When I first started a church in Nashville I had people repeatedly tell me that local artists, especially Christian artists, would be too stuck up to ever serve inside the church. People said, “They might attend from time to time but they’re too busy doing their own thing to contribute to the church.”
I’ve got to say in the seven years of Cross Point I’ve never found something to be so untrue in my life. We have artists that pull back into Nashville at 5:00 a.m. on a tour bus and step off the bus and come straight to Cross Point to volunteer playing on our stage for 4 services! We used to have a drummer who had a hard time getting up early enough for rehearsal so he would sleep in his car outside the church on Saturday night so we could wake him up on Sunday morning. Now that’s dedication.
Just last week I walked out into the lobby to find one of our artist (whose name everyone would know) folding programs and helping us address envelopes for a mailing.
The artists in Nashville whether they be musicians, songwriters, or vocalist have been instrumental in what God has done here over the years. They’ve contributed in so many unique and memorable ways.
I bring all of this up because two of my great friends from Cross Point Todd Smith and Alan Hall are the founding members of Selah and they’re celebrating their 10 year anniversary and have a new CD that comes out today.
They have to be the most humble, down to earth guys I’ve ever met and I’m so proud of the way God is using them. They’ve sold over 2.5-million-albums and have won the Dove Award for “Inspirational Album of the Year” four stinking times.
To celebrate the release of “You Deliver Me” I’m going to give away 5 copies of their new CD today.
Just leave me a comment telling me where you serve in your local church and I’ll select 5 random winners.
Thanks heaps for this indeed!… if anyone else has anything, it would be much appreciated. Great website Super Piano Links 
I serve as one of our minister’s wives.
I also work in Game Time in our Awana program.
.-= Terri´s last blog ..WFMW – Free (if you have a GPS) Family Fun!! =-.
I don’t serve in my local church because I don’t have a church home right now. I just think it’s awesome you can share stories like that because in the near decade I was involved in Christian radio all I usually heard was the horror stories about artists. The ones that were actually living their faith were usually the ones you didn’t have “pimped” to you by label reps!
I love when artists are living sermons like you described in your post.
.-= Jason´s last blog ..Aisle 7: Churches, children’s ministries and sweatsocks… =-.
The way I serve my local church is being a voice in the community. By being a voice in my own house where my wife still does not believe. By being a voice to my two daughters – one of whom recommitted her life to Christ. I serve as a table leader in our small groups. I serve sometimes as a group leader. There is still so much left to do, but the day is still young.
.-= Michael´s last blog ..Cancer and a bike ride =-.
I serve my local church by volunteering where there’s a need. I also help with Sat night young adult ministries by sharing a message to encourage young adults.
Blessings!
Been helping out in Kidz World. Love it but afraid my travel schedule this fall is going to prohibit me from doing it consistently so I’m gonna have to figure out something else.
.-= Lindsey´s last blog ..Guinness World Records Has Nothing On Me =-.
I play the bass guitar in my church…and I play it LOUD…
I serve as the womens ministry director and play keyboard in the band.
I serve in both our adult and college praise teams leading worship with some other great worship ministers. I am also interning with my church this year in the “creative” department and teaching our guys youth class on Sunday evenings. These are things I love to do!
.-= Luke W.´s last blog .."I’ll tell the world you’re coming" =-.
The local church is our backyard, our workplace, our community…I serve every chance I can there. I try to live by, “Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve!” I also love serving at Crosspoint by being a greeter
.-= Falguni´s last blog ..Sweet Blessing =-.
I serve in our children’s ministry and lead a community group and I love it.
I serve as a worshipper, a disciple of my Lord, Jesus Christ, and I happen to play bass guitar the college praise band, and guitar in the youth praise band. I’ve been known to occasionally get excited about something and gush about it on my blog, as well. *grin*
.-= Evan´s last blog ..College-age Praise Band Joys Continue =-.
Pete, it is amazing that you have a team of volunteers that are so devoted to helping out. The drummer sleeping outside church definitely sends a message to me (as I struggle getting up early on Sundays as well).
I help out in the TV Production department by running the lighting console. I’m lucky that the rest of the team has been willing to teach me all these things, and that I have made new friends along the way.
.-= Angel Castaneda´s last blog ..Side effects of marrying a computer guy =-.
Regularly in the nursery and sometimes for the Women’s Ministy events!
.-= Kirstjen Pratt´s last blog ..Best Sheets =-.
