Serving
Use your gifts to make a difference
There's a place for everyone to serve at Venture. Being part of a team is a great way to make friends, grow in faith and help others take their next step.
Serving
"Our church is not built on the gifts and talents of a few, but on the sacrifice of many."
Every week, hundreds of people serve at Venture to make what we do possible. We'd love you to join them.
Not sure where to start?
Find your place
Answer three quick questions about your season of life, what you're looking for and when you're free, and we'll suggest a team that fits you.
Our teams
Where you could serve
Welcome Team
Be one of the first friendly faces people meet.
Venture Kids
Help children discover how much God loves them.
Venture Youth
Invest in young people on a Friday night.
Load In and Load Out
Set up and pack away church at Kents Hill.
Music and Worship
Lead people in worship as a singer or musician.
Production
Audio, video, lighting, graphics and more.
Church Online
Welcome and pray with people watching online.
Social Media and Photo
Tell the story of what God is doing.
Pastoral Care
Care for people when they need it most.
In the community
Make a difference across Milton Keynes.
Serving team
Welcome Team
First impressions make a huge difference. Our welcome teams love creating a warm welcome for every guest at Venture.
Ways to serve
- Stewarding
- Traffic Team
- Guest Lounge
- Refresh Team, serving refreshments for our volunteers
- Sunday Care Team
- Baby Place, helping parents with babies
On the form, choose Welcome Team, Guest Lounge Team or Traffic Team.
Serving team
Venture Kids
Our Venture Kids teams have a passion to see children experience Jesus on their level, serving children from age 2 to School Year 6 in safe, age-appropriate groups.
Ways to serve
- Sunday services, running activities and group discussions
- Konnect, supporting children with additional needs
- Venture Discipleship Groups in the week
- Setting up or taking down on a Sunday
On the form, choose Venture Kids (Children) or Konnect.
Serving team
Venture Youth
For people with a heart to see young people grow and fall in love with Jesus.
Ways to serve
- Friday Youth, helping run activities and group discussions
- Setting up or taking down on a Friday
On the form, choose Venture Youth (Young People).
Serving team
Load In and Load Out at Kents Hill
At Kents Hill we set up church from scratch every Sunday, then pack it all away again. It is a great team to be part of, and we always need more hands.
Ways to serve
- Load In: setting up before the service
- Load Out: packing down after the service
On the form, choose Set Up Team (Kents Hill Only) or Take Down Team (Kents Hill Only).
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Music and Worship
Our worship team use their gifts as musicians and singers to lead everyone into the presence of God, creating moments of worship, wonder and transformation.
Ways to serve
- Singers
- Guitarists
- Keyboard players
- Drummers
On the form, choose Music & Worship Team.
Listen to the songs we sing on Sundays on our Spotify playlist or YouTube playlist.
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Production
Our production teams use their technical skills and creative flair to share the message of Jesus in a way that connects.
Ways to serve
- Media and projection
- Lighting
- Audio
- Live video production
- Video editing
- Graphics and website
On the form, choose Production Team (Audio, Video, Media & Lighting).
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Church Online
This team supports our live streams by welcoming people watching at home and running our streaming equipment. You can serve from home as well as in the building.
Ways to serve
- Online hosts, chatting with guests and telling them more about the message and the church
- Online prayer, praying one-to-one with guests
- Video streaming, running our streaming hardware and software
On the form, choose Production Team (Audio, Video, Media & Lighting).
Serving team
Pastoral Care
These teams care for people who are vulnerable or in need, both at Venture and across Milton Keynes.
Ways to serve
- Pastoral care, from prayer and encouragement to visits and support
- Senior Citizens, bringing friendship, encouragement and care
- Transport, helping people get to church who would struggle without it
On the form, choose Pastoral Care Team.
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In the community
Make a difference right across Milton Keynes through FOR MK, from our lunches and Top-Up Shop to projects across the city.
Ways to serve
- Community lunches and events
- Practical projects across Milton Keynes
- Supporting local people in times of crisis
On the form, choose Volunteering in the Community.
How it works
What happens next
Fill in the Join a Team form and choose the team you're interested in. The team leader will get in touch to say hello, answer your questions and help you get started.
Some teams, such as Venture Kids and Venture Youth, need a DBS check and safeguarding training before you start. We will help you with that.
Serving team
Social Media and Photo
This team uses their social media know-how and creativity to share good news and tell the stories of what God is doing.
Ways to serve
On the form, choose Social Media or Photo/Video.