Join the Team

InTouch - Team that writes encouraging notes to one or two individuals per week, receive prayers by email, notecards and pre-posted letters are sent by mail.

iPray Team - electronic prayer team, email required, receive weekly (and as needed) prayer requests and prays for them.

Support Ministries - Make phone calls for special occasions, Shop for supplies for various teams, Plan and Coordinate special events. Provide financial contributions for special scholarships.

Meals ministry - Provide meals or individual items as needed by families.

Office Volunteers - Join others on Thursday mornings about 9am for a time of fellowship while folding weekly programs for Sunday worship, collating materials for Coastal Classes (monthly activity), and other tasks as needed.   

Hospital Visitation / Follow up - This team visits with people in the hospital or follows up with people who have experienced hospital stays or extended periods of illness, being confined to the home.

LIFEgroup Leader- These are individuals who are interested in leading a small group of individuals through "L.I.F.E." (Loving God, Impacting Others, Finding Time to Play, Engaging Authentically). These leaders provide an opportunity for people to experience community weekly or bi-weekly. These meetings involve bible study, fun, building relationships, and growing in our faith journey.

LIFEgroup Host- These are individuals who may not feel the call to lead a group, but are willing to be a part of a LIFEgroup and provide a place for a LIFEgroup to meet. In other words, a host provides a space (typically their home) for a LIFEgroup leader to lead a small group in "L.I.F.E." 

Discussion Guide Team
 - This team uses weekly sermon notes to creates discussion content for LIFEgroup leaders to use during their LIFEgroup meetings. 

Check In Team - Welcome and assist families with Coastal Kids check in.

Greeters - Welcome all families and assist new families in finding their children's classrooms.

Infants - Toddlers - Protect and care for our youngest Coastal Kids. 

Twos Small Group Leader - Lead the class through craft, snack, games and build connections with children.

Preschool (ages 3 - Pre K) Large Group Leader - The Master of Ceremonies for Coastal Kids. Provide an engaging learning environment for preschool children through elements of drama, music, games and other activities. 

Preschool (ages 3 - Pre K) Small Group Leader - Oversee a small group of preschool children. This is more of an intimate setting and allows for relationships to build as well as a chance for children to dig deeper to grow in their relationship with Christ.

Elementary Large Group Leader - The Master of Ceremonies for Coastal Kids. Provide an engaging learning environment for children K through 5th grade through elements of drama, music, games and other activities. 

Elementary Small Group Leader - Oversee a small group of elementary children. This is more of an intimate setting and allows for relationships to build as well as a chance for children to dig deeper to grow in their relationship with Christ.

CK Buddies - Individuals on this team will be a one-on-one buddy to a special needs child.

Tech Team - Oversee set up and operation of the media element of the CK program.

Drama Team - Bring the large group lesson to life through drama. 

Coastal at Home - Individuals on this team open their home for Coastal Services. They offer a unique opportunity for community and worship in the comfort of one’s home. 

Online Chat Host - This team engages with guests for our online services. This role includes welcoming guests, engaging in conversation, reiterating key points and offering to pray with those who request it.   

Coffee Shop Barista
 - This individual prepares and distributes Coffee Shop orders to guests.

Coffee Shop Cashier
 - This individual operates the cash register at the Coffee Shop. 



Coffee Shop Orders
 - This individual receives the orders from the guests of the Coffee Shop. 



Coffee Shop Prep
 - This individual preps the Coffee Shop and prepares it for the next service when applicable. 

If you have an interest in joining the Creative Arts Team, please describe your interests so that we can best use your gifts and talents. A member of the team will follow up.  We appreciate you reaching out!

Audio Engineers - This team operates the soundboard and/or the software for both the in person and online campus to create a balanced audio mix during our services and our mid week rehearsals.


Band Members - This team is complied of many different positions. The primary positions we tend to have in a worship service are listed below: 

Drums
Bass Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Lead Electric Guitar
Keys ( aka Piano )
Vocalist

Our band positions are not limited to these specific roles, and we are always looking for ways to incorporate different instrumentation when crafting our worship sessions. 

Camera Operators - This team, while taking direction from the Video Producer, are the ones operating the cameras during service, capturing all the elements for our online campus audience.


Creative Arts Director - This individual oversees the overall execution of our worship services from a birds eye view, giving direction to the production team to make sure the service is cohesive.


Propresenter Creators - This team is responsible for creating and organizing all the text based elements seen on the projector screens and the text viewed by the online campus audience.

Propresenter Operator - This team member is responsible for all the visual elements seen on the projector screens and the graphics viewed by the online campus audience.


Stage Manager - This individual works behind the scenes, backstage, to ensure people are prepped and ready to step on stage at the right time.  They work closely with the Creative Arts Director, and also check to make sure all battery powered equipment is fully charged for our worship services.


Video Producer - This position is responsible for giving direction to our camera operators on what to capture during the service. They also select what camera is made visible to the online audience in real time.

FIT Greeters
 - This team greets guests as the approach and enter the building.



FIT Hospitality Team
 - This team sets up, refreshes, and tears down the refreshment table before, in-between, and after services. 



FIT Parking Lot Attendants
 - People on this team help with traffic flow in and out of the parking lot, and help guests find parking spaces.



FIT Ushers
 - This team assists guests as they enter the worship center. They provide handouts like programs and assist guests in finding seats. 

Guest Connections - Team of individuals who send personal notes from a selected script (sometimes with a gift card) to guests, thanking them for their online visit.

Coastal’s Food Pantry Ministry is full of dedicated volunteers that are anxious to help folks when they need it the most. By partnering with the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia, Operation Blessing and the donations from our members, we have been able to find a way to procure and channel staple commodities to families in need within our congregation and to those around us to whom we have been given the privilege to minister.

This team assists with the collection, organization, and distribution of food items that are made available to Coastal families and members of the community. 

Building Support and Maintenance - This team consists of men and women who enjoy working with their hands to build, repair, and maintain Coastal facilities. 

Missions (Local and Global)
 - This team consists of individuals who have a desire to share the gospel, share their faith story, and lead people to Jesus in both short term and long term local and global mission trips. 

Safety Team - 
This teams primary focus is to maintain a safe environment for all Coastal members, attenders, and guests. Members of the Security Team keep an eye out for any suspicious activity and are prepared to address any undesirable circumstances swiftly and firmly, with Christ-like love. 

Set-up / Tear Down - This team comes together when needed to set up areas of the church for special events.

Life Group Leader (Middle or High School): These are the adult Leaders who spend time weekly preparing and then leading the Life Group discussion. It is also expected that a Life Group leader will spend 2-4 hours a month organically with people in their group.

Sunday Morning Table Leader (Middle or High School): Table leaders are there to hang out, engage with and love on students. This means playing games, drinking coffee and helping to lead table discussions. The ultimate goal of the Table Leader is to connect students with each other and with their Life Group leaders in order to bridge the gap between Sunday Morning and Midweek Life Groups.