Saddleback Student Ministries RANCHO CAPISTRANO Potential Volunteer Leader Packet
THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST I M THRILLED YOU MAY BECOME A PART OF OUR SADDLEBACK STUDENT MINISTRIES TEAM At Saddleback Church, we believe everyone has something to offer the church. In fact, your time and your talents were given to you by God so that you can serve Him I completely realize that I might be a little biased, but I believe the best place to serve is with junior high and high school students. I believe a healthy student ministry is built on healthy relationships specifically between caring adults and students. Relationships are the key to students feeling loved and understanding God s love in practical ways. This is when real spiritual growth takes place in a student s life. The quality of our adult team is very important. We are looking for men and women who have a deep commitment to Christ and a desire to care for students. Please take time to read the following material and fill out the application with prayer and consideration. Because we place great value on this ministry, we also place great value on the health of our team. Once we have received your application, we will call you to schedule an appointment with one of our staff. Please know that any/all information will be kept strictly confidential. As you know, or will quickly find out, Saddleback is a great church and our Student Ministry is a great place to give of your time to make eternal investments in students lives I m looking forward to meeting you and spending some time talking about your hopes and desires for ministry. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our Student Ministry office at 949.609.8563 I m excited to serve alongside you Jason Pogue Pastor of Student Ministries Saddleback Church :: Rancho Capistrano jasonp@saddleback.com
WHAT STUDENTS NEED Our plan is to change the world one student at a time. Today s students do not connect to programs, they connect with people. The most effective way to impact students is through significant relationships with caring adults. One of the common roadblocks for adults getting started in youth ministry is a misconception about what it takes to be a youth worker. COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ARE >>You must be young >>You must have outstanding Bible training >>You must be a perfect example of a Christian >>You must be a captivating communicator >>You must feel secure >>You must be able to act like one of the students >>You must have plenty of free time >>You must play guitar >>You must know the 8 most popular videos on MTV >>You must be wild, crazy and dynamic >>You must be liked by all students >>You must own a 15-passenger van Student Ministry is not the easiest ministry in the church and it s normal and okay for you to feel inadequate about your skills. Your confidence will grow the more you re around students and the more you see how God can use inadequate people (like us) to do great things. Here s the truth about what students need STUDENTS NEED ADULTS WHO WILL >>Love God and live for Him >>Be interested in a student s life >>Take initiative to get to know students >>Pray for students >>Be real >>Say encouraging things >>Believe in students >>Laugh and have a good time >>Remember names >>Share God s love through personal experience >>Be consistent with attendance >>Be patient
WHY WE EXIST AS A MINISTRY Every ministry is driven by something. There is always some guiding force that determines the direction and goals for the individual or the group. Unless the driving force behind a church is biblical, the health and growth of the church will never be what God intended. Strong churches are not built on programs, personalities, or gimmicks. They are built on the eternal purposes of God. That is the foundation of our Student Ministry as well. Everything we do in our Student Ministry revolves around the five purposes of the church. The Five Purposes Love the Lord your God with all your heart..worship.. Celebrating God s Presence Love your neighbor as yourself... Ministry... Demonstrating God s Love Go and make disciples... Evangelism Communicating God s Love Baptizing them... Fellowship...Incorporating God s people Teaching them to obey... Discipleship Educating God s family EVANGELISM is sharing the Good News of Jesus with those who don t have a personal relationship with him. In SADDLEBACK STUDENT MINISTRIES, we call this REACH. FELLOWSHIP is connecting believers to one another with meaningful relationships for strength and support. In SADDLEBACK STUDENT MINISTRIES, we call this CONNECT. DISCIPLESHIP is the personal discovery of God s truth, the process by which one becomes more like his Son. In SADDLEBACK STUDENT MINISTRIES, we call this GROW. MINISTRY is meeting the needs of others in love. In SADDLEBACK STUDENT MINISTRIES, we call this SERVE. WORSHIP is celebrating God s presence and honoring him with our lifestyle. In SADDLEBACK STUDENT MINISTRIES, we call this HONOR. As a leader in SADDLEBACK STUDENT MINISTRIES, it is essential that you know and understand our purpose statement. Saddleback Student Ministries exists to help students become Exposed to, Experience, and Express Christ, His Kingdom, and the 5 biblical purposes of his church. OUR HOPE IS THAT Students are EXPOSED to the purposes in our LARGE group programs. Students EXPERIENCE the purposes in our SMALL group programs. Students EXPRESS the purposes in their own INDIVIDUAL lives.
