Chattahoochee Valley Youth Ministry

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1 Volunteer Application Packet To be involved in the Chattahoochee Valley Youth Ministry Much of this material was copied from: Purpose Driven Youth Ministry by Doug Fields. Copyright 1998 by Doug Fields. Used by permission of Zondervan,

2 Dear Potential Volunteer Leader, I am glad that you are interested in working with our teens! Our church is always looking for volunteer leaders to serve on our team in the youth ministry. We believe that solid ministry is built on relationships between adults and students. Relationships are key to teens feeling loved and understanding God s love in practical ways. This is when real spiritual growth takes place in a student s life. The quality of our ministry is very important. We are looking for men and women who have a commitment to Christ and a desire to care for students. With the aid of prayer and consideration, read the enclosed material. I encourage you to observe one of our weekend classes or mid-week events before making your decision. Then fill out the application. Because we place great value on this ministry, we place great value on our staff. Once I have received your application, I will call you to schedule an appointment. All information will be kept strictly confidential. In the meantime, please feel free to observe one of our weekend services or a midweek event. Also, check us out on our website which has details about some of the things we do. Youth ministry is a great way to invest your time and serve the Lord! I am looking forward to meeting with you and spending time talking about our hopes and desires for ministry. If you have any need to reach me, please feel free to call. God Bless, Tim Randolph Youth Minister

3 What students need from caring adults? Changing the youth world happens one student at a time. Students do not connect to activities; they connect to people. The most effective way to influence teens is through significant relationships with key people in there lives. Our goal is to develop leaders who minister to students. Students need adults who will Love God and live for Him Be interested in their lives Take initiative to spend time with them Pray for them Be real Say encouraging words Believe in them Laugh Go to their world Remember their names and care for them Share God s love through personal experience Be consistent to the programs Be patient Enjoy life How to be involved in students lives We will later explain the application process, but first it is important for you to understand what commitment we ask from our staff. For effective ministry with students, you need to: 1. Understand the mission and values of the youth ministry. Know the mission statement and direction of the ministry. This will allow your ministry to be more effective in reaching and caring for students. 2. Commit to an activity or program. Consider the role for which God has shaped you in order to build relationships with students. 3. Grow as a minister. Develop your personal ministry, which will ultimately influence students.

4 Understand the mission and values of our ministry Our Mission statement: The Charge of the CVC Youth Ministry is to bring Friendship and Love in Christ to those we Serve and Meet. Our Slogan: LIVE OUTSIDE THE BOX Activities and Programs: Listed here are the main activities and Programs of our youth ministry. Sunday s and Wednesday s: These are our class meetings. On Sunday s our class takes a biblical track and is for 7 th 12 th graders, guys and girls. On Wednesday s our class takes a topical track and our junior high and high school has separate classes. Winterfest: Every President's day weekend in February our teens take a trip to Gatlinburg Tennessee to take part in Winterfest. This is for Teens and their families. Unify: Each year in March our teens take part in a city wide youth rally called Unify. The goal of Unify is to unite the different churches in the Columbus area by having a weekend of fellowship, worship, lessons and activities all as one. Retreats: Each year (at least once a year) our teens take a weekend to spiritually rejuvenate and refocus. This could be a camp retreat or a beach retreat.

5 IMPACT: IMPACT is our junior high and high school youth summer camp. It is held in Nashville Tennessee on the campus of David Lipscomb in June. Monday Night Fellowship: Monday Night Fellowship is a fellowship oriented outreach event that offers a safe place for our teens to invite their friends. This event is held every other Monday night throughout the summer months and once a month throughout the school year. Nashville Inner City Mission Trip and service projects: Throughout the year the youth participate in various service projects and activities. In the summer we take a week long mission trip out of town to Nashville to help with the inner city church. Various Activities: There are smaller activities on the calendar such as: movie nights, bowling, video scavenger hunt, lock-in s, and other Columbus outings.

6 General Information Name Today s Date Full Address Date of Birth Home Phone Occupation Cell Phone Employer Work Status o Part time o Full Time o Student Marital Status o Single o Married o Divorced Education High School Year Graduated College/other Year Graduated Degree minor Other education Year Graduated

7 Personal and Spiritual History Write a brief testimony about how you became a Christian (include date). Write briefly about significant events in your life that have impacted you spiritually. Describe three major ways in which you have grown in your spiritual journey since you have became a Christian. How would you describe your spiritual journey now? What accountability do you currently have in your spiritual journey?

8 What do you do when you have conflict with someone? How do you handle confrontation? Are there any special issues or concerns happening in your life right now that would have an impact in your commitment and involvements in the youth ministry? (e.g., relationships or other commitments, etc) In caring for students, we believe it is our responsibility to seek an adult staff that is able to provide healthy, safe, and nurturing relationships. Please answer the following questions accordingly. Any special concerns can be discussed individually with the ministry staff. Are you using illegal drugs? Have you ever gone through treatment for alcohol or drug abuse? If yes, please describe. What is your view on drinking alcohol?

9 Have you ever had sexual relations with any minor after you became an adult? Have you ever been accused or convicted of any form of child abuse? If yes, please describe. Have you ever been a victim of any form of child abuse? If yes, would you like to speak to a minister or a counselor? Are you willing to be finger printed for state criminal conviction clearing? How long have you attended The Chattahoochee Valley Church? Are you a member? List the date and activities of other ministry experiences here at CVC, and the reasons for ending that ministry. Date Started Ministry/Activity Date Ended Reason

10 Describe any other ministry/church experience you have been involved with. What spiritual gifts do you feel you have, and how would you like to use them in youth ministry? Why do you want to do youth ministry? What are some of your expectations of the youth ministry staff? Please provide three references and include their name, full address and relationship to you. Name Address Relationship to you 1) 2) 3) The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I, the undersigned, give my authorization to The Chattahoochee Valley Church or its representatives to release any and all records or information relating to working with minors. The Chattahoochee Valley Church my contact my references and appropriate government agencies as deemed necessary in order to verify my suitability as a youth worker. I understand that the personal information in this application with be held confidential by the professional church staff. Signature Today s Date