We Serve
Worship & Tech
Our Worship & Tech serving roles are essential to making our Sunday Worship Services and special events happen. Explore some of our exciting opportunities below!
Band Member
Instrumentalists that serve as a part of our weekly Sunday worship gatherings bringing their talents as musicians to the body of Christ.
Responsibilities
- Update your planning center profile with blockout dates, accept or decline invitations
- Rehearse music on your own prior to rehearsal
- Attend team rehearsal on Wednesday night
- Attend sound check and rehearsal on Sunday morning
- Serve in all scheduled services for that day
- Bring your own instrument
Skills
- Proficiency in your instrument
- Ability to read chord charts and notated music
- Ability to play in time to varied time signatures and click track (metronome)
- Demonstrated humility and servant-heartedness
- Team player – ability to lead and be led by others
Commitment
- Wednesday Rehearsal 7:00-9:30 PM, Sunday soundcheck & services 7:30 AM-1:00 PM
Opportunities
- Build relationships with other creatives at Peoples
- Be a part of creating something bigger than you
- Use your gifts and sharpen your skills
- Flexibility in scheduling
- In the moment coaching given at rehearsals
- Observe and learn from other team members
Requirements
- Interview, reference checks and forms
Seasonal Decorating Team Member
This diversely gifted team installs creative décor to enhance our worship environment for annual festivals and seasonal events.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with team lead for schedule
- Decorate various areas within the church building as planned
- After the festival is over, remove decorations and store them
- May involve work indoors and/or outdoors at TPC and offsite at our workshop in Markham
Skills
- Comfortable using construction tools, artistic tools, and crafting tools of various kinds
- High regard for safety for self and other team members
- Love of design and hospitality is an asset
- Demonstrated humility and servant-heartedness
- Team player – ability to lead and be led by others
- Tasks may require lifting heavy objects, working with sharp objects and tools, climbing to heights over ten feet
Commitment
- Seasonal, evenings and weekends, flexible scheduling, occasional daytime work if available
Opportunities
- Build relationships with other creatives at Peoples
- Be a part of creating something bigger than you
- Work with your hands and take a break from a screen
- Use your gifts and sharpen your skills
- Flexibility in scheduling
- Safety training when required
- In the moment coaching given
- Observe and learn from other team members
Requirements
- Interviews, reference checks and forms
Set Design Team Member
This diversely gifted team designs, builds, and installs creative elements that enhance our church’s worship experience for Sundays and special events.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with team lead for schedule
- Help design, build and install set pieces, and other large special displays (ie the outdoor Nativity scene at Christmas, the large temple and cross at Easter, the backdrop on platform)
- May involve work indoors and/or outdoors at TPC and offsite at our workshop in Markham
Skills
- Comfortable using construction tools, artistic tools, and crafting tools of various kinds
- High regard for safety for self and other team members
- Experience in a trade is an asset
- Demonstrated humility and servant-heartedness
- Team player – ability to lead and be led by others
- Tasks often require lifting heavy objects, working with sharp objects and tools, climbing to heights over ten feet
Commitment
- Seasonal, evenings and weekends, flexible scheduling
Opportunities
- Build relationships with other creatives at Peoples
- Be a part of creating something bigger than you
- Use your gifts and sharpen your skills
- Flexibility in scheduling
- Safety training when required
- Working at heights training course optional
- In the moment coaching given
Requirements
- Interview, reference checks and forms
Stage Hand
To support Sunday services & large auditorium events as a stage hand.
Responsibilities
- Prepare platform furniture and props for service(s)
- Maintain organization and upkeep in backstage area
- Assist platform participants by giving cues, communicating information and direction from production team leads
- Move furniture and props on and off stage before, during and at the conclusion of services
- Clean and tidy area at the conclusion of services
Skills
- Interpersonal/People Skills
- Service orientation
- Attentive and observant
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to lift 25lbs
Commitment
- Sundays – setup, rehearsal, and all services (approximately 7:45 AM-1:00 PM)
Opportunities
- Build relationship and team building skills
- Working with diverse teams
- Opportunity to take part and contribute to Sunday services
- Letter of Reference available upon request
- Hands on training with a mentor
Requirements
- Interview, reference checks, confidentiality, statement of faith and other forms
Lighting Programmer / Operator
To support Sunday services & large auditorium events by programming lighting and operating the lighting board.