3 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED #1 Small Group Leader Program: SSM Rancho Life Groups Our small groups are the BACKBONE of our ministry they make our big group smaller, allowing students to connect with other Christians in meaningful relationships. As a small group leader, you ll meet with 5 to 10 students once a week. We provide you with the curriculum (and the students). This commitment requires about two hours every week during the school year. (we break for the summer) We need people who care for the students in their small group are willing to connect deeply with a few listen well guide students closer to Jesus hold students accountable in love #2 Weekend Leader Program: SSM Rancho Weekend Services (Sundays 11am) Our Weekend Services are the FRONT DOOR for our ministry. Every week, students come to Saddleback looking for a friendly and warm place to find acceptance. At these services, we try to break the stereotype that Church has to be boring. It s filled with laughter, videos, singing, games and a message that challenges students toward spiritual maturity. Our Weekend Leaders play a huge role in making students feel welcomed and accepted. This is a vital role for our ministry because a student won t become theologically aware of God s love if he/she doesn t feel loved by anyone in a crowded room. We need people who are friendly and take initiative to create a warm environment are positive and have a great attitude can live without a lot of affirmation from students can start conversations with students...even though it s tough lead/facilitate a gender specific grade #3 Technology, Graphics, Audio, Video Editing- Program: Varies Are you talented at video editing, Photoshop, audio engineering, ProPresenter, or Illustrator? We are always looking for people to help us use media to better reach students. We are constantly striving to discover new ways of communicating God s word and interacting students in our services and programs. We need people who are gifted at graphic design, video, or technology interested in reaching students in a relevant way passionate at using media to communicate God s word
TAKING THE NEXT STEP Are you ready to take the next step toward becoming a Student Ministry volunteer? 1. Prayerfully Consider Your Commitment We want you to take time to pray and think through this commitment as well as seek counsel of family and/or friends about serving in the Student Ministry. 2. Complete the SADDLEBACK STUDENT MINISTRIES Application The SADDLEBACK STUDENT MINISTRY application should be included with this packet. If not, please contact Jason Pogue at 949-609-8563 or jasonp@saddleback.com and we will send one to you. Please take your time and fill out all of the enclosed forms. Application references SADDLEBACK STUDENT MINISTRY Commitment Trak-1 Background check form Once you have completed the application you can return it to Jason Pogue either by dropping it off at the church office, e-mailing it to me, (jasonp@saddleback.com) or mailing it to: Saddleback Church 29251 Camino Capistrano, CA 92675 3. Schedule an Interview Every one of our leaders must be interviewed. During this time, you ll have the chance to get to know more about us, and we ll learn more about you. You ll have the opportunity to describe your spiritual journey, and discuss in more detail your gifts and desires for working in the Student Ministry. You cannot begin volunteering until we have received all of your completed paperwork and you have had your personal interview. Questions? If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact us Jason Pogue Pastor of Student Ministries Saddleback Church :: Rancho Capistrano jasonp@saddleback.com
