Serve at

Westgate

A ministry is only as good as the people that make it happen. Investing in the lives of others by serving your church family will help you connect with others, grow in faith, and make an impact.

Each of the volunteer positions listed below represents a real need within the life of our church. Please read through these opportunities and follow the action step within each description to learn more!

Impact the

next generation…

KIDS

Help create a safe, loving, and God-filled space for our littlest Westgate members! Our nursery volunteers make it possible for parents to attend Sunday and Wednesday programming, knowing their children are being cared for with kindness and joy.
As part of this team, you’ll:
- Play with and care for babies and toddlers
- Create a calm, welcoming environment
- Share God’s love through simple interactions and gentle care
No prep needed—just a heart to serve and a willingness to love on kids! If you're ready to make a big impact in the smallest lives, we’d love to have you on the team!
Sunday volunteers serve monthly from 9:30 - 11:15 am.
Wednesday volunteers serve monthly from 5:45 - 7:15 pm.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Nursery Coordinator Hannah Campbell to learn more!
This role is a great way to connect, grow, and make a difference! As a Room Leader for kids 2.5 years old to Kindergarteners, you’ll have the chance to:
- Build relationships with a consistent group of kids and fellow volunteers
- Learn about God through the wonder and curiosity of children
- Receive support from our amazing student LITs (Leaders in Training)
- Guide kids through activities with curriculum, plans, and materials already prepared
- Help kids grow in their knowledge of God, their trust in His greatness, and their confidence in their own abilities
We’d love to have you join us in this fun and meaningful role!
Sunday Room Leaders serve from 9:30 - 11:15 am every other Sunday (but schedules vary and can be flexed as needed).
We also need subs! If you are interested in serving, but unable to commit to a regular schedule, we’d love to add you to our sub list.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Pre-K & K Coordinator Erin Lankford to learn more!
Come help prepare our environment as we get our Pre-K & K spaces ready for Sunday morning. We'll work together to transform the rooms from their weekday preschool setup to our Sunday programming setup.
This is a great behind-the-scenes role and only takes place from 8:30 – 9:30 AM on Sundays. We’d love to have you on the team!
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Pre-K & K Coordinator Erin Lankford to learn more!
Wednesday nights are a special opportunity to give kids a midweek break—a place to feel safe, seen, and loved in the middle of their busy week.
As a Wednesday Night Helper for Pre-K & K, you’ll:
- Play and connect with kids through fun, age-appropriate activities
- Build relationships by getting to know the same kids and hear them share about their lives
- Serve with friends
- Enjoy meaningful moments with songs, storytime, and lots of smiles
- Support the lead as needed
Come help create a space where kids can experience joy, creativity, and God’s love in the middle of their week!
Wednesday Night Helpers serve once a month from 5:45 – 7:15 pm.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Pre-K & K Coordinator Erin Lankford to learn more!
Join our Westgate Kids Elementary team and help shape faith in the next generation! As a Small Group Leader, you'll build relationships with a consistent group of same-gender, same-grade kids, guiding them as they grow in their understanding of who God is and how much He loves them.
As a Small Group Leader, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead fun activities and games
- Facilitate meaningful discussions about the week’s Bible lesson
- Pray with and for your group
- Create a space where kids feel known, loved, seen, and excited to come back!
- Work alongside and help our amazing student Leaders in Training (LITs) grow in their leadership skills.
No teaching experience needed—just a heart to connect and a desire to help kids grow in their faith. We’ll provide the materials—you bring the encouragement and consistency!
Small Group Leaders serve from 9:30 - 11:15 am every other Sunday (but schedules vary and can be flexed as needed).
We also need subs! If you are interested in serving, but unable to commit to a regular schedule, we’d love to add you to our sub list.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Elementary Coordinator Brianne Loftsgard to learn more!
Have a heart for storytelling or leading worship? Our Large Group Team is all about creating high-impact moments that help kids encounter Jesus in fun, engaging, and meaningful ways.
This team includes:
- Hosts – Welcoming kids to Large Group, bringing the energy, and guiding the flow of the morning
- Worship Leaders – Leading kids in high-energy, Christ-centered worship
- Teachers – Teaching the Bible story with passion, helping kids see Jesus on every page and applying it to their lives
We’ll provide everything you need to lead confidently—just bring your enthusiasm, your love for Jesus, and a desire to make the Bible come alive for kids!
Our Large Group team members serve from 9:30 - 10:45 am (Hosts might serve until 11:15 am) once every 4-6 weeks.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Elementary Coordinator Brianne Loftsgard to learn more!
Looking for a midweek opportunity to connect with kids and make a real impact? Wednesday nights might just be Westgate’s best kept secret!
As part of this laid-back but powerful crew, you’ll:
- Build relationships with kids in a smaller, more personal setting
- Help them engage with teaching and grow in friendships
- Jump in where needed—whether that’s during games, group time, or teaching moments
No prep required—just a heart to show up, be present, and invest in the next generation in a meaningful way.
Our Wednesday Night Crew serves from 5:45 - 7:15 pm once per month.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Elementary Coordinator Brianne Loftsgard to learn more!
Love behind-the-scenes roles that make a big difference? Our Hospitality Tech Set-Up Team helps ensure a safe and welcoming experience for families every Sunday morning!
Team members arrive a little early to:
- Ensure our digital check-in system is up and running
- Support our secure environment with excellence and care
No tech expertise needed but we ask that you be comfortable navigating technology—we provide full training and can pair you with a co-leader so you’re never on your own. It’s a simple but powerful way to serve our church family!
Tech Set-Up Team members arrive in time to have our check-in system running by 9:20 am. They are asked to be on-call via phone from 9:30 - 10:15 am to assist if any issues arise. We ask that members serve at least once a month so skills stay fresh.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Elementary Coordinator Brianne Loftsgard to learn more!
Are you friendly, helpful, and love making people feel at home? Our Hospitality Welcome Team members are the first faces families see when they arrive on Sundays and Wednesdays—and you set the tone for a great experience!
As a team member, you’ll:
- Greet families with a warm welcome - helping them to feel seen and known
- Help with check-in and register new families
- Guide families to the right spaces with confidence and care
Whether it’s a familiar face or a first-time guest, you help every family feel seen, safe, and celebrated. No special skills required—just a smile and a heart to serve. Training provided!
Sunday Hospitality Team members serve once a month from 9:30 to 10:10 am.
Wednesday Hospitality Team members serve once a month from 5:45 to 6:05 pm.
Complete this Volunteer Interest Form or email Elementary Coordinator Brianne Loftsgard to learn more!