Play Bass for the worship band and help with the youth group as well.
I serve as volunteer director of outreach, substitute media team (and support team, hubby directs the team), small group co-leader, and counselor. My heart is in building relationships.
I would LOVE to win this cd!
I serve on the nursery committee, teach AWANA and VBS, am on the jr. church rotation, and play the piano when the pianist is away.
I’m going to see Selah in October and this would be the perfect way to catch up on their latest and greatest.
I helped start our Bread and Fishes program feeding the needy over 20 years ago. It has beeen a blessing to me all of those years to be able to serve such wonderful people.
I’ve also helped Bible School teacher, Youth Group leader, Mission Committe chairman and Church Council member.
I’m the Worship Pastor. I work with artists every day and love it!
.-= Jan Owen´s last blog ..The Pain of Rebuilding =-.
it was me everybody! i was the one folding programs in the church lobby. why? because i love jesus and love folding things. so far fame hasn’t take these desires away… i’m praying though…
ok. i’m kidding. it wasn’t me. and i’m not famous. well, i might be in south bend, indiana. but that’s it.
good luck todd and alan (and amy) with the new release!
I teach an Adult Sunday School class. I also update our church website (new job starting this week) and I sing.
And I’m not just saying this, SELAH is one of the most influential groups I’ve listened to for many years!
Glad to know they are serving in the everyday service as well.
.-= sherri´s last blog ..Wild at Heart =-.
I currently serve as pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Greencastle, Indiana. I love my church and all the people that work so diligently week after week. (I also just finished my MDiv a few weeks ago!!! whoohoo).
I love Selah!
Hi Pete,
I love Selah. There is a track called “Faithful One” which is a duet between Selah and Christy Nockels (or at least that is what appears on iTunes) and every time I listen to that I feel as close to the Lord as the very first time I heard that song.
I have served in various ways over the years in our church: children’s ministry, follow up team, led a prayer group for a while, but currently my husband and I host a house group at our house. However, at the moment I believe God is pulling me so much more outside the church doors and into our community. Last November our house group started an initiative to donate food for the homeless. Loads of people drop food bags at our house and then we take them to the Salvation Army premises who in turn hand thenm out to the homeless or anyone in need on a particular day of the week. We have recently invited our children’s primary school to get involved and some families have come on board this too and I recently wrote an article for the Parish Magazine in the hope of reaching hundreds of others to get involved too. In a way it feels like a very small initiative, but to be honest with you, of all the things I have ever been involved with within the church, this is the one where I sense the Spirit of God is really moving and working out His purposes behind the scenes.
As you know I am in the UK, so if my name comes up for the CD, I will understand if you don’t want to pay for the cost of the postage. Send it to someone else who is more local to you.
By the way, just heard your last sermon. It is not just during biblical times that names meant something spiritually. I believe this is still the case today and your name Pete, which I am assuming is short for Peter, as you know means rock. It is not a coincidence you were given such a name by your parents! You are fulfilling and walking in the very destiny that God had in mind when He brought you to life for He is building His Church upon rocks like yourself and thousands of others. Your testimony about the guy in the dog park is confirmation for me that you are walking in the very purpose that God has for you.
Sorry for my long comments. I do tend to get carried away.
Be blessed!
.-= ransom33´s last blog ..IT IS TIME! =-.
I have been following Todd on Twitter, and his wife’s blog, and I agree – they seem to be AWESOME people!
I have seen Selah in concert before, and they’re amazing…
How do I serve in church? I am in the chancel choir, handbell choir, I am usher captain 2 months out of the year, I am a lector, my husband and I teach the youth Sunday school classes and volunteer on Sunday nights when we can. I am also in the works with our Director of Discipleship in trying to get a small group going for married couples… I love serving in the church!
.-= diane´s last blog ..Vacation Days 5, 6 & 7 =-.
Hooray for Selah!! (from another SCS alum!)
Since I’m fairly new at a really big church, I’ve only managed to get plugged into the nursery so far. However, I’ve been serving at Habitat for Humanity for a couple of years now… even headed to Thailand soon with my big pink framing hammer.
Often, I get to do the fun stuff like climb on the roof, but sometimes I have to remind myself that I’m there for God’s purposes, not my own when I’m walking around picking up scraps and errant nails.
It’s my prayer that God will reclaim the Detroit affiliate and it will truly be a Christian organization in more than name only.
