Below are all of the roles an individual can serve in at Fairfax. Use the dropdown bar to filter by ministry, and click any title to read a description about when, where, and how to serve in that role!
Opportunities to Serve at Fairfax Church
Ministries
At-home prayer warriors
Care | FlexibleThe Prayer Team commits to pray for our congregation, community, and wider church weekly.
Requirements: Confidentiality Agreement
About Care
Situations in life can alter the way we are able to support our own needs and the needs of those we care for. Whatever you are navigating, we want to walk alongside you with prayer, lay counseling, resources, groups, and referrals to professional services.
BuddiesHelp Needed
Fairfax Kids | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceAssist special needs kids by encouraging them and helping them participate in small and large group activities.
Requirements: Background Check, Confidentiality Agreement, Leadership Covenant
About Fairfax Kids
Fairfax Kids offers engaging programs for kids aged six weeks through sixth grade during weekend worship services. We strive to bring the Bible to life through creative activities and discussions for kids of all ages.
Camera operatorHelp Needed
Creative Arts | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceAssist in designing the feel of the weekend service by capturing what is happening on the platform. Training is provided.
Requirements: Leadership Covenant
About Creative Arts
Creative Arts encompasses three different ministry areas: Worship, Production, and Communications. We’re a community of creatives using our gifts to help others experience God at work within our church and community. From crafting worship services to designing the visual identity of our church, we see all
we do as worship unto God.
Coffee shop barista
Hospitality | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceHelp prepare drinks and food in the Great Room Coffee shop.
About Hospitality
Every weekend we meet guests who attend in-person or watch online who need to hear and experience the hope found in Jesus. As the Hospitality team, our goal is to create a comfortable, warm and welcoming environment where they can encounter the presence of Christ. We are looking for high-energy, warm and caring people to join our team. Join us as we strive to make Fairfax feel like home for each and every person!
College host
Discipleship | Weekly MeetingsHost a small group of college-aged young adults in your home weekly during the fall and spring semesters.
Requirements: Background Check
About Discipleship
Leading community groups, classes, and more, the Discipleship and Engagement ministry helps Fairfax Church build authentic communities and live the way of Jesus together.
Connections teamHelp Needed
Hospitality | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceSpend time in the Fairfax Connect area after the Sunday morning service to help both newcomers and members get further connected in the church. Answer questions, collect information for follow-up, provide resources, and generally create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Requirements: Confidentiality Agreement
About Hospitality
Every weekend we meet guests who attend in-person or watch online who need to hear and experience the hope found in Jesus. As the Hospitality team, our goal is to create a comfortable, warm and welcoming environment where they can encounter the presence of Christ. We are looking for high-energy, warm and caring people to join our team. Join us as we strive to make Fairfax feel like home for each and every person!
Elementary large group worship
Fairfax Kids | Both 9:30 and 11:15 Sunday ServicesStorytellers and worship leaders deliver the weekly message during large group time. We provide the content, you provide the fun & energy.
Requirements: Background Check, Leadership Covenant
About Fairfax Kids
Fairfax Kids offers engaging programs for kids aged six weeks through sixth grade during weekend worship services. We strive to bring the Bible to life through creative activities and discussions for kids of all ages.
Elementary small group leader (K-6th)Help Needed
Fairfax Kids | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceLead discussions and provided activities that reinforce the large group lesson and Biblical truth for the month.
Requirements: Background Check, Confidentiality Agreement, Leadership Covenant
About Fairfax Kids
Fairfax Kids offers engaging programs for kids aged six weeks through sixth grade during weekend worship services. We strive to bring the Bible to life through creative activities and discussions for kids of all ages.
Event Planning Team
Local Outreach | FlexibleHelp host events for our local community partners, both at the church and out in the community. They range from foster care respite nights, legal aid workshops, fundraiser gala events, staff appreciation events, and more. Organizational planning, food preparation, set-ups and serving are all needed to pull off these events and make a huge impact in our community.
