Overview
The Set Up & Tear Down Team is the backbone of RTG’s weekend experience. This team prepares the physical environment for Saturday services and events by setting up chairs, staging, equipment, and ministry areas, and then restoring everything afterward. They work closely with the Productions Team and Worship Team to ensure the church is fully prepared, organized, and ready to welcome people with excellence.

Core Responsibilities

1. Preparing the Sanctuary & Ministry Spaces

• Set up all chairs in the sanctuary with excellence, alignment, and intentional layout.
• Assist with arranging tables, signage, stages, ministry stations, and classroom spaces as needed.
• Ensure every environment is tidy, welcoming, and ready for attendees.

2. Supporting Productions & Worship

• Work alongside the Productions Team to help set up equipment, cables, stands, monitors, and staging needs.
• Assist the Worship Team with practical tasks such as moving equipment, placing risers, or adjusting layout as requested.
• Ensure that nothing is in the way of cameras, sound equipment, or worship flow.

3. Tear Down After Service

• Tear down all chairs, equipment, and layouts used for service.
• Carefully store chairs, tables, staging, and supplies in their designated areas.
• Assist Productions in wrapping cords, packing equipment, and shutting down stations.
• Work efficiently and as a team to restore the building to its original setup.

4. Maintaining Excellence & Order

• Keep all storage spaces neat, organized, and easily accessible.
• Handle equipment with care to ensure longevity and safety.
• Be consistent, punctual, and ready to serve with a good attitude.

5. Teamwork & Communication

• Follow direction from the Set Up & Tear Down Lead or designated team leader.
• Communicate clearly with worship and production departments during setup.
• Work together to complete tasks quickly, safely, and efficiently.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Physically able to lift, move, and carry chairs, equipment, and supplies.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Hardworking with a positive, servant-hearted attitude.
• Able to follow instructions and work well with multiple departments.
• Committed to excellence and creating an atmosphere where ministry can flourish.
• Flexible and willing to help wherever needed.

Overview
The Accepted & Known Director champions the culture of Jesus-centered hospitality at RTG. This role ensures that every person who walks through our doors feels welcomed, valued, seen, and personally connected. By building and leading a strong team of greeters and connectors, the director helps every guest experience what it means to be accepted and knownin the family of God.

Core Responsibilities

1. Cultivating a Hospitality Culture

• Model and lead with a spirit of Jesus-like hospitality in every service and event.
• Ensure the church atmosphere reflects warmth, belonging, and care from the moment people arrive.
• Train team members to greet with intentionality, kindness, and spiritual awareness.

2. Building & Leading the Accepted & Known Team

• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop a team dedicated to welcoming guests.
• Ensure team members are positioned and prepared to greet every person who enters RTG.
• Provide ongoing coaching to help team members grow in relational connection and guest care.

3. Guest Connection & Follow-Up

• Personally connect with new visitors, learning their names and stories as much as possible.
• Ensure every guest feels noticed and valued through personal interaction.
• After service, follow up with new faces to help them take next steps (classes, small groups, baptism, serving, etc.).
• Oversee systems for tracking new visitors and maintaining communication as they integrate into church life.

4. Altar Call Care

• Keep a close eye during altar calls to identify individuals responding to the gospel.
• Connect personally with those who make a decision for Christ, guiding them through next steps such as salvation follow-up, baptism, or discipleship.
• Ensure responders are never left alone or without care after making spiritual decisions.

5. Compassion Gifts & Care Moments

• Oversee sending sympathy gifts to RTG servant leaders who have lost a loved one.
• Coordinate celebratory gifts for families welcoming new babies.
• Ensure RTG’s culture reflects care not just for visitors, but also for those faithfully serving within the church.

6. Ensuring Every Person is Seen & Known

• Make sure everyone is greeted warmly upon entry.
• Cultivate a team posture of noticing—not missing—people who may feel alone or overlooked.
• Ensure the team creates moments of connection that reflect Christ’s heart for people.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Warm, relational, and passionate about people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Gifted in hospitality, care, and creating welcoming environments.
• Able to lead and develop volunteers with clarity and encouragement.
• Emotionally and spiritually grounded, able to support people in moments of celebration and grief.
• Dedicated to RTG’s culture of belonging and pastoral care.

Overview
The Accepted & Known Team serves on the front lines of hospitality at RTG. Their mission is to help every person who enters the building feel welcomed, valued, and seen. Through intentional presence, warm greetings, and personal connection, this team helps create an atmosphere where people experience the love of Jesus from the moment they arrive.

Core Responsibilities

1. Warm Greeting & First Impressions

• Welcome every person entering RTG with joy, authenticity, and kindness.
• Offer smiles, handshakes, or friendly conversation to help people feel at ease.
• Ensure no one walks into church unnoticed or unwelcomed.

2. Creating a Culture of Belonging

• Help cultivate a safe, inviting, Jesus-centered environment for newcomers, returning guests, and regular attenders.
• Be attentive to people who may seem alone, unsure, or visiting for the first time.
• Model hospitality that reflects Christ’s heart—warm, accepting, and genuine.

3. Connecting With New Faces

• Engage intentionally with new visitors by introducing yourself, learning names, and offering guidance (seating, kids check-in, restrooms, etc.).
• Point first-time guests toward next steps or the Accepted & Known Director for deeper connection.
• Stay available after service to answer questions or continue building relationships.

4. Supporting Altar Call Moments

• Stay alert during altar calls to notice those responding to the gospel or seeking prayer.
• Partner with the director to connect with responders and help them feel supported and cared for.

5. Care & Compassion Support

• Assist the director with sending or preparing care gifts when needed (sympathy, new babies, etc.).
• Participate in creating meaningful touchpoints that show love to both visitors and servant leaders.

6. Team Engagement

• Arrive on time, ready, and spiritually prepared to serve.
• Participate in team huddles for prayer, updates, and encouragement before service.
• Follow instructions from the Accepted & Known Director to ensure smooth and unified team execution.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Friendly, welcoming, and genuinely loves people.
• Good listener who notices needs and responds with compassion.
• Comfortable initiating conversation and building new relationships.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to the mission of RTG.
• Reflects the core value that every person should be accepted and known.

Overview
The Security Director oversees all safety and protection efforts at RTG. This role ensures the church is a secure environment where people can worship freely without distraction. The director trains and schedules a team that monitors all areas of the building, responds to potential threats or hazards, and carries out safety protocols with excellence, confidentiality, and care.

Core Responsibilities

1. Overseeing All Church Safety & Security

• Maintain a constant awareness of the environment to identify potential threats, hazards, or concerns.
• Develop and uphold safety protocols for emergencies, including medical issues, fires, disruptive individuals, or active shooter situations.
• Ensure the security team is fully trained, equipped, and ready to respond calmly and professionally.

2. Team Leadership & Scheduling

• Build, schedule, and lead a committed Security Team.
• Assign team members to cover all zones of the church, ensuring every area—lobby, sanctuary, children’s area, hallways, parking, and exits—is continuously monitored.
• Conduct regular training in safety procedures, emergency response, and situational awareness.

3. Monitoring & Crowd Management

• Actively survey the church campus during services and events.
• Guide attendees to their seats to ensure aisles remain clear and compliant with safety regulations.
• Escort children safely to their classes when needed, maintaining a secure environment for families.

4. Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Train the team in:
  • CPR
  • Fire response procedures
  • Choke-saving device usage
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Active shooter and hostile intruder protocols
• Ensure every security team member understands their role in an emergency and can act quickly and safely.

5. Offering & Financial Security

• Collect all in-person financial donations after service.
• Ensure offerings are handled discreetly and transported securely to their designated storage location.
• Maintain accountability and security throughout the process.

