Serve at

Westgate

A ministry is only as good as the people that make it happen. Investing in the lives of others by serving your church family will help you connect with others, grow in faith, and make an impact.

Each of the volunteer positions listed below represents a real need within the life of our church. Please read through these opportunities and follow the action step within each description to learn more!

Impact the

next generation…

As we share spaces with SonShine Corner, Pre-K & K Sunday spaces need to be changed over every week. This volunteer would work alongside the Pre-K & K Coordinator to prepare the rooms for ministering to the kids and volunteers.
Ideally, this individual would serve weekly from 8:30 - 9:30 am.
Westgate Kids is an opportunity for kids ages birth – 5th grade to come together on Sunday mornings (during the 10:00 am service) and Wednesday nights (6:00 – 7:00 pm)! It is pure joy to see provide these amazing kids make friends, learn God’s Word, and build relationships with caring adults.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Pre-K & K Coordinator Erin Lankford to learn more!
Wednesday Night Helpers are adults who assist in the Pre-K & K room by playing with kids and helping guide them through the evening's activities. There is no preparation or teaching required.We want to provide an opportunity for our Westgate parents to attend Parent Connect and for the kids to build relationships and grow in faith. Our Wednesday evening program fosters that space.
Helpers are asked to serve monthly from 5:45 - 7:15 pm on Wednesday evenings.
Westgate Kids is an opportunity for kids ages birth – 5th grade to come together on Sunday mornings (during the 10:00 am service) and Wednesday nights (6:00 – 7:00 pm)! It is pure joy to see provide these amazing kids make friends, learn God’s Word, and build relationships with caring adults.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Pre-K & K Coordinator Erin Lankford to learn more!
The Elementary Large Group host welcomes all kids to the Sunday Large Group time and leads the group in various components of the gathering. This could include games, prayers, or other activities.
Hosts are encouraged to sign up for one Sunday per month (or less).
Westgate Kids is an opportunity for kids ages birth – 5th grade to come together on Sunday mornings (during the 10:00 am service) and Wednesday nights (6:00 – 7:00 pm)! It is pure joy to see provide these amazing kids make friends, learn God’s Word, and build relationships with caring adults.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Elementary Coordinator Brianne Loftsgard to learn more!
Bringing an enthusiasm and joy for worshipping Jesus to our kids, our Elementary Worship Leader leads the kids in actions and worship songs (along with pre-recorded videos) each Sunday during our Large Group time.
Worship Leaders are encouraged to serve one Sunday per month (or less).
Westgate Kids is an opportunity for kids ages birth – 5th grade to come together on Sunday mornings (during the 10:00 am service) and Wednesday nights (6:00 – 7:00 pm)! It is pure joy to see provide these amazing kids make friends, learn God’s Word, and build relationships with caring adults.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Elementary Coordinator Brianne Loftsgard to learn more!
Elementary Small Group leaders have a passion for sharing their love for Jesus with the next generation. Each Sunday, leaders will welcome kids into their small group, attend the large group session with their group, and then go back to their room to lead discussion questions, memory verse practice, prayer, and lesson-related activities. All questions and activities are provided by the curriculum, and leaders are welcome to use their own creative ideas as well. Leaders can be an individual or a couple desiring to serve together!
Generally, leaders serve every other week. Schedules will be arranged with your co-leader as the year begins.
Westgate Kids is an opportunity for kids ages birth – 5th grade to come together on Sunday mornings (during the 10:00 am service) and Wednesday nights (6:00 – 7:00 pm)! It is pure joy to see provide these amazing kids make friends, learn God’s Word, and build relationships with caring adults.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Elementary Coordinator Brianne Loftsgard to learn more!
Hospitality Tech Leads are part of our Westgate Kids Hospitality Team. They set up and test our digital check-in system by 9:30am on a given Sunday morning. Tech Leads are anyone who is comfortable navigating and troubleshooting computers and iPads with training.
Hospitality volunteers are encouraged to serve once per month.
Westgate Kids is an opportunity for kids ages birth – 5th grade to come together on Sunday mornings (during the 10:00 am service) and Wednesday nights (6:00 – 7:00 pm)! It is pure joy to see provide these amazing kids make friends, learn God’s Word, and build relationships with caring adults.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Elementary Coordinator Brianne Loftsgard to learn more!
Hospitality Leads are welcoming people who desire to show love and hospitality to new(er) families arriving on a Sunday as well as assuring all is ready to go on a given Sunday. Our Hospitality team serves before the service begins and is able to join the adult service shortly after it begins. Hospitality Leads also help set up new families in our system and get them to their Sunday school rooms, answering questions, or directing new parents where they need to go.
Hospitality volunteers are encouraged to serve once per month.
