Check lists

These will help you know in advance your responsibilities for each serving position! 

Greeter

Greeters - teamPorch Training Checklist
 
Welcome to teamPorch!
 
As part of the team, people will judge The Porch on how well you do your job and how you treat them!  They will make up their mind as to whether or not they will come back in the first 7 minutes!  Do your part to make sure everything is tidy and ready….and don’t get distracted from your job by talking to friends!

  • It is VERY important to make sure you look nice! (you can’t fix ugly)  Make sure that your clothing is appropriate, modest, and remember you are representing The Porch and God!
 
  • It is VERY important that you arrive on time and that you are ready on time!
 
  • It is VERY important that you are friendly and reach out to any new people that might need help or need to feel welcome!
 
  • It might be wise to read and be familiar with the other positions just in case!
 
  • We typically have practice at 7:30am and start the run-through at 8:40am. 
 
  • Please read and check off each item on the “weekly” checklist EVERY Sunday. 
For video training go to www.theporchcommunitychurch.com/training
 
GOAL – Ensure that the Sunday service experience is welcoming, organized, & done with excellence in order to leave guests with a pleasant & lasting first impression.
 
Greeters (2-4) –
Before Service Starts:
  • Arrive before 8:40 am and 10:10am (VIP meeting @ 8:45am and 10:15am)  
  • Go over and check off your “weekly” check list as a quick refresher
  • Find name badge and put it on
  • Look at your area’s first impression and clean up
  • Attend the VIP vision meeting
  • Stand at the front door and open it as guests arrive
  • If weather is nice, open both doors the whole time
  • If raining, 1 greeter should be ready to assist guests w/ umbrella (in next steps center)
  • Welcome everyone with a smile, eye contact, and handshake
  • Make sure to say “Welcome to the Porch!” or “Good morning!”
  • Hand out bulletins and any sermon illustrations as guests walk in
 
During Service:
  • Close sanctuary doors 30 seconds before the FIRST song.
  • One greeter stays in lobby until the start of the second song (after meet and greet). 
  • All other greeters go into the service at the beginning of the First song. (please No standing in the back of the sanctuary)
  • We ask that you sit in the front row or as close to the front as possible.
  • Leave bulletins on the next steps center
  • Keep an eye out for anyone arriving late who needs greeted
  • Be on the look out for families with kids and let them know we have age appropriate services downstairs!
 
After Service:
  • Open the doors as guests leave (beat everyone out!)
  • As service ending return to you post until the next shift arrives to take your place
  • Say “Goodbye” at the door or “Have a good day!”  and hold the door open as they leave.
  • You’ll be the last thing they remember….so be nice!
 
Questions, comments, concerns, need supplies?
Wes Sewell  (913) 238-1991

Next Steps Center

Next Steps - teamPorch Training Checklist
 
Welcome to teamPorch!
 
As part of the team, people will judge The Porch on how well you do your job and how you treat them!  They will make up their mind as to whether or not they will come back in the first 7 minutes!  Do your part to make sure everything is tidy and ready….and don’t get distracted from your job by talking to friends!

  • It is VERY important to make sure you look nice! (you can’t fix ugly)  Make sure that your clothing is appropriate, modest, and remember you are representing The Porch and God!

  • It is VERY important that you arrive on time and that you are ready on time! 

  • It is VERY important that you are friendly and reach out to any new people that might need help or need to feel welcome!

  • It might be wise to read and be familiar with the other positions just in case!

  • We typically have practice at 7:30am and start the run-through at 8:40am. 

  • Please read and check off each item on the “weekly” checklist EVERY Sunday.  
For video training go to www.theporchcommunitychurch.com/training
 
 
GOAL – Ensure that all guests feel welcomed, comfortable, informed, & blessed with excellence, to encourage their next step of connection by:
 
Next Steps (1) –  Before Service Starts:
  • Arrive before 8:40 am and 10:10am (VIP meeting @ 8:45am and 10:15am)  
  • Go over and check off your “weekly” check list as a quick refresher
  • Find name badge and put it on
  • Look at your area’s first impression and clean up 
  • Remove any random items from the next steps center & find their home
  • Throw away any trash, old bulletins or used cups
  • Empty trash cans in the bathrooms, refreshment center, and lobby.  Clean lids if needed. 
  • Make sure both tables are clean and organized. (no crumbs, trash, ect.)   
  • Make sure bathrooms are clean and stocked with paper towels & toilet paper  
  • Lightly spray air freshener in the lobby and the sanctuary – located under next steps center
  • Vacuum and sweep if needed
  • Turn on lights on the porch vision wall and lamp in foyer 
  • Turn on the coffee machine 
  • Restock all coffee items
  • Refill water tin/container
  • Stock donuts
  • Place some cups on the coffee make them easy to notice and locate
  • Look for and locate supplies, usually in refreshment center/upstairs (cups, filters,...)
  • Wipe down refreshment center and next steps center (if needed) 
  • Put announcements into bulletins & ask for help from ushers or greeters if needed.  
  • Place extra bulletins on next steps center 
  • Stock all business cards, baptism forms and other documents  
  • Familiarize yourself with what is available at the next steps center 
  • BE familiar with location and prices of t-shirts, bracelets, hoodies, glasses.  Porch shirts are traded for a filled out next steps card only (or $10)
  •   Make sure porch shirts and swag bags for families are ready.
  •   Attend the VIP vision meeting
 