Saddleback Student Ministry Adult Leader Application Thankyoufortakingthetimetocompletethisform.Wewantyoutoknowthatthefollowing informationwillbekeptconfidentialandwillonlybesharedwithappropriatepastoralstaff.weare lookingforwardtoknowingyou Beforeyoucanbeginyourapplicationprocessyoumustmeetthefollowingrequirements: Iama freshman incollegeorolder IconsiderSaddlebackmyhomechurchandIdonotconsideranyotherchurchmyhomechurch IattendweekendservicesatSaddlebackChurchonaregularbasis(3to4timespermonth) IalignwiththebeliefsandteachingsofSaddlebackChurch Contact'Information' FullName: Date: Nameyouprefer: Gender:M F Email: Address,City,Zip: DOB: Primaryphone:(mostlikelytoreachyou) Cell#: Provider/Carrier: ' General'Information' Occupation: Employer: WorkStatus:PartTimeFullTimeStudent/School: MaritalStatus:SingleMarriedDivorcedSpouseName: Anniversary: ChildrenandAges: Church'information' Haveyoucompleted:[]CLASS101[]CLASS201[]CLASS301[]CLASS401 HowlonghaveyoubeenattendingSaddleback Howdidyouhearaboutus? Whatareawouldyouliketolead?WeekendsLifeGroupsSpecialEvents 'References' Duetothefactthatthisleadershippositionisinclosecontactwithminorsweareinneedof2, nonfamilypersonalreferences.pleaselist2peoplethatyouhaveknownformorethan2years. #1Name: PrimaryPhone: EYmail: Relationship: Howlonghaveyouknownthisperson? #2Name: PrimaryPhone: EYmail: Relationship: Howlonghaveyouknownthisperson? *Yourapplicationisnotcompleteuntilbothofthegivenreferenceshavebeenchecked.Ifwehave troublegettingincontactwithyourreferencesthismayslowdowntheinterviewprocess.
Personal'Information' Doyouconsideryourselftobeacommittedbeliever? HowareyouactiveinyourwalkwithGod? Whatkindofaccountabilitystructuredoyouhaveinyourlife?(Smallgroup,mentor,etc.) ' ' ministry'information' Pleasedescribeanypastministryorchurchexperienceyouhavebeeninvolvedin.Whatdidyoudo andwhowas/istheleader? ListthedateandactivitiesofotherministryexperienceshereatSaddlebackChurch. What'we'believe'as'a'ministry'and'as'a'church'body' Animportantpartofservinginourstudentministryisthatyouunderstandandcommittoour doctrinalbeliefshereatsaddleback.pleaseinitialthatyouagreewiththepointsbelow. ABOUTGOD GodistheCreatorandRuleroftheuniverse.Hehaseternallyexistedinthreepersons:theFather,theSonandtheHolySpirit.These threearecoyequalandareonegod. ABOUTMAN ManismadeinthespiritualimageofGod,tobelikehimincharacter.HeisthesupremeobjectofGod'screation.Althoughmanhas tremendouspotentialforgood,heismarredbyanattitudeofdisobediencetowardgodcalledsin.thisattitudeseparatesman fromgod. ABOUTETERNITY Manwascreatedtoexistforever.HewilleitherexisteternallyseparatedfromGodbysin,orinunionwithGodthroughforgiveness andsalvation.tobeeternallyseparatedfromgodishell.tobeeternallyinunionwithhimiseternallife.heavenandhellareplaces ofeternalexistence. ABOUTJESUSCHRIST JesusChrististheSonofGod.HeiscoYequalwiththeFather.Jesuslivedasinlesshumanlifeandofferedhimselfastheperfect sacrificeforthesinsofallmenbydyingonacross.hearosefromthedeadafterthreedaystodemonstratehispoweroversinand death.heascendedtoheaven'sgloryandwillreturnagaintoearthtoreignaskingofkings,andlordoflords. ABOUTSALVATION SalvationisagiftfromGodtoman.MancannevermakeupforhissinbyselfYimprovementorgoodworks.OnlybytrustinginJesus ChristasGod'sofferofforgivenesscanmanbesavedfromsin'spenalty.EternallifebeginsthemomentonereceivesJesusChrist intohislifebyfaith. ABOUTETERNALSECURITY BecauseGodgivesmaneternallifethroughJesusChrist,thebelieverissecureinsalvationforeternity.Salvationismaintainedby thegraceandpowerofgod,notbytheselfyeffortofthechristian.itisthegraceandkeepingpowerofgodthatgivesthissecurity. ABOUTTHEHOLYSPIRIT TheHolySpiritisequalwiththeFatherandtheSonasGod.HeispresentintheworldtomakemenawareoftheirneedforJesus Christ.HealsolivesineveryChristianfromthemomentofsalvation.HeprovidestheChristianwithpowerforliving,understanding ofspiritualtruth,andguidanceindoingwhatisright.thechristianseekstoliveunderhiscontroldaily. ABOUTTHEBIBLE TheBibleisGod swordtoallmen.itwaswrittenbyhumanauthors,underthesupernaturalguidanceoftheholyspirit.itisthe supremesourceoftruthforchristianbeliefsandliving.becauseitisinspiredbygod,itistruthwithoutanymixtureoferror.
