The purpose of the volunteer application:
That we might get to know one another, and through prayer seek God's direction on how we can serve together in unity. We believe that it is very important for the health of this body of believers that we serve together in unity of vision, beliefs, and character. "Can two walk together unless they are agreed?" (Amos 3:3). Serve the Body of Christ with your giftings (1 Cor 12, Rom 12, Eph 4).
Volunteer Opportunities
WORSHIP MINISTRY
TEACHING
Teaching is a gift (Eph 4:11) and should come with a heart to feed the flock of God. It is out of the desire to simply teach the Bible, simply, and see that HCF is the best-fed and most loved flock of God’s sheep in town! We would ask that anyone leading adult Bible studies takes Horizon’s School of Ministry Inductive Bible Study Class online. It is also our desire that all Bible studies be based on the Bible, (preferably expositional versus topical). We believe Scripture is sufficient for all maturity and ministry in the church (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
WORSHIP TEAM
We believe we are to worship in Spirit and in truth. Worship should be both intelligent, and led by the Holy Spirit. We believe there is a vast difference between performing and leading worship. The goal of worship, for those who have interest, is to disappear into the background so that people would focus on Jesus. Worship has many opportunities for those who are musically gifted, with a heart to lead others in praise of our great God.
Prayer
Prayer is the powerhouse of HCF, and we cannot do without these ministers who stand in the gap for us. Sunday night prayer service, Prevailing Through Prayer during worship services, or praying for personal prayer requests that come in are all great opportunities to serve in our prayer ministry.
Sound / Multimedia
One of the most unnoticed yet important ministries at HCF is using technology to share the gospel. Sound ministry works closely with teachers, worship leaders, and every aspect of the ministry. We also have our online materials that God uses to spread His word. A great opportunity for those with a technical mind and a heart willing to be a servant in order to spread His gospel.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY
TITUS 2/ACTS 2:46 DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY
We encourage those in our fellowship to get plugged into small groups of 2-10 people. Weekly sermon questions will be emailed out for study/discussion purposes. Each group will have a facilitator, but be under the leadership of HCF.
517 DISCIPLESHIP HOUSE
It is our desire to lead those who struggle with the sin of addiction to freedom in Christ. There are opportunities to disciple those who need counsel, and to lead Christ-centered addictions Bible studies.
517 RECOVERY MEETING
“The Most Excellent Way" has made its primary goal to declare the power that God makes available to a person to overcome addictions through the cross. We become slaves to our addiction, but the Bible holds this great promise: through Christ, we can be made free. Jesus promised, "Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." John 8:36.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
CHILDREN’S TEACHERS AND HELPERS
The vision of the children’s ministry at HCF is to love, serve, and shepherd children so that they are encouraged to choose a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to grow in a relationship with him, and to be equipped to live a committed life to serving Him. It is our passion to teach the children the whole council of God’s Word. If God has put this on your heart, there are opportunities to teach, assist teachers or help in the nursery.
AWANA
AWANA is another special way we invest in the spiritual lives of the kids of HCF. This program is broken down by age groups: Puggles (0-2), Cubbies (3-4), Sparks (K-2nd grade), and TnT (3–6th grade). AWANA seeks to equip young hearts with the gospel, foster a child’s personal relationship with Jesus, and have fun while we do all of this! There are opportunities to teach, assist, substitute, listen to verses, or help with secretarial duties.
OUTREACH
YOUTH
We desire that the youth (ages 13-18) at HCF would learn to know God through His Word (2 Tim. 3:16-17), and therefore learn to walk by His Spirit (Rom. 8:13-14). We believe that this is enough for them to live out victorious Christian lives as they learn to live by faith (1 Tim. 4:12; Eph. 6:14-20). Our hope is that they have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and learn to abide in Him, bearing fruit for His glory (John 15:1-8). Opportunities to serve the youth would include attending youth outreach nights, through which you can begin Christ-centered relationships, pray for and with them, and give them biblical accountability (Titus 2:6-8).
EVANGELISM / OUTREACH
This ministry takes on many different facets at HCF. It may include street evangelism, or large-scale Festival of Life-type outreaches. It also includes being light to our community through good works to the glory of the Father such as disaster relief, homeless outreach, feeding the hungry, chaplaincy, neighborhood clean-up or our “Hope on Wheels” Horizon trailer outreach ministry etc.