6. Maintaining a Safe Worship Environment

• Stay alert to unusual behavior, suspicious activity, or potential conflicts.
• Work closely with the pastoral team to protect the peace and safety of the service.
• Respond to incidents with wisdom, professionalism, and compassion.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Strong situational awareness and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Experience in security, law enforcement, military, or related training (preferred but not required).
• Skilled in leadership, communication, and decision-making.
• Physically able to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Trustworthy with sensitive information and capable of maintaining confidentiality.
• Heart for protecting people and serving the church with integrity.

Overview
The Security Team serves RTG by maintaining a safe, secure, and distraction-free environment during every service and event. This team monitors all areas of the church, assists with crowd flow, responds to potential threats or emergencies, and protects the wellbeing of every attendee with professionalism, awareness, and care.

Core Responsibilities

1. Monitoring All Zones of the Church

• Maintain an active presence in assigned zones (lobby, sanctuary, hallways, kids area, parking, etc.).
• Stay constantly aware of surroundings and report anything unusual or concerning to the Security Director immediately.
• Scan for potential hazards or safety issues throughout service.

2. Crowd Control & Guest Assistance

• Help guide attendees to their seats to keep aisles clear and service flow smooth.
• Support families by escorting children safely to their classrooms when needed.
• Assist with directing foot traffic before, during, and after service.

3. Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Be trained and ready to respond to:
  • Medical emergencies (CPR, choke-saving devices, basic first aid)
  • Fire or evacuation situations
  • Disruptive individuals or conflict
  • Active shooter or hostile intruder scenarios
• Act quickly, calmly, and confidently under the direction of the Security Director.

4. Offering Security

• Assist with the safe and discreet handling of in-person financial donations when requested.
• Ensure offering transport is secure and free from interruption or risk.

5. Supporting a Safe Worship Experience

• Remain attentive throughout the entire service.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions.
• Protect the peace of the worship environment by responding with wisdom, compassion, and confidence.

6. Team Communication & Unity

• Follow instructions from the Security Director promptly.
• Maintain clear communication through radios or assigned tools.
• Participate in team trainings and continual improvement.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Reliable, observant, and calm under pressure.
• Able to stand, walk, and monitor areas for extended periods.
• Teachable and willing to follow established safety protocols.
• Good communication skills and a protective, compassionate demeanor.
• Committed to the mission of RTG and the safety of the church body.

Overview
The Church Secretary supports the ministry by keeping our administrative world organized, accurate, and running smoothly. This role ensures clear communication, maintains essential records, and provides administrative support for church services, ministries, and leadership.

Core Responsibilities

1. Administrative Support

• Prepare and organize official church documents, forms, and records.
• Maintain updated contact lists, rosters, and church calendars.
• Assist pastoral staff and ministry leaders with day-to-day administrative tasks.

2. Document & Certificate Management

• Create and issue certificates for:
  • Class completion (e.g., Fundamentals, Growth Track, Discipleship classes)
  • Baby dedications
  • Baptisms
  • Other milestone or recognition events
• Ensure all certificates are printed, accurate, stored properly, and logged in church records.

3. Attendance & Record Keeping

• Maintain weekly headcounts for Saturday services and mid-week gatherings.
• Track visitor attendance and record follow-up information.
• Ensure all data is up-to-date in church management systems or spreadsheets.

4. Meeting Minutes

• Attend leadership, ministry, and departmental meetings as assigned.
• Capture clear, organized minutes and distribute them promptly to the appropriate leaders.
• Maintain a digital and/or physical archive of minutes for long-term record keeping.

5. Communication & Scheduling

• Communicate with individuals scheduled for:
  • Fundamentals classes
  • Baptism
  • Baby dedications
  • Other scheduled church events requiring administrative coordination
• Send reminders, confirmations, instructions, and follow-up messages as needed.
• Serve as a communication bridge between pastors, ministry leaders, and congregants.

6. Office & Workflow Organization

• Ensure all paperwork, files, and communication tools remain organized and easily accessible.
• Monitor supplies needed for certificates, printing, and general office tasks.
• Support smooth workflow between ministries by relaying information promptly and accurately.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear and professional written communication.
• Trustworthy with sensitive information and church records.
• Able to multitask and manage several administrative responsibilities at once.
• Warm, approachable, and aligned with the mission and values of the church.

Overview
The Service Planning Director ensures that every worship service is organized, fully staffed, and executed with excellence. This role oversees weekly service coordination, departmental scheduling accountability, and clear communication so that every ministry team is prepared and aligned.

Core Responsibilities

1. Service Planning & Weekly Flow

• Create and distribute the weekly service plan, including:
  • Order of service
  • Hosting and closing assignments
  • Baby dedications, baptisms, presentations, or special moments
  • Transitions, timing, and any ministry elements
• Ensure all departments have the information they need well in advance for a smooth service experience.

2. Oversight of Department Schedules

• Monitor the scheduling of all ministry departments (Kids, Worship, Media, Ushers, etc.).
• Identify any missing or understaffed roles before Saturday.
• Reach out to department leaders when someone has not been scheduled or when a position appears uncovered.
• Collaborate with leaders or volunteers to help resolve scheduling gaps.

3. Hosting & Closing Assignments

• Schedule who will host each service and who will close the service every week.
• Communicate expectations, timing, and any elements the host or closer needs to prepare for.

4. Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the central communication bridge between departments regarding service flow.
• Ensure all ministry teams are aware of their responsibilities for the upcoming service.
• Confirm all special service elements have been communicated to the necessary leaders (e.g., worship, production, pastoral team).

5. Quality Control & Preparedness

• Ensure all ministry areas are fully staffed and prepared ahead of service times.
• Proactively troubleshoot potential issues, missing roles, or unclear responsibilities.
• Help maintain a culture of excellence, preparedness, and unity across ministries by ensuring nothing “falls through the cracks.”

Qualifications & Attributes

• Highly organized and attentive to detail.
• Clear, timely communicator across multiple departments.
• Able to foresee needs, troubleshoot proactively, and maintain calm under pressure.
• Strong sense of teamwork, collaboration, and alignment with church leadership.
• Committed to ministry excellence and the mission of the church.

Overview
The Events Director oversees all church-wide events at RTG by managing the global church calendar, approving event proposals, and coordinating major gatherings that build community and strengthen relationships. This role ensures that every event—large or small—is scheduled wisely, planned effectively, and executed with excellence.

Core Responsibilities

1. Managing the Church Calendar

• Maintain and oversee the official RTG church calendar and app calendar.
• Ensure no events overlap, double-book, or interfere with existing commitments.
• Keep all ministry leaders informed of approved dates, openings, and busy seasons.

2. Approving All Event Proposals

• Review all submitted event proposals for scheduling, purpose, and alignment with RTG culture.
• Approve or deny proposed dates based on availability and ministry flow.
• Serve as the central gatekeeper for all church activities requiring space, promotion, or coordination.

3. Coordinating Major Church Events

• Lead the planning and execution of RTG’s flagship events, including but not limited to:
  • Summer Bash
  • Fall Festival / Fall Events
  • Holiday gatherings
  • Church-wide celebrations and events of togetherness
• Work with ministry leaders, volunteers, and teams to ensure these events run smoothly, safely, and successfully.

4. Supporting Ministry Events

• Assist departments in planning their events by providing guidance, timelines, and process clarity.
• Ensure all event details (space, equipment, volunteers, and communication) are coordinated with the proper teams.
• Help ministries avoid event conflicts and stay organized.