YOUTH

We all know that middle school can be a challenging time, especially when it comes to matters of applying faith to life. This is an opportunity to come alongside middle school boys to set an example, mentor, and create a safe space for them to grow in their faith.
Westgate Youth gathers on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm during the school year. The evening consists of a time of gathering, games, worship, teaching, and small group discussion.
Apply Here
Questions? Email Middle School Director Chris Graske.
We all know that middle school can be a challenging time, especially when it comes to matters of applying faith to life. This is an opportunity to come alongside middle school girls to set an example, mentor, and create a safe space for them to grow in their faith.
Westgate Youth gathers on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm during the school year. The evening consists of a time of gathering, games, worship, teaching, and small group discussion.
Apply Here
Questions? Email Middle School Director Chris Graske.
Do you have a passion for supporting, mentoring, or caring for the next generation? We are currently looking for women to step forward and lead or co-lead a group of high school girls on Wednesday evenings.
Westgate Youth gathers on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm during the school year. The evening consists of a time of gathering, games, worship, teaching, and small group discussion.
Apply Here
Questions? Email High School Pastor Bekah Redmann.
Help us to create a cheerful and welcoming environment during our Wednesday night youth group gatherings by coordinating a team of excellent hospitality volunteers! You will support the youth staff by recruiting, training, and scheduling Youth Hospitality Team members.
This role may be completed without a commitment to attending youth group each Wednesday, however we would expect their presence as often as possible. In addition to Wednesday nights, you should expect 1-2 hours per week of communication and coordination.
Westgate Youth gathers on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm during the school year. The evening consists of a time of gathering, games, worship, teaching, and small group discussion.
Apply Here
Questions? Email Middle School Director Chris Graske.
Help us to create a cheerful and welcoming environment during our Wednesday night youth group gatherings! You will greet students, assist with check-in, and welcome new students to the church. Team members will be encouraged to serve one or two Wednesdays per month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
Westgate Youth gathers on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm during the school year. The evening consists of a time of gathering, games, worship, teaching, and small group discussion.
Apply Here
Questions? Email Middle School Director Chris Graske.

