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What is a Ministry Team?

The Ministry Teams at Forward Christian Center are made up of incredible people who have discovered their gifts and passions and are actively using them to advance the Kingdom of God. From creating a warm and welcoming environment as an Usher or Parking Team member, to leading the next generation in Kids and Student Ministries, to building powerful moments of worship on our Music and Production Teams—every role makes an eternal impact.

Serving is more than filling a position; it’s stepping into purpose. Together, our Ministry Teams create an atmosphere where people can encounter God, lives are changed, and Jacksonville is reached with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Host Teams

Host Teams are an essential part of church life and make Forward Christian Center feel like home to every person who walks through our doors. God uses Host Teams to set the stage to reach more people and change lives.

Kids Ministry

Kids Ministry is one team with five areas. Our team helps kids have a genuine relationship with God, build a biblical foundation for their lives, grow with friends and leaders, and love being at church.

Elementary Team

Age: 14+ in High School, Background Check

The Elementary Team invests in the lives of children who are in first through fifth grade by giving them the opportunity to discover and develop a passion for God through Bible teaching, worship, Small Groups, prayer, and games.

Nursery/Preschool Team

Age: 14+ in High School, Background Check

The Nursery/Preschool Team serves children six weeks through Kindergarten and offers them the opportunity to hear the life-giving message of Jesus through Bible stories, worship, prayer, and hands-on activities.

Forward Students Team

The Forward Students teams help middle and high school students know God and grow in their relationship with Him by creating welcoming and powerful services and pastorally caring for students through small groups.

Forward Night Team

Age: 18+ and Background Check

Forward Night teams exist to support monthly Forward Night services. Movement Nights are powerful, evangelistic services for middle and high school students that happen on the second Wednesday of every month.

Outreach Teams

The Outreach Teams demonstrate God’s love in practical ways by caring for the felt needs within our community, state, and nation.

Outreach Team

Age: 14+ in High School

The Outreach Team helps meet the practical and spiritual needs of our communities by leading and supporting campus-specific outreach initiatives.

Forward Worship Teams

Forward Worship Team is a collective team of musicians, worship leaders, and songwriters who serve every week at Forward Worship Center.

Music Team

Age: 16+, Music Audition, Development Training Process

The Music Team facilitates a powerful, on-stage worship experience through utilizing the skills of vocalists and instrumentalists.

Production Team

Age: 16+, Development Training Process

The Production Team facilitates a powerful, distraction-free worship experience through the use of lighting, video technology, and audio engineering.

Praise Dance Team

Age: 14+, Development Training Process

The Dance Team uses the art of movement to lead others into worship, expressing God’s truth and love in a powerful and creative way.

Small Groups Team

We all need each other and that's why we have Small Groups. Whether you're new to groups, leading for the first time, or a seasoned leader, there's a place for you!

Small Groups Leader

Background Check (Groups with Unaccompanied Minors), Small Group Leader Training

The Small Groups Team leads weekly Small Groups for people to experience authentic community, find freedom, and grow in their relationship with Jesus.

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If you have any questions or want more information about serving at Forward Christian Center, please feel free to reach out. We’d would love to hear from you.

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What is a Ministry Team?

Explore the Teams

Host Teams

Host Teams are an essential part of church life and make Forward Christian Center feel like home to every person who walks through our doors. God uses Host Teams to set the stage to reach more people and change lives.

A-Team

Age: 18+, Background Check

The A-Team uses the gift of administration to collect and maintain data to ensure information is secure, complete, and accurate so that everyone can take their next steps.

Baptism Team

Age: 14+ in High School

The Baptism Team hosts Water Baptism Experiences, ensuring the environment is excellent and meaningful for those making a public declaration of their faith in Jesus.

Facilities Team

Age: 14+ in High School

The Campus Support/Facilities Team helps to create an excellent, distraction-free environment by working behind-the-scenes to maintain and support excellence in every area of our church, including baptism, conferences, and special events.

Creative Team

Age: 14+ in High School

The Creative Team creates an excellent, memorable experience through food, giveaways, and more at services, conferences, and special events.

First Responders Team

Age: 18+, Background Check, Certifications

The First Responders Team uses their gifts and professional training to meet basic first-aid needs at weekend services, conferences, and special events.

Greeter Team

Age: 14+ in High School

The Greeter Team uses the gift of hospitality to greet, host, and engage guests in the Lobby and Auditorium.

New Partners Host Team

Age: 14+ in High School

The New Partners host Team helps everyone attending the New Partners class find their place in the local church, discover their God-given purpose, and make a difference serving on a ministry serve team.

Parking Team

Age: 16+

The Parking Team gives guests a positive first and last impression as they arrive and exit by providing clear direction for a safe and efficient parking experience.

Prayer Team

Age: 14+

The Prayer Team provides prayer covering for services, conferences, teams, and ministries.

First Touch

Age: 14+ in High School

The First Touch teams creates a welcoming and safe environment by helping guests find seats, assisting during services, and supporting the flow of the auditorium experience.

Kids Ministry

Kids Ministry is one team with five areas. Our team helps kids have a genuine relationship with God, build a biblical foundation for their lives, grow with friends and leaders, and love being at church.

Elementary Team

Age: 14+ in High School, Background Check

The Elementary Team invests in the lives of children who are in first through fifth grade by giving them the opportunity to discover and develop a passion for God through Bible teaching, worship, Small Groups, prayer, and games.

Nursery/Preschool Team

Age: 14+ in High School, Background Check

The Nursery/Preschool Team serves children six weeks through Kindergarten and offers them the opportunity to hear the life-giving message of Jesus through Bible stories, worship, prayer, and hands-on activities.

Forward Students Team

The Forward Students teams help middle and high school students know God and grow in their relationship with Him by creating welcoming and powerful services and pastorally caring for students through small groups.

Forward Night Team

Age: 18+ and Background Check

Forward Night teams exist to support monthly Forward Night services. Movement Nights are powerful, evangelistic services for middle and high school students that happen on the second Wednesday of every month.

Outreach Teams

The Outreach Teams demonstrate God’s love in practical ways by caring for the felt needs within our community, state, and nation.

Outreach Team

Age: 14+ in High School

The Outreach Team helps meet the practical and spiritual needs of our communities by leading and supporting campus-specific outreach initiatives.

Forward Worship Teams

Forward Worship Team is a collective team of musicians, worship leaders, and songwriters who serve every week at Forward Worship Center.

Music Team

Age: 16+, Music Audition, Development Training Process

The Music Team facilitates a powerful, on-stage worship experience through utilizing the skills of vocalists and instrumentalists.

Production Team

Age: 16+, Development Training Process

The Production Team facilitates a powerful, distraction-free worship experience through the use of lighting, video technology, and audio engineering.

Praise Dance Team

Age: 14+, Development Training Process

The Dance Team uses the art of movement to lead others into worship, expressing God’s truth and love in a powerful and creative way.

Small Groups Team

We all need each other and that's why we have Small Groups. Whether you're new to groups, leading for the first time, or a seasoned leader, there's a place for you!

Small Groups Leader

Background Check (Groups with Unaccompanied Minors), Small Group Leader Training

The Small Groups Team leads weekly Small Groups for people to experience authentic community, find freedom, and grow in their relationship with Jesus.

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