5. Maintaining Excellence & Organization

• Develop and maintain an event approval process with standard forms or submissions.
• Ensure events align with RTG’s mission, culture, and priorities.
• Create checklists, timelines, and planning resources for leaders who host events.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator, clear and consistent.
• Ability to multitask, coordinate teams, and manage deadlines.
• Creative, energetic, and passionate about building community through events.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Committed to the mission, culture, and heart of RTG.

Overview
The Music Director leads and develops the worship ministry of RTG by building a skilled, unified team that invites the church to worship God through music. This role oversees all musical aspects of Saturday services, coordinates worship nights, and ensures excellence, preparation, and spiritual intentionality in every worship moment.

Core Responsibilities

1. Building & Leading the Worship Team

• Recruit, train, and develop singers, musicians, and worship leaders.
• Build a culture of unity, humility, spiritual growth, and musical excellence.
• Provide ongoing coaching, rehearsals, and feedback to help the team grow in both gifting and character.

2. Overseeing Praise & Worship in Services

• Lead or oversee all worship sets for Saturday services and special events.
• Ensure worship flows are spiritually sensitive, musically prepared, and aligned with the heart of the house.
• Partner with production and service planning for smooth transitions and clear communication.

3. Scheduling & Coordination

• Schedule all vocalists, musicians, and worship leaders for each Saturday service.
• Ensure the worship team is fully staffed and properly prepared.
• Communicate song lists, rehearsal times, and service details well in advance.

4. Music Selection & Spiritual Direction

• Prayerfully select songs that invite the church to worship God, respond to His presence, and engage with His truth.
• Introduce new music thoughtfully in alignment with RTG’s culture and sermon theme.
• Ensure all song choices reflect strong theology and facilitate congregational participation.

5. Rehearsals & Preparation

• Plan and lead weekly rehearsals for singers and musicians.
• Ensure the team is musically prepared and spiritually aligned before Saturday services.
• Provide all musical resources (charts, tracks, lyrics, etc.) ahead of time.

6. Worship Nights & Special Events

• Plan, coordinate, and lead worship nights and other music-centered gatherings.
• Collaborate with pastoral leadership to ensure each event has a clear purpose and flow.

7. Musical Excellence & Technical Partnership

• Work with the Production/Media team to achieve excellent sound, transitions, and stage management.
• Ensure all arrangements, harmonies, keys, and musical elements are prepared with excellence.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Skilled vocalist and/or musician with leadership experience.
• Spiritually grounded and able to lead worship with authenticity.
• Strong communicator and team builder.
• Organized, proactive, and prepared.
• Passionate about helping the church engage fully in worship.

Overview
The Worship Team consists of vocalists and musicians who serve the church by leading our community in worship through song. This team is committed to excellence, spiritual integrity, and preparation—creating an atmosphere where the church is invited to worship God wholeheartedly.

Core Responsibilities

1. Personal Preparation & Daily Practice

• Practice regularly at home throughout the week to learn music, parts, harmonies, and arrangements.
• Come spiritually and musically prepared so Saturday rehearsals can focus on unity, flow, and refinement—not basic learning.
• Treat preparation as worship, not just performance.

2. Rehearsal Commitment

• Attend all scheduled rehearsals on time and with a learning-ready attitude.
• Arrive knowing your music, parts, transitions, and assignments.
• Work collaboratively with the Music Director and fellow team members to create a unified sound.

3. Saturday Service Readiness

• Show up early, prepared, and prayed up for Saturday service.
• Follow all direction from the Music Director during soundcheck, warmups, and service flow.
• Maintain a posture of worship during service—leading with authenticity, not performance.

4. Team Unity & Culture

• Support fellow vocalists and musicians through encouragement, humility, and teamwork.
• Maintain a teachable spirit, openness to feedback, and willingness to grow.
• Uphold a worship culture that reflects Christ’s heart: excellence, purity, unity, and joy.

5. Professionalism & Excellence

• Learn and use provided resources (tracks, charts, lyrics, rehearsal files, etc.).
• Respect the time and effort of the team by honoring schedules and deadlines.
• Keep instruments, equipment, and personal gear in proper working condition.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Demonstrated musical skill on your instrument or voice part.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to preparation.
• Ability to blend, follow direction, and work as part of a team.
• Heart for worship and a desire to lead people closer to God through music.
• Consistently dependable and committed to the vision of RTG.

Overview
The Productions Director oversees all aspects of live audio, video, lighting, and livestream production at RTG. This role ensures that every service runs smoothly, professionally, and with excellence—creating a distraction-free environment where the church can engage in worship and the Word. The director leads and develops the entire Production Team, schedules all positions, and ensures every element of technology is prepared before, during, and after each service.

Core Responsibilities

1. Overseeing All Audio, Video & Livestream Production

• Manage and supervise all live in-house audio, livestream audio, video, cameras, and lighting operations.
• Ensure all visual and audio content displayed during service is correct, on-time, and executed with excellence.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and clarity across all production elements.

2. Building & Leading the Production Team

• Recruit, train, and schedule team members in the following key positions:
  • In-House Audio Engineer
  • Livestream Audio Engineer
  • Video Operator
  • Camera Operator
  • Lighting/Visuals Operator (if applicable)
  • In-Ear Monitor (IEM) support
• Provide ongoing coaching and technical training to ensure the team grows in skill, confidence, and excellence.

3. Saturday Service Preparation

• Arrive early to turn on all production equipment and systems.
• Ensure the stage, microphones, monitors, cables, in-ears, and technical equipment are ready for the worship team.
• Assist the Worship Team with in-ear monitor mixes and sound needs.
• Confirm the screens are set with correct lyrics, transitions, backgrounds, and service elements.

4. Live Service Execution

• Oversee real-time execution of audio, video, lighting, livestream, and screen content during service.
• Ensure worship lyrics, sermon slides, videos, cues, and transitions are displayed correctly and on time.
• Maintain communication and coordination with the Worship Team, Service Planning Director, and Pastoral Team.

5. Post-Service Responsibilities

• Oversee the shutting down, storing, and powering off of all equipment.
• Ensure all gear is properly wrapped, stored, and maintained.
• Troubleshoot or flag technical issues that need repair or follow-up.

6. Technical Excellence & Maintenance

• Maintain, update, and troubleshoot all production equipment (sound boards, cameras, computers, lights, monitors, etc.).
• Keep inventory of equipment and ensure everything is functioning properly for weekly use.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical problems before service times.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Strong technical understanding of live sound, video, cameras, and livestream systems.
• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.
• Organized and proactive in scheduling, preparation, and communication.
• Able to train and lead volunteers with patience and clarity.
• Committed to excellence, professionalism, and creating a distraction-free worship environment.
• Strong team leadership skills and alignment with RTG’s mission and culture.

Overview
The Productions Team supports RTG by managing all audio, video, lighting, screens, and livestream elements during services. This team ensures that every worship moment, sermon, and announcement is presented clearly and professionally, creating a distraction-free environment where the church can focus on worship and the Word. Each team member serves in a specialized role but works together with unity and excellence.

Core Responsibilities

1. Excellence in Assigned Roles
Each member serves in one of the key production positions:

• In-House Audio Engineer – mixes sound for the room.
• Livestream Audio Engineer – creates a clean mix for online viewers.
• Video Operator – runs lyrics, sermon slides, backgrounds, and visual elements.
• Camera Operator – manages camera angles and captures what viewers see online.
• IEM Support / Stage Tech – assists the worship team with in-ears, monitors, and stage setup.

Team members must learn and operate their assigned role with focus, attention, and excellence.
2. Pre-Service Preparation

• Arrive on time and ready to set up equipment as needed.
• Help ensure all microphones, cables, instruments, and monitors are in place and functioning.
• Assist the Worship Team with in-ear monitor adjustments or sound needs.
• Confirm all screens, lyrics, slides, and videos are correctly loaded and ready.