Responsibilities
- Attend Wednesday mid-week rehearsal
- Design lighting looks for each service element by programming all lighting cues
- Ensure continuity between lighting cues for smooth distraction-free flow
- Work through all service elements to ensure cues behave as expected
- After rehearsals and services, make any necessary updates
- Attend Sunday services and rehearsals as scheduled
Skills
- Ability to learn new programs and skills
- Problem-solving mindset and good attention to detail
- Artistic eye for design, colour and environment is an asset
Commitment
- Wednesdays – evening Mid-week Rehearsal (7:00 PM-9:30 PM)
- Sundays – setup, rehearsal, and all services (approximately 7:30 AM-1:00 PM)
Opportunities
- Build leadership and relationship/team building skills
- Working with diverse teams
- Letter of Reference available upon request
- Opportunity to take part and contribute to Sunday services
- Hands-on training
- Partnered with a lighting mentor
Requirements
- Interview, Police screening, reference checks, confidentiality, statement of faith and other forms
Front Of House (FOH) Audio Lead
To support Sunday services & large auditorium events by operating FOH Audio.
Responsibilities
- Prepare audio elements for mid-week rehearsal (all mics, wireless, show file)
- Be present and mix for Wednesday mid-week rehearsal and Sunday services as scheduled
- Serve as monitor mix engineer
- Prepare and place mics for on-stage speaking participants
- Provide FOH audio mix for all services as scheduled
- Trouble shoot audio issues and resolve
Skills
- 10+ years large venue FOH audio operation
- Experience with monitor mix
- Musical ear
- Strong trouble shooting skills
- High attention to detail
Commitment
- Wednesdays – evening Mid-week Rehearsal (6:45 PM – 9:30 PM)
- Sundays – setup, rehearsal, and all services (approximately 7:15 AM – 1:00 PM)
Opportunities
- Build leadership and relationship/team building skills
- Working with diverse teams
- Opportunity to take part and contribute to Sunday services
- Letter of Reference available upon request
- Partnered with a senior FOH operator
Requirements
- Interviews, reference checks, police check, confidentiality, statement of faith and other forms
Technical Ministries Support Team (Mid-Week)
Technical support for our ministries that happen in the evenings through the week. Support is a combination of basic sound and computer operation.
No prior Tech experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Be available to come minimum 30 minutes (or more) prior to the start of the ministry activity
- Setup any equipment as required
- Turn on equipment and verify everything is working
- Operate equipment for ministry
- At the conclusion, turn off and put away equipment
- Troubleshoot and bring resolution to any issues
Skills
- Enjoy serving in hands on and behind the scenes roles
- Technical aptitude
- People skills
- You can typically “figure things out”
- Troubleshooting skills
Commitment
- Various opportunities Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Opportunities could be seasonal or be all of ministry season (September-June)
Opportunities
- Team building skills
- Working with diverse teams
- Opportunity to take part and contribute to church life
- Letter of Reference available upon request
- Training is provided
- On call support is available
Requirements
- Interviews, reference checks and forms
Technical Ministries Support Team (Weekend)
Technical support for our ministries that happen on the weekends. Support is a combination of basic sound and computer operation.