Our church is just starting, only been in operation for about 4 months. I serve as a nursery worker, video/computer operator, and proofreader (for sermon notes and web posts).
I am posting a little late. OOPS. I’d love a copy of SELAH’s new CD. Saw them in person in Eden, NC a couple years ago at a local church. Love their hearts and their worship. These folks are so real. Keep on Selah! It is all about Jesus!
I love our artists at Cross Point!
.-= Jenni Catron´s last blog ..God’s Supermodel =-.
That is pretty amazing Pete!!!
.-= Lauren Kelly´s last blog ..Black-Eyed Peas & Hot Fries! =-.
I sing and pull weeds. I also teach and counsel on Bible truths, but not through my church.
.-= Anita´s last blog ..See that Moutain? =-.
@Damon, Play it bro!!
I am a pastor’s wife. I serve our church by helping my husband teach Sunday School. I plan our Wednesday night meals and help cook. I facilitate a ladies Bible Study, also. I sing. I am supportive of my husband’s ministry and try to help him any way I can. I stay very busy in my church.
I no longer attend church so I hope this counts. When I did I served as worship leader, worship team member, and as the leader for their homeless shelter outreach. These are the things I miss the most. Serving and loving the body of Christ…and those in the community. Ahhhh those were the days. Ok moving on now
oh and I LOVE SELAH!!
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..Four Months Old =-.
Since my husband is the Children’s Pastor, my main role of service is supporting him! I also serve as a nursery captain.
.-= Sarah´s last blog ..Fried Eggplant =-.
I have to say, this is one of the very reasons why I love the internet. Blogs, twitter, all of it has helped me see the people behind the books and music. If you don’t think you can learn something about someone’s character by following them on twitter, you’re just not paying attention!
That said–there have been many, many people I had ‘pegged’ one way, and they turned out to be a completely different (and way more awesome) person. The internet has (mostly) renewed my faith in people AND Christians.
(I love Selah, and have already planned on purchasing the album. (So excited!!) Don’t put me in the contest, I just wanted to share.)
My recent service projects included a trip to Wheelwright, KY and visiting with the homeless at Tent City.
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..I Yuh You =-.
My wife and I serve in the choir. Nashville has a lot of great opportunities for traditional worship as well as contemporary.
As an aside, a pretty well established Christian recording artist serves as a Middle School/Jr. High Sunday School teacher at my church. If that doesn’t take faith, I don’t know what does.
.-= Eric´s last blog ..Daily Tweets! =-.
I serve at our church, LifePoint in Smryna, in Soul Station. I lead a small group of now-3rd grade girls. Been with most of them since they were in 1st grade. It’s rewarding to know that even though you’re not perfect and have many flaws around the edges, that you’re still making a difference in others’ lives. You don’t have to get yourself all “fixed up” before God uses you to server. Thank goodness!!
I serve at our church, LifePoint in Smryna, in Soul Station. I lead a small group of now-3rd grade girls. Been with most of them since they were in 1st grade. It’s rewarding to know that even though you’re not perfect and have many flaws around the edges, that you’re still making a difference in others’ lives. You don’t have to get yourself all “fixed up” before God uses you to serve. Thank goodness!!
i serve as a community group leader and greeter…and I love Selah
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Mourning into Dancing =-.
We’ve just moved and haven’t joined a church here yet…but I do love Selah and look forward to hearing the new cd.
.-= joyce´s last blog ..Moms in Touch =-.
Pete, I serve at Farmington Baptist Church in Mocksville NC… been here just 17 months… it has been great… even the hard times.
I serve as usher, on the counseling team, and substitute Sunday School teacher. I’m occasionally able to help with picking up for our food bank.
.-= Buddy Knight´s last blog ..Sex Education and . . . CHILDREN’S MINISTRY??? =-.
Hi, Pete. I serve as a Pastor’s wife, Assistant Sunday School teacher to the Junior High students, and sing in the choir at our church in Phoenix, AZ.
PS – Love your blog!!
I teach Sunday School and work in the church nursery.
Morning!
Would love to put my name in for the drawing – Currently, as far as service in church- since we have recently (last 6 months) been attending a new fellowship, I have been resting and healing… but have been a little instrumental in organizing fellowship support of the “Zion Project” -
Been enjoying your blog – since your India trip –
Much of HIS peace and grace to you and your sheep-
Well, we’re in the midst of moving churches but in our church, I’ve served on Youth Council and in the choir.