3. Service Execution

• Stay fully engaged throughout service, operating equipment with accuracy and care.
• Execute cues on time (lyrics, camera switches, lighting adjustments, audio transitions, etc.).
• Respond quickly to direction from the Productions Director.
• Maintain a professional, focused environment in the production area.

4. Post-Service Responsibilities

• Help power down and store equipment properly.
• Wrap cables, protect gear, and reset the room for the next use.
• Notify the Productions Director of any equipment issues or repairs needed.

5. Team Unity & Growth

• Participate in training sessions and practice opportunities to improve skill.
• Support fellow team members and communicate clearly during service.
• Remain teachable, humble, and committed to growing in both technical ability and spiritual maturity.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Reliable, focused, and able to stay engaged from start to finish during service.
• Comfortable with technology or willing to learn quickly.
• Able to follow instructions and work well on a team.
• Calm and steady under pressure, especially during live production.
• Committed to excellence and a heart to serve the church behind the scenes.

Overview
The Children’s Director leads the RTG Kids Ministry for ages 2–10, overseeing three age-specific classes: Pre-K (ages 2-5), Primary (ages 6-8), and Juniors (ages9-10). This role ensures that every child receives gospel-centered teaching tailored to their age, learns the fundamentals of faith, and experiences a safe, loving, and exciting environment. The director builds and equips a strong team of teachers, organizes community-building events, and shepherds the spiritual growth of RTG’s children.

Core Responsibilities

1. Leadership of the Children’s Ministry

• Provide vision, structure, and direction for the children’s ministry as a whole.
• Ensure all classes—Pre-K, Primary, and Juniors—are aligned with RTG’s heart, culture, and teaching values.
• Create a fun, safe, and Christ-centered environment where children feel loved and learn to follow Jesus.

2. Scheduling & Staffing

• Schedule teachers and volunteers for all three classes each week.
• Ensure every room is fully staffed, safe, and prepared before service.
• Identify and fill staffing gaps, especially during high-attendance weeks.

3. Training & Supporting Teachers

• Train teachers in classroom management, child safety, and age-appropriate gospel teaching.
• Provide lesson plans, resources, activities, and curriculum to set teachers up for success.
• Encourage, support, and pastor the team, ensuring they feel equipped and valued.

4. Teaching the Gospel to Children

• Oversee lesson content to ensure the gospel is presented clearly and creatively at each age level.
• Ensure teaching methods match each developmental stage—interactive, fun, hands-on, and deeply biblical.
• Keep the focus on helping children grow in their own relationship with Jesus.

5. ABCD Baptism Classes

• Lead ABCD Classes for children who desire to be baptized.
• Teach the fundamentals of faith, salvation, repentance, and following Jesus in a way kids can understand.
• Work with parents to confirm readiness for baptism and provide next-step guidance.

6. Community & Togetherness for Children

• Plan and coordinate quarterly outings (park days, fun trips, themed events, etc.).
• Create opportunities for kids to build friendships and experience Christian community.
• Provide events that support families and strengthen parent–child church engagement.

7. Safety, Structure, & Excellence

• Maintain policies for child safety, check-in, and classroom order.
• Ensure rooms are clean, stocked, and ready.
• Oversee transitions, parent pick-up procedures, and classroom flow.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Passionate about children and committed to teaching the gospel.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Organized and excellent at scheduling, planning, and problem-solving.
• Creative, patient, and adaptable in working with children and volunteers.
• Spiritually grounded and committed to the vision and culture of RTG.
• Able to partner well with parents and lead a diverse team of teachers.

Overview
Children’s Teachers serve the children of RTG (ages 2–10) by providing safe, joyful, and gospel-centered teaching in one of three classrooms: Pre-K (ages 2-5), Primary (ages 6-8), or Juniors (ages 9-10). Teachers help children learn about Jesus in age-appropriate ways, build friendships, and experience God’s love in a warm and engaging environment.

Core Responsibilities

1. Teaching Age-Appropriate Lessons

• Teach the weekly lesson prepared or approved by the Children’s Director.
• Present biblical truths in fun, simple, and creative ways children can understand.
• Use storytelling, activities, crafts, songs, and discussion to engage the class.

2. Creating a Safe & Loving Environment

• Welcome each child with kindness, attentiveness, and warmth.
• Ensure the classroom remains safe, clean, and orderly throughout service.
• Maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios and follow all safety procedures.

3. Classroom Leadership & Management

• Set a positive tone by modeling love, patience, and joy.
• Manage behavior with grace and consistency, using age-appropriate strategies.
• Ensure smooth transitions during check-in, lesson time, activities, and pick-up.

4. Supporting Children’s Spiritual Growth

• Encourage children to pray, participate, and ask questions.
• Help kids understand who Jesus is and how much He loves them.
• Reinforce key truths from the lesson throughout the class experience.

5. Partnering With Parents

• Greet parents with professionalism and friendliness during drop-off and pick-up.
• Provide quick updates on the lesson or anything meaningful that happened in class.
• Support families by being a consistent, trustworthy presence in their child’s spiritual journey.

6. Working as a Ministry Team

• Arrive on time and prepared for your assigned class.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and helpers in the room to provide a smooth class experience.
• Follow direction from the Children’s Director regarding curriculum, safety, and procedures.
• Assist with setup and cleanup as needed.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Loves children and enjoys teaching them about Jesus.
• Patient, joyful, and able to maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Responsible, dependable, and committed to safety.
• Good communicator with both kids and parents.
• Willing to learn and follow the guidance of the Children’s Director.
• Committed to representing the heart and culture of RTG.

Overview
The Pre-Teens Director leads the RTG ministry for ages 10–12, providing a safe, fun, and spiritually impactful environment for students transitioning from childhood into early adolescence. This role ensures that pre-teens receive relevant, engaging, and gospel-centered teaching while building friendships, community, and confidence in their walk with Jesus. The director equips teachers, schedules staffing, builds community through events, and guides pre-teens in foundational faith principles.

Core Responsibilities

1. Leadership of the Pre-Teens Ministry

• Provide vision and direction for the Pre-Teens (Ages 10–12) department.
• Create a safe, engaging, and age-relevant environment tailored to pre-teens’ unique social, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Ensure lessons and activities reflect RTG’s heart, culture, and biblical teaching values.

2. Scheduling & Staffing

• Schedule teachers and volunteers weekly to ensure the pre-teen classroom is fully staffed and prepared.
• Identify staffing gaps and proactively fill them before service.
• Maintain a rotation that supports teacher availability and classroom consistency.

3. Training & Supporting Pre-Teen Teachers

• Train teachers in classroom leadership, pre-teen engagement, and age-appropriate gospel communication.
• Provide lesson plans, curriculum materials, and resources to equip teachers to succeed.
• Encourage and support teachers consistently to ensure they feel valued and equipped.

4. Teaching the Gospel to Pre-Teens

• Oversee lesson content to ensure the gospel is taught clearly, creatively, and in ways that resonate with ages 10–12.
• Incorporate discussions, interactive activities, and practical application to help pre-teens grow in their personal faith.
• Address relevant topics such as identity, choices, friendships, and following Jesus.

5. Community-Building & Quarterly Outings

• Plan and coordinate quarterly outings designed to build friendship, connection, and belonging among pre-teens.
• Create opportunities for students to bond, build confidence, and develop Christian friendships.
• Support families by offering positive, safe environments that encourage growth and togetherness.

