Learn about Engagement at Salt House
Some people dive all the way in right away. Most of us are in more than one of these areas at one time – so it isn’t about finding a pinpoint that you are on and working your way to the next one, but it is more like looking at how you want to engage in relationship for this season, and understanding that these are options that you have to let that ideal become reality.
ENGAGEMENT CONTINUUM
SHOW UP - SIMPLY BE HERE
Let’s be honest – this is a thing, and this is enough. There are all kinds of reasons for folks to be a part of Salt House and this is the level of engagement. Whether recovering from hurt, feeling to overwhelmed by life, or just checking it out – show up, and you are a part of us. We also, very intentionally included those who are tuning in digitally. We have folks from across the country who tune in to our podcast and videos – and we are so grateful for your engagement, too. Thank you, friends! You are part of us.
CHOOSE TO CONNECT + CONVERSE
This looks like intentional connection both in the rows in worship, and sticking around for our meal times. Sitting down at a table with strangers is a thing – it takes a commitment to engage. Even to engage in that question/discussion time at the beginning of worship each week, we can kind of nod our way through that (which is absolutely okay – we’ve all been there), or we can choose to engage a bit more, bring who we are – some reality and vulnerability into those few moments. We’re acknowledging that this is another level of engagement.
ENGAGE AS A VOLUNTEER
Our Sunday morning experience is held together by volunteers who do so many big and little things that make life happen. It is the work of about 35+ volunteers who make worship and a meal possible. And if you look around, there are about 100 people (75 or so adults) here most Sundays. We’re not asking anyone to do something EVERY Sunday – once a month, or more or less – as often as folks would like. But this is a really accessible level of engagement, in that it means maybe being here 15 minutes earlier, or staying 15 minutes later, or doing something while you’re here – it is what holds us together. And it is a wildly accessible way to start building connections with others and deepen your engagement here at Salt House.
SMALL GROUPS
Small groups at Salt House that gather around an interest, book, or topic for a season. These groups are dedicated to connecting with God and each other. These are measurable short-term options, usually 4-8 weeks (some longer, some shorter), though they can take other forms, too. We have an organic approach to forming these groups, letting interest arise from our community – do know that you are welcome to reach out with your ideas, to fill in something you think is missing or that you want to invite others into.
MINISTRY TEAMS & LEADERSHIP
We want our work together to be relationally driven. Stepping into a dynamic ministry area or leadership team (like the Salt House Council) and facilitate some of the deepest engagement in our community. Most ministry teams meet monthly, with other special events, though there is variance. Are you looking for a place to grow with others, with God, and engage more fully? Then maybe it’s time for a Thrive Team. Most ministry teams operate for a longer season (1 year, give or take).
Let’s be honest – this is a thing, and this is enough. There are all kinds of reasons for folks to be a part of Salt House and this is the level of engagement. Whether recovering from hurt, feeling to overwhelmed by life, or just checking it out – show up, and you are a part of us. We also, very intentionally included those who are tuning in digitally. We have folks from across the country who tune in to our podcast and videos – and we are so grateful for your engagement, too. Thank you, friends! You are part of us.
CHOOSE TO CONNECT + CONVERSE
This looks like intentional connection both in the rows in worship, and sticking around for our meal times. Sitting down at a table with strangers is a thing – it takes a commitment to engage. Even to engage in that question/discussion time at the beginning of worship each week, we can kind of nod our way through that (which is absolutely okay – we’ve all been there), or we can choose to engage a bit more, bring who we are – some reality and vulnerability into those few moments. We’re acknowledging that this is another level of engagement.
ENGAGE AS A VOLUNTEER
Our Sunday morning experience is held together by volunteers who do so many big and little things that make life happen. It is the work of about 35+ volunteers who make worship and a meal possible. And if you look around, there are about 100 people (75 or so adults) here most Sundays. We’re not asking anyone to do something EVERY Sunday – once a month, or more or less – as often as folks would like. But this is a really accessible level of engagement, in that it means maybe being here 15 minutes earlier, or staying 15 minutes later, or doing something while you’re here – it is what holds us together. And it is a wildly accessible way to start building connections with others and deepen your engagement here at Salt House.
SMALL GROUPS
Small groups at Salt House that gather around an interest, book, or topic for a season. These groups are dedicated to connecting with God and each other. These are measurable short-term options, usually 4-8 weeks (some longer, some shorter), though they can take other forms, too. We have an organic approach to forming these groups, letting interest arise from our community – do know that you are welcome to reach out with your ideas, to fill in something you think is missing or that you want to invite others into.
MINISTRY TEAMS & LEADERSHIP
We want our work together to be relationally driven. Stepping into a dynamic ministry area or leadership team (like the Salt House Council) and facilitate some of the deepest engagement in our community. Most ministry teams meet monthly, with other special events, though there is variance. Are you looking for a place to grow with others, with God, and engage more fully? Then maybe it’s time for a Thrive Team. Most ministry teams operate for a longer season (1 year, give or take).