.-= Amy´s last blog ..At Least Opposites Attract =-.
I serve as a worship leader at Genesis Church in Royal Oak, MI.
.-= John Azoni´s last blog ..The upside down classical music kingdom =-.
I lead an online Womens Bible Study for women who are too busy or unable to attend small groups. The last 6-week study had 10,000 visitors to the Bible Cafe- God is so good bringing us together in His name.
.-= Christine Smith´s last blog ..Bible Cafe is Getting a Makeover =-.
I’m a pastor of a small church in Telluride, CO. Alpine Chapel. Would love a copy of the new Selah, but more than that, I love what you have written about them and other artists! We are praying for those that give their lives in that ministry.
After being on staff at a church for most of my adult life my “ministry” has seen a major change. Though I no longer have a position or a roll in a brick and mortar church, I am finding that the giftings that I have for participating in the Body are active. I’ve never felt the freedom to give and receive than I do right now!
.-= Chad´s last blog ..A Compelling Invitation (from the Holy Spirit) =-.
Don’t enter me, Pastor Pete, I’m not serving in the church, but through my church’s home fellowship/Bible study group. There are so many who serve in our churches, and without recognition, they do it tirelessly. I am very blessed by those people and want to say ‘thank you’ for loving the rest of us in Christ through their service.
I don’t know how some of those artists do it. They get a lot of adoration, but so many of them, instead of taking it for themselves, are pointing to the Reason for their hope. God bless them!
.-= Tina Dee´s last blog ..Kolache – Crazy Recipe Monday! =-.
I’m the Youth & Worship Pastor at Life Bridge Church in Ft. Wayne, IN. That’s so cool to hear that local artists are willing to serve. I have to admit, I would be thinking the way that all those people. That is AWESOME to hear! Praise God for servant leaders.
I serve in the children’s ministry, I am on the emergency medical help team, and my husband and I are starting a lifegroup in our home in September for adoptive/foster families. We love our church, it has changed my life!
.-= Sunnymama´s last blog ..Ethnic Enrichment =-.
I am serving now as a church planter and getting things ready to plant next year in Southern California.
.-= Adam Gregory´s last blog ..God’s new plan for me. =-.
I serve with my husband as Sunday School teachers to the young married couple class. We also both serve at VBS every year, help out in the nursery when needed and I have also worked as AWANA director.
I serve in a couple of manners by way mixing the audio for internet streaming,recording and any other media needs in the church when called upon. I also serve as a leader in my sunday school with my wife @nickierob. Thanks for this opportunity to win such great music.
Derek
.-= Derek´s last blog ..Let The Race Begin for Soles 4 Souls =-.
Sorry- name should read AMY, not Any.
I serve with my husband as Sunday School teachers to the young married couple class. We also both serve at VBS every year, help out in the nursery when needed and I have also worked as AWANA director.
I serve at Morgantown Community Church playing bass.
I am also the leader of our tap dancing team.
.-= Harold´s last blog ..Isaias Gabriel – Making The Difference in the DR =-.
Yeah half the time I have no clue that there are artists attending our church- no one has ever acted like a diva, at least not in front of me! I teach the kiddos at Cross Point, and I actually had Jett in class this past Sunday. Working on getting a buddy system worked out for our children with special needs! YAY!
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..More Beautiful You =-.
currently serve by taking photos of all events that we can..just last week we did baptismal photos. We are relatively new to the church and are trying to get plugged in where we can..have been thinking about beginning a new parenting class of sorts…
.-= Josh´s last blog ..Please help bring Tifi home | Nashville TN Photographer =-.
I serve everywhere, but most recently it is as the children’s pastor…quite a challenge to learn this aspect of the local church.
I work in the nursery, and am starting to help out with special events for the kids church.
We (as a family) serve by pulling weeds on the church grounds. I serve on the greet team and will be leading the greet team for our Childrens Ministry in the coming months! I love serving in the church. I want everyone that steps on the grounds to receive a personal touch every time they come. We are the Church – we don’t just go to church.
.-= Laretha´s last blog ..First Day =-.
I serve my home church family and the Body at large in intercessory prayer ministry. I also have been using the gifts God pours out as a speaker to encourage and challenge others to walk more closely with our Lord.
