keen to welcome new members to the team.

Be a member of a band and work with the others in the group to sensitively lead the church in praise and sung worship.

Day/Time

Sunday AM/PM and possible midweek practice

Commitment

approx 1 week in 4. Paired with a consistent team of musicians under the leadership of one of the Worship Coordinators. At times, you may be asked to fill in with another group if someone is not available. The coordinator may hold a midweek practice on the week you are scheduled to play, these usually take place on Thursday evenings.

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Glen Dunlop. Andrew Dempster, Ruth Houston, Sarah Houston, Steven Alexander

Welcome Team

Team Member

Description of Role

Reaching out to people who come to church gatherings, answering questions and pointing to resources and further involvement.

Being part of a team to move towards attendees at Sunday gatherings with the skills to listen, welcome, help sign-up for communications and assist with connections.

Day/Time

Sundays before and after regular gatherings.

Commitment

Once a month

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Welcome and Care group

BT9 Street Team

Team Member

Description of Role

Serve on an Outreach team around Lisburn Road.

seeking to share the good news of Jesus with people in the vicinity around the Majestic. People will be open to training as needs demand and offer prayer support. Invitations to events and services may form part of the approach but the key role will be ability to demonstrate concern for people.

Day/Time

To be arranged

Commitment

A team has made a first approach before the latest lockdown. No date has been confirmed to recommence.

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Ho Meas

International

iExplore

Description of Role

Team member of small group to meet with 4 students 

Engaging with students from SE Asia studying at QUB for Friendship evangelism, Bible study and social activities

Day/Time

Thursday evenings

Commitment

Weekly during Term time

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Victoria Thampi

International Welcome

Description of Role

Working with families and individuals as part of a church Welcome team.

Showing hospitality and help to new arrivals in Belfast. This relates to opportunities with international students, families and individuals seeking asylum and others coming to settle in NI.

Day/Time

Various; the iVision event on 4 September 2021 will be helpful.

Commitment

Typically fortnightly contact

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Gordon Darragh

Good Book Club (a fortnightly bible study for women)

Creche carer

Description of Role

To look after and play with the preschool age children and babies in Waumba-land while their mum/carer attends the bible study in Good Book Club in an adjacent room. AccessNI check will be required.

Day/Time

Second and/or fourth Wednesday of the month Sept – June. 10:15am – 11:30am

Commitment

Either or both Wednesdays each month.

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Emma Moore

Refreshments provision

Description of Role

To provide tea, coffee and refreshments on arrival for those attending Good Book Club. Also to provide a healthy snack for the preschool children being cared for in creche (usually only 1 or 2 children).

Day/Time

Second and/or fourth Wednesday of the month Sept – June. 10:00am – 11:30am

Commitment

Either or both Wednesdays each month.

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Emma Moore

Hospitality

Catering Support

Description of Role

To be part of a team who provide catering support for events that take place within the church e.g. funerals, conferences, seminars. To provide and serve refreshments, clear and clean kitchens after use.

Day/Time

Ad-hoc

Commitment

Flexible. As required when events are booked into the church calendar

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Evelyn Greer

Kitchens Manager(s)

Description of Role

To unpack, set up and maintain ease of use of the Majestic kitchens. To maintain and reorder supplies of tea, coffee, sugar, biscuits etc for use after services. To maintain stocks of cups, plates etc and note breakages etc for replacement. To manage cleaning supplies for the kitchens.

Day/Time

Flexible

Commitment

Flexible to suit your other commitments with a regular check on stock levels. Immediate start for unpack and set up, with ongoing commitment throughout the year.

Point Leaders / Contact Point

Facilities and Servicing Deacons