Ministry Guidelines for Adult Volunteers
The following guidelines and standards will be required of any person working in the youth ministry of Glory to Glory. A signed copy of this agreement must be turned in and will be kept on file.
Character
1) Live a separated Christian life. II Timothy 2:2 instructs us to flee youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace. To ensure and maintain the parental confidence and avoid mistaken allegations, workers must avoid even the appearance of misconduct’. The use of alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, viewing of pornography or any improper sexual relationship will not be tolerated and will be grounds for a workers release as a youth leader. Any observed or suspected behavior by other workers should be reported to the department leader. .
2) Have a home life that is in order. Whether single or married, it is important that as Christians, our relationship with Christ and with our family reflects the values and standards we present in ministry. Before we can effectively minister to members of someone else’s family we must make sure that we have ministered to our own. II Timothy 2:4-5,12 outlines this requirement for those who seek leadership positions in the church. .
3) Be loyal to the pastor and Ieaders of Glory to Glory as they follow Christ.
Commitment
1) To help maintain stability of leadership within the Youth Ministry we ask that all workers make a minimum Six-month commitment.
2) We ask that a notice of at least thirty days be ‘given when resigning from a position of leadership or when moving from one department of ministry to another.
3. Participate in in-service training which will include workshops, conferences, monthly meetings and assignments.
Leadership
1. Supervision. All youth workers are under the supervision of the youth leader and his department directors.
2. Attendance. All youth leaders are expected to be in attendance to all monthly meetings. If an absence is necessary the leader must notify the department director 24 hours prior to the meeting date.
Relationships
3. Open Door Policy. All youth events are open to workers and parents of children in the youth ministry. AU other guests or visitors must be cleared through Min. Rogers.
4. Dating or Sexual Involvement. No adult worker is to date or be romantically involved with a youth. Exceptions are made only when the age of the student and. the adult worker are very close and the relationship meets the approval of all parents involved as well as the EDGE staff. Any adult with prior incidents of sexual misconduct in this regard may not be a youth worker or serve in any capacity of youth Ministry.
5. Guidance. Leaders may provide limited guidance within the confines of youth ministry. Individual guidance outside of church should be approved by parents and by Min. Rogers.
6. Confidentiality. As leaders we should maintain confidentiality with the youth we counsel. However there are limits to confidentiality’ when working with youth. Youth workers must report to the Youth leader if a minor discusses harming himself or others, committing a crime or being abused. Any questions about such cases or other issues of confidentiality must be promptly discussed with Min. Rogers.
Discipline
7. Hitting or any form of corporal punishment is unacceptable. If an altercation occurs that is beyond the control of the youth leader must seek the assistance of another leader or the department director.
Appearance
8) All workers are required to wear their assigned leadership shirts and name badges. Clothes should be neat presentable. It is important that as leaders we are professional in our appearance.