PLEASE SELECT YOUR FIRST AND SECOND CHOICE: ___ Presentation Leader/Teacher ___ Greeter ___ Drama ___ Interaction Leader/ Helper ___ Security Monitor ___ Scriptwriter ___ Praise & Worship ___ Musician ___ Puppets ___ Application Leader/ Helper ___ Snack Coordinator ___ Prop Making ___ Crew Helper (Assists with needs of children) ___ Set Design & Construction ___ Checkpoint Staff (Registration) ___ Technical Crew (Audio / Video / Lighting) Other: _____________________________ PLEASE SELECT ONE AGE GROUP: ___ Babies (0 – 15 Months) ___ Threes ___ Toddlers (15 Months – 2 years) ___ Fours ___ Fives & Kdg. ___ 3 rd & 4th Grades ___ 1st & 2nd Grades ___ 5th & 6th Grades HOW OFTEN WILL YOU BE WILLING TO SERVE: ___ 1 X weekly ___ 2 X month ___1 X month Other: _______________________________ Please list two references below that you have known for more than one year. References canNOT be related to you. 1. Name: __________________________________________________________________ Phone number: _______________ E-mail: ________________________________________ Relationship: __________________________ How long have you known them?___________ 2. Name: ___________________________________ Title or Position: _________________ Phone number: _______________ E-mail:_______________________________________ Relationship: __________________________ How long have you known them?___________ There are many different ways to serve in children’s ministry. Different services require a variety of help. Help is needed on Sundays: morning and evening, Wednesday nights, and on Saturdays. Office help is needed weekdays. PRESENTATION LEADER: Responsible for leading creative Bible lesson presentations. Preparation necessary using various methods (PowerPoint, drama, puppets, interactive video, object lessons, etc.). INTERACTION LEADER/HELPER: Leads/Helps children in interactive activities, such as memory verses, games, puzzles, competitive Bible drills, and more. PRAISE & WORSHIP LEADER: Responsible for leading the children in upbeat, kid-friendly music with motions, as well as teaching slower worship songs to start developing an attitude of awe for our Lord. APPLICATION LEADER/HELPER: Leads/helps children in creative hands-on activities (crafts, coloring pages, science experiments, object lessons, and other activities). PLEASE READ AND SIGN. I recognize that the organization to which this application is being submitted is relying on the accuracy of the information contained herein. Accordingly, I attest and affirm that all of the information that I have provided is absolutely true and correct. I authorize the organization (CFTN) to contact any person or entity listed in this application, and I further authorize any such person or entity to provide the organization (CFTN) with information, opinions, and impressions relating to my background or qualifications. I voluntarily release the organization and any such person or entity listed herein from liability involving the communication of information relating to my background or qualifications. I further authorize the organization (CFTN) to conduct a criminal background investigation if such a check is deemed necessary. I have carefully read the policies and procedures of the organization, and I agree to abide by them and to protect the health and safety of the children or youth at all times. I have carefully read the foregoing and know the contents thereof and I sign this release as my own free act. This is a legally binding agreement which I have read and understand. Printed Name: __________________________________ Signature: _____________________________Date: _____________ CREW HELPERS: These are the people who build relationships by meeting and greeting the children, assisting with a helping hand throughout the service with whatever is needed. CHECKPOINT STAFF: These leaders provide a smile, and a welcome as they check-in children and new visitors. DOOR GREETER/ SECURITY MONITOR: This person stands at the door of the children’s area and checks for security badges prior to allowing entrance into the secured area. Maintains security during the service. Must be strong-willed enough to uphold the entrance policy and SWEET enough to do it with a smile! TECH CREW: Audio/Video/Lighting – experienced or willing to learn. DRAMA: Work with a group of children, developing dramas to present in children’s church. MORE AREAS: MUSICIANS, SET CONSTRUCTION, DECORATORS, PUPPETS, COSTUME DESIGN, PROP BUILDING, SNACK COORDINATION, SCRIPTWRITING QUALIFICATIONS FOR CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS . . . Children’s ministry volunteers who are in a place of responsibility in the church are expected to be examples in faith, conduct, and family life. Maintaining a high standard for workers is one of the best ways to present Christ to the people of our church and community. Therefore, the following guidelines will be required of any person who volunteers in the children’s ministry at CFTN. PLEASE CHECK EACH AS THEY APPLY: ___ I have accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. ___ I have been baptized by immersion. ___ I have completed the new members class. ___ I will be faithful in attending regular church services. ___ I will give at least a one week notice if I know I will be absent. Full Name: _______________________________E-mail: _____________________________ Address: _______________________________City:_____________ St: _____ Zip:________ Phone:(H)__________________ (W)_____________________ (C)_____________________ Previous Address:_________________________ City:_____________ St: _____ Zip:________ Male/Female: _____________ _____ Age: _______________ Birth Date:___________________ Marital Status: ___Single ___Married Spouse’s Name: (if applicable) ___________________ ___ I am not married, but I am living with a significant other. If married, will your spouse be involved in children’s ministry? Yes / No Do you attend services weekly? Yes / No Present Employer: _________________________________________________________ ___ I will be on time to my assigned area. ___ I will strive to be modest and neat in appearance. ********************************************************************************************* ___ I will be loyal to the leaders of the church. ___ I am able to make a commitment of at least three months. ___ I will give 30 days notice when resigning my position. ___ I will submit to being fingerprinted and a background check supplied by CFTN. I meet the above qualifications as marked and am willing to faithfully adhere to them. I agree to enthusiastically support the children’s ministry of Church For The Nations. Signature: __________________________________________________________ State in your own words what it means to be a Christian. Include when and how you became a Christian and the difference Jesus has made in your life. ________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have experience working with children? Yes / No If yes, what is your experience? ________________________________________________________________________________ With what church or organization? ___________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ Phone:___________________ Why do you want to be involved with the children’s ministry at Church For The Nations? ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ You may prefer to discuss your answers to the following questions in confidence with the Children’s Pastor rather than answering them on this form. Answering “yes” or leaving the question unanswered, will not automatically disqualify you for working with children, but will require us to discuss the matter with you to determine whether additional inquiry is warranted. * Have you at any time ever been convicted of a criminal offense, other than a parking violation? Yes / No * Have you at any time ever been accused, arrested, or convicted of any sexually related crimes? Yes / No * Do you use illegal drugs? Yes / No * Have you ever been convicted for use or sale of drugs? Yes / No * Have you ever been hospitalized or treated for alcohol or substance abuse? Yes / No * Do you have any painful experiences in your childhood that may affect your ministry with children? Yes / No * Are there any circumstances involving your lifestyle that would call into question your ability to work with children? Yes / No * Have you at any time ever been reported to Social Services? Yes / No If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, please explain on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this application or speak to one of the Children’s Pastors. ********************************************************************************************* CHURCH ACTIVITY: What church/churches have you attended in the past five years? CHURCH NAME: PASTOR’S NAME: YEARS ATTENDED: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________