Hope Community

Kids Team Application

"One generation will commend Your works to another, they will tell of Your mighty acts." Psalm 145:4

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone Number

Address

Apartment, suite, etc.

City

State

Zip/Postal Code

Gender

Birthdate

Marital Status

Occupation

Ministry Background

Are you a member at Hope Community?

Yes

No

In Process

Do you attend a Community Group?

Yes

No

How long have you attended Hope Community?

Write a brief testimony telling us how and when you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

Have you served in Kids Ministry at a previous church?

Yes

No

What's your view of alcohol or marijuana use?

What's your view of same-sex relationships?

Why are you excited to work with kids?

Personal References

References must be 18 or older and not related to you. One or both may be contacted.

Reference 1

First & Last Name

Contact Information

What is your relationship?

How long have you known this person?

Reference 2

First & Last Name

Contact Information

What is your relationship?

How long have you known this person?

Safety & Security

The questions listed below are part of our interview process to help provide a safe and secure environment for our children. All information is held strictly confidential by the Kids Ministry Staff. Answering "yes" to any of these does not necessarily prevent you from serving in Kids Ministry. Please explain in the the circumstances for any "yes" answer.

Have you ever been hospitalized or treated for alcohol or substance abuse?

yes

no

Have you ever been arrested for a criminal offense excluding minor traffic violations?

yes

no

Have you ever been accused of, arrested for or convicted of any abuse or sex-related crimes?

yes

no

Is there anything involving your lifestyle or background that would call into question your ability to work with children?

yes

no

If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, please explain below:

Team Member Covenant

Having committed to the ministry of teaching and habits essential for spiritual maturity, I commit to:
•Prepare for ministry by maintaining my personal relationship with Christ and fostering community in our church (e.g. regularly attending a weekend worship service, participating in a Community Group, and committing to Hope membership which is required for Lead Teachers).
•Support the teaching ministry by praying for the church and Children’s Ministry staff, other teachers, and specifically the children in my ministry.
•Take advantage of any equipping and encouragement opportunities (watching training videos, attending trainings, etc.)
•Teach according to the doctrinal statements of Hope Community (will be provided upon completion of this application).
•Follow all the policies and procedures established by the Children’s Ministry Volunteer Guide (will be provided upon completion of this application).

Agreement

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. I understand that a national background check will be made by Hope via Backgrounds Online and agree to provide any and all necessary personal information.

I understand that if I am employed or work in a volunteer capacity, and should my character or morals be inappropriate and/or criminal, my employment or volunteer assistance shall be “at will” and that Hope Community shall be entitled to terminate my employment or volunteer capacity at any time, without cause or prior notice, regardless of any other oral or written statements by Hope Community prior to, at or following the date of employment or commencement of volunteer services.

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