
Serving is one of the ways we follow Jesus, are changed by Jesus, and join the mission of Jesus. First Serve gives you the opportunity to try a ministry before committing to a regular serving rhythm.
Use 3 simple steps:
1. Choose up to 3 ministries
Tell us where you would like to explore serving.
2. Try a First Serve
We’ll schedule you for a serve date and help you know where to go.
3. Find your team
After serving, we’ll help you discern the best fit.
Our Kids Ministry partners with families to help children from birth through 5th grade know Jesus, grow in their faith, and feel safe and loved. Serve by engaging with kids on Sundays or by supporting behind the scenes through preparation, setup, and care.
The Student Ministry walks alongside middle and high school students as they grow in faith and community. Serve by facilitating student group meetups or investing in life-on-life discipleship that helps students follow Jesus in everyday life.
The Worship Team helps our church fix our attention on Jesus through music that is intentionally prepared and free of distraction. This is a discipleship-focused environment where volunteers grow in character, unity, and musical skill as singers or instrumentalists.
The Production & Tech Team supports worship behind the scenes so services feel clear, peaceful, and distraction-free. Serve with sound, graphics, lighting, livestream, or overflow screens. No experience needed—we train and support you step by step.
The Welcome Ministry creates a warm first impression for everyone who walks through our doors. Serve by greeting guests, helping people find seats, connecting with first-time visitors, or supporting behind the scenes with setup, materials, and service flow.
The Hospitality Team helps create a welcoming space for fellowship before service by preparing snacks and refreshments. Serve by helping acquire food items ahead of time or by assisting on Sundays with setup, organization, and hospitality areas.
The Translation Ministry serves as a bridge so everyone can understand and engage with God’s Word, regardless of language. Serve through live translation, tech and Zoom support, or behind-the-scenes translation of documents, devotionals, and communication.
The Social Media Ministry helps share what God is doing at ECF beyond Sunday mornings. Serve by creating, posting, or organizing digital content that communicates church life, events, and messages in a clear and engaging way.
The Prayer Team serves as the spiritual backbone of our church through faithful, compassionate prayer. Serve by praying before and during services, partnering with those seeking prayer, or supporting daily prayer needs behind the scenes.
The Missions Ministry helps fulfill Jesus’ command to go into all the world by offering opportunities to serve locally in the Central Valley, throughout Costa Rica (including indigenous communities), and globally through projects, trips, and support roles.
The Groups Ministry creates space for spiritual transformation through authentic, Scripture-centered community. Serve by helping lead or support Rooted, Life Groups, and Connection Groups across the Valley through a discernment and training process.
The Admin Support Team serves behind the scenes by supporting systems that help people stay connected to ECF. Serve by assisting with data accuracy, weekend resources, offering counts, and special projects that support church health and integrity.
You do not need to have everything figured out. First Serve is designed to help you explore, ask questions, and find where God may be calling you to serve.