PURPOSE OF WELCOME TEAM

• The Welcome Team is the face of Kids Ministry! Leaders have an opportunity to share God’s welcome with our Kids Ministry families and help them get plugged in to their classrooms.
• Through hospitality and acts of kindness, our kids can experience God’s love and feel His presence in a warm and safe atmosphere, helping them to build a closer relationship with God.

LEADER ROLES

• Welcome Team leaders serve as Door Greeters, at Check-In Stations, and the Welcome Desk.
• Lobby Monitors – Serve at the Welcome Desk to answer questions, direct parents and kids, and to be an adult presence in the lobby throughout the service.

TIME COMMITMENT:

• Welcome Team- serve before 1st or 2nd service on a weekly or bi-weekly rotation (8:40am - 9:20am or 10:40am - 11:20am).
• Lobby Monitors – serve with the Welcome Team before service and stay through the service on a weekly or bi-weekly rotation (9am - 10:30am or 11am – 12:30pm).

PURPOSE OF SUNDAY MORNING EARLY CHILDHOOD-NURSERY

• Kids Ministry / Early Childhood-Nursery is a place and time where children learn that God made them, God loves them, and Jesus wants to be their forever friend!
• Kids Ministry / Early Childhood-Nursery allows parents the opportunity to attend Worship while their child is being cared for and loved.

TIME COMMITMENT:

• We ask Nursery leaders to commit to either every Sunday or every other Sunday (weeks 1/3/5 or weeks 2/4).
• We ask for you to be on time and ready to greet parents and love on babies in the Nursery at 8:45 / 10:45.

EXPECTATIONS OF NURSERY LEADERS:

• Show up consistently on their designated Sundays
• Create a welcoming environment for parents and babies
• Show the love of Jesus through cuddles and snuggles, rocking, singing and playing
• Consistently pray for babies and families

NURSERY LEADERS SHOULD:

• Love God and have a personal relationship with Jesus
• When possible, attend training events and meetings
• Complete Ministry Safe and background check or the Minor Application before serving

PURPOSE OF SUNDAY MORNING EARLY CHILDHOOD  

• Kids Ministry / Early Childhood is a place and time where children learn that God made them, God loves them, and Jesus wants to be their forever friend! 
• Kids Ministry / Early Childhood allows families the opportunity to have their children participate in age-appropriate Bible lessons while the parents are able to attend adult worship. 

TIME COMMITMENT 

• We ask classroom leaders to commit to either every Sunday or every other Sunday (weeks 1/3/5 or weeks 2/4).
• Leaders show up for prayer at 8:40 (first service leaders), or 10:40 (second service leaders).
• We ask for you to be on time and ready to greet children in your classroom at 8:45 / 10:45. 

EXPECTATIONS OF CLASSROOM LEADERS 

Classroom leaders will partner with families to build biblical foundations for life while making disciples who make disciples. They will do this by:  

• Showing up consistently  
• Coming in prepared to share the lesson (lesson and all materials are in the classroom each week) 
• Creating a safe place for kids to grow in their faith  
• Communicating with parents  

Classroom leaders should: 

• Love God and have a personal relationship with Jesus 
• Preview the lesson sent out in the weekly email so you show up prepared 
• When possible, attend training events and meetings 
• Complete Ministry Safe and Background check or the Minor Application before serving 

PURPOSE OF SUNDAY MORNING ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING 

Elementary is a place and time where first through fifth graders participate in Christ centered fellowship, praise and worship, large group teaching, prayer, missions and classroom Bible lesson. Additionally, this programming allows families the opportunity to have their children participate in age-appropriate Bible teaching while parents attend adult worship.  

PURPOSE OF ELEMENTARY LEADER POSITIONS 

Leaders in Elementary have an opportunity to make a spiritual impact on the lives of 1st-5th grade kids.  Elementary Leaders do this by: 

• Showing up consistently to serve.  
• Coming in prepared to share the lesson.  The lesson and all materials are ready in the classroom each week. 
• Creating a safe place for kids to grow in their faith. 