6. Faith Foundations & ABCD Classes (If applicable)

• Offer foundational faith discussions for pre-teens preparing for baptism or deeper understanding of salvation.
• Teach biblical basics in a way that pre-teens can grasp and apply.
• Partner with parents to ensure readiness and clarity for next steps in faith.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Passionate about discipling pre-teens and supporting their spiritual growth.
• Strong communicator who connects well with early adolescents.
• Organized, reliable, and skilled in scheduling and planning.
• Creative, patient, and adaptable in working with this transitional age group.
• Able to lead, support, and encourage a team of teachers.
• Committed to the mission, culture, and vision of RTG.

Overview
The Embers Director leads and disciples the teens of RTG (ages 13–17) by creating a safe, vibrant, and spiritually nurturing environment where students can grow in their faith, build meaningful relationships, and discover their identity in Christ. This role provides guidance, mentorship, and structure during a crucial season of development.

Core Responsibilities

1. Monthly Check-Ins & Care

• Schedule monthly check-ins between each Ember and their assigned Spiritual Coach to support mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
• Ensure every teen receives consistent encouragement, accountability, and personal attention.
• Follow up with students who need additional support or guidance.

2. Building Community & Youth Fellowship

• Develop and lead an Embers Life Group centered on belonging, fun, and spiritual growth.
• Foster an environment where teens feel safe to be themselves and build healthy friendships.
• Encourage unity, inclusiveness, and positive peer relationships.

3. Events, Gatherings & Bible Studies

• Plan and coordinate meaningful gatherings such as:
  • Youth hangouts
  • Game nights
  • Outings
  • Bible studies
  • Service projects
• Ensure each event balances fun, connection, and spiritual purpose.

4. Discipleship & Spiritual Development

• Lead Bible studies, devotionals, and discussions tailored to teens.
• Equip students to grow in faith, build spiritual habits, and apply God’s Word to real-life situations.
• Help teens navigate identity, friendships, school pressures, and spiritual challenges.

5. Encouraging Teen Involvement

• Guide Embers toward serving in the church where appropriate.
• Encourage them to participate in worship, events, and community life at RTG.
• Support their transition from Embers into Sparks (18–25) when they age up.

6. Communication & Follow-Up

• Maintain consistent communication with teens and parents/guardians.
• Provide updates on events, gatherings, and discipleship opportunities.
• Collaborate with church leadership to ensure teens are supported holistically.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Passionate about discipling teens and building strong relationships.
• Patient, empathetic, and approachable with a heart for young people.
• Spiritually grounded and able to model Christ-like character.
• Creative, energetic, and fun while also providing structure and guidance.
• Strong communicator with teens and parents.
• Organized, reliable, and committed to RTG’s vision and youth development.

Overview
The Sparks Director shepherds and leads the young adults of RTG (ages 18–25) by creating community, fostering spiritual growth, and providing intentional support during one of the most formative seasons of life. This role builds a life-giving environment where young adults are known, encouraged, discipled, and connected to one another and to the larger church body.

Core Responsibilities

1. Monthly Check-Ins & Care

• Schedule monthly check-ins between each Spark and their assigned Spiritual Coach, focusing on mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
• Ensure every young adult receives personal, consistent, and meaningful support.
• Follow up with Sparks who may need additional encouragement, mentorship, or resources.

2. Building Community & Life Groups

• Create and lead a Sparks Life Group centered on belonging, friendship, and spiritual growth.
• Develop a rhythm of gatherings that help the group stay connected throughout the month.
• Cultivate a culture of togetherness, authenticity, and biblical encouragement.

3. Events, Gatherings & Bible Studies

• Plan and coordinate regular activities such as:
  • Social events
  • Outings and hangouts
  • Bible studies
  • Service projects
  • Spiritual growth sessions
• Ensure each gathering has purpose, fun, and spiritual impact.

4. Leadership & Engagement

• Stay deeply connected to the needs, challenges, and culture of ages 18–25.
• Encourage young adults to get involved in serving, discipleship, and church life.
• Be a consistent presence, support, and voice in their lives.

5. Communication & Follow-Up

• Maintain regular communication with Sparks through messages, check-ins, and announcements.
• Keep Sparks informed of upcoming events, meetings, or opportunities to grow.
• Collaborate with other ministry leaders to make sure Sparks are integrated into the broader RTG community.

6. Spiritual Development & Guidance

• Lead conversations, Bible studies, and discussions that foster spiritual maturity.
• Encourage personal devotion habits, accountability, and Christ-like growth.
• Model what it looks like to follow Jesus authentically during young adulthood.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Strong relational skills and a heart for young adults.
• Spiritually grounded, approachable, and passionate about discipleship.
• Organized and consistent with scheduling, communication, and follow-through.
• Creative and energetic in building community and planning gatherings.
• Able to lead with compassion, understanding, and wisdom.
• Committed to RTG’s vision and the spiritual flourishing of the Sparks community.

Overview
A Spiritual Coach is what Scripture identifies as an overseer (elder)—a spiritually mature and emotionally grounded servant leader who helps shepherd the people of RTG. They serve as an extension of pastoral leadership, providing teaching, prayer, discipleship, accountability, and oversight to specific ministry areas. Spiritual Coaches ensure RTG remains biblically aligned, spiritually intentional, and focused on developing people into mature disciples and future leaders.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Proven Servant Leadership

• Must have served as a Servant Leader for at least one year.
• Must consistently demonstrate integrity, humility, and faithfulness.

2. Completion of the Spiritual Coach Training

• Must complete the one-year Spiritual Coach course, covering:
  • Elder/Overseer qualifications
  • Pastoral care & prayer ministry
  • Sound doctrine & biblical leadership
  • Emotional maturity & conflict resolution
  • Discipleship & leadership development
• Must receive approval from pastoral leadership.

3. Biblical & Emotional Maturity

• Must meet the elder qualifications from 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Emotionally stable, wise, confidential, and trustworthy.
• Able to handle spiritual, emotional, and relational complexity with grace.

Core Responsibilities

1. Shepherding & Pastoral Care

• Serve as an extension of the pastoral team.
• Provide spiritual support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals and families.
• Walk with people through seasons of hardship, growth, or transition.

2. Prayer Ministry — Church, Home & Hospital

• Pray with individuals during altar moments and ministry times at church.
• Conduct home visits and hospital visits to pray for the sick, grieving, or hurting.
• Provide comforting presence, biblical encouragement, and spiritual support.

3. Teaching & Preaching

• Teach classes, life groups, or within their ministry area.
• Preach when assigned by pastoral leadership.
• Handle Scripture with clarity, accuracy, and pastoral care.
• Help people apply biblical truth to real-life situations.

4. Overseeing a Specific Ministry Area

• Provide spiritual guidance, accountability, and leadership to an assigned department.
• Support directors and volunteers with discipleship, encouragement, and direction.
• Ensure the ministry area remains healthy, unified, and aligned with the church’s mission.

5. Monthly Spiritual Coach Meetings

• Participate in monthly meetings dedicated to:
  • Evaluating whether RTG is operating in line with Scripture.
  • Ensuring decisions and ministries are not done “just because,” but with biblical intentionality.
  • Providing spiritual discernment, wise counsel, and theological insight.
• Offer honest, humble feedback rooted in God’s Word.

6. Discipleship & Leadership Development

• Walk with individuals to help them grow in faith, maturity, and Christlike character.
• Intentionally build others through discipleship, mentorship, and encouragement.
• Identify, develop, and raise up new leaders within the church.
• Invest in emerging servants and future spiritual coaches.

7. Modeling Christlike Leadership

• Live as an example in character, humility, devotion, prayer, integrity, and service.
• Maintain alignment, honor, and unity under pastoral leadership.
• Uphold RTG’s culture through lifestyle and leadership.
• Commit to personal spiritual growth and emotional health.

