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