Find a place to get involved and serve!

Choir, Praise Team, Drama Ministry, Kid’s Choir, Sound and Media Ministry: For information, contact Pastor David Grimm 796-0955.

Little Sluggers:  Volunteer in East Side's Nursery.   For information, contact Sarah Nunn.

Kid'z Zone pre-school and Elementary School Ministry: For information, contact Pastor Don Claphan at 796-0955

Student Ministry - 6th through 12th grade: For information, contact Pastor Don Claphan at 796-0955.

Information Center:  Help provide information to connect guests with the people and ministries of East Side.  For information, contact Cheryl Lanier.

Ushers and Greeters: Be an Usher or Greeter for our Saturday evening and Sunday morning services.  For information on Ushering, please contact Jacob Nichols.  For Greeter information, please contact Shelly Frederico.

Prayer Counselors:  Be a Prayer Counselor in our Saturday evening or Sunday morning services.  For information contact Pastor Mike Gonzales at 796-0955.

Parking Lot Ministry:  Volunteer to help with our Parking Lot Ministry before our Saturday evening and Sunday morning services.  For information, contact Doug Vetter at 461-4730.

Pastor’s Prayer Partners: Be involved in East Side's Prayer Ministry.  Contact Pastor Mike Gonzales at 796-0955.

Cafe:  Help serve in East Side's Cafe.  For information, contact Bob Wisecup.

Building and Grounds:  Volunteer to be a part of the clean team or grounds crew.  For information, please contact Chad Childress at 816-796-0955 or download this information sheet and drop it off at the church office.

Church Office Help:  Help with church office duties.  For information, contact Carolyn Rippee.

Mission: Christian Witness:  Assist the pastoral staff by making phone calls to first time attenders and/or those interested in a relationship with Christ on Tuesday evenings, or by being available for prayer after our Saturday evening or Sunday morning services.  For information, contact Charlie McLean or Ralph Tull.

Mercy Meals:  Our ministry to the homeless and needy (meets on Saturdays).  For information, contact Margaret Knight at or Melissa Shirley.

Crossroads Homeless Ministry:  Volunteer in our monthly ministry to the homeless.  For information, contact Alice Cook at cook@embarqmail.com.

Operation Inspiration:  Our Pro-Life ministry to pregnant women and women affected directly or indirectly by abortion.  For information, contact Demita Karle.

Funeral Dinners: Prepare food for church members who've lost loved ones.  For information, contact Linda Tull.

Care and Repair:  Help make mechanical repairs for those in the church such as vehicles, home appliances, and various other home repairs.  For information contact the Church Office at 796-0955 or email Pastor Mike Schnelle.