Serve our Church Family
As part of the Cherrydale family, teens connect and serve with others in our church community and in the DC Metro area. Below, we list some of the many local service and ministry training opportunities that are available to teens. We also encourage teens to participate in global missions opportunities.
Interested in serving in one of these areas? Contact Pastor Greg.
Youth Ministry Leadership
Youth Group
Adults serve as leaders of the Youth Group’s breakout groups, but they’re helped by teens who are willing to step up and take on a peer leadership role. From learning to lead group discussion times to helping coordinate group breakout nights and service projects, teens are a vital part of the youth group leadership. To learn more about Youth Group teen leadership, talk to your life group leader.
Mission Trip Leadership
Each year, the youth ministry goes on a missions trip. We look for the oldest or most experienced students on that trip to serve in a more advanced capacity. Learn about an upcoming missions trip and ask Pastor Greg O’Dell about available leadership responsibilities.
Children’s Ministry
Nursery and Sunday Class Assistants
It is expected that if teens are going to serve on a Sunday morning that they also participate in worship or a Sunday class. Parents should also determine if their teen is ready to serve. We encourage parents to serve with their teens! To learn more, email our Children’s Ministry Director, Beth Main. Include your name, phone number, and your age.
Other Sunday Service Areas
There are many other ways teens can help serve at Cherrydale. Greeters help welcome people into our church family on Sunday mornings by being a friendly face. Ushers help invite people into worship by being a welcoming presence at the entrance to the worship center and helping people find seats on Sundays. Hospitality team help set up coffee and bagels.
Worship
Have a musical ability and a heart for worship? There are many opportunities for teens to help lead worship not just on Sunday mornings but throughout the week in various ministries at Cherrydale. Contact Pastor Greg O’Dell for details.
Serve the DC Metro Community
Arlington Bridge Builders
Our youth ministry partners with Arlington Bridge Builders, a network of area churches, Christian organizations, and individuals who share the Gospel, make disciples, and meet practical needs. Each August, we have a Backpack Service Event where students can volunteer and/or donate to equip students with school supplies and Christian materials, such as Bibles and devotionals.