YOUNG ADULTS

Meal providers help bring warmth, comfort, and an avenue for connection. Think of time you entered a gathering and did not know anyone or you may only know one other person, it can feel intimidating! This happens all the time for young adults looking for community in a church.
With your help, we can now say, “we are so glad you are here; would you like some food?” Those next few steps into our space all of sudden get less and less intimidating. Your contribution will make young adults feel known and loved by this church body.
Team members can sign up anywhere from once per month to once per year. Anything helps!
To sign up or ask for more information, email NextGen Pastor Jake Tastad.
The Young Adult Takeover is a contagious experience, designed for young adults to gather comfortably, invite friends, meet new people, and grow in their faith as a community. There will be food, worship, games, and lots of fun extras. The volunteer opportunities are vast and cater to all different types of people. If you have a heart for young adults and seeing more of them impacted by Jesus please reach out.
These events are scheduled to take place on October 18, January 31, and May 9.
To sign up or learn more, email NextGen Pastor Jake Tastad.

Support the

Sunday

Experience…

Each Sunday we have volunteers at the doors to greet people attending the church service. We are looking for people with a love for others and a welcoming spirit who will embody our culture statement, "Everyone is welcome!"
Greeters are asked to serve at least one Sunday per month before the 10:00 am service.
To sign up or learn more, email Pastor of Impact and Involvement Luke Veum.
Help enhance our hospitality efforts by preparing and serving specialty coffee on Sunday mornings in the Coffee Corner. Training is available!
These volunteers are part of a team of people who typically serve 1-2 times per month before and after the 10:00 am service.
To sign up or learn more, email Pastor of Impact and Involvement Luke Veum.
We are looking for people with a heart for safety and security and willingness to address needs throughout the church on Sunday mornings and during special events. The ERT team strives to treat all people with the love of Christ while creating the safest possible environment for everyone in the church.
Volunteers are asked to serve at least once per month from 9:30 - 11:30 am. There are also occasional opportunities to serve at special events.
To sign up or learn more, please email Luke Vuem.
Join us the first Sunday of a new month to prepare communion.
These volunteers are part of a team of people who serve 1 time per month before the 10:00 am service.
To sign up or learn more, email our Pastor of Prayer and Worship Andrea Hebeisen.

Enhance the

community

and foster

spiritual growth…

Life Groups are designed to make a large church feel smaller. These group typically meet on a weekly basis and can gather at any time, in any venue.
Healthy groups require willing leaders. Leading a Life Group is often as simple as having a willingness to coordinate others in a similar life stage as yourself for a time of connecting, prayer, study, and/or discussion.
To discuss whether this is the right step of faith for you, email Groups Director Luke Veum.
Help bring International students from the U of M or Northwestern University Saint-Paul to church and/or back on Sunday mornings. Each ride takes about an hour: 9:00 to 10:00 am or 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
Drivers will serve as needed, often once per month or less.
To sign up or discuss further, email International Ministry Director Sai Wang.
If hospitality around meals puts a smile on your face, Caring Ministries has several places for you to get involved. It might be serving at funeral receptions and church-wide events, preparing a meal for those recovering from surgeries, or welcoming a new baby.
Volunteers are invited to sign up for opportunities as they become available. Typically they serve 2-3 hours per event.
To sign up or learn more, email Caring Ministry Director Dee Sandberg.
We are looking to expand our team of volunteers with medical background (RN, NP, MD, PA) to address the health needs of our community. It could be as simple as home visits, being a second set of ears and eyes for medical appointments for those living alone, or assisting our ERT team on Sunday mornings and special events.
To sign up or learn more, email Caring Ministry Director Dee Sandberg.
A single image can capture more about the culture of a church than words ever could! Photography volunteers will support our communications efforts by taking high quality photos on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and various church events.
Ideal candidates for this role would possess their own equipment and have experience/training in professional photography and editing.
The commitment will vary based on availability. *Note: Westgate may be able to provide a tax deductible invoice to volunteers with professional photography businesses.
To sign up or learn more, email Executive Pastor Luke Brodeur.