Service Starts:
  • Stand at or near the next steps center
  • Welcome, inform, and talk to new people!  (Focus on NEW people!)
  • Direct children where to go.  (0-4 downstairs, 5-8 stay up just for worship)
  • Take your seat at the start of the second song. (after meet and greet)
 
 
After Service:
  • Stand behind the next steps center, until replacement arrives to relieve you.
  • Answer questions and hand out Porch shirts
  • Smile & look for people you don’t know
  • Turn off lights of the vision wall letters and lamp in foyer
  • Turn off coffee machine 
  • Let your leader know if any supplies are low or needed 
 
Questions, comments, concerns, need supplies?
Kasey Cannon (720)-327-5675 
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Usher

Ushers - teamPorch Training Checklist
 
Welcome to teamPorch!
 
As part of the team, people will judge The Porch on how well you do your job and how you treat them!  They will make up their mind as to whether or not they will come back in the first 7 minutes!  Do your part to make sure everything is tidy and ready….and don’t get distracted from your job by talking to friends!
 
  • It is VERY important to make sure you look nice! (you can’t fix ugly)  Make sure that your clothing is appropriate, modest, and remember you are representing The Porch and God!
  • It is VERY important that you arrive on time and that you are ready on time!
 
  • It is VERY important that you are friendly and reach out to any new people that might need help or need to feel welcome!
  • It might be wise to read and be familiar with the other positions just in case!
  • We typically have practice at 7:30am and start the run-through at 8:40am. 
 
  • Please read and check off each item on the “weekly” checklist EVERY Sunday. 
For video training go to www.theporchcommunitychurch.com/training
 
GOAL – Ensure all visitors are able to find a seat, that their worship needs are met with excellence, and smoothly collect & accurately record of all the Sunday tithes & offerings.
 
Ushers (2-4 people) –
Before Service Starts:
  • Arrive before 8:40 am and 10:10am (VIP meeting @ 8:45am and 10:15am)  
  • Go over and check off your “weekly” check list as a quick refresher
  • Find name badge and put it on
  • Make sure next step Cards and pens are stocked in ALL plastic seatback holders
  • Make sure 2 Bibles are under the first row chairs with racks
  • Make sure all other chairs have 1 Bible underneath.
  • Place a pen on each chair on the front row.
  • Attend the VIP vision meeting
  • Stand just inside the sanctuary doors
  • Make sure to SMILE and say “Welcome!” or “Good morning!”
  • Help guests find a seat before service
  • Say, “Follow me to your seat” then direct them to their seat
  • Try to fill in the front of the sanctuary first with porchPartners
  • Feel free to nicely ask people to scoot in towards the middle of rows
  • Be ready to pull down/put up extra chairs to keep us around 80% full
 
Service Starts:
  • After the first song, pass down next step Cards during the intro video
  • Get them from the next step center, not the seatbacks!
  • Take your seat at the start of the second song (after meet and greet)
  • Keep an eye out for anyone arriving late who needs seated
  • Pass out any bulletins, pens, Bibles or others things that are needed for the service
  • Help with the offering collection after the sermon
  • Do NOT pass the plates until you give people time to fill out next step cards
  • Place all tithe cash and checks in the tithe box at the back of next steps center
  • Rubber band and place all Next Step cards on Next Steps counter.
After Service:
  • ONLY talk to new people or people you don’t know well for 3 MINUTES after.
  • Replace back row seat cover and signs if they were removed.
  • Return to you post until the next shift arrives to take your place
 
Questions, comments, concerns, need supplies?
Wes Sewell  (913) 660-3379
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Worship Team


Worship Team - teamPorch Training Checklist
 
Welcome to teamPorch!
As part of the team, people will judge The Porch on how well you do your job and how you treat them!  They will make up their mind as to whether or not they will come back in the first 7 minutes!  Do your part to make sure everything is tidy and ready….and don’t get distracted from your job by talking to friends!
 