I will never-no-never serve in music (unless it’s refreshments to kids in children choir). That’s one of my gifts to The Body
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Otherwise, I love on babies in the nursery and serve on our Bible Fellowship’s leadership team.
And…I even serve outside our church
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.-= Robin~PENSIEVE´s last blog ..Southern Living magazine. FIVE DOLLARS!! Giddy up!! =-.
My husband and I are Sunday School teachers at our local church. I also blog for our women’s ministry and help out with our nursery. I LOVE Selah and I also enjoy Crosspoint on iTunes!!
I serve as the community leader and pastoral associate at the Xalt service at our large Lutheran church – check out http://www.ualc.org/mrx. That means preaching and teaching, leading worship, and building community life. I also started a nonprofit with my wife, Doma International (http://www.domaconnection.org) that works with young children and vulnerable families in Uganda, Ukraine, Russia, and here in the US.
.-= Dan Clark´s last blog ..the liturgy of the song (part 2 of 4 in the Song of Songs series) =-.
My husband and I sing in the choir. Three of our kids are servers during mass. And we do whatever else they say they need us to do, especially if it involves baking. I’m always up for a little baking.
.-= Jan C.´s last blog ..Fire! =-.
How cool are you giving away Selah CDs!
My hubby also serves by running sound/slides and various fix it jobs. Am hoping to host a womans book study this fall on the book Crazy Love.
We love to serve in Children’s ministry, might have something to do with the 5 kids we have
I’m part of the worship/creative programming team. Both of my sons are on the tech team. Our whole family serves on the Impact/Missions team.
.-= marina´s last blog ..Burundi – Rwanda Border =-.
I serve as the Online Experience Coordinator for Church Online at LifeChurch.tv.experiences.
.-= Amanda Sims´s last blog ..Finding Balance? =-.
I serve on various worship teams, sub in Kidzworld and lead a community group. It’s an honor to serve beside such amazing ppl at my church!
.-= Megan´s last blog ..Pray for Sergio =-.
Wow! I love reading all the comments of how people are serving in their local churches. SO MAKES ME SMILE!
I assist on the media team running the screens for services, I am on the communications committee (working on the church web presence), church council and hang out with the youth group much to my 14 yr old’s embarrassment on a regular basis.
I am blessed to serve with some other leaders in the high school ministry @ Pinelake Church. Tonight, I’m learning how to knit hats for the homeless here in Jackson!
Thanks for your giveaway. Without Wax ROCKS!
Cross Point Kids World: I serve at the 8:30 service(2-4 yr olds) by chasing kids, singing with kids, reading to kids, and sharing God’s love with kids!
.-= Brittany´s last blog ..Stealing funny thoughts =-.
My husband and I are helping with a church plant in Valparaiso, IN- I serve in Children’s Ministry and he is the Worship Pastor.
*Very encouraging to see so many people serving in local churches!
.-= Emily Doss´s last blog ..Fun New Adventure =-.
That’s SO awesome!!!
My husband and I serve in the church nursery and have been extremely blessed!
Annalea
When are in a holding pattern right now in the realm of service. We have just changed churches so must wait for the probationary period while all our background checks are clear before we can really jump in to serve.
We always serve 2 ways … children’s area. My husband and I love children and enjoy teaching them about Jesus. Also we like to serve the ministers and wives .. any way we can. .. Babysitting, friendship .. things like that
you guys have built a beautiful culture where people do not mind volunteering because they see the vision, know the mission, and experience the change in peoples lives.
.-= @b_rewster´s last blog ..How to Twitter your Corporate Culture =-.
I have faithfully served in the infant nursery at my church for the past 4 or 5 years now. I love EVERY minute of it, especially because I get to snuggle with newborns and am giving the parents a chance to worship without having to worry about their baby!! It’s such an awesome time
My husband and I in the Youth department. He teaches 10-11th grade boys, I teach 11-12th grade girls. He also leads the youth praise band and the adult Orchestra! We love working with the youth! Thanks for the blog!
I love reading all of the cool ways people are serving!
I just got a “little sister” in the Big Brother Big Sisters program and am loving it. I also keep nursery at my church, do pro bono legal work, host a women’s Bible study, and will teach a children’s Sunday school class for a month this fall.
.-= ally´s last blog ..Quite the Summer =-.
I serve as a Stephen’s Minister at my church. I also am starting to work the information booth.
I have also been blessed with the opportunity to do LivePrayer at 2 of LifeChurch.tv’s 22 weekly experiences.
