Ministries

Find Your Place To Serve

Every member has unique gifts. Discover a ministry where you can grow, serve and make a lasting impact.

Church Life

Ministries Help Church Become Personal

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
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Different gifts. One church family.

Belong

Find people you can grow with and build genuine friendships.

Grow

Be encouraged through discipleship, prayer and practical teaching.

Serve

Use your gifts in a way that strengthens the church and blesses others.

Impact

Take part in ministry and outreach that carries Christ's love into everyday life.

Ministries & Departments

Places To Grow, Belong And Serve

Meet the teams that make church life happen. Explore what they do and find a place for your gifts.

15teams.
A place for you.

Ministry
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Prayer

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.

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Bible Study Hub

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.

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Hospitality

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.

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Ushering

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.

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Counselling & Wellbeing

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.

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Youth

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.

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Children

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.

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Choir

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.

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Evangelism & Outreach

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.

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Media

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.

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Men's Ministry

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.

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Women's Ministry

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.

Department

Connexions Hub

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.

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Tent Makers Ministry

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...

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Protocol and Security

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

Find The Ministry Family That Fits Your Season

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 Place

For Children & Youth

Explore safe, joyful spaces where younger lives can know God and grow.

For Worship & Creative Gifts

Use creative gifts in worship, sound, media and production.

For Prayer & Care

Stand with people through prayer, encouragement and pastoral support.

For Outreach & Community

Serve beyond the building through practical help and community impact.

Take The Next Step

Your Gifts Can Strengthen The Church

Tell us where you are interested in serving. A ministry leader or team member can help you understand the next step.

  1. Tell us a little about you

    Share your interests, experience and availability.

  2. Meet the right team

    We will help you explore what being involved could look like.

  3. Find your next step

    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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