“Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” Mark 10:14-15
TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Commit 1.5 hours on Sunday mornings, and this role can be weekly, every other Sunday, or once a month.
•Actively greet families with a smile and a word of encouragement as they drop their kid(s) off in Kids Worship, and kindly encourage kids’ participation in worship: keeping them attentive, participating alongside them, escorting them to and from the restroom, and being ready to pray with/for kids as needed.
•Attentively engage during the entire service; be an encourager to the team of volunteers that you serve with. If you are assigned a specific element of the service to lead, the Kids Ministry Pastor will communicate with you by e-mail on the Monday before you serve.
•Share positive experiences with parents when they pick their child up; and if a behavior problem is consistently distracting others from learning or creating an unsafe environment, invite a coordinator or Kids Ministry staff into the situation to talk with the parents.
TEAM EXPECTATIONS:
•Worship. Regularly attend and actively engage in our church-wide worship services, and commit to grow as a Christian in all facets of life.
•Prepare in prayer. Pray for God’s heart for people every time you serve. Ask God how you can put someone else at ease, for the Lord to use you today, and how you can most authentically demonstrate His love.
•Serve when scheduled. Let Kids Ministry staff know in advance if you are going to be out.
•Be on time. Consistently arrive at your station at least 15 minutes before the beginning of each service.
•Dress appropriately. Dress in a manner that would honor Christ and not distract others or cause them to stumble. Crossgates Kids shirts are available for purchase through the Kids Ministry staff.
•Serve with passion, commitment, and excellence. Remember that you represent Jesus Christ to our kids and families. Conduct yourself worthy of His calling on your life, leaning on His direction for all your ministry opportunities.
•Handle distractions and disturbances by being alert to any unusual behavior or activity. If there is a medical emergency or something alarming, notify the security team member outside Kids Worship.
•Communicate. If you need a break, feel burnt out, or are just going through a busy season, let us know! We’d love to pray with you and for you in any way we can.
