WHEN

March 2-4

WHERE

Ebenezer Retreat Center

COST 

$175,
which includes accommodations, meals (dinner Friday – lunch Sunday), a shirt and all activities

TRANSPORTATION

Because Ebenezer Retreat Center is so close to home, we are asking that students get dropped off there instead of SCC.  We will have SCC buses available if necessary to transport students to Ebenezer, but seats are limited to the first 55 students who request them during the online registration process.

DEADLINE

February 15

HOW TO SIGN UP

Register & pay online by February 15 and turn in a 2011-2012 Parental Consent Form

CLICK HERE to register online!

Future Generations Department – “Getting Started Forms Packet” – Adult Volunteers 

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Thank you for your interest in serving as a Volunteer in the Future Generations Department of Savannah Christian Church. We appreciate your willingness to take the time to fill out the application and consider serving. There are a few things we want to make sure we say up front about what we believe as an organization.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE PASTORS AND STAFF AT SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH:

• To give positive support to all of our Volunteers
• To give spiritual support and leadership to Children, Students and Volunteers
• To empower each Volunteer for success and fulfillment within his/her ministry area
• To be dependable
• To be available
• To “chart the course” for the ministry
• To give honest, constructive input when needed
• To be motivators
• To be Christ-like role models to Children, Students and Volunteers
• To model servant leadership

WHAT WE WILL EXPECT FROM YOU:

• To be committed to what you have committed to…in other words, to be reliable & dependable
• To be a Christ-like role model to Children and Students
• To have a servant’s heart
• To communicate with us regularly (needs, frustrations, etc.)
• To be loyal to Savannah Christian Church and the ministry in which you are involved
• To seek a lifestyle of purity (in relationships, habits, free time)
• To be faithful in church attendance and committed to personal growth
• To attend Volunteer training, retreats, and other meetings when asked and whenever possible
• To be faithful to the Future Generations Ministry Covenant

FUTURE GENERATIONS MINISTRY COVENANT

Our organization operates under biblical authority and recognizes the Bible as the ultimate source for truth and wisdom. We believe that all Scripture is inspired by God and gives us God’s requirements for leaders and those of influence in the Church. Because of this, we ask that our Volunteers recognize what the Bible teaches in regards to family and lifestyle choices. We are held accountable for every leader we approve to influence kids and families at our church.

If you are a participant in any of the following lifestyles, we ask that you not apply to serve or lead in a family ministry environment (ministry to children and students, birth to college and their parents).

• Living with someone of the opposite sex outside of marriage
• Participating in a homosexual relationship
• Pursuing an affair outside of marriage
• Using alcohol excessively or abusing prescription drugs
• Using illegal drugs and marijuana

It is important to say that we also believe that God loves all people and His grace is offered to everyone, regardless of his or her current lifestyle. However, those aspiring to leadership and influence in the church are held to a higher standard. We believe that the criteria listed above are consistent with the Scriptural mandates for church leadership. It is not our intention to point out categories of people that God does not love or offer His grace.

If you have concerns, questions, or feel that the guidelines listed above disqualify you from serving, please contact the Pastor or staff ministry leader and he or she will be glad to talk with you.

VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT AND MEDIA RELEASE

As a Volunteer of Savannah Christian Church I understand and agree to the following:

1. In connection with my Volunteer ministry with Savannah Christian Church, I authorize the Church or its agents to conduct inquiries into my background which may include personal reference and criminal background checks. I authorize any person or entity contacted by the Church to furnish the above mentioned information.
2. I am a voluntary participant and not an employee of Savannah Christian Church. I further understand that under no circumstances can SCC, or any of its officers, directors, employees, and agents be under any obligation, financial or otherwise, to me.
3. I attest and certify that I have no medical conditions that would prevent me from performing my duties as a voluntary participant.
4. I hereby give Savannah Christian Church and their legal representatives and assigns, the right and permission to photograph, digitally record, videotape, or audio tape me while I am attending the Church, serving, or participating in any Church Sponsored Events occurring on or off an SCC church campus. I further agree that any or all of the material recorded may be used, in any form, in publications, including electronic publications, or in audio-visual presentations, promotional literature, advertising, or in other similar ways, and that such use shall be without payment of fees, royalties, special credit, or other compensation. I understand that all such recordings, in whatever medium, shall remain the property of SCC. 
5. I agree to support Savannah Christian Church in word, attitude, prayer and giving.
6. I agree to the Future Generations Ministry Covenant and with Savannah Christian Church’s Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Assumptions. I agree to immediately remove myself from any Volunteer position I may hold should my lifestyle, conduct, or beliefs come in conflict with the beliefs of the Church or the commands of Scripture.  

 Again, thank you for considering volunteer service in our ministry to Students!

- Choose which Element U class is the best fit for you! 101 classes are for everyone, 201 classes are for students who are ready to go deeper. Most classes will run for 6 weeks, but no advance registration is required.

Please note that in order to participate in the Student Leadership Team you must have a parent sign the below Parent Permission Form.  Please print it out and return it to the Link as soon as possible.

Parent Permission Form

We are SO EXCITED that you are interested in serving with us! Investing in the life of a high school student is such an important role and one we take very seriously!! Here in Element (our high school ministry) there are several ways you can serve:

What is it? This team helps us pull off our Saturday night program, which is our main event for high school students. We ask our leaders to arrive no later than 5:30 and will be finished by 7:30pm.
Specific Roles: greeting team, cafe team, upstairs in the game room, security, or even helping facilitate programs during our service. 
Commitment Level: This role has some flexibility with the level of commitment. We ask our leaders to serve AT LEAST every other Saturday night and to communicate with our staff when unable to be there.

What is it? This role is highly relational. This is the heart of our ministry and where we see the lives of students changed! On Wednesday nights during the school year students meet in homes all around Savannah with a group of their peers. These groups are divided by grade and gender and are assigned 2 leaders. 
Specific Roles: Engage in the lives of your small group. To know them by name, know what they are interested in, know how they are doing spiritually, and begin a mentoring relationship with them. These relationships are essential to the spiritual growth of our students.
Commitment Level: We do ask that you only make this commitment if you are able to be there consistently on Wednesday nights as well as finish at least one full school year with your group.

 The first step in this process is to have you fill out our volunteer application. We take very seriously the adults we put in the lives of our students so please take your time when filling out the application. Once we have received it we will contact you letting you know what comes next! We are so excited about your interest in serving in Element and we look forward to getting to know you better! If you have any questions feel free to email me at amurray@savannahchristian.com or call my office at 629-4767!