Serve Opportunities

Living Out Our Faith

At Rock Church, serving isn’t just something we do. It’s who we are. God calls us to use our gifts, time, and passion to make a difference in the lives of others. Whether it’s welcoming people on Sundays, reaching across the globe, or showing up for serve projects in our city, every act of service is a step toward becoming the hands and feet of Jesus in our community.

Man worshiping with Turn to Jesus written on his shirt
Volunteer running lyrics for worship

Ministry Opportunities

Ministry is more than a role. It’s a way to put your faith into action and help shape someone’s encounter with God. Whether you’re greeting guests, serving in the café, teaching kids, or leading worship, every ministry opportunity creates space for people to feel welcomed, seen, and loved. If God has given you gifts, there’s a place here to use them and a team ready to serve alongside you.

Group praying over child on a missions trip

Missions Work

Missions are where faith meets action beyond our walls. From local partnerships that meet practical needs in Rockford to global trips that bring hope to communities around the world, missions are a call to step out of comfort and into purpose. If you feel led to serve, this is your chance to be part of something bigger than yourself, carrying the love of Jesus across neighborhoods, nations, and generations.

Volunteer serving coffee at Rock Church

Serve Opportunities

Not every act of service requires a long-term commitment. Sometimes it’s simply showing up when there’s a need. Serve Opportunities are projects and events that let you jump in, lend a hand, and see the impact of small acts of kindness. From neighborhood cleanups to community meals, these moments remind us that when we serve together, even little things make a big difference.

Serve Now!

There’s no better time to make a difference than today. Every opportunity to serve is a chance to bring hope, meet a need, and show the love of Jesus in a real way. Whether it’s on a Sunday morning, in your neighborhood, or across the city, your willingness to step in can change a life, including your own.

Café Attendant

Café Attendant

Serve

Serve our community with a smile and a hot cup of coffee! If you love the smell of coffee and talking with others, we invite you to join our cafe team. You will  prepare coffee, pass out donuts, and encourage others through conversation.

Date(s) and Time(s): Sunday Mornings
Point Person: Lisa Haynie
Cleaning Team

Cleaning Team

Serve

We are grateful for our campuses that allow us to host worship services and many other activities. It’s important to us that we steward what God has given us. If you have a passion for cleaning and organizing, we would love for you to join our Cleaning Team. Our cleaning team helps prepare spaces for life changing times of worship, fellowship and fun.

Date(s) and Time(s): Throughout the Week
Point Person: Main Office
Door Holder

Door Holder

Serve

Psalm 84:10 reflects a heart that desires to be a “Door Holder” in the House of God. After encountering the presence of God ourselves, we consider it a privilege to hold the doors for others to come and experience God’s presence themselves! Door Holders do more than just hold doors, they prepare the way for others to encounter God’s life changing presence!

Date(s) and Time(s): Sunday Mornings
Point Person: Deb Perkins & Becky Towne
Facilities Team

Facilities Team

Serve

In Exodus, we read of God gifting certain individuals with skills and wisdom that was used to build a meeting place for God and the Israelites. We believe God continues to provide the church with individuals who have the skills needed to care for its facilities and grounds. If you have a heart to see God’s house built up and cared for well, we invite you to join our Facilities team. They tackle different projects around the campus and handle routine maintenance, ensuring that our campuses can continue to be places where people can meet with God!

Date(s) and Time(s): Monday Mornings
Point Person: Al Fry
Front of House Sound

Front of House Sound

Ministry

The Front Of House Sound position is a significant part of the team as this role facilitates all things sound for our main services. This position works directly with the worship leaders and follows the vision of both the Worship Pastor and the Lead Pastor.

Date(s) and Time(s): Sunday Mornings
Point Person: Pastor Nathan
Kitchen Team

Kitchen Team

Serve

We believe in doing life together, especially if it’s around a table full of good food! If you love to cook, bake, help out in the kitchen, or clean, we would love for you to join our Kitchen Team. Our Kitchen Teams give our community the opportunity to truly connect and build lasting relationships with one another!

Date(s) and Time(s): Wednesday Nights
Point Person: Deb Perkins
Life Group Facilitator

Life Group Facilitator

Ministry

As a community we are motivated to grow! Our Life Group Facilitators support our community in growing together in various areas of emphasis. Some areas of emphasis can include parenting, marriage, marketplace ministry, single parents, sign language, etc. Life Groups can utilize our DNA format to better facilitate group conversations and growth.

Date(s) and Time(s): Weekdays
Point Person: Pastor Jared
Livestream Audio/Camera

Livestream Audio/Camera

Ministry

We value our church online just as much as our in-person experience. Livestream team members make church possible for those who cannot physically attend. As such, the livestream audio and livestream camera operators facilitate our live church services which are made available online in real time.

Date(s) and Time(s): Sunday Mornings
Point Person: Pastor Nathan
Presentation Media

Presentation Media

Ministry

As a member of our Production Team, the Presentation Media volunteer helps our community engage in our worship services by controlling what is seen on our projectors in service and online.

Date(s) and Time(s): Sunday Mornings
Point Person: Pastor Nathan
Worship Team

Worship Team

Ministry

The worship team is compiled of musicians and vocalists who create environments each week that encourage people to worship God, while depending on the Holy Spirit to transform lives. Worship team members work directly with the worship leaders and ultimately follow the Worship Pastor’s leading.

Date(s) and Time(s): Sunday Mornings
Point Person: Pastor Nathan
Youth Leaders

Youth Leaders

Ministry

We believe that Real Stories need Real Faith for Real Life. If you have a heart to see youth (6th grade to 12th grade) live their Real Story, and build a Real Faith in a Real God that can withstand Real Life, and have Real Fun while doing it… Then we want you!!!!!  to join our Youth Leaders as a Youth Leader!

Date(s) and Time(s): Wednesday Nights
Point Person: Pastor Tyler