Grace Circle – “Volunteers”

Who we are

Every theatrical production has two groups working together to produce a flawless and meaningful event for its targeted audience. The first is the cast onstage whose role is to convey the play’s message to the audience. The second group operates backstage behind the scenes to support what is taking place onstage. All the lights, sound, set design, costumes and other necessary items combine to help express the onstage message more clearly. Without backstage support, those onstage would be unable to effectively accomplish their mission.

Similarly, the “GRACE STAFF” are committed people our G.O and First Lady lean on to support the ministry through volunteer service. The Grace Staff works diligently behind the scenes to help spread the Gospel message worldwide. Whatever the task, small or great, all Professional Ministry Technicians labor together to create a total worship experience that is unique, inspiring and life changing.
The Grace Staff… is saved to serve and support the vision of CPAI.

 

OUR VISION

Vision of the Volunteer Ministry

To provide world class volunteer service that is anointed by the Holy Spirit with the flexibility to minister to all who ENTER CPAI and all her Churches, Conferences and Associations, regardless of ethnicity or social class.

 

OUR MISSION

Mission of the Volunteer Ministry
Connecting the call to serve where God is molding clay vessels to do extraordinary works in an environment without limits.

 

The Volunteer Department Office Hours:
Monday to Friday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone – 09090006142.

 

Getting Started

We consider each GRACE Staff volunteer to be a living, breathing ambassador of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, CPAI and its subsidiaries. As a result, there are requirements each individual must meet before entering voluntary ministry service.

To become a GRACE Staff volunteer, you must:

Be a member of CPAI

Finish the foundation class

Attend Fresh Start Volunteer Orientation.

Complete the Saved-to-Serve form.

Submit to a background check, if required

 

Volunteer Information

In partnership with the Fresh Start Ministry, volunteer orientation is held every second Saturday of the month. This orientation provides a forum to answer any inquiries about GRACE Staff and volunteer opportunities ministry-wide.

 

Topics covered during these sessions include:

What ministries are offered at The CPAI ?

What is GRACE STAFF ALL ABOUT?

How do I become active?

Which ministries have the greatest need?

How do I volunteer for conferences?

How does the background check process work?

Who sees my personal information?

What is a Saved to Serve form?

Grace Staff ID Badge

Volunteer Handbook

Ministry Transfers, Referrals

Gift Assessment, if needed

 

Process
In order to become a volunteer at CPAI the new member must:

Attend Fresh Start

Complete a Saved-to-Serve Form and/or gift assessment.

The Volunteer Coordinator will process the forms. If necessary, the form will be forwarded to Security for a back-ground check.

Once processed, referrals will be sent to the Ministry Leader to contact volunteers and welcome them to their ministries

Once the volunteer attends the orientation for the ministry of their choosing, The Ministry Leader will forward the volunteers’ name to the Volunteer Department for a badge request. The badge pictures are taken every second Sunday of the month. Once the volunteer takes the picture, the volunteer is issued a temporary badge to allow them to serve until their permanent badge is complete.

The Volunteer permanent badge is forwarded to the Ministry Leader for distribution, which takes approximately two weeks to process.

 

 

Volunteer Transfer/Add-On

There are a myriad of different ministry opportunities at CPAI. One of your most difficult yet rewarding challenges will be discovering the best place in the House for your unique gifts, talents and skills. As a result, a transfer to another ministry area could be ideal.

The Volunteer Department offers a gift assessment that will assist you in finding the place where God has called you to serve.

If a GRACE Staff volunteer desires to transfer to another area, then the individual should:

• The volunteer completes the transfer form located in the Volunteer Office.
• The volunteer must have the Ministry Leader sign the transfer form. For an add-on the Ministry Leader does not need to sign.
• All forms must have the signature of the Pastoral Overseer for the current ministry.
• The Volunteer Coordinator completes the form and makes the changes or additions to the volunteers’ file.
• Once documentation is completed, the Volunteer Department notifies the volunteer and the new department of the transition.

Volunteer Transfer / Add-On Forms:

Obtaining a GRACE Staff Badge

GRACE Staff volunteers entering The CPAI Worship Centers must display a current GRACE Staff badge. This badge is obtained as follows:

• The Ministry Leader submits the name to the Volunteer Department no later than one week prior to the second Sunday of each month.
• The Volunteer Department verifies the record on file and generates a temporary badge. Within 2 weeks, the volunteer receives, via their Ministry Leader, a volunteer picture badge.

For Youth, ages 13-18, the badge process is handled differently. Please contact the Youth Leader for badge information.

Replacement

We understand GRACE Staff volunteer badges may occasionally become misplaced and/or lost. If this occurs, GRACE Staff volunteers should take the following actions as soon as possible:

1. Notify your Ministry Leader regarding the misplaced and/or lost badge.
2. PAY the Badge replacement fee.
3. The Ministry Leader will notify the Volunteer Department.
4. A replaced badge will be generated.