Youth and Children's Ministry Handbook

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NW Synod of Wisconsin Resource Center, (715) 833-1153

Contributed by:

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL  60004. Phone: 847-255-8700.
On the web at: www.oursaviours.org
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Youth and Children's

 

   

Ministry Handbook

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church

1234 N. Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL  60004

847-255-8700

www.oursaviours.org

 

 

AUGUST 2004

 


Greetings............................................................................................... page 4

 

Our Mission:  Welcome, Grow and Equip to Make Christ Known............. page 5

 

Qualities for Youth and Children's Ministry.............................................. page 6

 

Volunteer Screening Process.................................................................. page 7

 

Regarding Screening of TEENS serving in adult roles.............................. page 8

 

Policies to Know and Enforce........................................................... pages 9-10

            Inclusivity

            Supervision

            Drugs and Alcohol

            Overnight Events

            Transportation

            Water Trips

            Movies

            Firearms, Fireworks, Dangerous Materials

            Medical Concerns

 

Reducing the Risk of Abuse.................................................................. page 11

 

Procedures for Reporting and Responding to Abuse.............................. page 12

 

Discipline, Rules and Consequences....................................................... page 13

 

Miscellaneous Procedures to Know.................................................. pages 14-16

            Reimbursements

            Ordering Supplies

            First Aid Stations

            Greeting Card Ministry

            Library Resource Center

            Audio-Visual Equipment Sign-Up

            Scheduling Rooms and Calendar Dates

            Purchase Orders

            Publicity

            Youth Bulletin Board

            Room and Building Care

 

Reference Sheets............................................................................ pages 17-20

            Universal Precautions

            National Crisis Hotline Numbers

            Symptoms of Child Sexual Abuse

            Symptoms of Teen Depression

 

Closing Prayers.................................................................................... page 21

 

Appendix....................................................................................... pages 22-28

            Form I        Screening for Youth and Children Workers

            Form II       Application, Church History, and Criminal Records Check

            Form III      Consent for Single Supervision

            Form IV      Discipline Report

            Form V       Reimbursement

            Form VI      Visitor's Request Form



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