About Local Outreach
Our outreach team organizes Love Your Neighbor projects and mobilizes volunteers to serve the local community. Through the Resource Center and strategic partnerships, we meet specific, immediate needs of some of the most vulnerable families across the region.
Food Pantry Shoppers
Local Outreach | FlexibleJoin the team that shops for food and hygiene items needed to keep our shelves stocked in the Resource Center. Shoppers can shop weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, based on their availability and at their convenience. Credit card or reimbursements are provided for shoppers.
About Local Outreach
Our outreach team organizes Love Your Neighbor projects and mobilizes volunteers to serve the local community. Through the Resource Center and strategic partnerships, we meet specific, immediate needs of some of the most vulnerable families across the region.
Food team
Student Ministries | Sunday EveningHelp prepare and serve food for high school students before their small groups on Sunday evenings.
Requirements: Background Check
About Student Ministries
The Hangar is a community where middle and high school students connect to Jesus, unite to each other, and contribute to changing the world. Services consist of three major elements: worship, teaching, and small groups. On Sundays, middle school meets at 4:30pm and high school meets at 6:30pm.
GreeterHelp Needed
Hospitality | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceLove people and make them feel at home. Greeters also help make sure that people get any information they need.
About Hospitality
Every weekend we meet guests who attend in-person or watch online who need to hear and experience the hope found in Jesus. As the Hospitality team, our goal is to create a comfortable, warm and welcoming environment where they can encounter the presence of Christ. We are looking for high-energy, warm and caring people to join our team. Join us as we strive to make Fairfax feel like home for each and every person!
Group leaderHelp Needed
Discipleship | Weekly MeetingsCo-lead, facilitate, and shepherd a community group. Group leaders are assigned to groups of their own demographic (young adults, women/men, parents, etc.). You will get coaching, training, and ongoing support to successfully lead a group.
Requirements: Confidentiality Agreement, Leadership Covenant, Over 18 Years Old
About Discipleship
Leading community groups, classes, and more, the Discipleship and Engagement ministry helps Fairfax Church build authentic communities and live the way of Jesus together.
Helps team
Care | FlexibleThe Helps Team strives to respond to a variety of individual needs. The type of help needed is typically a simple move, food delivery or maybe a simple home repair. The requests vary depending on the need.
Requirements: Related Experience
About Care
Situations in life can alter the way we are able to support our own needs and the needs of those we care for. Whatever you are navigating, we want to walk alongside you with prayer, lay counseling, resources, groups, and referrals to professional services.
Kids check-inHelp Needed
Fairfax Kids | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceWelcome both guests and regular attendees with smiles and kind words. Check kids into their worship centers and register newcomers.
Requirements: Background Check, Confidentiality Agreement
About Fairfax Kids
Fairfax Kids offers engaging programs for kids aged six weeks through sixth grade during weekend worship services. We strive to bring the Bible to life through creative activities and discussions for kids of all ages.
Lay counselor
Care | FlexibleCare for individuals who need someone to walk alongside them for a season. A lay counselor goes through extensive training through the Lay Counseling Institute. We need to look for counselors who are: men, women, couples, persons of color and those fluent in Spanish and Korean.
Requirements: Background Check, Confidentiality Agreement, Leadership Covenant, Over 18 Years Old
About Care
Situations in life can alter the way we are able to support our own needs and the needs of those we care for. Whatever you are navigating, we want to walk alongside you with prayer, lay counseling, resources, groups, and referrals to professional services.
Lighting technicianHelp Needed
Creative Arts | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceManage lighting cues to assist in focusing attention on certain elements during Sunday morning services.
Requirements: Leadership Covenant
About Creative Arts
Creative Arts encompasses three different ministry areas: Worship, Production, and Communications. We’re a community of creatives using our gifts to help others experience God at work within our church and community. From crafting worship services to designing the visual identity of our church, we see all
we do as worship unto God.
Mid-week Fairfax Kids prep
Fairfax Kids | FlexibleHelp get materials and classrooms ready to welcome kids coming for the weekend services.
