• Evaluates volunteer applications, with the children’s coordinator.
• Interviews volunteers, helping them match their spiritual gifts with ministry needs.
• Screens volunteers on the basis of the volunteer screening form. Program Preparation

Program Preparation

• Announces children’s church two consecutive weeks in advance.
• Makes assignments, clarifies roles and expectations, communicates the day’s theme, and time allotments.
• Articulates a standard for discipline and discusses potential trouble spots.
• Notifies parents when an offering will be taken, refreshments are needed, their presence is needed, the service begins, ends, and where it will be held.
• Secures video equipment for taping of the program.
• Shows the video of previous children’s church and evaluates for future improvements.

Tips for Organizing the Space

• Plan where craft supplies will be given out, refreshments will be served, etc.
• If possible, begin in a video room where children see a spiritual video or sing with a music video. Move to a worship room, an activity room, a story room, and a refreshment room. Maintain order throughout.
• Set rules for the children to follow:

                        Never leave the room without an adult.

                        Participate in all the songs and activities.

                        Do not leave at the end until a parent comes for you.

Time Commitment

Approximately 4-10 hours per month.

Length of Commitment

One or two years, depending on the practice of the local church.

Training

• Basic children’s ministries certification (nearing completion).
• Advanced children’s ministries certification (on-going).
• Some high impact volunteer management training (recommended).