SERVE AT
GOLDEN HILLS
Thank you for your interest in serving with us! On this page you can find out what is required to serve at Golden Hills and a list of ministries that have opportunities to serve available. Once you know what ministry you would like to express interest in, let us know by filling out the form below (or under each ministry section) to begin the process. If you have a willingness to serve, but have no idea where to start, you can fill out the form below and someone from our team will assist you in figuring out what might be a good fit for you.
SERVING REQUIREMENTS
We believe that serving is an opportunity to reflect Christ’s love and be a part of His work in the church and community. To ensure a safe and effective ministry, we have a few requirements for all volunteers, with additional steps for those serving in youth ministries.
Minimum Requirements for Serving Anywhere
These basic requirements apply to all volunteers, regardless of ministry area:
We are committed to gospel-driven ministry, grounded in God’s Word, proclaiming the gospel through both word and action. With love and humility, we use our gifts and resources to serve others for God’s glory.
This helps us get to know you, match you to the right ministry, and ensure that every volunteer understands the expectations and mission of Golden Hills Community Church.
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As part of the application process, we ask for references who can speak to your character and suitability for the role. This helps us to build a team of reliable volunteers who reflect Christ's character in their service.
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One of the ways we maintain a safe and trustworthy environment is by requiring all volunteers to complete a background check and sign a personal history disclosure form. See FAQ below for more details.
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Before serving, you’ll meet with a ministry leader for a brief conversation. This helps us get to know you, hear your heart for ministry, and ensure the role is a good fit.
Some roles require training to ensure clarity and preparedness. This helps you serve confidently and effectively.
Additional Requirements for Serving with Kids/Youth
Because of the unique responsibility of working with children and students, we follow California laws and best practices to provide a safe and nurturing environment. These requirements are in addition to the general serving requirements listed above.
California law requires background checks for those working with minors. This step helps ensure that children and youth are in safe and trusted hands.
Anyone working directly with minors in a church setting is considered a mandated reporter and must complete training on recognizing and reporting abuse. This protects children and ensures we comply with state laws.
To protect both children and volunteers, we require that all interactions happen in pairs or groups whenever possible. This reduces risk, prevents misunderstandings, and aligns with best safety practices.
Volunteers must commit to appropriate, Christ-centered behavior when serving with youth. This includes guidelines on communication, physical boundaries, and expectations for interactions.
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Why These Requirements Matter
Serving is an opportunity to reflect Christ’s love and care for others. These requirements help ensure that we serve with integrity, protect those in our care, and create a safe and welcoming environment.
For those working with youth, additional safeguards are in place to provide accountability and protection, fostering a space where children can learn and grow in a secure and caring environment. Our aim is to serve faithfully, uphold trust, and do ministry in a way that honors God and cares well for others.
Have questions? Contact leadership@goldenhills.org
Frequently Asked Questions
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Kids Ministry
In Kids Ministry at Golden Hills Community Church, we have an important task in coming alongside parents to teach the kids in our church to know, love, and obey Jesus Christ. We have an amazing opportunity in Kids Ministry to help in developing our kids into committed followers of Jesus. What an awesome gift! Our main areas of ministry in Kids Ministry are Sunday Mornings, Wednesday nights at Awana, and Vacation Bible School.
If you are looking for a place to serve and you love the Lord and kids and have been regularly attending GHCC for at least 6 months, we have some opportunities for you to serve!
Sunday School:
Sunday School is a place for kids to experience age-appropriate biblical teaching and engaging activities. For both the 8:30 and 10:30 services, we need leaders! We are looking for team members to help in our nursery through 5th grade Sunday School classes as regular leaders and as subs. Our biggest need in this area is in our 3s-1st grade classes right now, but we need leaders in all areas to be able to minister to all the kids in our church.
Special Needs Ministry:
During the 10:30 service, we have a need for Special Needs Buddies to help our special needs children participate in our classes for up to 5th grade. These buddies will come alongside our special needs kids and help them to get to know other kids in Sunday School, while being able to participate in the activities and lessons. We are currently looking for 3-4 more leaders to serve in this ministry.
Vacation Bible School:
VBS is an annual week-long event held each summer for kids in our community to learn about the gospel through creative mediums. These include live skits, singing songs, making crafts, eating snacks, and enjoying recreation with friends. VBS 2026 is June 22-26. We will open up signups for VBS leaders in January 2026 for VBS 2026
Awana:
Awana is taken from 2 Timothy 2:15 and stands for “Approved Workman Are Not Ashamed.” It is a Christ-centered program designed to help parents in the spiritual development of their children. Awana combines fun and exciting weekly meetings with solid biblical instruction with a particular focus on studying and memorizing God’s word. The Gospel is presented throughout the teaching and curriculum. We offer Awana to 3-year-olds through 5th graders and meet on Wednesday nights throughout the school year. We are looking for many new leaders to serve at Awana for the next school year.