GOAL – Ensure that the Sunday service experience is welcoming & organized in order to leave guests with a pleasant first impression

 
It is VERY important to make sure you look nice! (you can’t fix ugly)  Make sure that your clothing is appropriate, modest, and remember you are representing The Porch and God!

  • It is VERY important that you arrive on time and that you are ready on time!
 
  • It is VERY important that you are friendly and reach out to any new people that might need help or need to feel welcome!
 
  • It might be wise to read and be familiar with the other positions just in case!
 
  • We typically have practice at 7:30am and start the run-through at 8:40am. 

 
Please read and check off each item on the “short” checklist EVERY Sunday.  For video training go to www.theporchcommunitychurch.com/training
 
Worship Team –
  • Arrive at 7:30 am (VIP meeting @ 8:45am and 10:15am) 
  • Go over and check off your “short” check list as a quick refresher
  • Prepare by practicing the set at least once during the week
  • Listen to the order (chorus/verse) of song & what your instrument plays
  • If not done, pull your chord charts and others if you have time
  • Have your instrument tuned, powered on or ready by 7:30
  • During practice, take physical notes in pencil of any changes or trouble spots
  • Attend the VIP vision meeting at 8:45.
 
If you have down time, Help make sure things are organized and ready
  • (Bibles, chairs, connection cards, trash…communion if needed).
  • Be on stage 2 minutes before service
  • Use your music abilities to serve during praise/worship
  • Lead as an example by taking notes and listening to the sermon
  • Participate in worship, even on your days off
  • Be aware of and follow the dress code
  • Turn on power strips if needed off
  • Keep a good attitude
  • Be willing to make any changes requested
 

Questions, comments, concerns, need supplies?
Erika Riley 913-709-4046


AVL:Propresenter

Propresenter - teamPorch Training Checklist
 
Welcome to teamPorch!
As part of the team, people will judge The Porch on how well you do your job and how you treat them!  They will make up their mind as to whether or not they will come back in the first 7 minutes!  Do your part to make sure everything is tidy and ready….and don’t get distracted from your job by talking to friends!

  • It is VERY important to make sure you look nice! (you can’t fix ugly)  Make sure that your clothing is appropriate, modest, and remember you are representing The Porch and God!
 
  • It is VERY important that you arrive on time and that you are ready on time!
 
  • It is VERY important that you are friendly and reach out to any new people that might need help or need to feel welcome!
 
  • It might be wise to read and be familiar with the other positions just in case!
 
  • We typically have practice at 7:30am and start the run-through at 8:40am. 
 
  • Please read and check off each item on the “weekly” checklist EVERY Sunday. 
For video training go to www.theporchcommunitychurch.com/training
 
GOAL – Ensure Sunday service presentations from start to finish are done with excellence as an enhancement to the service creating a distraction free environment for people to connect with God in person or online.
 
Before Service:
  • Arrive before 7:30 (VIP meeting @ 8:45) 
  • Go over and check off your “weekly” check list as a quick refresher
  • Find name badge and put it on
  • Locate order of service and take it to the booth
  • Look over the order of service for important information
  • Turn on projector, THEN hook up computer, THEN open ProPresenter
  • Review worship slides as the band runs through them to get familiar w/order
  • Make slide or pad key changes as needed.
  • Look through the sermon notes and make sure all slides make sense
  • Test ALL videos during band break (8:10)
  • Begin playing pre-service slides and music after sound check
  • Attend VIP meeting (8:45)
  • Play the 5 minute countdown at 8:25,9:25, and 10:40
  • Everyone should be in place at 2 minutes.
  • Begin 2 minute music
  • Be ready to add a couple minutes, if band is not ready yet
During Service:
  • Run slides during praise and worship
  • Be sure to click next slide as band sings last word on the current slide
  • Ensure smooth key transitions between songs
  • Play music as people are greeting each other.
  • Play INTRO video as soon as people are instructed to be seated
  • Run PowerPoint during praise/worship and the sermon
  • Be sure to stay attentive to the sermon
  • Play pad during invitation if no one is playing on stage
  • Be ready with worship slides for invitation song when Erika gives signal
  • Play playout music after invitation to transition to life change if there is no video
  • Piano will play through if there is a video
  • Play life change slide
  • Begin pre-service slides and music as soon as Pastor dismisses service
Between Service:
  • Make any necessary changes to prepare for the next service
  • Repeat process beginning with 5 minute countdown
After Service:
  • Clear all in propresenter
  • Quit propresenter
  • Put the computer to sleep. DO NOT shut down
  • VERY IMPORTANT: THERE SHOULD NEVER BE SILENCE. ALWAYS BE READY WITH MUSIC TO AVOID ANY AWKWARD SILENCE
 
 
Questions, comments, concerns, need supplies?
Erik Keagle 816-863-1792