Lifestyle'and'Legal'Concerns' In caring for students, we believe it is our responsibility to seek adult leaders that can provide healthy, safe, and nurturing relationships. Please answer the following questions accordingly. Are you currently or have you ever used illegal drugs? Yes No Have you ever gone through treatment for alcohol or drug abuse? Yes No if yes, please describe: Have you ever been arrested and / or convicted of a crime? Yes No if yes, please describe: Have you ever had sexual relations with any minor after you became an adult? Yes No Have you ever been accused or convicted of any form of child abuse? Yes No if yes, please describe: Have you ever been a victim of any form of child abuse? Yes No Do you view X-Rated movies, visit adult bookstores, read X-rated magazines, websites, etc.? Yes No If single, are you pursuing a relationship that is honoring to God? Yes No Are you currently maintaining a personal blog, website, or facebook account? Yes No If yes, please provide addresses/url: Saddleback'Student'Ministry'Leadership'Commitment' Afterpraying,anddiscussingwithmyfamilyandfriendsthecommitmentinvolvedwithvolunteeringinSSMRancho,I choosetocommittothefollowing: IacknowledgetheLordshipofJesusChristinmylife,andIhaveapersonalrelationshipwithGodthroughfaithin Christ. IamcommittedtogrowingandmaturinginmyrelationshipwithGodthroughquiettimes,activeattendanceat church,andinvolvementinaccountability.iamcommittedtostopservingif,atanytime,mypersonalspirituality becomescompromised. Iamcommittedtoalifestylethatisbothgodlyandabovereproach.Icommittomakingwisechoices.Irealizethat mylifestyleanddecisionsareamodelforstudents. Iamcommittedtoattendingthemandatoryleadermeetingsthroughouttheyear. Iwillnotpostanythingonmypersonalblog,website,ormyspacethatwouldbedamagingtothereputationof Wildside. Iunderstandthephilosophyofthisyouthministryandagreewithitspurposeandcommittoshepherdingthe studentsthatgodbringstome.icommittorejectingdivisivebehavior.icommittobringingmydisagreements, concerns,orproblemsabouttheministrytoanssmranchostaffmemberwithouttalkingorgossipingtostudents, volunteers,orchurchmembers. BecauseIammakingasignificantcommitmentandmypresenceisimportant,Iagreetobeconsistentandtimely totheprogram(s)icommitmyselfto.ialsoagreetocommunicatewithanssmranchostaffmemberifiwillbeabsent. Ideclareunderpenaltyofperjury,underthelawsoftheStateofCaliforniathattheforegoingistrueandcorrect.SaddlebackChurch maycontactmyreferencesandappropriategovernmentagenciestodeterminemysuitabilityasayouthleader.iunderstandthatall thisinformationwillremainconfidentialbythechurchstaff. PrintName: Signature: Date:
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