Student Ministries
Student Ministries is a ministry driven by the Gospel-centered teachings about Jesus Christ and how to be ambitious to please Him in all things in every area of life. Student Ministries includes Middle School (Grades 6–8) and High School (Grades 9–12). Those who serve in Student Ministries have a calling and passion to evangelize to students, equip students, and encourage students on how to be a disciple of Christ, through modeling the Christian life, teaching biblical principles, and engaging in their lives, while partnering with their parents.
- Security
- Small Group Leader
- Small Group Leader Sub
- Music Coach for the worship team
- Tech
- Photographer
- For High School, the most pressing needs are security and tech.
- For Middle School, the most pressing needs are small group leader, small group subs, and tech help
Women's Ministry
The purpose of Women’s Ministry is to glorify God by participating in the process of making disciples of women who will impact their families, their church, their community, and the world for Christ. Women’s Ministry strives to see women increasingly grow in their love for and devotion to God through the grasping of God’s word and the loving care of one another. We host gospel-driven gatherings and studies throughout the year to foster this flourishing in the context of a Christ-centered sisterhood, as well as the entire church family.
- Women to serve in our gathering ministries on the following teams: Decor, Edible Hospitality, Registration, Table Facilitators
- The Gathering (Saturday morning, 3 times per year)
- Simply Women (Friday evening, 3 times per year)
- Christmas Gathering (annual event on the 1st Saturday of December)
- Men to serve in our Men Servers team for the Christmas Gathering
- Moms Growing Together (mentor moms, planning team members)
- Women to care for young children on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings, so that moms can attend our Women’s Bible Studies and Moms Growing Together meetings.
- Edible Hospitality (Food) Team Members
- A Registration Team Leader and Registration Team Members for Simply Women
Men's Ministry
Jesus redefines true masculinity—not by worldly strength, but by love, humility, and servant-hearted leadership. As men of Golden Hills Community Church, we understand that true power is found in joyful submission to God through dependence on the Spirit, sacrificial love for others, and a deep commitment to His Word.
Our mission at Golden Hills is to disciple men who are rooted in Scripture and transformed by the gospel, equipping them to lead their homes, workplaces, and communities with integrity and grace. As we grow in love for God and His people, we seek to glorify Christ in all we do.
We do this by cultivating biblical manhood through weekly Bible studies, monthly breakfasts, annual discipleship events, and intentional mentoring. Through these, we encourage one another to be strong in the faith, grounded in Scripture, and unwavering in our commitment to Christ.
Serving Opportunities:
- Sound/Tech
- Kitchen Team
- Table Facilitator
- Greeter/Host
- Setup/Take Down
- Table Facilitator
- Sound/Tech
- Greeter/Host
- Teaching
- Greeters/hosts and table facilitators
PrimeTimers (Senior Adult Ministry)
PrimeTimers is a ministry of Golden Hills that ministers to our senior community by teaching God’s Word, promoting a sense of community and belonging, as well as providing social activities monthly. At the core of PrimeTimers is our weekly gathering every Sunday morning at 8:30 in room 130. It's is a time of fellowship, worship, praying for one another, and Biblical teaching.
- Prayer
- Transportation
- Handyman services
- Meal trains
- Playing the piano
SENT Ministry
SENT, which stands for Serving and Engaging Neighbors Together, is a ministry that sends men, women, and children of our church into our neighboring communities as ambassadors of Christ. We work in multiple teams to serve wherever God calls. These teams can do something ground-up or work with existing organizations. Our goal is to cultivate meaningful and lasting relationships with the unreached and underserved, and to help meet needs and promote justice. As we proclaim the gospel in word and deed, we hope that more people will come to know, love, and worship Christ. What makes it sweeter is that we would be doing it together as brothers and sisters in the Lord!
- SENT/Hope Beyond: Build meaningful mentorships and friendships with incarcerated women through exchanging words of encouragement, hope, and prayers through a digital pen pal system (must be female, age 18 or older).
- SENT/Older Adult Support Team: Provide loving support to our own older population in need at Golden Hills (must be adult, or youth serving with parent/guardian).
- SENT/Loaves & Fishes: Serve hot meals to those in need (must be age 12 or older).
- SENT/Team Jesus: Distribute food and share the love of God to those in our community (must be age 14 or older).
- SENT/Options Health: Provide loving support to women who choose to carry their babies to full term and their partners (male and female adults).
- A female Team Leader for SENT/Options Health
- Male and female Team Members for SENT/Options Health
- Female Team Members for SENT/Hope Beyond
Connecting Ministries
Connecting Ministry exists to welcome new people into the life of our church and help them feel truly at home in the body of Christ. Serving in Connecting, you will walk with newcomers as they take their first steps and ultimately guide them toward meaningful relationships and opportunities to grow in their faith.
