At Holy Spirit, we believe that all the baptized are called into Christ’s mission — and that leadership in ministry can be learned. Our Apprenticeship Program is one way we help raise up new leaders for the Church by pairing volunteers with experienced Coordinators to learn the work of a specific ministry area.
Each Apprentice is a volunteer leader-in-training. You’ll gain firsthand experience, deepen your gifts, and contribute to the flourishing of our church’s life. Along the way, you’ll grow in clarity about your vocation and how God may be calling you to serve the Church — here or beyond.
As part of your journey, Apprentices are expected to attend a Discovery Retreat hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas — a weekend retreat designed to help you discern your unique gifts and calling within the Church.
More info: https://www.epicenter.org/discernment/discovery-weekend/
Reports to: Formation Coordinator
Time Commitment: ~4 hours/month + occasional events
Ideal For: Someone exploring a call to curate, teach, or support lifelong Christian formation.
Responsibilities:
Assist in organizing and communicating about regular formation classes and seasonal events.
Support volunteer teachers with materials and setup.
Help brainstorm themes and curricula with the Coordinator.
Be present for major formation events (e.g., Fall kickoff, Lent programming).
Reports to: Service Coordinator
Time Commitment: ~4 hours/month + occasional events
Ideal For: Someone passionate about connecting people’s gifts to the needs of the community.
Responsibilities:
Help communicate and coordinate service opportunities within and beyond the parish.
Assist with volunteer onboarding and follow-up.
Support logistics for service events and parish-wide initiatives.
Participate in evaluating and strengthening our service partnerships.
Reports to: Worship Coordinator
Time Commitment: ~4 hours/month + participation in services
Ideal For: Someone with a heart for the beauty and order of Episcopal worship who wants to learn the behind-the-scenes coordination of liturgy.
Responsibilities:
Assist in scheduling and coordinating liturgical ministers (e.g., readers, acolytes, chalice bearers).
Help prepare service materials (bulletins, readings, prayer lists).
Support special liturgies and seasonal planning (e.g., Holy Week, Advent).
Learn the basics of Altar Guild coordination, music collaboration, and worship planning.