Westgate Kids is an opportunity for kids ages birth – 5th grade to come together on Sunday mornings (during the 10:00 am service) and Wednesday nights (6:00 – 7:00 pm)! It is pure joy to see provide these amazing kids make friends, learn God’s Word, and build relationships with caring adults.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Elementary Coordinator Brianne Loftsgard to learn more!
Hospitality Volunteers are welcoming people with a passion for helping families be seen and known when they arrive at Westgate. Through helping hand out name tags, directing families to their Sunday group rooms, or answering questions as they are able, Volunteers help to create a warm and welcoming environment in our Family Lobby. Volunteers arrive at 9:30 am and are able to attend the adult service shortly after it begins.
Hospitality volunteers are encouraged to serve once per month.
Westgate Kids is an opportunity for kids ages birth – 5th grade to come together on Sunday mornings (during the 10:00 am service) and Wednesday nights (6:00 – 7:00 pm)! It is pure joy to see provide these amazing kids make friends, learn God’s Word, and build relationships with caring adults.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Elementary Coordinator Brianne Loftsgard to learn more!
Do you have a heart for working with youth and equipping them to excel? We are looking for an adult to advise and mentor our youth LITs (Leaders in Training) as they serve in Kids Ministry. Our LITs are a valued role in our ministry and we would love to see their potential magnified.
The commitment would be taking time to check in with each small group leader and LIT at least once per month.
Westgate Kids is an opportunity for kids ages birth – 5th grade to come together on Sunday mornings (during the 10:00 am service) and Wednesday nights (6:00 – 7:00 pm)! It is pure joy to see provide these amazing kids make friends, learn God’s Word, and build relationships with caring adults.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email the Kids Team to learn more!
We all know that middle school can be a challenging time, especially when it comes to matters of applying faith to life. This is an opportunity to come alongside middle school boys to set an example, mentor, and create a safe space for them to grow in their faith.
Westgate Youth gathers on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm during the school year. The evening consists of a time of gathering, games, worship, teaching, and small group discussion.
Apply Here
Questions? Email Middle School Director Chris Graske.
Do you have a passion for supporting, mentoring, or caring for the next generation? We are currently recruiting for women to step forward and lead a group of high school girls on Wednesday evenings.
Westgate Youth gathers on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm during the school year. The evening consists of a time of gathering, games, worship, teaching, and small group discussion.
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Questions? Email High School Pastor Bekah Redmann.
Help us to create a cheerful and welcoming environment during our Wednesday night youth group gatherings by coordinating a team of excellent hospitality volunteers! You will support the youth staff by recruiting, training, and scheduling Youth Hospitality Team members.
This role may be completed without a commitment to attending youth group each Wednesday, however we would expect their presence as often as possible. In addition to Wednesday nights, you should expect 1-2 hours per week of communication and coordination.
Westgate Youth gathers on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm during the school year. The evening consists of a time of gathering, games, worship, teaching, and small group discussion.
Apply Here
Questions? Email Middle School Director Chris Graske.
Help us to create a cheerful and welcoming environment during our Wednesday night youth group gatherings! You will greet students, assist with check-in, and welcome new students to the church. Team members will be encouraged to serve one or two Wednesdays per month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
Westgate Youth gathers on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm during the school year. The evening consists of a time of gathering, games, worship, teaching, and small group discussion.
Apply Here
Questions? Email Middle School Director Chris Graske.
Meal providers help bring warmth, comfort, and an avenue for connection. Think of time you entered a gathering and did not know anyone or you may only know one other person, it can feel intimidating! This happens all the time for young adults looking for community in a church.
With your help, we can now say, “we are so glad you are here; would you like some food?” Those next few steps into our space all of sudden get less and less intimidating. Your contribution will make young adults feel known and loved by this church body.
Team members can sign up anywhere from once per month to once per year. Anything helps!
To sign up or ask for more information, email NextGen Pastor Jake Tastad.
The Young Adult Takeover is a contagious experience, designed for young adults to gather comfortably, invite friends, meet new people, and grow in their faith as a community. There will be food, worship, games, and lots of fun extras. The volunteer opportunities are vast and cater to all different types of people. If you have a heart for young adults and seeing more of them impacted by Jesus please reach out.
These events are scheduled to take place on October 18, January 31, and May 9.
To sign up or learn more, email NextGen Pastor Jake Tastad.