Attributes of an Effective Spiritual Coach

• Deep love for God, His Word, and people.
• Discerning and able to evaluate ministry decisions through Scripture.
• Emotionally grounded, patient, and wise.
• Skilled in listening, teaching, and pastoral conversation.
• Humble, teachable, and approachable.
• Passionate about building disciples and developing leaders.
• Dependable, honorable, and committed to RTG’s mission.

Overview
The Outreach Director leads RTG’s efforts to become a staple and heartbeat of the community, ensuring our church lives out its mission to be the hands and feet of Jesus beyond the walls of the building. This role identifies community needs, mobilizes the gifts within RTG, and builds strong partnerships so that our church can meaningfully serve, love, and impact the people around us.

Core Responsibilities

1. Aligning Outreach With RTG’s Mission & Vision

• Ensure all outreach initiatives are rooted in RTG’s mission to love people, serve the community, and reflect Jesus.
• Champion the vision of RTG being known as a community cornerstone—present, helpful, generous, and compassionate.
• Communicate outreach wins, needs, and opportunities to pastors, leaders, and the church body.

2. Assessing Community Needs

• Regularly study and identify the practical, emotional, and spiritual needs within the surrounding community.
• Stay aware of local challenges, school needs, family needs, seasonal hardships, and under-resourced areas.
• Evaluate which needs align with RTG’s strengths, resources, and volunteer capabilities.

3. Mobilizing the Church to Serve

• Identify skills, passions, and resources within RTG that can meet community needs.
• Equip and inspire volunteers to participate in outreach projects.
• Create opportunities for the church to serve through drives, projects, partnerships, and community events.

4. Building Relationships in the Community

• Develop strong partnerships with:
  • Local schools
  • Community centers
  • Nonprofits
  • Neighborhood organizations
  • Local leaders and families
• Seek opportunities to serve schools, assist families, support teachers, and meet practical needs.

5. Coordinating Outreach Projects & Events

• Plan and oversee outreach initiatives such as:
  • School supply drives
  • Food or clothing distributions
  • Community support events
  • Holiday outreach
  • Service projects
• Ensure each project is organized, safe, and impactful.

6. Representing RTG With Excellence

• Serve as a bridge between RTG and the community—representing Jesus with humility, love, and integrity.
• Maintain a consistent presence and relationship-building in community spaces.
• Make sure RTG is known as a loving, trustworthy, and reliable community partner.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Passionate about community transformation and serving others.
• Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence.
• Organized, proactive, and able to plan projects with excellence.
• Creative thinker who finds opportunities where others see obstacles.
• Humble, compassionate, and driven by the heart of Jesus.
• Good communicator who can mobilize volunteers and coordinate with partners.
• Fully aligned with the mission, culture, and values of RTG.

Overview
The Outreach Team serves as the hands and feet of Jesus in the community, responding to needs and representing RTG with love, compassion, and action. These volunteers are ready and willing to serve whenever outreach opportunities arise—whether preparing meals, supporting local schools, feeding the homeless, or meeting practical needs within the community.

Core Responsibilities

1. Serve Wherever Needed

• Be available and ready to serve in various outreach efforts planned by RTG.
• Support projects such as:
  • Preparing sandwiches or meals at RTG
  • Feeding the homeless
  • Supporting local schools
  • Assisting families in need
  • Participating in community events and service projects
• Follow directions from the Outreach Director and team leads during each assignment.

2. Represent Jesus With Compassion

• Serve with humility, joy, and genuine care for every person encountered.
• Show respect, kindness, and dignity to people from all backgrounds and circumstances.
• Understand that outreach is not just tasks—it is ministry.

3. Support the Mission of RTG in the Community

• Help RTG become a staple and heartbeat of the community.
• Actively participate in efforts that build trust and show God’s love beyond the church walls.
• Assist in making community engagement consistent, safe, and impactful.

4. Teamwork & Readiness

• Work well with other volunteers and maintain a positive, servant-hearted attitude.
• Be flexible and adaptable, as outreach needs can vary each week or month.
• Stay connected with the Outreach Director to receive updates, instructions, and opportunities.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Compassionate and others-focused.
• Willing to serve in practical, hands-on ways.
• Flexible, dependable, and ready to respond when needed.
• Able to work well in team environments.
• Passionate about blessing the community and showing the love of Jesus.
• Aligned with the mission and culture of RTG.

Overview
The Social Media Director leads RTG’s digital ministry by ensuring that our online presence is more than announcements—it’s ministry. This role helps RTG serve, engage, and inspire our online audience, sharing what God is doing in our church in ways that invite others to connect, grow, and encounter the gospel. The director builds and trains a team to create meaningful content, manage platforms, and spread the message of Jesus with excellence, creativity, and love.

Core Responsibilities

1. Leading RTG’s Digital Ministry

• Ensure RTG’s social platforms serve people, not just inform them.
• Create content that tells the story of what God is doing at RTG—transformations, services, events, moments, and testimonies.
• Engage the online world with encouragement, prayer, Scripture, and hope.
• Treat social media as an outreach tool that expands RTG’s impact beyond our building.

2. Building & Training the Social Media Team

• Recruit and train a team to help capture content, create reels, post updates, and manage platforms.
• Equip the team to film, edit, and produce high-quality, on-brand content.
• Create standards, processes, and guidelines for posting, filming, and representing RTG online.

3. Managing All Social Media Platforms

• Oversee content for:
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • TikTok
  • Any additional platforms RTG uses
• Ensure consistent posting, storytelling, and engagement.
• Maintain visual and messaging consistency across all channels.

4. Content Creation & Storytelling

• Capture moments from services, events, worship, sermons, and community life.
• Produce reels, testimonies, announcements, and highlight videos.
• Write uplifting captions, Scripture-based encouragements, and gospel-centered posts.
• Use creativity to share God’s work through the lives of people and ministries at RTG.

5. Online Engagement & Gospel Reach

• Respond to messages, comments, and prayer requests with love, encouragement, and grace.
• Do not engage negative or argumentative comments—respond with love or leave them appropriately.
• Pray for online viewers and followers when needs arise.
• Help people take next steps digitally (service info, baptism, classes, prayer, etc.).

6. Digital Excellence & Analytics

• Evaluate engagement, reach, and trends to understand what best ministers to people.
• Adjust strategies based on what helps more people encounter the gospel online.
• Stay updated on current social media trends and best practices.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Creative storyteller with strong understanding of modern social media.
• Able to train and lead volunteers with encouragement and clarity.
• Excellent communicator—both visually and in writing.
• Strong sense of branding, tone, and message consistency.
• Emotionally mature and disciplined in responding to online negativity with love.
• Passionate about sharing the gospel and extending RTG’s reach digitally.

Overview
The Social Media Team serves RTG by helping share the story of what God is doing in our church with the online world. Through creativity, authenticity, and intentional posting, this team helps extend RTG’s ministry beyond the building—inviting people to connect, receive encouragement, and encounter the gospel through digital platforms.

Core Responsibilities

1. Content Creation & Capture

• Assist in filming and capturing moments during services and events (worship, sermons, baptisms, classes, community moments, etc.).
• Create reels, highlight clips, photos, and short-form videos that reflect the life and heart of RTG.
• Follow visual and creative guidelines provided by the Social Media Director.

2. Posting & Platform Support

• Help prepare content for posting on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms.
• Ensure posts follow RTG’s tone—uplifting, gospel-centered, encouraging, and welcoming.
• Assist in organizing and scheduling content as directed.

3. Uplifting Online Engagement

• Respond to comments and messages with love, prayer, and encouragement.
• Do not engage in debates, negativity, or arguments—always maintain RTG’s culture of grace.
• Pray for online viewers or followers who share needs or requests.

