ROANOKE VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

Purpose:

To strengthen the church community by recognizing and celebrating important life events of members (birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and milestones).

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain an updated record of member life events and special dates

• Coordinate recognition (announcements, cards, small tokens, etc.)

• Work with church leadership to include acknowledgments in services or communications

• Encourage member participation in celebrating others

• Help organize occasional appreciation moments or celebrations

• Ensure accuracy and sensitivity when sharing personal information

Skills/Qualifications:

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Thoughtful and people-oriented

• Good communication skills

• Respectful of privacy and preferences

Time Commitment:
1–2 hours per week

Purpose:

To help ensure a safe and prepared church environment by maintaining and monitoring basic safety equipment and readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and maintain first aid kits and emergency supplies

• Ensure fire extinguishers and safety equipment are present and up to date

• Identify basic safety risks in church facilities and report them

• Help keep emergency contact information accessible

• Support simple safety procedures during services and events

• Coordinate with leadership on safety needs and improvements

Skills/Qualifications:

• Responsible and observant

• Basic knowledge of safety practices (first aid knowledge is a plus)

• Organized and proactive

• Able to communicate concerns clearly

Time Commitment:
1–2 hours per month + occasional event support

Purpose:

To share Christ-centered books and materials with the community, helping others grow spiritually and learn Bible truth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Distribute books, tracts, and other literature in the community

• Engage in respectful, Christ-like conversations while sharing materials

• Pray with and for individuals when appropriate

• Keep simple records of contacts and interests

• Support church outreach events through literature distribution

• Follow up with interested individuals when possible

Skills/Qualifications:

• Friendly, approachable, and respectful demeanor

• Willingness to share faith in a simple, natural way

• Dependability and initiative

• Alignment with church beliefs and mission

Time Commitment:
Flexible (1–3 hours per week or during outreach events)

Purpose:

To support the prayer ministry by organizing, tracking, and following up on prayer requests, helping the church see how God is answering prayers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and record prayer requests (from services, forms, or members)

• Maintain a simple and organized tracking system

• Follow up with individuals for updates or testimonies

• Share answered prayers (with permission) to encourage the church

• Coordinate with prayer leaders to keep requests current

• Ensure confidentiality and sensitivity in all communications

Skills/Qualifications:

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Discreet and trustworthy (maintains confidentiality)

• Compassionate and attentive

• Basic ability to use spreadsheets or simple tracking tools

Time Commitment:
1–2 hours per week

Purpose:

To manage the church’s social media presence in order to share updates, promote events, and support outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and post content (announcements, events, inspirational messages)

• Maintain consistent posting schedule

• Respond to messages and comments when appropriate

• Coordinate with church leaders for accurate information

• Promote church programs and special events

• Monitor engagement and suggest improvements

Skills/Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

• Clear communication and attention to detail

• Creativity and reliability

• Alignment with church values and mission

Time Commitment:
2–4 hours per week

Purpose:

To support newly baptized members in their spiritual growth, helping them build a strong relationship with Christ and become active in church life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build a personal, caring relationship with assigned member(s)

• Encourage daily Bible study, prayer, and church attendance

• Help them understand basic beliefs and church practices

• Introduce them to ministries and opportunities to serve

• Maintain regular contact (calls, messages, or meetings)

• Pray with and for them consistently

Skills/Qualifications:

• Spiritually mature and grounded in the Bible

• Caring, patient, and approachable

• Good listener and encourager

• Committed to confidentiality and consistency

Time Commitment:
1–2 hours per week for at least 3 months after baptism