Requirements: Background Check
About Fairfax Kids
Fairfax Kids offers engaging programs for kids aged six weeks through sixth grade during weekend worship services. We strive to bring the Bible to life through creative activities and discussions for kids of all ages.
Musician
Creative Arts | Both 9:30 and 11:15 Sunday Services, Saturday Rehearsal, Special ServicesLead others in worship through singing and/or playing an instrument.
Requirements: Background Check, Confidentiality Agreement, Leadership Covenant, Over 18 Years Old, Related Experience
About Creative Arts
Creative Arts encompasses three different ministry areas: Worship, Production, and Communications. We’re a community of creatives using our gifts to help others experience God at work within our church and community. From crafting worship services to designing the visual identity of our church, we see all
we do as worship unto God.
Nursery caregiver
Fairfax Kids | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceLove, comfort, and attend to the needs of babies and toddlers during the service.
Requirements: Background Check
About Fairfax Kids
Fairfax Kids offers engaging programs for kids aged six weeks through sixth grade during weekend worship services. We strive to bring the Bible to life through creative activities and discussions for kids of all ages.
Online hostHelp Needed
Hospitality | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceProvide a welcoming environment in the chat room during online services.
Requirements: Confidentiality Agreement
About Hospitality
Every weekend we meet guests who attend in-person or watch online who need to hear and experience the hope found in Jesus. As the Hospitality team, our goal is to create a comfortable, warm and welcoming environment where they can encounter the presence of Christ. We are looking for high-energy, warm and caring people to join our team. Join us as we strive to make Fairfax feel like home for each and every person!
Parking lot attendant
Hospitality | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceWelcome people into the church parking lot and help manage the flow of traffic, making parking easy and efficient.
About Hospitality
Every weekend we meet guests who attend in-person or watch online who need to hear and experience the hope found in Jesus. As the Hospitality team, our goal is to create a comfortable, warm and welcoming environment where they can encounter the presence of Christ. We are looking for high-energy, warm and caring people to join our team. Join us as we strive to make Fairfax feel like home for each and every person!
Photographer
Creative Arts | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday Service, Special ServicesServe the Communications team by capturing still photos that celebrate God at work in our church, as well as our diverse and vibrant community. Photographers tactfully balance capturing moments of worship with respect for not intruding on sensitive moments.
Requirements: Background Check, Confidentiality Agreement, Leadership Covenant, Related Experience
About Creative Arts
Creative Arts encompasses three different ministry areas: Worship, Production, and Communications. We’re a community of creatives using our gifts to help others experience God at work within our church and community. From crafting worship services to designing the visual identity of our church, we see all
we do as worship unto God.
Preschool leaderHelp Needed
Fairfax Kids | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceHelp kids discover God by making Bible stories relatable to them, assist with planned crafts & games that reinforce the weekly lesson.
Requirements: Background Check
About Fairfax Kids
Fairfax Kids offers engaging programs for kids aged six weeks through sixth grade during weekend worship services. We strive to bring the Bible to life through creative activities and discussions for kids of all ages.
Production tech (kids)
Fairfax Kids | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceOperate the sound system and computer slideshow during large group worship in preschool or elementary.
Requirements: Background Check
About Fairfax Kids
Fairfax Kids offers engaging programs for kids aged six weeks through sixth grade during weekend worship services. We strive to bring the Bible to life through creative activities and discussions for kids of all ages.
Production tech (students)
Student Ministries | Sunday Afternoon, Sunday EveningOperate cameras, lighting, or pro-presenter for our middle school and high school services on Sunday evenings.
Requirements: Background Check, Leadership Covenant
About Student Ministries
The Hangar is a community where middle and high school students connect to Jesus, unite to each other, and contribute to changing the world. Services consist of three major elements: worship, teaching, and small groups. On Sundays, middle school meets at 4:30pm and high school meets at 6:30pm.
