We are excited that you are interested in connecting and serving alongside fellow Christians here at Hardin Valley Church of Christ. There is a place for you to use the gifts God has blessed you with and we are here to help you get started. If you need help or have any questions, please reach out to our Involvement Ministry Team Lead, Jonathan Palk at jpalk2@hotmail.com.
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WORSHIP MINISTRY
This ministry is led by our Worship Minister and the Worship Ministry Leadership Team. The team consists of 8 members from our congregation with different experiences, strengths, and opinions. Under the authority of Hardin Valley’s Shepherds, this team discerns the Spirit’s direction for our church’s worship services and communal worship practices.
Worship Volunteers
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Deliver Communion Thoughts
- Deliver Offering Thoughts
- Lead Prayer
- Read Scripture
- Appear on Video Announcements
Worship Team
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Sing on the Praise Team
Media Team
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Operate a Life Stream Camera
- Produce the Live Stream
- Operate the Sound Board
- Control the Presentation
Guest Experience Team
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Serve as A Greeter
- Serve at the Welcome Desk
- Serve as an Usher
- Hand Out Communion Before Service
Adult Education
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Teach or Co-Teach on Sunday Mornings or Wednesday Evenings
- Share My Testimony
- Assist with Technology Needs in Classrooms
Children's Education (Birth-5th Grade)
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Teach or Co-Teach Sunday Morning or Wednesday Evening Class (Birth-5th)
- Coach Scripture Showdown on Wednesday Evening
- Teach or Co-Teach Praise and Learning Service (PALS) on Sunday Morning
Youth Education (6th-12th Grade)
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Teach a Sunday Morning Class to Whole Group
- Teach Sunday Morning Class to Girls
- Teach Sunday Morning Class to Boys
- Lead a Sunday Evening Devotional
education ministry
The goal for education at Hardin Valley is for each one of us to become like Jesus. Therefore, our education ministry is focused on God’s word and its transforming power in our lives. Opportunities for Bible study include Sunday morning classes, Small Groups, Wednesday evening Bible study, two men’s evening classes, and an evening and morning women’s class. For our children, we have age-appropriate classes on Sunday morning and Wednesday nights and special opportunities like Vacation Bible School, Bible Bowl. Additionally, we have a Praise and Learning Service (PALS) designed for ages three through 6 that is held during worship on Sunday morning.
family & adult Ministries
Through our Adult and Family Ministries, we cultivate meaningful connections and foster growth in every season of life. Whether you're seeking spiritual enrichment, practical guidance, or a supportive community, we offer a diverse array of programs and events tailored for individuals, couples, and families. Together, we celebrate life's journey, uplift one another, and create lasting memories. Welcome to a place where everyone belongs and every heart is cherished.
Children
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Nursery Attendant on Sunday Morning or Wednesday Evenings
- Assist with Drama Events: Set Creation and Building, Costume Design and Creation, Backstage Hand for Rehearsals and Shows
- Be a Special Needs Buddy
Youth
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Chaperone Trips from Short Day Trips to Overnight Trips and Lock-Ins
- Host Sunday Evening Devotionals (In Home or HVCOC)
- Ride on Bus with Students
- Provide Transportation in Your Vehicle
- Host Summer Interns
Men
Intended to connect men to each other for mutual encouragement and accountability. Proverbs 27:17, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
WAYS TO SERVE:
Graham Fox | fox5661@gmail.com
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Cook for Monthly Prayer Breakfast
- Lead a Weekly Bible Study
- Assist for Setting Up for Special Events
Graham Fox | fox5661@gmail.com
Women
Intended to encourage the women of the church to become more like Christ through sound Bible teaching, service and connection. 1 Peter 4:10, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
WAYS TO SERVE:
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Serve as Monthly Meal Coordinator
- Clean Up/Wash Towels after Baptism
- Sew Clothes for Dorcas Ministry
- Lead a Weekly Bible Study
- Participate in Annual Heart Sisters Sign Up
- Assist with Various Needs of:
- Mom's In Network Together (MINT) | A Ministry for Women with Pre-School Children
- Provide Childcare for MINT on Thursday Morning
- Crystal Brown | crystalboice@hotmail.com
- Katie Gagel | catherine.gagel@gmail.com
- Provide Childcare for MINT on Thursday Morning
- Living in Faith Together (LIFT) | A Ministry for the Widowed
- Assist with Food Preparation for Gathering
- Doris Gordon | 801dgordon@comcast.net
- Letitia Lewis | Lewis2014LL@gmail.com
- Assist with Food Preparation for Gathering
- Sharing Our Love of Sisterhood (SOLO) | A Ministry for Single Women
- Host a Meal
- Plan and Organize an Event
- Celene McBride | celene.mcbride@aesopauto.com
- Mom's In Network Together (MINT) | A Ministry for Women with Pre-School Children
College and Young Professionals
This ministry provides an environment where college-aged and young adults can explore God’s word and grow spiritually while building deep and lasting relationships. This group includes singles, married, and married with young children.
