VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

EPC belongs to the fellowship of churches under the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. The complete Statement of Faith and Fundamental Truths of the PAOC is available at: paoc.org/family/what-we-believe.  For your convenience, we have included an adaptation of the statement to highlight its main parts into  this document. We ask that you read them before continuing with your application.

• All Scripture is given by inspiration of God by which we understand the whole Bible to be inspired in the sense that holy men of God were moved by the Holy Spirit to write the very words of Scripture. Divine inspiration extends equally and fully to all parts of the original writings. The whole Bible in the original is, therefore, without error and, as such, is infallible, absolutely supreme and sufficient in authority in all matters of faith and practice. The Bible does not simply contain the Word of God, but is, in reality, the complete revelation and very Word of God inspired by the Holy Spirit. Christian believers today receive spiritual illumination to enable them to understand the Scriptures, but God does not grant new revelations that are contrary or additional to inspired biblical truth. 

• The Godhead exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are one God, having the same nature and attributes and are worthy of the same homage, confidence, and obedience.

• Salvation has been provided for all people through the sacrifice of Christ upon the cross. It is the only perfect redemption and substitution atonement for all the sins of the world, both original and actual. His atoning work has been proven by His resurrection from the dead. Those who repent and believe in Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit and receive eternal life. Furthermore, in the atonement, divine healing was provided for all believers. A person can be born again only through faith in Christ. Repentance, a vital part of believing, is a complete change of mind wrought by the Holy Spirit,  turning a person to God from sin.

• The baptism in the Holy Spirit is an experience in which believers yield control of themselves to the Holy Spirit. Through this the believer comes to know Christ in a more intimate way and receives power to witness and grow spiritually. Believers should earnestly seek the baptism in the Holy Spirit according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. The initial evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth.

• Divine healing provided in the atonement of Christ is the privilege of all believers. Prayer for the sick and gifts of healing are encouraged and practised.

• The Lord's Supper is a symbol, memorial and proclamation of the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. This ordinance of communion is to be participated in by believers until Christ's return. 

• Water baptism signifies the believer's identification with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection and is practised by immersion.

• Tithing was divinely instituted by God under the old covenant and was compulsory upon the people who worshiped God. Under the new covenant we are not bound by arbitrary laws; but the principles of right and wrong, as expressed by the law, are fulfilled in the believer's life through grace. Grace should produce as much as or more than law demanded. Regular systematic giving is clearly taught in the New Testament. It is known as the grace of giving. The gauge or rule of this systematic giving is defined in the Old Testament, known as the law of tithing. All Christians should conscientiously and systematically tithe their income to God.

Reference: please provide us with the name and information of one reference that can serve as a testimony of character and/ or recommendation for ministry. Relatives are not generally accepted as references but can be if you are a minor applying to volunteer. 

Please check one or more of the services you would like to be involved in. You can look at the opportunity description below for more details on what you want to check.

1. WELCOME TEAM 
EPC’s welcome team is the face of Evangel, they greet all attendees and visitors with warmth and joy.  Volunteers are responsible to verbally greet each person, provide information, and welcome visitors. Welcome team volunteers need to be friendly, happy, and preferably bilingual. 

2. TRANSFORMATION TEAM 
The transformation ministry is responsible for transforming the church rental facility into a fully-functioning meeting area through the setting up and tearing down of equipment on a weekly basis. The goal of this ministry is to create a comfortable, welcoming and safe environment for all the people who use it. Set-up takes place every Saturday evening at 6:30 pm and tear down takes place Sunday afternoons, following the service, and on special occasions.  

3. SNACK  TEAM - currently to be reactivated
This ministry’s goal is to foster an environment for connecting through food by organizing monthly snack times after Sunday meetings, & providing coffee, snacks, etc. for church events, 

4. TRANSLATION TEAM
This ministry oversees translation in all services, special events and church functions. Volunteers for english to french as well as french to english translation are needed.  Volunteers with other language skills are encouraged to contact the church office to help provide translation in other languages when deemed necessary.

5. SOUND TEAM 
This ministry’s goal is to prepare, organize and effectively run audio equipment for Sunday meetings and other events. Sound technicians are expected to help with set-up on the Saturday evening before their scheduled Sunday; as well as tear- down on the Sunday they are scheduled. 

6. PRAYER TEAM
The prayer team prays for and ministers to individuals at church meetings, as well as by request and for special needs. Volunteers must go through a training and approval process before being approved for this ministry team. 

7. FINANCE TEAM  
The finance team assists the treasurer in overseeing the Church’s financial  procedures. Volunteers  must be official members. Volunteers with skills and experience in finances and charity work are beneficial.

8. CHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAM 
Kids Church volunteers are called to model and teach God’s word to children from 3½ to 12 years old in an exciting, encouraging and creative atmosphere. Children engage in discussion and activities related to a weekly bible-based teaching. Nursery volunteers care for and love children from 0-3. Volunteers are needed Sunday mornings following corporate worship. All children’s ministry volunteers require police background checks. 

9. MULTIMEDIA TEAM
The objective of the media team is to support EPC with digital/technological tools. Volunteers help organize EPC's visual/online ministry through different programs in preparation for public worship, live streaming, etc. as well as website maintenance, photography and other technological resources necessary to meet the church's needs. 

10. WORSHIP TEAM 
The Evangel worship team’s goal is to lead people into the presence of God during corporate worship settings and events, through singing, music, dance and other creative arts.  Volunteers may consist of singers, musicians, painters, dancers, etc..

I commit myself to maintain my spiritual walk and to support the work and ministry of Evangel Pentecostal Church.  I voluntarily submit to the authority of the Pastors and Pastor’s Council and I will withdraw from the ministry if I can no longer support the standards of leadership at Evangel.

I certify that the above information is accurate. I understand that failure to maintain this commitment or to make a false report is grounds for dismissal.