4. Supporting Digital Ministry

• Share Scripture, quotes, and moments that help people feel seen and spiritually supported online.
• Help highlight testimonies, wins, and what God is doing in the RTG community.
• Approach social media as ministry, not just marketing.

5. Team Collaboration & Excellence

• Attend trainings and creative meetings when scheduled.
• Receive direction from the Social Media Director with humility and willingness to grow.
• Maintain consistent excellence in capturing and presenting content.
• Protect the image, voice, and mission of RTG in all online interactions.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Creative eye for filming, photography, editing, and storytelling.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms and trends (or willing to learn).
• Emotionally mature and capable of responding online with compassion and love.
• Reliable, communicative, and committed to teamwork.
• Passionate about using digital platforms to spread the gospel and share what God is doing at RTG.

Overview
The Creatives Director oversees the visual, digital, and design expression of RTG. This role manages all branding, design, app content, merch design, and website updates, ensuring that RTG presents a consistent, excellent, and engaging experience across every platform. The Creative Director collaborates with photographers, videographers, and ministry leaders to bring events, sermon series, church initiatives, and merchandise to life creatively and professionally.

Core Responsibilities

1. Digital Platform Oversight

• Manage and maintain the RTG app and RTG website, ensuring all content is relevant, updated, and visually excellent.
• Ensure service information, events, sermon series, announcements, and ministry pages are always current.
• Optimize user experience so members and visitors can easily navigate and engage.

2. Graphic Design, Branding & Merch

• Design all creative materials for:
  • Sermon series
  • Events
  • Classes
  • Ministries
  • Website and app graphics
  • Church merchandise (shirts, hoodies, stickers, banners, etc.)
• Maintain consistent branding and visual identity that reflects the heart and culture of RTG.
• Create templates, style guides, and assets for use across departments.
• Collaborate with vendors and printers to produce high-quality merch that aligns with RTG’s vision and brand.

3. Collaboration With Photo & Video Teams

• Work closely with photographers and videographers to obtain high-quality content for digital platforms.
• Select and upload photos and videos that tell RTG’s story and highlight community life.
• Ensure creative assets align with the messaging and goals of each ministry initiative.

4. Event Creative & Visual Storytelling

• Design all promotional materials for church events (flyers, slides, app banners, website images).
• Create cohesive visual packages for major church events like Summer Bash, Fall Festival, and outreach initiatives.
• Partner with the Events Director to ensure creative assets are delivered on time.

5. Sermon Series Creative Development

• Create full visual packages for sermon series, including:
  • Series graphics
  • Social media assets
  • App and website visuals
  • Screens and lower thirds
• Collaborate with the Lead Pastor to capture the heart, theme, and tone of each series.

6. Excellence in Design & Innovation

• Stay aware of current design trends, church creative standards, and digital communication strategies.
• Bring fresh ideas and creative solutions to enhance RTG’s digital presence.
• Ensure all creative work is done with professionalism, clarity, and ministry purpose.
• Explore new creative expressions for RTG merch, branding, and visual identity.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Strong graphic design skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Procreate, etc.).
• Experience managing digital platforms such as apps and websites.
• Creative thinker with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skills with photographers, videographers, and ministry leaders.
• Able to manage multiple projects with deadlines.
• Passionate about visual storytelling and helping people connect with RTG and Jesus.
• Organized, reliable, and aligned with the mission and culture of RTG.

Overview
The Photographer Director leads the photography ministry of RTG, overseeing all photo capture, editing, organization, and distribution. This role ensures that every significant moment of church life—services, events, baptisms, classes, outreach, and community moments—is captured with excellence and used to tell the story of what God is doing at RTG. The director builds and trains the photography team, collaborates with the Creative Director, and maintains a consistent visual style that reflects the heart and culture of the church.

Core Responsibilities

1. Lead & Train the Photography Team

• Recruit, schedule, and train volunteers to capture photos at services and events.
• Provide coaching on camera settings, composition, lighting, angles, and storytelling.
• Ensure each team member understands RTG’s visual style and standards.

2. Capture Key Moments at RTG

• Personally photograph major services, events, and special moments.
• Ensure the team captures:
  • Worship
  • Preaching
  • Altar ministry
  • Baptisms and baby dedications
  • Events and community gatherings
  • Sparks, Embers, Kids, and Outreach activities
• Anticipate meaningful moments and creatively capture the life of the church.

3. Edit, Organize & Deliver Photos

• Oversee the editing process to ensure photos are high-quality and consistent with RTG’s style.
• Properly organize photos into albums or folders for easy access by the Creative Director and Social Media Team.
• Deliver content promptly after each service or event.

4. Collaboration With Creative & Media Teams

• Work closely with the Creative Director to provide photos for:
  • Website and app updates
  • Graphic designs
  • Sermon series visuals
  • Event promotions
  • Social media content
• Coordinate with the videography team for coverage planning when both photos and video are needed.

5. Maintain Excellence & Consistency

• Ensure all photos represent RTG with excellence, professionalism, and cultural alignment.
• Maintain the photography equipment and ensure it is cared for properly.
• Stay updated on creative trends, camera techniques, and church photography standards.

6. Planning & Coverage Strategy

• Develop a weekly and event-based coverage plan so no important moment is missed.
• Assign photographers to zones or focus areas (worship, congregation, kids, outdoor shots, etc.).
• Ensure backup coverage if a scheduled photographer is unavailable.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Skilled photographer with experience in events, church photography, or creative storytelling.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Proficient in camera operation, lighting, composition, and editing software.
• Organized, reliable, and able to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative and flexible, able to work with multiple departments.
• Creative, artistic, and attentive to meaningful moments.
• Aligned with the mission, culture, and vision of RTG.

Overview
The Photography Team captures the life, culture, and story of RTG through high-quality, meaningful photos. This team preserves the moments God is creating in our church—worship, prayer, community, baptisms, children’s ministry, events, and more. Through skill, creativity, and intentionality, the Photography Team helps people see what God is doing at RTG and supports the church’s digital, creative, and storytelling efforts.

Core Responsibilities

1. Capture Meaningful Moments

• Photograph assigned portions of Saturday services or church events.
• Capture worship, preaching, altar moments (respectfully), community interactions, and ministry highlights.
• Anticipate and identify meaningful moments that reflect the heart of RTG.

2. Maintain Excellence in Photography

• Use proper camera settings, focus, lighting, and composition to produce high-quality images.
• Follow the creative direction and visual style established by the Photography Director.
• Strive to improve skill and creativity through practice and feedback.

3. Edit & Upload Photos Promptly

• Edit photos (or submit raw files when requested) in a timely manner after each assignment.
• Upload files to the designated folders/platforms used by the Creative Director and Social Media Team.
• Ensure folders are organized and correctly labeled.

4. Serve With Sensitivity & Care

• Capture people respectfully—never distracting from worship or ministry moments.
• Be mindful of children’s areas and follow all safety guidelines.
• Maintain a humble, servant-hearted presence while photographing.

5. Support Creative & Media Teams

• Collaborate with the Creative Director, Social Media Director, and Videography Team as needed.
• Provide photos for website updates, event promotions, sermon series, and social media engagement.
• Communicate with team leaders to ensure coverage needs are fully met.

6. Stay Prepared & On Time

• Arrive early enough to prepare gear and understand the day’s coverage plan.
• Be ready and positioned before service begins.
• Keep equipment charged, clean, and in working condition.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Basic to advanced photography skills (or willingness to learn and grow).
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments (worship, events, moving subjects).
• Creative eye and attention to detail.
• Willingness to receive direction and collaborate with others.
• Respectful, discreet, and sensitive while photographing worship settings.
• Passionate about using photography to support ministry and tell stories.