Most of all though I serve my savior everyday as a mom to 2 of his little souls.
.-= Theresa´s last blog ..BOOK REVIEW : A Different Kind of Wild By-Debbie Alsdorf =-.
I’ve been a member of my church all my 30 years of life. Currently, I serve my church community by singing in the church choir and in eucharistic ministry. I’ve also participated with my other church members in Habitat for Humanity, Families Moving Forward, and the Patchwork Quilt. I always welcome the opportunity of contributing to Lord’s work in the community I live because of the joy of spreading God’s love to others.
I’m ashamed/embarrassed to admit I haven’t served at Cross Point yet. But that will be changing! Still need to do part 2 of the membership class and then I’d love to help out any way I can. Love this church!!
I’ve been apart of several children’s ministries through the years.
We just moved to a new area and haven’t found “the right” place yet!
But we are volunteering at a local homeless shelter through a home Bible study.
.-= Emily @ The Pilot’s Wife´s last blog ..No Internet, Send Reinforcements =-.
I don’t actually serve in our church as it is a small church only about 25 attend on Sunday morning. I do however head up a prayer chain and do whatever I can when needed to help others in the family or community. I just ‘discovered’ Selah a few months ago and they have really helped me through some rough times the last few months. They rock! Thanks, Pete!
I serve on the Vestry at my church. I also help with the childrens ministry. Jen from Cali
Pete, thanks for the warm hugs for my girls this past weekend. They so enjoy CP and you. Hopefully this year, you guys can get K on those keys in a volunteer aritst role too.
I serve on FC’s creative team behind a TV camera. Smile.
I serve as Youth Pastor and Worship Leader at broadway assembly in Lorain, Oh.
I serve as a small group leader for adults and also for HS students.
.-= ChrisW (Churchpunk)´s last blog ..OCHOCINCO Likes FUTBOL!!! =-.
I am a Pastor Wife. I host a ladies bible study in my home. I am a worship singer and dancer. I teach little ones during church. We love Selah, we sing songs from their Christmas CD in church.
.-= Carrie´s last blog ..Upcoming Series: According To Christ =-.
Let’s be honest, I serve as the crazy mother of 4 girls sitting on about the tenth row trying to keep my girls in line and quiet because we attend a Catholic church where they do not have Sunday School class! Am I the only Catholic who finds that to be crazy!!! Love your site!
I get to join those artists for the 6:15 am call time as a member of the CP production team and choir. They are all so very talented and dedicated – it’s amazing!
Of course, with me, there are also 2 special people who have to drive across town and be at my home by 5:50am to stay with Bradley in order to allow me to do something I love to do. Sam’s parents are not “church people” at all – I’m so very grateful that they are willing to take the time to help us out – they are servants of CP as much as those on stage.
I serve the church that i go to by helping prepare the sacrament (aka communion), as well as doing various other things that people need help with. I, along with most of the other people in my ward, also do home teachings, where we go and sit down face-to-face with people and help them understand the Bible better, and to answer any questions they might have.
.-= nigel´s last blog ..it’s got me thinking =-.
Very cool! I serve on my church’s leadership team, with IT being my arena. I also host a ladies group at my home.
I love Selah and follow Todd and his family on Angie’s site “Bring the Rain.” I attend a very, very small church in Tula, MS which is mostly comprised of the elders in our community. I feel that sometimes your blog is my church! I so wish I lived in Nashville to come to your church … it sounds great! Alive! Youthful! Thanks Pete!
I teach Club 45 every week at the 11:45 service. I adore crosspoint!
.-= Anna´s last blog ..Corey & Erin =-.
I serve in our church nursery
My husband and I are church planters in Visalia, CA. We came here cold w/o team and have been having a time finding a job. We know God is in control and our desire is to make a difference.
.-= Laurabo´s last blog ..Book Review Rick & Bubba’s Guide Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage =-.
I serve in childrens church, working the name tag/sign in table.
.-= gillian´s last blog ..8 months! =-.
I teach Sunday School at Holy Name of Jesus and help out where ever we need help =)
I wanted to be a teacher and this is my way of living my dream. You see I have muscular dystrophy and never was able to finish college and get my teachers degree so I help all the children of God and teach them on Sundays!
Nothing could be better!!
Love following your blog and your words of God’s Love!
I serve in my church by teaching the Preschool Sunday School class! It’s amazing to see the Lord work in little ones!
