Also, we’re looking for your feedback on some After Element activities coming up. Keep checking our facebook fanpage and let your voice be heard!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Element/134555784254

Then we’re firing up Element U again this Sunday morning. Did you watch the video yet? You should! Here it is:

See you this weekend!

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!