JAIL MINISTRY
We have opportunities to go into our county jail, both men’s and women’s, to lead worship services. This may also include serving those who are getting out of jail, bringing them to church, and helping them do life with Jesus.
MISSIONS
It is our desire to equip the church to be sent out into the world, a.k.a. the mission field. Whether it be local or foreign missions, financial support, mission trips, or church planting, we want to be involved in what the Holy Spirit is doing in our church, city, neighboring areas, and the world.
HOSPITALITY
COFFEE BAR
During regular worship services, or when the coffee shop is open, a cup of coffee and a smile is one of the greatest open doors to share the love of Jesus.
GATEKEEPER (Door Greeting, Ushering)
It is our greatest desire to welcome and help direct those who come with love that goes the extra mile. This is also a ministry of protecting those who are here, especially our many little ones. To love, serve, and protect God’s flock in the house of the Lord is one of the greatest privileges in the body of Christ. “For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand, I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” (Psalm 84:10)
KITCHEN/ MEALS
Since “breaking bread” is one of the four legs on our Titus2/Acts 2:46 ministry, eating together is something we cherish as a church family. This may include outreach meals, Wednesday night fellowship meals, Sunday snacks, agape feast prep, and clean up.
HELPS
CLEANUP CREW
If you would like to grow in character as a servant as Jesus called us to (Mark 10:42-45) this is a great opportunity and great place to start. After worship services or other events, it takes a team to clean up and be good stewards of God’s property.
MAINTENANCE
There are always odd jobs to do and things that need fixing. If you have the time and skill there is always a list of areas to work on.
OTHER
We are always excited to hear about, and pray about, other ministry opportunities that the Lord may be placing on your heart.
Interested in serving? Volunteer applications can be found at the Welcome Desk or by request to the HCF office.
Job Opportunities
Office Secretary
The main focus of this job would be the communication and organization of all the church office affairs.
Job responsibilities:
Requirements:
Service requirements:
Hours and pay:
Job responsibilities:
- Holding consistent and weekly office hours for the HCF office.
- Receiving and redirecting church emails and phone calls in a timely, friendly fashion.
- Serving all ministries and pastors at HCF with office work, copies, communication etc.
Requirements:
- 1 Timothy 3 character.
- Attention to detail.
- Works well with others yet able to work alone.
- Respects and is willing to submit to Horizon leadership.
- Can hold absolute confidentiality with confidential matters.
- Ability to take initiative.
- Computer and media skills.
- Bookkeeping skills and experience is a plus.
- Ideally would complete Horizon School of Ministry or something comparable.
Service requirements:
- Has filled out and is already volunteering at HCF or in another ministry.
- Is a regular participant of worship and fellowship at HCF, Wednesdays, Sundays, small groups, etc.
Hours and pay:
- This will be determined at the time of job offer. Regular office hours will be required whether part or full time.
Youth Director
The main focus of this position is to serve, minister to, and to reach the youth of HCF and reach out to the La Crosse area middle school and high school youth ages 13-18.
Ministry Responsibility:
Requirements:
Hours and pay
Ministry Responsibility:
- Teach the Word to the youth group on Wednesday nights.
- Plan and conduct youth outings.
- Pastor and serve the youth with regular contact.
- Help the youth connect and serve at HCF.
- Plan youth outreach activities.
Requirements:
- 1 Timothy 3 character.
- Works well with all other leaders at HCF.
- Agrees with HCF philosophy of ministry and doctrinal statement.
- Has completed Horizon School of Ministry or equivalent.
- Ability and gifting to teach and pastor youth.
- Has filled out an HCF volunteer application and currently serves in the church somewhere.
- Is an example to youth by regular participation in Wednesday and Sunday fellowship, etc.
Hours and pay
- This is currently a volunteer position, but could become a part time or full time position in the future. Requires Wednesday evening hours and other hours as needed to fulfill the ministry responsibilities.
Assistant/Administrative Pastor
A Timothy to a Paul, a Joshua to a Moses etc. Someone to come alongside the senior pastor and serve the body of HCF.
Job Responsibilities:
Hours and pay:
Job Responsibilities:
- Help to organize and oversee the operational affairs of HCF. As directed by the leadership at HCF.
- Help to carry on the spiritual affairs of HCF beyond the senior pastors abilities. (Counseling, teaching, weddings, funerals, etc)
- Help to direct Horizon School of Ministry.