I serve with my husband, who is a pastor in Kimberly, AL.
.-= Linda´s last blog ..Hug Me! =-.
I serve my church as the children’s ministry director, through mission work and by sharing myself and my faith wherever and whenever I can.
.-= Jen´s last blog ..Cap vs. Hat =-.
I serve in the tech side of things with running the network in the office, lead the EasyWorship team, maintain and develop the website, play guitar and lead a small group in Lethbridge, AB, CAN.
I serve as a high school youth group leader & co-lead a high school girls’ bible study.
I have never really heard their music other than on Angies blog and I love it. So here I am….
I serve in a few areas. First I am the pastors wife BFF for 10 years, so I am sort of like pastor wife #2. Thats our joke anyways.
Right now I mostly am giving my time into donating free photography to families that can’t afford. I recently photographed the funeral of 19 month old Edna Mae for a family from our church.
When I am not photographing, I help with families in need as the pastor wife would. She always calls me when they get called so I can help where ever is fit.
I also (being an actress) provide free talent in videos or on stage production as needed.
I serve in a few different areas at Buckhead Church. I am on the production team, I serve in Waumba Land (our children’s program) and I have just recently taken over the leader position in my small group. I definitely keep myself busy but I wouldn’t have it any other way. What a privilege it is to be able to serve in each area.
.-= McCall´s last blog ..It’s funny how… =-.
I have been a member at First Baptist Dallas since 2002 about a year after moving to Texas. I recently transfered my membership to Hillcrest Baptist Church in Cedar Hill, TX. When I was at FBC Dallas I served in the Awana program (just finished my 10th year in the spring and as a leader earned the Citation Award for completing all of the 3rd-12th grade books and let me tell ya it was not an easy task especially when I hit the junior high books – for some reason they like to make junior highers write a lot lol). I also played clarinet in the orchestra (my main instrument is percussion – it got interesting at times and I learned how to transpose music by sight after I learned the first Sunday in the orchestra that you cannot play the music as written on the clarinet lol). I also worked in VBS and helped out with a few homeless outreaches and have been trained as a Yellow Hat (disaster relief). I plan to get involved with Awana at Hillcrest Baptist Church and FBC Dallas is still in need of me – I am supposed to be the Sparks Director this year. I don’t know how long I will be at Hillcrest as I am praying about moving to Nashville next year and hopefully I can get involved with Cross Point (would love to help start up Awana and also get involved with doing music at rest homes)
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I’m involved with Community Groups. No better way to serve.
how awesome it is to read about so many servants!!!
I serve as pianist, Sunday School teacher, board member, and general goofoff. I even do the website.
Mostly I want a CD
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I teach Cubbies and T&T at the local Baptist church in Ekalaka even though I go to a small country church about 40 miles out of town.
I serve in 2 areas – Finance team leader for MOPS group AND drumroll please everyone’s favorite place to be…. in our church’s cafe/coffee shop. The aroma of coffee, the sounds of the machines and yes the incredible taste (we make awesome drinks). In our church no service is complete without a trip to our cafe.
Can you tell I’m addicted?
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Thanks for the chance to win! I teach a ladies’ Bible study and I’m an Army Chaplain’s wife.
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I absolutely love serving in my church. Every Sunday I am with the childrens program – Childrens Hour of Worship (CHOW time as the kids call it). I also get involved with VBS in the summer as well as numerous church family get togethers we have during the year at our church – BBQs, fun days, etc. I really feel like I am being called to work with children, so I start college this coming Monday for Early Childhood Education.
I just moved and have only attended my new church for about 3 weeks. However, in the past I have served in the music ministry, teaching Sunday School and helping out in the nursery.
I teach VBS, work in the nursery, head up our Prayer Shawl ministry, and work on whatever outreach projects I can do when we have them.
I love helping in my church! I serve in our singles group as Outreach coordinator on Saturday nights, on Sunday morning I teach kindergarten and sing in the Praise Choir. I am also always “on-call” when an extra hand is needed. Serving others is such a joy to me! And how awesome to hear about other people that enjoy serving as well!
I serve as a Pastor’s wife and secretary. Thanks for the chance to win this CD.
I’m a small group prayer leader in our Mothers Uplifting Mothers ministry and this year I assisted in directing VBS in the pre-K room.
My husband and I both serve in the preschool ministry at our Church. He serves on Sunday mornings, and I fill in for whenever preschool childcare is needed for any event going on at church.
