Application for Next Generation Ministries
Calvary Bible Church encourages qualified persons within the church to apply for service in one or more areas within Next Generation Ministries. This process will include:
- This completed application form which must be submitted to the Next Generation Ministries leadership Staff
- A background check.
- The completion of our Sexual Abuse Awareness Training
- A complete reference check
In order to provide a safe and secure environment for our children and students, and to minimize the church's and your own vulnerability to accusation, we have adopted the following application form. The information contained in this form will be kept confidential and will be disclosed only to those who have a reasonable need to know.
**You must be 16 years old or older to fill out this application**
Calvary Bible Church
Next Gen. Policies
In an effort to provide a safe, secure environment for our children and Youth, Calvary Bible Church has adopted several policies that are to be strictly followed:
I. Volunteer Qualifications
A. Membership – All positions of leadership, including all directors, shall be members of this church. “All those that teach the Word of God in the ministries of this church shall be members.”
B. Six Month Rule – A volunteer prospect must first have currently attended Calvary Bible Church main worship services for at least six consecutive months before being considered for a ministry position.
C. Approval Process – All volunteer prospects are required to complete the approval process before being considered for a ministry position. This process includes:
· Next Generation Ministries Application (youth or adult) – Included in the application is the Ministry Covenant and the Next Gen. Policies. An interview may be required.
· Background Check – Only for volunteers ages 16 and older.
· Sexual Abuse Awareness Training – Only for volunteers ages 16 and older.
D. Adult Chaperones - All adult chaperones must complete the Approval Process before participating in any overnight activities with children or youth.
E. Exclusions – Adults who have pleaded guilty or have been convicted or adjudicated of child sexual or physical abuse will not be permitted to minister with children or youth.
F. Suspected Cases of Child Abuse – Volunteers who suspect child abuse should promptly contact the Children’s Ministry Director. If needed, a “Incident Report” will be completed. All volunteers are required to complete our Sexual Abuse Awareness Training.
II. Child Protection Policies
A. Security System – Children will only be released to authorized individuals. This identification system is designed to ensure children are safely dropped off and released. Siblings are only allowed to pick up children if they are 6th grade or older and have the correct check-out slip.
B. “Two Worker Rule” - There should always be at least two volunteers present when caring for children. At no time is a volunteer to be alone with a child or children. If you are the only volunteer present, do not accept children. Ask the parent to stay until another volunteer arrives. At bathroom breaks, two adults must be present. In the classroom bathrooms, one adult may assist a child, but the door must be left ajar.
Students between the ages of 16-18 may be considered the “second adult” in the room. They are never to be the only adult or to be alone with a child or children. These students are also required to complete the entire Approval Process before being permitted to serve as a “second adult”.
C. Parental Permission – For all off-campus activities that are sponsored by the church, a signed “Parent Permission Release Form” must be obtained for each participating child.
D. Diaper Changing/Restrooms – Male volunteers and volunteers under the age or 18 are not permitted to change diapers or take children to the restroom. When taking children to the restroom leave the door open slightly.
E. Medication – Volunteers are not allowed to dispense any type of medication to children.
F. Redirection and Time-out – If a child becomes frustrated or aggressive, redirect their attention to another toy or activity. If this is unsuccessful, a brief timeout may be used (maximum of 3 minutes). If the child’s aggressive behavior continues, please page the parent. Do not raise your voice or spank any child!
G. Accountability – In order to protect the children, volunteers are to personally hold each other accountable. Any inappropriate behavior should be reported to a ministry leader. Examples of inappropriate behavior would include the following:
a. Spanking or physically striking a child
b. Harsh yelling at a child
c. Forced restraint (except when a child is in danger of hurting himself or injuring another child)
In general, any activity that is unduly harsh (whether by neglect or commission) or any activity that is questionable sexually should be carefully avoided.
H. Physical Contact – Volunteers should not hold children older than Kindergarten age in their laps.
Calvary Bible Church
Ministry Covenant
Expectations for Ministry Volunteers
Faith - I profess an active faith in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and seek to grow in spiritual maturity to serve Him.
Support - I commit to supporting the ministry, leadership, Constitution and Statement of Faith of Calvary Bible Church in our efforts together to be faithful for the Great Commission.
Training - I will make every effort to attend training programs and Sunday morning in-service sessions for the sake of my own spiritual health and the ministry I serve.
Preparation - I will pray and prepare in advance lessons provided by the Next Generation Ministries Leadership so that I am effective when I arrive for my ministry
Team - I will strive for excellence by doing my best to arrive on time for my service commitment. I will notify my leader when I am be absent and find my own replacement.
Pray - I will pray for those under my ministry charge and the ministry as a whole.
Commitment - I commit to serving in this ministry for a minimum of one year.
Adult Application for Next Generation Ministries