GracePointe Kids
“Whoever accepts a child in my name accepts me.” (Matthew 18:5)
 At GracePointe Church we are committed to providing intentional opportunities for spiritual growth and formation beginning at the Nursery level. Because each child is a wonderfully unique creation, our desire is that each child experiences the love of God every time he or she walks through our door.
Interactions with Children
All interactions with the children are to be positive, respectful, and supportive of the child’s unfolding development. When speaking to children or adults, our guiding principle is to shorten the distance and lower your voice. Children have tender hearts, and we desire to be image bearers of Christ and His loving approach, as depicted in Luke 18:16, “But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
Code of Ethics
GracePointe Church values its role as a member of the families we serve. If serving in children’s ministries, volunteers should only discuss children or families of the church with the Director of Children’s Ministries as is necessary to serve the needs of the child and/or family.
Application, Criminal History, and Proof of Driver License
For those serving in Children’s Ministry, the church requires an application along with a comprehensive criminal history search. A photocopy of the volunteer’s valid state driver’s license, proof of insurance and a driving-record check must also be on file for all volunteers called upon to drive as church agents.
Semester Definitions
Those willing to serve in many of the available positions in the GracePointe Kids ministry must be willing to make a commitment for at least one semester. The semesters are defined as follows:
- Fall Semester – September 1 through December 31
- Spring Semester – January 1 through May 31
- Summer Semester – June 1 through August 31
GracePointe Kids Service Opportunities
School-Year Teaching Team
- Special service opportunity for people who love children and who want to participate in their spiritual formation and development.
- Commitment: minimum of one semester (Fall: August – December / Spring: January – May)
- Frequency of service: one service; same service each week
Summer Teaching Team
- Special service opportunity for people who love children and are looking for an educational and enjoyable way to spend their summer months in a fun and relaxed environment.
- Commitment: June & July (9 weeks)
- Frequency of service: one service; same service each week
Classroom Assistant
- Commitment: minimum of one semester
- Frequency of service: once or twice a month, on rotation
- Key Functions: Serving the children of GracePointe by assist the classroom teacher
Room Parent
- Commitment: minimum of one semester
- Frequency of service: weekly
- Key Functions: Collaborating with the lead teacher on crafts & activities for Sunday’s lesson. Collecting craft & activity supplies, performing necessary tasks in advance (cutting, pasting, gluing, etc.), and stocking classroom supply box to ensure that Sunday’s lesson runs smoothly. Changing out toys and books in Infant & Toddler classrooms.
Kids Music Team
- Commitment: minimum of one semester
- Frequency of service: once or twice a month, on rotation
- Key Functions: Music leaders will lead the children in age-appropriate praise and worship songs, moving among all the classrooms.
Curriculum-Writing Team
- Commitment: minimum of one year
- Frequency of service: monthly
- Qualifications: must be professional educator or have previously written children’s ministry curriculum
- Key Functions: Attend monthly meetings to write unique GPK curriculum and classroom lessons based on Pastor Stan’s research, writings, and vision of children’s spiritual development
Special Events
- Frequency of service: as needed
- Key Functions: Volunteering for set-up, clean-up and any other as-needed projects for Kids special events, such as Easter Egg Hunt, Outdoor Movie Night, Vacation Bible School, Back-to-School Carnival, Fall Celebration, and Breakfast with Santa
Online Newsletter
- Commitment: minimum of one semester
- Frequency of service: monthly
- Qualifications: Computer savvy-ness and e-newsletter experience required.
- Build monthly GPK e-newsletter of happenings, upcoming events, and general communication to send to families in the Children’s program.
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