Volunteer

At Sola Bible Church, we are committed to the equipping of the saints for the works of service. With this commitment in mind, it is necessary for a process for every individual who desires to serve within our local body. 1) New to Sola - Get to know us. - Attend services regularly. - Interact with leadership (allows us to get to know you) - Read over SBC doctrinal statement - Attend mid-week services regularly. 2) Eligible to serve in certain roles - Attend SBC for a minimum of six months - Be attending services regularly - Have completed a membership application - Listened to the 12 messages on the foundation of the church *BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED TO WORK WITH MINORS 3) Eligible to lead a ministry - Member in good standing - Regularly attending services and mid-week studies - Completed "Becoming a Biblical Leader" with an approved leader(s) - Demonstrate faithful service under a ministry leader - Approved by the elders 4) Eligible to teach - Meet all previous requirements - Faithfully attend Sola Bible for a minimum of 3 years (an exception can be made for an individual who comes with full affirmation from the elders of a like minded church. Even in this case, elders will require a process to evaluate, designate, and approve scope of teaching) - Completed all pre-requisite work to participate in teaching practicum - Complete 3 required teaching practicums - Approved by elders who will designate scope of teaching * Womens' scope of teaching shall be restricted to the scope that God has afforded in the Scripture (1 Tim 2:12, Tit 2:3-5). Therefore, women will not teach in mixed or male settings. 5) Eligible for leadership (elders and deacons) - Meet all previous requirements - Demonstrate faithful oversight and service of ministries - Meet qualifications of an elder/deacon (1 Tim 3:1-13, Tit 1:5-9) - Complete "Becoming a Biblical Elder" with a current elder - Complete elder examination and ordination - Present to congregation for feedback/support (30 days) - Approved by the elders