The Advancers Brunch
The Advancers Brunch exists to rally, align, and empower our ministry on a quarterly basis through fellowship, celebration, and vision.
While serving as a foundational engine behind the scenes, Advancers operates as an active, living, and breathing ministry team—dedicated to celebrating how God is moving and partnering together to advance the Gospel further and faster through Grace City Tampa.
Purpose
- Fellowship & Community: Create an intentional space for team members to connect over a meal, build authentic relationships, and grow together as a vital ministry team within Grace City Tampa.
- Celebration & Gratitude: Pause quarterly to honor and celebrate key milestones, testimonies, and the measurable impact of God’s work through our church family.
- Vision & Alignment: Hear directly from leadership regarding strategic goals, upcoming initiatives, and the future direction of how resources are deployed to advance the Gospel.
- Impactful Engagement: Recognize that while much of this work takes place behind the scenes, its ripple effect drives the front-line mission, momentum, and spiritual growth of Grace City Tampa.
Setup & Volunteer Arrival Timeline
Volunteer Arrival Schedule
| Volunteer Team | Required Arrival Time |
|---|---|
| 3 volunteers | 2 hours before the event starts |
| 4 or more volunteers | 1.5 hours before the event starts |
Exception: Standard arrival times may be adjusted if the team completes the table layout and room configuration the night before.
Setup Workflow Checklist
1. Pre-Event Signage Prep — Sunday Prior
- Bring two sign-holder stands to The Collective.
- Bring one bag of coffee to The Collective.
2. Room Layout & Signage — First 30 Minutes
- Locate the two Advancers signs in the back area of The Collective near the folding chairs.
- Insert the signs into the sign-holder stands.
- Place the signs at the entry points and front-door area.
- Move extra chairs into another room.
- Set up the main seating tables with six black folding chairs per table.
- Clear the large table for the buffet line.
3. Food & Beverage Station Prep — 30–45 Minutes Before the Event
- Retrieve the chafer racks, water pans, Sterno cans, and lighter from the men’s bathroom storage area.
- Start the coffee urn in the kitchen using the coffee secured the Sunday prior.
- Fill the large cooler with four to five bags of Sprouts ice and iced beverages.
- Set out the drink dispensers.
- Set out coffee cups, vegan and classic flavored creamers, and the sweetener box.
4. Table Settings — 30 Minutes Before the Event
- Pre-set plates at each seat on the main tables.
- Place pre-rolled silverware and napkin sets at each seat to anchor attendee seating.