Make it Easy
What do you do if you notice supplies running low?
Fill out the debrief form supplied by your Ministry Leader
What is the ratio for K-3 classrooms?
Hint: it's the same as K-1 and grade 2-3
1 adult : 9 students
This part of the vision involves the primary spiritual leaders of student's lives.
Partnering with Parents
VK - "We believe that parents are the primary spiritual leaders in their kids’ lives and want to equip them to disciple their kids well. Our programming is supplementary and supportive to the discipleship that is happening within the home."
VY - "We believe that parents are the primary spiritual leaders in students’ lives. It is our goal to engage and come alongside parents to equip them in the discipleship of their student."
What is never allowed in bathroom policies?
Being alone with a child in a washroom
"Ministry Personnel are never to be alone with a Child in an unsupervised washroom and they are never to go into a cubicle with a Child and shut the door." - p. 14
What constitutes tidy for the end of the day?
- toys put in bins
- lesson supplies put in Classroom Bins
- garbages taken care of
- use lists where applicable!
What is the ratio for Junior Youth classrooms?
1 adult : 8 students
This part of the vision involves creating connections! From families, to volunteer teams, to small group leaders and students.
Building authentic community
VK - "We believe that discipleship happens in community. By focusing on relationships, we will create connections between families, establish familiarity and trust with kids, and create a sense of belonging with volunteer teams."
VY - "We believe that discipleship happens in community. By focusing on small groups students will build relationships with their small group leader and other students in a safe environment where they can challenge and engage their faith with others"
Why are bathroom protocols so important?
Because they are high risk areas
"It is imperative as a church that we be proactive in protecting children, youth and vulnerable adults and in providing safe environments.
We must, as well, protect those who serve our children, youth and vulnerable adults. Our staff and volunteers need the security of knowing that they are working in a setting where processes and procedures are in place to minimize any possibility of an erroneous accusation." - p. 3
Tricky Question:
What is the first place you should check to see the curriculum for Sunday's lesson?
Your inbox!
What is the definition of a child?
Bonus: what is the definition of Youth?
Child: "A person under the age of 19 years"
Youth: "A child aged 12 to 18 years"
This part of the vision involves seeing students understand foundational truths and helping them experience God as they grow.
Discipleship
VK - "We believe that the Bible is the final authority on all matters of faith and that the gospel changes the way we live. We are committed to teaching kids foundational biblical truth and to helping them experience God as they understand and respond to the gospel."
VY - "We believe that discipleship happens progressively. By meeting students where they are in their faith, and helping them to apply the gospel to their specific life circumstances, we hope to see students growing in obedience and relationship with Jesus daily."
At what classroom are students allowed to go to the bathroom on their own?
Junior Youth
Plan to Protect covers policies for Nursery, Preschool and Elementary students. Students from nursery to hangout should not be alone when using the washroom.