Overview
The Chair of the Board of Trustees provides high-level stewardship, strategic financial oversight, and operational guidance to ensure RTG uses its ministry funds wisely, responsibly, and effectively. This role leads the Finance Team, analyzes financial trends, evaluates budget planning, and helps identify cost-saving solutions through partnerships, grants, and resource optimization. The Chair ensures RTG remains financially healthy, transparent, and aligned with the mission and vision of the church.

Core Responsibilities

1. Financial Stewardship & Oversight

• Oversee the Finance Team and ensure all financial practices are ethical, transparent, and aligned with RTG’s values.
• Monitor and evaluate the church’s financial health, including income, expenses, giving patterns, and long-term sustainability.
• Ensure ministry funds are used strategically and with maximum impact.

2. Strategic Budget Planning

• Lead the development of annual budgets in partnership with the Finance Team and department leaders.
• Analyze ministry needs and allocate funds in a way that supports health, growth, and mission alignment.
• Review budget requests with a strategic, stewardship-minded approach.

3. Financial Data Analysis

• Analyze incoming revenue and outgoing expenses to understand financial trends.
• Provide regular reports and insights to pastoral leadership and the board.
• Identify areas of financial risk, waste, or inefficiency and offer solutions.

4. Cost Reduction & Resource Optimization

• Seek opportunities to reduce cost without sacrificing quality or mission.
• Identify partnerships, vendors, and alternative solutions that provide more value or lower cost.
• Research and pursue grants, sponsorships, community partnerships, and external funding opportunities when appropriate.

5. Accountability & Governance

• Ensure RTG follows all appropriate legal, ethical, and financial guidelines.
• Establish and review internal systems, protections, and “financial fences” for accountability and sustainability.
• Provide oversight for policies that protect the church’s financial integrity.

6. Leadership & Collaboration

• Work closely with the Lead Pastor and pastoral leadership in financial planning and decision-making.
• Lead Finance Team meetings, setting vision, structure, and goals.
• Support ministries by helping them steward funds wisely and operate within budget.

7. Long-Term Planning & Strategy

• Help chart the long-term financial strategy of RTG, considering future growth, facilities, staffing, and ministry expansion.
• Offer data-driven recommendations for future initiatives or major expenses.
• Ensure all financial planning is aligned with RTG’s mission, values, and long-term vision.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Strong background in finance, budgeting, accounting, or organizational leadership.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and highly responsible.
• Strong communicator capable of simplifying complex financial information.
• Integrity-driven, ethical, confidential, and trustworthy.
• Able to balance stewardship with faith and mission-driven decision-making.
• Passionate about supporting RTG’s long-term health and Kingdom impact.

1. Treasurer
Overview
The Treasurer manages the day-to-day financial integrity of RTG. This person ensures accurate record-keeping, oversees cash flow, supports financial reporting, and collaborates with all financial leaders to maintain transparency and proper stewardship.
Core Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial accounts and transactions.
• Monitor cash flow, balances, and financial obligations.
• Ensure tithes, offerings, and donations are properly recorded and deposited.
• Support the Chair in preparing financial summaries and updates.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping in partnership with the Financial Reporting Lead.
• Ensure compliance with all financial policies and safety protocols.

2. Grants & Funding Lead
Overview
The Grants & Funding Lead seeks external resources that can strengthen RTG’s mission, reduce costs, and support ministry expansion. This role researches, writes, and manages grants and identifies strategic partnerships.
Core Responsibilities

• Research grants available to nonprofits, churches, and community organizations.
• Write and submit grant applications on behalf of RTG.
• Build relationships with community partners, foundations, and funding organizations.
• Identify sponsorship opportunities or donated resources.
• Track deadlines, renewals, and grant compliance.
• Present funding opportunities to the Board for approval.

3. Financial Reporting Lead
Overview
This role ensures RTG has clear, accurate, and timely financial reporting. The Financial Reporting Lead provides transparency to leadership and helps track the church’s financial health.
Core Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Track trends in giving, income, and expenses.
• Work closely with the Treasurer for accurate data.
• Provide dashboards or summaries for the Board and pastors.
• Ensure financial statements meet legal and ethical standards.
• Maintain documentation for internal and external review.

4. Budgeting & Planning Lead
Overview
The Budgeting & Planning Lead helps create, manage, and forecast RTG’s budget. This role ensures every ministry has what it needs while maintaining accountability and long-term sustainability.
Core Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process.
• Review ministry budget requests and evaluate financial capacity.
• Forecast future costs, needs, and trends.
• Track budget adherence and communicate variances.
• Provide guidance to ministry leaders on stewardship and planning.
• Collaborate with the Chair to create long-term financial plans.

5. Audit & Compliance Lead
Overview
The Audit & Compliance Lead protects RTG by ensuring that all financial practices follow legal, ethical, and internal standards. This person creates safeguards that keep RTG’s finances accountable and secure.
Core Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of financial systems and processes.
• Ensure RTG complies with nonprofit financial laws and IRS regulations.
• Document and review internal controls for cash handling, expenses, and reporting.
• Identify weaknesses or risks and recommend improvements.
• Maintain records needed for external audits or reviews.
• Ensure transparency and integrity in all financial operations.

6. Investment & Reserves Lead
Overview
This person manages RTG’s long-term financial stability by overseeing reserves, savings, and investment strategies that support the future health and expansion of the church.
Core Responsibilities

• Create strategies for reserves, savings, and long-term funds.
• Research low-risk investment options appropriate for a church.
• Evaluate financial opportunities that support sustainable growth.
• Report investment performance to the Board.
• Work with the Chair to ensure funds are protected and wisely stewarded.
• Build long-term financial models that support future ministries and facilities.

7. Facilities & Capital Projects Lead
Overview
The Facilities & Capital Projects Lead ensures all RTG properties, buildings, and equipment are maintained, safe, and prepared for future growth. This role oversees repairs, improvements, and large-scale projects.
Core Responsibilities

• Manage all building maintenance and facility needs.
• Oversee repair schedules, upkeep, and improvements.
• Develop long-term capital project plans (renovations, expansions, major purchases).
• Gather bids, quotes, and vendor relationships for facility work.
• Ensure all facilities meet safety codes and standards.
• Work alongside the Chair to budget for capital improvements.

Overview
RTG is a living, growing church, and God continues to expand the vision far beyond what we see today. While many roles have been defined, we know God often places unique callings, gifts, and ideas within people that don’t neatly fit into existing ministry descriptions. Your passion, creativity, and God-given talents may open new doors of ministry we haven’t even imagined yet.
This section is an open invitation to dream, build, and collaborate.

Invitation to Co-Labor With Us
If you feel God stirring something in you—
a ministry idea, a burden, a creative concept, a community need, an area of passion—
we want to hear it.
If the Holy Spirit has given you a vision that aligns with the mission and heartbeat of RTG, we would love to explore it with you. You may carry something that fills a gap, meets an unmet need, or pushes the church forward into a new level of impact.

You are invited to:

• Share new ministry ideas
• Propose innovative roles or creative solutions
• Offer skills or expertise that can bless the church
• Present outreach concepts or community needs
• Dream with us about areas we haven’t reached yet

Our desire is to build RTG together—prayerfully, intentionally, and in full alignment with God’s Word and the vision He has given this house.

Let’s Build Together
If you believe God is calling you to something that isn’t listed in this handbook, we invite you to meet with leadership so we can pray together, discern together, and collaborate on what God may be building through you.
Your gifts matter.
Your ideas matter.
Your calling matters.
And we would love to partner with you to bring them to life for the glory of God and the strengthening of His church.