WAYS TO SERVE:
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Host Devotionals or Gatherings
Married
The Marriage ministry helps married couples and those thinking of marriage to center their relationship in Christ through fellowship, marriage enrichment activities, education, and training opportunities.
Tom & Sara Mueller | tommueller8332@comcast.net; smueller8332@comcast.net
Tom & Sara Mueller | tommueller8332@comcast.net; smueller8332@comcast.net
Forever Young (60+)
This group is loosely defined by age. The Forever Young ministry centers around both peer-to-peer and inter-generational activities, emphasizing fellowship, involvement of senior adults in meaningful ministry and service, and facilitation of the continued growth of senior adults in the areas of spiritual maturity and discipleship. We encourage seniors to shine the light of Jesus and fulfill His mission of serving, rather than being served.
Ken Martin | kenmar130@yahoo.com
Ken Martin | kenmar130@yahoo.com
Veterans
We honor our Veterans through recognition, Veteran focused gatherings, and service activities where Veterans serve Veterans. We host a Veterans Dinner in November and invite our Veterans and anyone wishing to support our Veterans.
Brian Brown | exedis@gmail.com
Brian Brown | exedis@gmail.com
Fellowship
Fellowship encourages church bonding through family-wide social and spiritual activities as well as community engagement through various public activities that demonstrate the values of Hardin Valley church of Christ.
WAYS TO SERVE:
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Serve Food & Drink for Mid-Week Meal
- Serve Food/Drink for Special Events
- Provide Childcare for Special Events
- Coffee Set-Up/Clean-Up for Special Events
Annual Festivals
In the spring and fall, Hardin Valley coordinates festivals open to our church family, friends, neighbors, and our Hardin Valley community. These events are designed to share in celebration with each other and the community right outside our doors.
- Assist with Set Up and Tear Down
- Provide Items Needed for Give-away (Eggs, Candy, Small Prizes)
- Work Registration Table
- Serve in Food Line or Food Booths
- Monitor Inflatables
- Work at Face Painting Tables
- Work at Craft Table
Security
This team of members discusses, plans, and provides security for services and gatherings held at Hardin Valley
Jeff Roberson | jeff.s.roberson@tn.gov
- Serve a Month on the Security Team
Jeff Roberson | jeff.s.roberson@tn.gov
Grounds
This ministry focuses on the external upkeep of the Hardin Valley church building and the church’s stewardship of that blessing.
- Assist with Campus Landscaping
- Assist with Lawn Care Throughout the Year
Photography & Videography
The focus of this ministry is to provide documentation of church events through photos and videos that can be used in various communication avenues.
- Take Professional Photos for Events
- Take Professional Videos for Events
- Keep Membership Board Up To Date on Back Wall of Auditorium
Proofreading
Administrative support for review of publications prior to their posting for members.
- Review The Connection Weekly Before Publishing
- Review Order of Worship (OOW) Weekly Before Publishing
- Review Additional Publications as Needed
Congregational Life
Hardin Valley is a large and growing congregation. In such, there are many ways to serve in stewardship of staff, property, and building. The Operations and Support Ministries seek to support the elders, professional staff, ministries, and general membership of the church thorough the development, equipping, and maintaining of physical office facilities and equipment and through the coordination of volunteer office staffing support.