ProPresenter operatorHelp Needed
Creative Arts | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServicePrepare and operate the equipment necessary to display live video and any graphics on all screens.
Requirements: Leadership Covenant
About Creative Arts
Creative Arts encompasses three different ministry areas: Worship, Production, and Communications. We’re a community of creatives using our gifts to help others experience God at work within our church and community. From crafting worship services to designing the visual identity of our church, we see all
we do as worship unto God.
Resource Center Volunteer
Local Outreach | Sunday Afternoon, Wednesday MorningOrganize and prepare donations for distribution in the Resource Center. Serve regularly on either Wednesdays at 10:30am or Sundays at 1:00pm to really become a part of our Resource Center serving community.
About Local Outreach
Our outreach team organizes Love Your Neighbor projects and mobilizes volunteers to serve the local community. Through the Resource Center and strategic partnerships, we meet specific, immediate needs of some of the most vulnerable families across the region.
Response teamHelp Needed
Hospitality | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceFrom monitoring the kids’ environment to the parking lot, the Response Team works to ensure a safe worship experience for our guests.
Requirements: Background Check, Confidentiality Agreement, Over 18 Years Old
About Hospitality
Every weekend we meet guests who attend in-person or watch online who need to hear and experience the hope found in Jesus. As the Hospitality team, our goal is to create a comfortable, warm and welcoming environment where they can encounter the presence of Christ. We are looking for high-energy, warm and caring people to join our team. Join us as we strive to make Fairfax feel like home for each and every person!
Spanish translation team
Hospitality | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday Service, Special ServicesProvide live translation or live hosting in Spanish.
Requirements: Confidentiality Agreement, Related Experience
About Hospitality
Every weekend we meet guests who attend in-person or watch online who need to hear and experience the hope found in Jesus. As the Hospitality team, our goal is to create a comfortable, warm and welcoming environment where they can encounter the presence of Christ. We are looking for high-energy, warm and caring people to join our team. Join us as we strive to make Fairfax feel like home for each and every person!
Student worship team
Student Ministries | Sunday Afternoon, Sunday EveningLead students in worship as a part of our student worship team.
Requirements: Background Check, Leadership Covenant, Related Experience
About Student Ministries
The Hangar is a community where middle and high school students connect to Jesus, unite to each other, and contribute to changing the world. Services consist of three major elements: worship, teaching, and small groups. On Sundays, middle school meets at 4:30pm and high school meets at 6:30pm.
Students small group leader
Student Ministries | Sunday Afternoon, Sunday EveningLead a small group of middle and high school students to a better relationship with Jesus.
Requirements: Background Check, Confidentiality Agreement, Leadership Covenant
About Student Ministries
The Hangar is a community where middle and high school students connect to Jesus, unite to each other, and contribute to changing the world. Services consist of three major elements: worship, teaching, and small groups. On Sundays, middle school meets at 4:30pm and high school meets at 6:30pm.
UsherHelp Needed
Hospitality | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServicePrepare people for a positive worship experience by welcoming and assisting them to a seat and maintaining a distraction-free environment.
About Hospitality
Every weekend we meet guests who attend in-person or watch online who need to hear and experience the hope found in Jesus. As the Hospitality team, our goal is to create a comfortable, warm and welcoming environment where they can encounter the presence of Christ. We are looking for high-energy, warm and caring people to join our team. Join us as we strive to make Fairfax feel like home for each and every person!
Videographer
Creative Arts | Either 9:30 or 11:15 Sunday ServiceServe the Communications team by capturing videos that celebrate God at work in our church, as well as our diverse and vibrant community. Videographers tactfully balance capturing moments of worship with respect for not intruding on sensitive moments.
Requirements: Background Check, Confidentiality Agreement, Leadership Covenant, Related Experience
About Creative Arts
Creative Arts encompasses three different ministry areas: Worship, Production, and Communications. We’re a community of creatives using our gifts to help others experience God at work within our church and community. From crafting worship services to designing the visual identity of our church, we see all
we do as worship unto God.