Lasting Impression Teams - We exist to create a welcoming experience thru serving with excellence

I first heard this term at a Willow Creek conference. They used it to describe their church members trying out ministries to see what fits the best. It gave everyone the opportunity to try different things (ministries) without a long-term commitment, and without any negative feelings when the member moved on to try something else. It gives people the freedom to explore their gifting.

JCC utilizes "first serves" for special occasions - such as Christmas, Easter and large events like our Family Fall Festival. First Serves are a vital part of these events. With multiple services offered and a larger attendance at these events, our regular teams need the supplemental help gained from these individuals. We couldn't do it without them!

We love it when a first serve makes a connection and finds a ministry that fits and joins the team as a "regular". Last night I received a call from the leader of our 8:30 Greeter Team. He informed me that he followed up with several of the first serves from Christmas and wanted me to know that four of them have decided to serve regularly! Not only is that exciting, what was even better news was that these new additions want to serve as greeters at our 10:30 service - an area that has really needed some new faces!!