REACHING | BUILDING | CONNECTING
At Ridgecrest, we believe that God has called us to REACH the lost, BUILD the believer, and CONNECT the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. We want to help YOU find YOUR place in that mission!
CONNECT AND SERVE THROUGH MUSIC
Come into His presence with thanksgiving in your heart and give Him praise!"
Psalm 95:2
Ridgecrest is blessed to have both a Spirit-led adult choir and orchestra as well as a Christ-centered contemporary praise band. These groups lead our Sunday morning services in praise and worship as we focus our hearts and lives on our great God! If you are a gifted vocalist/musician, or if you just love to sing or play an instrument, we would love to have you come serve the Lord along-side of us!
MUSIC MINISTRY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
- Adult choir vocalist
- Adult orchestra instrumentalist
- Contemporary praise band vocalist
- Contemporary praise band musician
CONNECT AND SERVE THROUGH media
Psalm 104:24
O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures
Some are meant to serve out front in view of people. Others are designed to thrive behind the scenes. Our media ministry provides an avenue for both. The Ridgecrest media ministry exists as a microphone from right here in Dothan to the world, as well as a way to enhance the church’s work to people in our church and community. This area is absolutely essential to helping our members and guests have a positive Sunday experience, whether in person or online.
MEDIA MINISTRY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
- Front of House Sound Mixing
- Camera operator
- Live stream audio mixing
- Song lyric producer
- Lighting
- Photography
- Live hosting or recorded content
CONNECT AND SERVE THROUGH KIDS
Matthew 19:14
Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.
At Ridgecrest, our preschool and kids’ ministries aren’t about occupying their time until church is over. We believe in heavily investing in their spiritual journey. If you have a desire to pour into the lives of our youngest and watch them grow spiritually, we have a place for you!
PRESCHOOL AND KIDS SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
- Preschool Imprinters (watch over children during our worship times)
- Connection group leaders
- Kids worship leaders during the 10:50 worship hour (on a rotating basis)
- Wednesday night mission leaders
CONNECT AND SERVE THROUGH STUDENTS
Psalm 119:9
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.
The Preteen and Student ministry at Ridgecrest seeks to love and lead a generation (5th-12th grade) that we believe can change the world. This generation of today has global access at their fingertips, and we desire to point them to a growing relationship with Jesus and a heart of discipleship for the world they live. We constantly need leaders to serve and raise the bar to impact this generation!
STUDENT MINISTRY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
- Connection group leader
- Sunday night discipleship leader
- Wednesday night leader
- Special event leader
CONNECT AND SERVE THROUGH COLLEGE
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight
It is believed that a person has formulated around 90 percent of his or her worldview by age 25. Ridgecrest cares deeply about equipping college students with knowledge and real-life application. If your passion is to pour into highly motivated, inquisitive and creative 18- to 22-year-olds, we would love for you to connect with our Ridgecrest college ministry.
COLLEGE MINISTRY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
- Sunday morning group leader
- College music ministry leader/member
- Production team leader/member
- Hospitality leader/member
CONNECT AND SERVE THROUGH DISCIPLESHIP
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work
We love corporate worship at Ridgecrest, but we also believe that small groups provide an ideal atmosphere for spiritual growth through in-depth Bible study and life application experienced with other people. We are always looking for people to enhance our small groups at Ridgecrest!
DISCIPLESHIP SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
- Connection group leaders/teachers
- Ridgecrest Academy of Discipleship (RAD) study group facilitators and teachers
- Small group outreach coordinators
CONNECT AND SERVE THROUGH SHUT-INS
Galatians 6:2
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ
Ridgecrest believes in ministering to the entire body of Christ, especially those who may be unable to connect with their church family through sickness and poor health. The Ridgecrest WeCare ministry serves those in need by visiting shut-ins, those sick in the hospital and by providing ongoing ministry to widows and other seniors. If you have a heart for our seniors, the WeCare ministry is for you.
WE-CARE MINISTRY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
- Visitors to shut-ins
- Bible teachers for assisted living ministry
CONNECT AND SERVE THROUGH MISSIONS
1 Chronicle 16:24
Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples.
Ridgecrest missions take us across the street and across the world. We seek to proclaim God in our local circle, our regional circle and the entire world. We have established ongoing partnerships with a few ministries, but we understand that being mission-minded means being willing to go where God calls.
MISSIONS SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
- Disaster relief (chaplains and workers)
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes events
- Northeastern Baptist College in Vermont
- Neighborhood ministries
CONNECT AND SERVE THROUGH PRAYER
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Many great moves of God have happened following the dedicated prayer of God’s people. Through the Ridgecrest prayer ministry, a group of our members is praying for God to move during each one of our services. If you are a Christ follower and desire to see God move, then the Ridgecrest Prayer Ministry is for you.
PRAYER MINISTRY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
- Prayer War Room (prayer during services)
- Special prayer events and needs
CONNECT AND SERVE THROUGH WELCOME
Acts 28:2a
The native people showed us an unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all …
The Ridgecrest welcome team is the front line for our members and guests, whether it is a Sunday morning smile and hello, a quick lift from their parked vehicle to our front door or an escort to one of our connection groups. If you have a love for people and your church, our welcome team is for you.
WELCOME TEAM SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
- Front door greeter
- Welcome Center information station
- Usher
- Golf cart driver
CONNECT AND SERVE THROUGH SAFETY
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe
The Lord is our ultimate protector and the source of all that is good. God also uses people to accomplish His will. Our goal at Ridgecrest is for everyone to feel safe on campus, whether in our worship center, children’s area or our small groups. Our safety teams constantly patrol our campus on Sunday mornings and during special events to make sure this happens. If you feel led to help make others feel safe, our safety team is for you.
SAFETY TEAM SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Safety team leader
Safety team member
CONNECT AND SERVE THROUGH RECREATION
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
Our sports and recreation ministry at Ridgecrest is twofold: First, we believe fitness and recreation are powerful, often untapped tools that can be used to reach the non-believer and the unchurched. Second, we believe recreation is a needed outlet for our members to benefit themselves physically and to make stronger ties with each other. If you have a heart for recreation, sports and fitness, we have a place for you!
RECREATION SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
- Sports coach
- Fitness instructor
- Ideas, innovation and infrastructure