CONNECTIONS TEAM

Welcome to the Team!

A message from our Pastor - Alex Tan

OUR VISION

MORE PEOPLE BECOMING MORE LIKE JESUS

Jesus' last words are our first priority.

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

(Matthew 28:18-20 | The Great Commission)

As a church, we exist to see souls saved and disciples made. We exist to see more people becoming more like Jesus.

This statement speaks of multiplication and discipleship; it is a mission to expand our community, not just in numbers, but in the depth of our faith. We're committed to reaching more of the coast and extending the invitation to experience the transformative power of Jesus' teachings. Simultaneously, we're focused on deepening our understanding and embodiment of those teachings and fostering a community of disciples who reflect the love and grace of Jesus.

This is where you come in! How can you embody “more people becoming more like Jesus” this year?

Our values are who we are. They are not just what we do, but they are part of our DNA. 
If the vision is the roof, the values are the pillars to support it and keep it strong.
Our values propel us toward our vision and guide all that we do.
This is the language we want to hear in every team rally, team meeting and team chat.

1 - JESUS IS OUR MESSAGE 

  • We believe Jesus is God’s answer for the world.

  • We’re Jesus people and live to represent Him.

  • We believe one encounter with Jesus changes everything.

2 - PEOPLE ARE OUR HEART 

  • We value people because God values people.

  • We choose to encourage, honour and love one another.

  • We are authentic, family focussed and make real connections.

  • We’re here to see people saved and make disciples.

  • We believe everyone can do something to reach others.

3 - SERVANTHOOD IS OUR ATTITUDE

  • We love serving the Lord together.

  • We are contributors, not consumers.

  • We choose to go the extra mile.

  • We serve generously with our time, talent and treasure.

OUR VALUES

Meet your Team Lead

Darren & Megan Lockwood

THE IMPORTANCE OF CONNECTIONS

  • Embrace the Church Values with Authenticity

    ERTYUI

  • Respect Privacy

    DFGHJ

  • Consistent & Responsive

    SDFGHJ

How we serve & serve well

  • Throughout the morning, your role is to create a space that feels like family and allows people to encounter Jesus.

    • 8:30 am - Info desk setup and pre-service checks.

    • 8:45 am - Churchwide pre service huddle

    • 9:00 am - Specific - Welcome team huddle and prayer.

    • 9:10 am - Doors open, greeting and ushering begins.

    • 9:30 am - Service starts

    • 9:40 am - Positioned in designated spot to give a chocolate and guest card to new people with hands raised

    • 9:50 am - Positioned in designated spot to hand offering buckets

    Post-Service: Welcome guests, collect guest cards, connect with people, serve morning tea, and help with pack down.

  • Dress Code:

    We come to our Sunday services dressed modestly and to honour God. 

    Practically, that means wearing your hm.church lanyard while serving, bottoms that reach your knees, and no low-cut necklines that may show cleavage. Crop tops are not acceptable. Nothing that’s too tight, short, or revealing. 

    Clothing with prints and patterns are acceptable, unless they have language or images that may be offensive or inappropriate.

    We respect everyone’s styles and personalities, however, please dress to ‘blend in’, rather than to ‘stand out’ - we want our congregation’s focus to be on Jesus!

    If unsure, please feel free to ask our leaders at any time.

    Blue Card:

    All volunteers at hm.church are required to have a blue card issued by the Government. This is free and easily accessible. Once you have applied for a blue card, please provide your name, date of birth, card number and expiry date to Darren. If you don’t yet have a Blue Card go here for more info.

  • Punctuality:

    Your reliability sets the tone for the team. Please arrive on time and stay until it is complete. If you are unable to attend or will be late, let the leader know as early as possible.

    Communication:

    We use Facebook Messenger & SMS for Sunday updates and team communications. We believe in honouring each other's time and effort so expect responses to communications.

Rostering

Ezra Tan covers rosters in this video

Safety

Welcoming someone into a safe, peaceful environment is one of the most important ways we show care, especially for those who may be visiting church for the first time.

All volunteers should:

  • Know the emergency evacuation procedures

  • Know how to report incidents or hazards

  • Have their blue card linked to hm church

  • Follow Safe Ministry expectations. 

For the Connections Team, safety also means managing crowd flow, keeping entrances/exits accessible, using respectful boundaries in interactions, and being alert to spills or hazards. Team members may assist in emergencies, so remaining calm, observant, and caring is vital.

Emergency Contacts:

Darren Lockwood: 0412 378 561

Megan Lockwood: 0412 378 560

Next Steps

  • Our onboarding process is designed to set you up for success and help you feel confident in your role on the team.

    To get started these resources should be reviewed:

    • Key Service Moments

    • Helpful Hints

    From here, onboarding takes place over your first two times serving on the team.

    • You’ll serve alongside experienced team members, watching and learning:

      • Welcome table setup

      • Greeting and ushering

      • Giving Collection 

      • Morning tea preparation.

      • Post-service connections and pack down

    • You’ll have the chance to ask questions, observe key tasks, and start stepping into the role with hands-on support.

    You’re considered fully onboarded when:

    • You are confident in all aspects of your role

    • You can step into your position without needing step-by-step guidance

    • You are able to explain and show someone else how to do the role

  • We have a high feedback culture, and a culture of leading up. What this means is that communication is always two-way, we welcome any and all questions you may have, and encourage you to bring any issues, concerns, interests and more to our leaders.

    Our leaders are equipped to answer your questions to the best of our ability, and will always be ready to support you.

FAQs

  • We strive for excellence in everything we do, but that doesn’t mean you have to be excellent to join the team!

    We are looking for open and ready hearts, who are willing to learn, willing to serve, and willing to say “yes”.

    So whether you’re a seasoned creative, or completely new to it, get in touch with us!

    Over your time in the media team, we will continue to give feedback and help you to improve in your creative skills, so we’d love for you to be open to feedback, and be willing to practice.

  • Welcome to the team! We’re so excited to work with you, grow with you, and get to know you.

    Firstly, we will get to know you, your skillsets and your availabilities, then fit you into a lane that suits these aspects.

    There is always room to grow or learn a new skill, so if you’re interested in an area of media that you’d like to learn, reach out!

  • Whether you’d like to step up into more of a leadership position, learn a new creative skill, or learn more about worship in media through discipleship, please approach our Worship & Creative Pastor, Ryan, and he will point you in the right direction.

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