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Ministries
Every member has unique gifts. Discover a ministry where you can grow, serve and make a lasting impact.
Church Life
Church is more than attending a weekly service. Ministries create spaces where every generation can worship, learn, build relationships, serve one another and discover God's purpose for their lives.
Find Your Team
Find people you can grow with and build genuine friendships.
Be encouraged through discipleship, prayer and practical teaching.
Use your gifts in a way that strengthens the church and blesses others.
Take part in ministry and outreach that carries Christ's love into everyday life.
Ministries & Departments
Meet the teams that make church life happen. Explore what they do and find a place for your gifts.
15teams.
A place for you.
Standing together in prayer
The Prayer team brings the church together in intercession, supporting our pastors, leaders and church family. We help people grow in prayer and provide prayer support for services and events.
Understand Scripture. Put faith into practice.
The Bible Study Hub helps people understand the Bible and apply it to everyday life. Teachers prepare sound lessons and encourage questions, discussion and shared spiritual growth.
Making room for a warm welcome
Hospitality helps make Encounter Arena welcoming and comfortable. Through catering, refreshments and care for shared spaces, the team supports church gatherings and events.
Helping every person feel welcome
Our ushers welcome members and visitors, help people find their seats and support the flow of services. The team responds to practical needs and works alongside other departments so people can participate comfortably.
Guidance and pastoral care
Counselling & Wellbeing offers guidance and pastoral care to members of the church family. Contact the team to ask about the support available and how to arrange a conversation.
Growing in faith through the teenage years
Youth creates space for young people aged 11-17 to build friendships, explore faith and grow through mentoring and discipleship. Activities and services are shaped around their lives and questions.
Helping little lives grow in faith
Children helps those aged 0-10 discover the Bible through age-appropriate teaching, activities and interaction. The team aims to provide a nurturing environment and works with parents to support each child.
Serving God and the church through music
The Choir leads the congregation in worship through music. Singers prepare together, develop their voices and work with musicians and the Media team to support congregational worship.
Sharing the Gospel. Serving beyond Sunday.
Evangelism & Outreach equips the church to share the Gospel and serve people beyond our building. The team develops relationships, coordinates outreach and mission, and helps new people connect with church life.
Helping the message be seen and heard
The Media team supports worship and teaching through sound, video, projection and livestreaming. Volunteers prepare equipment, coordinate with service leaders and help the message reach people in the room and online.
Faith, brotherhood and everyday purpose
Men's Ministry brings men together for discipleship, friendship and mutual support. Through mentoring and practical encouragement, it helps men grow in faith and serve in their homes, workplaces, church and communities.
Faith, sisterhood and shared encouragement
Women's Ministry creates space for women to grow in faith, form meaningful friendships and encourage one another. Mentoring and practical support help women develop their gifts and serve with confidence and purpose.
From a first visit to a sense of belonging
Connexions Hub helps newcomers find their place at Encounter Arena. The team welcomes people after services, makes introductions and follows up to help visitors build relationships and take part in church life.
Developing gifts for work, business and service
Tent Makers Ministry connects professional experience with practical support. It brings together specialists, emerging professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs for mentoring, skills development and opportunities to help...
Serving with order, care and discretion
Protocol and Security supports the orderly running of services and the practical needs of pastors and leaders. The team works with care and discretion to help maintain a welcoming, safe environment.
Choose Your Path
You do not need to have it all worked out. Start with what interests you, ask questions and let us help you find your next step.
Let's Find Your PlaceExplore safe, joyful spaces where younger lives can know God and grow.
Use creative gifts in worship, sound, media and production.
Stand with people through prayer, encouragement and pastoral support.
Serve beyond the building through practical help and community impact.
Take The Next Step
Tell us where you are interested in serving. A ministry leader or team member can help you understand the next step.
Share your interests, experience and availability.
We will help you explore what being involved could look like.
Ask questions and learn how to get started.
Not sure which team to choose? Select “Not sure yet” and we will help you.
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