- Ushers
- Greeters
- Welcome Center
- Safety/Security
- Starting Point Class
- Bistro Volunteer
- New Guest Call Team
Small Group Ministry
Small Groups are an essential part of discipleship here at Golden Hills. Our groups are gospel-driven communities where believers can grow in Christ-like character together, be saturated in His Word, extend hospitality outward, and be missional toward those seeking authentic Christian fellowship. Small Group Leaders at Golden Hills Community Church play a vital role in fostering biblical community by facilitating meaningful interactions, leading groups toward a deeper understanding of scripture, nurturing an environment where individuals feel heard and valued, and helping to equip their group members for acts of service.
- Small Group Leader
Media Team
Our media and communications teams serve the church by telling the congregation what is happening at Golden Hills. Our God is creative and a lover of beauty, and He has gifted us with the ability to glorify Him through creativity and artistic expression. There are many opportunities to do this on the communications team!
As we tell others about all the things happening at Golden Hills, we need photos and videos to help communicate clearly in an appealing way. Whether on graphics, slides, social media posts, or telling the stories of what God is doing in our congregation, we need a library of content to show the people and events that are a part of our church! To serve as a photographer or videographer, serving within Creative Arts, you will need an artistic eye, a basic understanding of cameras (or a willingness to learn), and the flexibility to attend events on various days and times to capture content. Graphic Design is used to communicate with our congregation about all the things happening at the church, whether that be promotion, celebration, or worship through artistic expression. A basic knowledge of and access to the Adobe Creative Suite is required, as well as an understanding of basic graphic design and typography standards. A Stories Coordinator will enjoy seeking out and gathering the stories of what is happening in the lives of people at our church and helping to strategize methods to share them, in collaboration with our Creative Arts team.
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Photo or Video Editor
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Stories Coordinator
- Videographer & Video Editor
- Stories Coordinator
- Graphic Designer
Tech Team
The Tech Team's desire is to help the congregation worship God through the use of technology. This team is involved in serving our church before, during, and after our services through our live musical worship, livestream, and baptisms. Whether it is behind the scenes or on the stage, our goal is to serve the body and seek God first. Volunteers on this team will work with our Creative Arts and music teams to create for the glory of God!
- Audio
- Slides
- Livestream Director
- Camera Operator
- Audio
- Slides
Facilities Team
Our Facilities team is searching for individuals that can help with maintaining the property here at the Church. We have our specialized service team aka CIA (Christians in Action) that involves handy-people jobs: painting, electrical work, HVAC maintenance, and general repairs. These individuals are constantly working with their hands in building, demolishing, and creating projects for the church and school. For general cleaning and church up-keeping opportunities, we have roles that involve vacuuming, window cleaning, and basic housekeeping tasks. We have volunteers that serve by watering trees/plants and with garbage abatement. All of the volunteers work with the facility team to ensure smooth operation, maintenance, and cleanliness of the church.
Christians in Action
These individuals have specialized backgrounds that God uses to build up the church. Some work includes building Holiday sets, basic plumbing, installing televisions, moving outlets, running electrical, and many more. God has blessed these individuals with talents and hearts to serve in so many ways. Each day is an opportunity to utilize expertise and help build up the Church.
Cleaning Volunteers
These volunteers have a heart for service. Tasks include vacuuming, bathroom maintenance, window cleaning, wiping down, dusting, and general cleaning tasks. With a large church, we are seeking volunteers that are able to focus on an area of the church and serve by completing cleaning tasks.
Art Ministry
This ministry is for men and women, high-school aged and up, who desire to honor God by knowing Him and making Him known, as we explore the interweaving of art and our Christian faith. Our vision is to know and glorify God as the eyes of our hearts are enlightened through creating and appreciating art. Our mission is to participate in the process of making disciples of Golden Hills artists, to serve and edify the church body through art, and lead others to create beauty in and through their lives.
- Artists, in any medium (visual, writing, music, etc.)
- Art Exhibition Team, in the following areas: Edible Hospitality, Registration, Set-Up, and Community Art Room
Memorial Team
The Memorial Team is a dedicated group of volunteers who serve at memorial receptions, offering comfort, encouragement, and love to grieving families. Their mission is to be a source of light and support, providing an opportunity for those in mourning to experience Jesus' presence, with the hope that those who are not yet saved may be drawn to Him.
- On- Site during memorial/funeral service to help set up for the reception and serve food.
- Provide cookies, desserts, and finger foods for receptions (provides a serving opportunity for someone who isn’t able to be here physically but wants to help).
- Provide food & dessert for receptions
Prayer Ministry
Our vision for the Prayer Ministry is to cover our church family, ministries and our community in prayer. We want to walk alongside others in the privilege of talking to and hearing from God, and receiving the peace, power and majesty of His presence. Our goal is also to help, challenge, teach and encourage our church family to pray and to go deeper in their relationship with God through prayer. This will move us to being more Christ-centered and more unified, and more empowered to pray for others and to witness.
- Coming Soon
- Coming Soon
Marriage Ministry
This team consists of couples who will help determine direction for the Ministry in general, plan and execute "in-reach" events for Married Couples at GHCC so as to create healthy community for couples in the church, plan and execute retreats (when the retreat is applicable).
- Marriage Ministry Planning Team