Our goal as United Methodists is one of lifetime learning, moving on towards perfection in love. Nurturing in the faith is about ensuring that a diverse congregation of all ages is receiving the education opportunities they need to challenge them on their journey of faith, and help them to grow in faith, understanding, and love of God.

Key spiritual gifts: Knowledge, Teaching, Wisdom, and Exhortation

(LEAD) Nurturing in the Faith is currently in need of a cluster chairperson.

Adult Ministries

Adult Spiritual Retreat Team

An annual retreat for adults will occur in early fall. People are needed to help plan, promote, and carry out this ministry.

Adult Sunday School Class Leader

Lead or co-lead an ongoing (one year) or short-term (4-8 weeks) Sunday morning class. Curriculum and training are available.

Bible Study/Covenant Discipleship Group Leader

Lead a short-term small group Bible study or covenant discipleship group, generally for college students and young adults, on Sunday evenings.

Disciple Bible Study Leader

Lead a Bible study using the Disciple Bible Study materials. Disciple Bible Study is a core study offered by the United Methodist Church, training is available.

Small Group Study Leader (non-Sunday morning)

Lead a short-term small group Bible study, book study, or covenant group, for 6-12 weeks, one hour per week plus preparation time. Curriculum and training can be provided.

Small Group Host

Host a small group meeting (such as a book study or a Bible study) in your home for 6-12 weeks. Coordinate snacks for the evening and provide hospitality and comfort for the participants.

Special Topic Presenter

Present a one-session meeting on a topic of your choice that would be of interest to a wide audience. Could be held during Sunday a.m. Forum class or at another time of the week.

Children’s Ministries

Children's Sunday School Music Leaders

Greet children (k-5th grade) as they gather for Sunday school. Direct children in music from 9:40 - 9:55 a.m. Camp songs, hymns, special songs related to the rotation topic, and krystal bells.

Children’s Book Nook Team

Help select books from the library, take them to the second floor, and check them out to families and individuals during the Sunday school hour.

Elementary School Shepherds

Accompany children through the workshop rotation, a year-long commitment of relating to one class of children. No preparation required.

Elementary Sunday School Teachers (Workshop Rotation Model)

Classes of children study a single Bible story or concept for 4 weeks, rotating through several workshops. Workshop leaders use provided curriculum to present the same material to different groups of children each of the 4 weeks. Curriculum assistance provided by clergy and staff during a brief study before each rotation.

Mission Store (FAM)

The Mission Store happens once every Fall and is a chance for children to purchase items to construct kits that can be sent to other children and families in need, as part of the Thanksgiving Ingathering (see p. 10). Team members collect items for children and organize the event, then they send those items on to the Ingathering.

Vacation Bible School Team

Help VBS by developing curriculum, assisting with set-up, snack preparation, or serving as homeroom teachers or activity leaders. Both adults and youth are welcome on this team.

Young Children’s (2, 3, or 4 yr. olds) Sunday School Teachers

Help teach a class of young children using provided curriculum.

Educational Ministries

Calligraphy Volunteer

Write a dedication in the front of new Bibles for 3rd graders. Write certificates, invitations, etc. as needed.

Camp Coordinator

Promote camping at our Iowa United Methodist camps throughout the congregation. Distribute camp brochures. Assist with the planning of camping fundraisers.

Christian Education Teacher Appreciation Team

Create notes of appreciation and/or other suitable expressions of thanks that will be presented to Christian education teachers.

Collegiate/Wesley History Team

Help with tasks associated with historical records, such as collecting and maintaining said historical records. Help maintain the Fireside Room Heritage Center, assemble the annual notebooks, and encourage congregational input and contributions.

Library Team

Catalog, shelve, purchase, process materials, type, file, and cover books in our library during the year.

Senior Breakfast Team

Help plan and prepare the annual breakfast and recognition event for high school seniors and their families. The event is held in Wesley Hall during the Sunday school hour in May. Persons needed to help prepare food, serve, clean up, etc.

Youth Ministries

Youth Ministries are for middle school (6-8 grade) and high school (9-12 grade) students

Confirmation Mentor

Work one-on-one with a confirmation class member (usually an 8th grader) to guide him/her toward church membership and greater discipleship.

High School, Middle School Youth Special Event Team

Coordinate and implement one or more special youth events, such as one-time service projects, trips, fundraisers, meals, or lock-ins. Help serve as a chaperone, driver, cook, etc.

High School/Middle School Youth Group Leader

Be a team leader for a youth group for either a semester or a year.

Middle School Youth Rotational Leader

Share a skill, hobby, or passion with a small group of middle school youth on a three week basis.

Youth Sunday School Class Leader

Co-lead one of the Sunday morning classes for a semester, the whole year, or for one or more 4-8 week terms. Curriculum is provided. Training is available.