LEADER POSITIONS  

Adult Leaders: 

• You serve as the lead teacher and follow the lesson plan provided. 
• You will be the lead teacher of the Bible teaching and delegate classroom assistance to adult, teen and junior helpers. 
• There will always be at least two leaders in each classroom. 

Adult Helpers: 

• There will be an adult lead teacher in any class you are asked to assist with. 
• You will assist the lead teacher by handing out worksheets, prepping crafts and facilitating games and activities. 
• You will assist kids in need of help with lessons, crafts, and staying on task. 

 Teen (9th-12th Grade) Helpers: 

• Teen helpers are an incredibly important part of our classrooms!   
• You will assist lead teachers with classroom organization, attendance, and safety. 
• You will assist kids in need of help with the lessons, crafts, and staying on task. 
• Encourage kids to participate in games, lessons and worship. 

Junior (6th -8th Grade) Helpers: 

• Junior leaders are a huge help in Elementary classrooms! 
• Junior helpers add energy to the classroom and help encourage kids to participate in worship, games and lessons! 
• Junior helpers will serve as runners between classrooms or to the main welcome desk when needed.  For instance, to retrieve extra supplies. 

Substitute Leaders & Helpers: 

• Substitute on an as needed basis on a given Sunday.  The Elementary Director will contact you directly an opening arises. 
• Substitute Leaders and Helpers are an essential part of the Elementary team! 

All Elementary Leaders and Helpers should:  

• Love God and have a personal relationship with Jesus.  
• Preview the lesson sent out in the weekly email so you show up prepared. 
• When possible, attend training events and meetings. 
• Complete Ministry Safe and Background check or the Minor Application before serving.

TIME COMMITMENT 

• All leaders and helpers will choose to serve during either the 9am or 11am service time. 
• All leaders and helpers are asked to commit to serving every week or every other week (2nd/4th Sunday of the month or 1st/3rd/5th Sunday of the month.)  
• Leaders show up for prayer at 8:40 (first service), or 10:40 (second service leaders). 
• We ask for you to be on time and ready to greet children in your classroom at 8:45 / 10:45.  

PURPOSE OF KIDS WORSHIP MINISTRY

To disciple kids in the ministry of leading worship and utilizing the gifts God has given them to honor God and edify the body of Christ. Success in this ministry is producing kids who have thriving relationships with Jesus, are strong spiritual leaders and have the desire to live a lifestyle of worship.

LEADER POSITIONS

• Preschool Worship Leader: Students and Adults
• Elementary Worship Leader: Students and Adults
• Tech Team (Propresenter and Lights): Adults and Students

TIME COMMITMENT

• Tech Team – At least 2 Sundays per month for 9:00am or 11:00am service. Arrive early to prep for services.
• Worship Leaders - At least 2 Sundays per month for 9:00am or 11:00am service. Lead children in worship through practicing and memorizing dance motions in advance.

PURPOSE OF SPECIAL NEEDS LEADERS

Leaders in the special Needs Ministry, have an opportunity to make a spiritual impact on the lives of children, students and adults with Special Needs and their families. Our goal is to embrace and serve those with Special Needs and their families with the love of Jesus. It is our desire in special needs that each leader help our students to hear God’s word in the way they can best learn.

LEADER POSITIONS 

Adult Leaders:

• There will always be at least 2 leaders in each classroom
• You will follow a lesson plan written by the director
• The Bible lesson is printed on the back of a colorful picture of the Bible lesson , very easy to follow and simple.
• We have ID cards in each room to tell you about each student and their specific needs.

Student Leaders:

• There will be adult leaders in any class you are asked to lead in.
• You will come to know the special students and develop a relationship with them, helping guide them in their relationship with Jesus.

TIME COMMITMENT

Both Adult and Student leaders are expected to work one of the following weeks:

• 1st, 3rd or 5th Sunday of the month
• 2nd or 4th Sunday of the Month
• Some leaders prefer each Sunday.
• You may choose from 9:00 or 11:00 service.

There is also an opportunity for either:

• Substitute on a when needed bases on a Sunday.
• Help out on Respite nights, when Parents have a night out as we plan a fun time for their children.