Support the

Sunday

Experience…

These friendly, engaging volunteers will help people talk through potential next steps in their involvement at Westgate Church. We have a Next Step table in the lobby and people will be encouraged to stop by for questions or additional information. This host should be outgoing and willing to develop a broad understanding of the opportunities available at Westgate.
Table Hosts are asked to serve at least one Sunday per month before and after the 10:00 am service.
To sign up or learn more, email Pastor of Impact and Involvement Mike Brinkman.
Each Sunday we have volunteers at the doors to greet people attending the church service. We are looking for people with a love for others and a welcoming spirit who will embody our culture statement, "Everyone is welcome!"
Greeters are asked to serve at least one Sunday per month before the 10:00 am service.
To sign up or learn more, email Pastor of Impact and Involvement Mike Brinkman.
Help enhance our hospitality efforts by preparing and serving specialty coffee on Sunday mornings in the Coffee Corner. Training is available!
These volunteers are part of a team of people who typically serve 1-2 times per month before and after the 10:00 am service.
To sign up or learn more, email Pastor of Impact and Involvement Mike Brinkman.
We are looking for people with a heart for safety and security and willingness to address needs throughout the church on Sunday mornings and during special events. The ERT team strives to treat all people with the love of Christ while creating the safest possible environment for everyone in the church.
Volunteers are asked to serve at least once per month from 9:30 - 11:30 am. There are also occasional opportunities to serve at special events.
To sign up or learn more, please email Facility Director Joey Weeks.

Enhance the

community

and foster

spiritual growth…

Life Groups are designed to make a large church feel smaller. These group typically meet on a weekly basis and can gather at any time, in any venue.
Healthy groups require willing leaders. Leading a Life Group is often as simple as having a willingness to coordinate others in a similar life stage as yourself for a time of connecting, prayer, study, and/or discussion.
To discuss whether this is the right step of faith for you, email Groups Director Luke Veum.
Decorate and set up for Celebrate the Season event on December 6, 2024!
To sign up or learn more, email the Women's Ministry Leadership Team.
We end our annual Celebrate the Season event (12/6/2024) with cookies and punch! Please consider donating cookies (homemade or store bought) for this event. Whether the cookies are sugar, gingerbread snaps, gluten free, toffee, candy canes… all cookies are accepted.
To sign up or learn more, email the Women's Ministry Leadership Team.
We need friendly and welcoming faces to meet and greet guests for Celebrate the Season (12/6/2024). This is a great opportunity for younger girls to serve with their adult! Greeters are needed at both outside doors as well as Sanctuary doors.
To sign up or learn more, email the Women's Ministry Leadership Team.
After our annual Celebrate the Season event (12/6/2024), we need assistance in cleaning up any remaining decor, packing up extra/leftover cookies were are then donated to various local ministries, and cleaning up coffee/punch.
To sign up or learn more, email the Women's Ministry Leadership Team.
Celebrate the Season (12/6/2024) is an outreach event for young girls and women. This is a fantastic multi-generation event. We are seeking the assistance of boys/men to serve cookies, punch, and coffee refreshments after the main event in the Fellowship Hall.
To sign up or learn more, email the Women's Ministry Leadership Team.
Help bring International students from the U of M or Northwestern University Saint-Paul to church and/or back on Sunday mornings. Each ride takes about an hour: 9:00 to 10:00 am or 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
Drivers will serve as needed, often once per month or less.
To sign up or discuss further, email International Ministry Director Sai Wang.
If hospitality around meals puts a smile on your face, Caring Ministries has several places for you to get involved. It might be serving at funeral receptions and church-wide events, preparing a meal for those recovering from surgeries, or welcoming a new baby.
Volunteers are invited to sign up for opportunities as they become available. Typically they serve 2-3 hours per event.
To sign up or learn more, email Caring Ministry Director Dee Sandberg.
We are looking to expand our team of volunteers with medical background (RN, NP, MD, PA) to address the health needs of our community. It could be as simple as home visits, being a second set of ears and eyes for medical appointments for those living alone, or assisting our ERT team on Sunday mornings and special events.
To sign up or learn more, email Caring Ministry Director Dee Sandberg.
A single image can capture more about the culture of a church than words ever could! Photography volunteers will support our communications efforts by taking high quality photos on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and various church events.
Ideal candidates for this role would possess their own equipment and have experience/training in professional photography and editing.
The commitment will vary based on availability. *Note: Westgate may be able to provide a tax deductible invoice to volunteers with professional photography businesses.
To sign up or learn more, email Executive Pastor Luke Brodeur.