- Helps to organize and serve all staff at HCF as directed by the senior pastor and elders.
- To serve and love the people of HCF so they are the most loved and best fed “sheep” in the La Crosse area.
Requirements:
- 1 Timothy 3 character.
- Able to teach and counsel biblically.
- Agrees with and adheres to the ministry philosophy and statement of faith at HCF.
- Works well with and is in good standing with the senior pastor and other leaders at HCF.
- Is gifted by the Holy Spirit to serve in pastoral and administrative ministry.
- Is willing to serve with a servant’s heart all ministries and people of HCF and beyond.
Hours and pay:
- This could be a full time (salary position), part time, or even lay position depending on how the Lord leads.
- Pastoral/ administrative ministry is a lifestyle not a job, which often requires great flexibility.
- Understanding the extensive service of ministry, HCF seeks to be sure employees get adequate time off and time with family when necessary in order to have healthy families as this is a qualifying factor for ministry.
- Someone who says “I get to serve the Lord”, not “I have to for a paycheck”.
517 House Director
- This person will help administrate, hold accountable, and serve the men of the 517 Discipleship House and HCF addictions ministry.
Job Responsibilities:
- Administrate the 517 ministry, directed by the Lord, supremely, and the HCF leadership.
- Random drug testing of the men in the house.
- Help facilitate the program as laid out in the 517 pamphlet and hold them to their daily routine.
- Receive home applicants, and with help of HCF leadership, receive them into the home.
- Walk with the men of the HCF house daily in order to disciple them by example.
Requirements:
- 1 Timothy 3 character
- Has a daily abiding relationship with Christ (John 15:1-5).
- Filled out volunteer application and agrees with HCF philosophy of ministry and statement of faith.
- Ideally has had some experience in addictions ministry, though not required.
- Has had experience and or training in biblical counseling.
- Has read “The Cure for Addiction” by Matt Schroeder and agrees with the philosophy of discipling those struggling with life-dominating sin.
- This person must be an example to the men by being in regular fellowship at HCF Wednesday, Sunday, small groups etc.
Hours and pay:
- This is a position that requires dependence on the Lord to supply the needs for the 517 ministry.
- This will likely need to be a full time position.
- For a single male interested, there may be free housing if they chose to live in the house with the men.
Resting Grounds Coffee Shop
Job Responsibilities:
Pay and hours:
- Managing Resting Grounds coffee shop.
- Training volunteers and employees of Resting Grounds.
- Discipleship of coffee shop volunteers and employees.
- Buying supplies and managing the budget.
- Evangelism and outreach through the coffee shop ministry.
- 1 Timothy 3 character
- John 15:5 - Daily, abiding, & fruitful relationship with Jesus.
- Currently serving at HCF or a similar ministry.
- Has filled out a volunteer application for HCF and agrees with the philosophy of ministry and our statement of faith.
- Would be good, but not required, to have some coffee shop/restaurant experience.
Pay and hours:
- Hours would be dependent on coffee shop open time and how many other volunteers we have to help run the shop.
- Pay would be comparable to local barista wages.
- Could also be a volunteer position if the Lord puts on someone’s heart to do so.
Children’s Ministry Director
Main focus is to serve children (from infant – 12 y.o.), their families, and the faithful servants of the HCF Body.
Ministry Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Hours and pay
Ministry Responsibilities:
- Coordinate curriculum for Sunday mornings.
- Coordinate AWANA/Wednesday evening curriculum.
- Direct child care for Sunday evening prayer.
- Coordinate scheduling of volunteer schedules for above ministries.
- Direct, communicate with, and mentor numerous HCF servant volunteers.
Requirements:
- 1 Timothy 3 character.
- Works well with all other leaders at HCF.
- Agrees with HCF philosophy of ministry and doctrinal statement.
- Has completed Horizon School of Ministry or equivalent.
- Ability and gifting to teach and pastor children.
- Has filled out an HCF volunteer application and currently serves in the church somewhere .
- Is an example to youth by regular participation in Wednesday and Sunday fellowship, etc.
Hours and pay
- This is currently a volunteer position, but could become a part time or full time position in the future. Requires Wednesday evening hours and other hours as needed to fulfill the ministry responsibilities.
Interested? If you have any interest in these positions and believe strongly that the Lord is leading you to apply, please be sure you have first filled out an HCF volunteer/employee application. Then contact the office to set up an interview with the HCF leadership.