Just started heading up FPU for my church and I am so jazzed about it. It is great to finally bring my story to people who are struggling with finances.
Todd, Alan and their group Selah really do an amazing job.
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I help lead the nursery and am the 2′s teacher. I’d LOVE the CD.
I would love to win this! I serve in the nursery and preschool areas of our church. Thanks Pete!
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I teach in the 2 & 3′s room and we play everything loud in there!!
Serve as a Roadie for Brickcity Community Chruch in Sanford NC.
I serve on the praise and worship team and as the nursery director in our church, Living Hope Church in Hanover, MD. I love it!! And I would love the new Selah CD. We have the CD with You Raise Me Up on it and my children fell asleep to it for years…until they wore a groove in it, listening to it so much. Thanks!!
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I have been waiting for this day for a while! Currently I am serving as a greeter at my church here in Scottsdale, AZ. It is fantastic to be able to show a smile and say “hello” and “goodmorning” to all who walk through the doors. And on occasion God leads you to go up and actually have more of a conversation with them .. Its amazing how He shows you who may need a little bit more love that day!
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Every morning before Sunday School, I serve coffee from the coffee house that me, my husband, his sister and her husband own in our town here in Oklahoma. My husband is also the worship leader at our church so I serve as his wife. We love our community and our church!
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That is an amazing testimony for a church!!! GO GOD!!!
I serve in our coffee ministry…Aroma’s for main services and just starting in Fusion for the teens! I LOVE IT!!!
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I am fortunate enough to lead worship for a church back in Missouri. It’s amazing no matter what season we are an and it’s a challenge that I take very seriously. What more can I say than God is good! Good luck to all and be good!
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Pete
I serve as Worship Arts Pastor at FBC Snyder.
I must say that your experience with artists is most likely because they see “aunthenticity” in their leadership. Thanks for modeling that for them Pete and Leadership of Crosspoint. They can be “the real” thing with you guys and no worry about “fame” and fortune.
By the way… I’d LOVE to have a Selah Cd–I’m running out of your sermons to listen to while I jog.
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in a ministry for expectant parents. it’s awesome!
I’m a drummer/percussionist in one of the two praise teams we have and the de-facto church photographer. Parkview Baptist Church in Palm Coast, Florida.
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hey Pete,
I have the privilege of leading worship at my church.
Hey Pete!
You know what? I hope this still counts… but my husband and I just moved and we have only recently found a church we want to get involved in. I have dreams of where I’d like to be and do in church…
Someday, soon, I hope.
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I serve by working in the Nursery and with our youth group. I also am a church secretary.
Deacon, webmaster, computer graphics, video production, AWANA, teach student ministry on occasion, sing when asked.
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I teach a ladies Bible Study on Wednesday Nights called WOW. “Women on Wednesday”
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Hi! I am a Pastor’s wife here in Youngstown, Ohio. I serve happily wherever Hubby does, including the bus ministry, Sunday school special meetings and choir and lots of other little things!
I like this post, Pete. It’s always good to have our stereotypes checked!
I sing in the choir at my church, and my husband and I serve in the nursery once a month. We also lead a small group Bible study for three other couples.
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Hi! I actually serve at a church named Cross Pointe in Orlando, FL! I volunteer with the 4&5 year olds class every other week. We have a ton of fun in there and I am so honored to be a part of them getting to know their Savior deeper!!
I’m “Cammie” in our church’s version of Kidstuf!
I have served in the church in various capacities….working with the kids and youth, mission work, benevolence, greeter, camps, and as the church photographer for various events.
I am excited as I make my move to Nashville (and to Crosspoint) what opportunities I will have to serve. In all my nervousness about the move, I have peace in knowing that I have already found my church.
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Junior High Youth Group!!! This weekend will be my first one back since coming home from Nashy.
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I serve my local church by helping with all aspects of social media – Twitter, Facebook and anything else needed – and anything else that comes up – such as taking pictures at events, etc.
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I serve at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Dillon, Montana. Officially, I’m a sort of intern/assistant to the worship pastor. Practically, I am slated to fill in for the worship leader when he’s gone, and I’ll soon be helping him plan sets for the fall services. I also have the privilege of hammering out a program to incorporate music into our existing home groups. In addition, I exhort and encourage within the body.
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oh, thanks Pete.
Love ya and your blog too.
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