MISSIONS & OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Hardin Valley members of all ages serve the community surrounding the church’s meeting place through various benevolent and service activities. Outreach also extends to people farther away, both within the United States and in several foreign countries, where Hardin Valley provides all or partial support for missionaries.
MISSIONS
World Bible School/Prison Ministry
We provide one-on-one teaching in the maximum-security area of local jails. We also provide reading glasses for inmates that need them.
WAYS TO SERVE:
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Volunteer to Go into Local Jails to Teach Bible Lessons
- Assist with Provision of Snacks to be Delivered to Inmates
- Assist with Collection of Reading Glasses
World English Institute (WEI)
The World English Institute (WEI) is a Church of Christ sponsored mission to spread the gospel throughout the world and at the same time help students improve their English communication. Each month over 35,000, from 200 countries, register to become online students of WEI. There are usually 250 or more waiting for a teacher each day. The WEI courses are an easy-to-use discipling tool and are free.
WAYS TO SERVE:
www.worldenglishinstitute.org/register/teacher
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Register to Be a Teacher (Online)
www.worldenglishinstitute.org/register/teacher
Foreign and Domestic Missions
Manages several mission points and assists organizations that are making disciples and sharing the Gospel all over the world. You can view a full list of current mission points at hvcoc.org/missions.
WAYS TO SERVE:
Mitchel & Rachel Routh | mitchel.routh@hotmail.com; routhcuscomission@outlook.com
Tim & Benet Theiss | theisstj@gmail.com; theissabs@gmail.com
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Serve on Missions Committee
- Participate in Foreign and/or Domestic Mission Trips
- Send Notes of Encouragement to Missionaries Hardin Valley Supports
- Support Members Going on Mission Trips (Prayer and Financially)
Mitchel & Rachel Routh | mitchel.routh@hotmail.com; routhcuscomission@outlook.com
Tim & Benet Theiss | theisstj@gmail.com; theissabs@gmail.com
Medical Missions
Hardin Valley is blessed with many medical professionals. We strive to organize mission trips where the medical need matches our members’ skill set so we can provide short-term medical care to areas in need.
WAYS TO SERVE:
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Serve on Missions Committee
- Serve on Medical Mission Team
- Support Members Going on Medical Mission Trips
OUTREACH
Benevolence
The Benevolence Ministry strives to be the hands and feet of Jesus by assisting others with their basic needs in a time of crisis or transition.
WAYS TO SERVE:
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Notify the Church Concerning Someone You Are Aware of That Has a Need
- Communicate With Our Benevolence Coordinator Your Availability to Assist as Need Arise
Food Pantry
Our food pantry is open the second Monday of each month and serves those living in the 37931 and 37932 zip code regions.
WAYS TO SERVE:
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Sign Up to Supply Pantry with Particular Foods Throughout the Year
- Volunteer on the 2nd Monday of Each Month to Work One or Both Shifts of Food Distribution
Mobile Meals
A nationwide program (known in other areas as Meals on Wheels) that delivers pre-prepared lunch meals to those who are shut-ins and not able to leave home or prepare their meals. The Hardin Valley congregation has been participating with Mobile Meals since 2013.
WAYS TO SERVE:
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Sign Up to Deliver Meals in the Hardin Valley Area
- Sign Up to be a Meal Partner (Deliveries are Done by 2 People)
Food in Service to Humanity (FISH)
On the 2nd Saturday of the month, this ministry delivers non-perishable groceries and personal care products to Knox County homes of people who call the emergency hotline. The food is supplied by the West Knox FISH Pantry and is free to the recipients.
WAYS TO SERVE:
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Be a Driver to Driver to Pick-Up and Deliver Food to Recipients (Typically 3-5 Homes and Takes Approximately 1 Hour)
- Be a Partner to the Driver (Deliveries are Done by 2 People)
Community Garden
WORDING.....
WAYS TO SERVE:
WAYS TO SERVE:
- Assist with Planting of Food
- Asist with Harvesting of Food
- Assist with Upkeep of Garden