No prior Tech experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Be available to come minimum 30 minutes (or more) prior to the start of the ministry activity
- Setup any equipment as required
- Turn on equipment and verify everything is working
- Operate equipment for ministry
- At the conclusion, turn off and put away equipment
- Troubleshoot and bring resolution to any issues
Skills
- Enjoy serving in hands on and behind the scenes roles
- Technical aptitude
- People skills
- You can typically “figure things out”
- Troubleshooting skills
Commitment
- Various opportunities Saturdays and Sundays
- Opportunities could be seasonal or be all of ministry season (September-June)
Opportunities
- Team building skills
- Working with diverse teams
- Opportunity to take part and contribute to church life
- Letter of Reference available upon request
- Training is provided
- On call support is available
Requirements
- Interviews, reference checks and forms
Technical Ministries Support Team (Seniors Ministry)
Use your skills to provide technical support for our Seniors Ministry at monthly Lifespring 55 meetings.
Responsibilities
- Assist with all technical needs during Lifespring 55 meetings and events
- Meet with organizers of Lifespring 55 meetings to understand vision and needs
- Arrive early to events to pray and support Lifespring 55 leaders
Skills
- Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards colleagues, staff, and guests
- Display the fruit of the Spirit as you serve
Commitment
- 2 – 5 hours monthly
Opportunities
- Developing recognition of the particular needs of seniors and ensures that their monthly meetings are safe, welcoming, and technically engaging.
- Building long term relationships, offering the additional prospect of ongoing help and blessing to the life of our seniors.
- Training: Equipment, Diversity and Equity
Requirements
- Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
- Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months
Technical Ministries Support Team (Newcomers Ministry)
Provide technical support for Newcomer ministry. Help with audio, video, and computer support for the Sunday Newcomers Fellowship
Responsibilities
- Assist with all technical needs during Newcomers ministry meetings and events
- Meet with Newcomers leadership regularly to understand vision and needs for the meetings and events
- Arrive early to events to provide support/pray
Skills
- Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards colleagues, staff and guests
- Display the fruit of the Spirit as you serve
Commitment
- 2 – 5 hours monthly
Opportunities
- Opportunity to use skills and gifts to serve others
- Build relationships
- Meet new people from different countries, experiences etc
- Training: Equipment Training, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training
Requirements
- Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
- Must have attended The Peoples Church for a minimum of 6 months
Worship Team Member (Newcomers Ministry)
Craft an engaging intercultural worship experience at our Sunday Newcomers Fellowship, which seeks to be a fresh expression of a welcoming and diverse community where people can find connection and compassion in their journey of life and faith!
Responsibilities
- Help to lead worship in song with at the Newcomers Fellowship
- Assist to develop the weekly, monthly, quarterly plan for worship at the Sunday Newcomers Fellowship
- Collaborate with the tech team members about song lyrics/PPT
- Help to develop various teams of musicians for future growth and development
- Help to develop a musical growth strategy for students and volunteers
- Collaboratively work alongside Newcomers Ministry Pastor and Newcomers Network leaders to provide worship support as needed
Skills
- Welcoming, hospitable, and friendly demeanor towards newcomers to Canada
- Willingness to walk alongside newcomers with patience and care as they journey in their new home country
- Display patience and cultural awareness
- Experience working in culturally diverse setting an asset
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- You are a gifted vocalist/musician
- A love for crafting worship experiences that create an atmosphere that will bring life-change
- Willingness to learn and teach diverse songs and genres to encourage a diverse intercultural worship experience
Commitment
- We ask team members to commit for at least 1 year with the ability to renew
- 3-5 hours per week flexibly
Opportunities
This role is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve God with a global impact right here in the city of Toronto. As part of the Newcomers Ministry team, you are part of a diverse & welcoming community that seeks to provide compassion, connection, and community for newcomers to Canada. As a worship team member, you will be directly involved with walking alongside newcomers to be welcomed and find a place of belonging.
Since newcomers have diverse and varied journeys, this role includes various opportunities to support and walk alongside them with patience and care as they get acclimated to their new home country. This is also a great opportunity for you to share your talents and experience, learn new skills, and meet new people!
Training: Newcomers Network Orientation, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity, and Equity Training
Requirements
- VSS Police screening, multiple interviews, and forms
- Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Covenant of The Peoples Church
- Must be part of The Peoples Church community for 6 months