THE GAME PLAN

Pastor’s Introduction.

The world's most successful sports franchises build winning teams by bringing together gifted athletes and directing their combined energy toward victory in the biggest games. Recently, the Los Angeles Dodgers won back-to-back World Series by leveraging the other-worldly skills of Shohei Ohtani, Freddy Freeman, and a roster full of stars. The New England Patriots built a team around Tom Brady and brought home six Super Bowl rings. (Brady got a seventh with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers). Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles in the '90s, and each of their three-peats required just the right combination of talent.
When it comes to the mission entrusted to us at Balboa, we're not left on our own to assemble a star-studded team. Instead, Scripture tells us that the Lord has already given us everything we need to complete the work he's called us to do. Every member of our church family has received spiritual gifts to "build the body" and further the gospel. This Fall, I want to challenge you to get off the bench and "Get in the Game" by discovering the gifts entrusted to you and putting them to work as we engage people to find and follow Jesus!

hall of fame

In Their Own Words - people who found their place by serving.

Mark G

Service to others brings a heavenly joy knowing how much my Lord has done for me.

Bruce H.

I think God blesses those who serve His church in any capacity by giving them joy that is not available from any other source.

Charlie J.

Visiting & praying with those in a hospital or nursing home brought much joy to me as well as to them.

Dick R.

What a tremendous joy and blessing I have received teaching an adult Bible Class for many years.  

Allen B.

Serving the Church and others comes easy for me. Our Lord and Savior came not to be served, but to serve. And serve he did, even unto giving Himself for our salvation. The first truth I learned upon accepting His gift of Salvation, was John 3:30. "He must increase and I must decrease." As I have surrendered more to him, the more He allows me to serve Him and Others. You might say, it's like one of my favorite Gaither songs.  "THE LONGER I SERVE HIM, THE SWEETER HE GROWS."

Derrell N.

Joy comes from living in the service the Master calls us to do. In the words of Corrie ten Boom "not I but Christ."  

Janet R.

 Serving at Balboa feels like a preview of Heaven--doing God's will & serving with fellow believers.  What could bring more joy?   

Debra R

I find great joy in finding ways to SHOW people the love of Jesus, rather than just using words. Feeding and caring for people is my love language.

Donna O.

 feel it is an honor to serve an awesome God by spreading His joy and blessings to others. 

Nancy T.

What a wonderful blessing and joy it is to lead others in worshipping our great God through music while serving Him by singing in the choir! Worshipping with our church family always brings great joy!! 

Michael C.

Whatever I do for these brothers and sisters of mine, I do for Him. 

Connie S.

Serving the Lord with the love of Jesus around others serving the Lord with the love of Jesus is a little preview of heaven.

Ray & Kay K.

Taking action when someone is hurting or in need gave us the joy of Benevolence.  

Myron B.

Although I don't always do it perfectly - it's a joy to please and obey my FATHER, whether or not I get to see the fruit of my labor.

Karen L.

My greatest JOY was working with the Singles for 13 years. This ministry was near and dear to my heart. 

George M.

I enjoyed doing the photography for so many years. Also working on the church history

Kay M. 

Jesus said to love your neighbor as yourself, which means taking action when someone is hurting or in need.  Working on Benevolence has given me the joyful opportunity of helping in His work. 

Bill G.

Hopefully reaching the lost souls of this world, and giving Hope, and encouragement to the saved to look to God for your Hope in all of Life.  For Jesus said He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life!

Sue L.

I get joy when I can encourage someone and know it helped.

Darlene P.

While serving in the AWANA and Nursery - It was so joyful to know God allowed me to love on those babies and teach children the amazing truths of His Word!
While serving in Women's Ministry, I felt a great Joy working with a team of ladies in offering God centered events that helped teach, refresh, and revitalize the ladies of our church and Village.

Barbara M.

Having opportunities to serve confirms that I am still useful as a servant of Christ.

Becky H.

I enjoy singing in the choir and ringing handbells. 

find your position on the balboa team!

The Draft:
I’m ready to Get In the Game!
Complete your top three choices and one of our ministry leaders will contact you to help you find your best fit on the team.

Game Day Operations

Those serving on “Game Day” are typically on a rotation - 
(Weekly, Monthly, etc)

Special Teams

Those serving on Special Teams, typically serve on days outside of the normal Sunday ("Game Day"). They typically serve on a rotation as well.
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