To get started serving with Heritage Kids:
- Read the following job description.
- Agree to our Tier 2 volunteer committment
- We'll arrange for you to "test out" a Sunday morning HK session.
- We'll interview you and answer all your quesitons.
- We'll set you up to do a "Live Scan"/background check.
Heritage Kids Job Description
Thank you for your interest in uplifting and supporting our children here at Heritage.
With your support, we will be able to deliver a program that raises disciples and keeps our church growing!
Basic Responsibilities:
Being part of the team, you will be in contact with the director and other team members. We create schedules 4-6 weeks in advance, please communicate what dates you are/are not available and we will plan accordingly.
You are part of the team, you will always have someone to support you in your growth of being with the Heritage Kids program and service!
Please show up with a positive attitude and pray for our children and over the words you share with them. This is an act of service, if you ever feel tired or burnt, please communicate your needs so we can pray over, support, uplift you and meet your needs.
Prior to your first leading, you will shadow for two Sundays to acclimate to the children and our routines.
Sunday Service Expectations:
The Sunday you serve, please assure that registration is set up for the Sunday -- this is our check-in/check-out process for the safety of our children. Staff may have this setup prior to your arrival, however see that it is on our table ready-to-go. If not, ask the tech team for support.
Sunday Snapshot:
Service in Action:
Service is not meant to be done alone, you will always have a team member present to share responsibilities with, please use your gifts to best serve our families.
Special Notes:
We use Think Orange curriculum -- this is a computer based program and lessons can be delivered over the television. HK leads may choose to do the lessons computer-based or via outline delivery hardcopy. We will model both prior to service.
The HK director will provide curriculum to the HK lead the Tuesday prior to Sunday service. Curriculum follows monthly themes in sequential order to keep cohesiveness between HK leader’s instruction.
Psalm 127:3 “Behold, children are a heritage of the Lord…”
With your support, we will be able to deliver a program that raises disciples and keeps our church growing!
Basic Responsibilities:
Being part of the team, you will be in contact with the director and other team members. We create schedules 4-6 weeks in advance, please communicate what dates you are/are not available and we will plan accordingly.
You are part of the team, you will always have someone to support you in your growth of being with the Heritage Kids program and service!
Please show up with a positive attitude and pray for our children and over the words you share with them. This is an act of service, if you ever feel tired or burnt, please communicate your needs so we can pray over, support, uplift you and meet your needs.
- Be present for prayer ahead of service time 9:15 (monthly)
- Serving Sunday service (bi-weekly)
- Stay in communication with HK team (weekly)
Prior to your first leading, you will shadow for two Sundays to acclimate to the children and our routines.
Sunday Service Expectations:
The Sunday you serve, please assure that registration is set up for the Sunday -- this is our check-in/check-out process for the safety of our children. Staff may have this setup prior to your arrival, however see that it is on our table ready-to-go. If not, ask the tech team for support.
Sunday Snapshot:
- Check-in with HK team
- Confirm registration setup
- Review materials prior to teaching (items can be emailed prior to the Sunday of service)
- Delivery message to children
- Dismissal
Service in Action:
- Dismissing children from Chapel worship to HK room
- Take attendance of present children
- Prayer requests / Praise reports
- Delivery of Lesson
- Activity/Craft
- Snack for children until parent pick-up
- Dismissal
- Shut down/closing of class
Service is not meant to be done alone, you will always have a team member present to share responsibilities with, please use your gifts to best serve our families.
Special Notes:
We use Think Orange curriculum -- this is a computer based program and lessons can be delivered over the television. HK leads may choose to do the lessons computer-based or via outline delivery hardcopy. We will model both prior to service.
The HK director will provide curriculum to the HK lead the Tuesday prior to Sunday service. Curriculum follows monthly themes in sequential order to keep cohesiveness between HK leader’s instruction.
Psalm 127:3 “Behold, children are a heritage of the Lord…”
Tier Two Volunteer Committment
We believe that everyone should have the chance to serve. However, some roles have a higher level of responsibility and accountability.
Tier two volunteers are leading people. These roles include working with Heritage Kids (HK), Heritage Students, serving on a “Commission”, serving as an Elder, Small Group Leaders, and the Sunday morning worship team leading on stage.
Volunteers must be on board with the following agreement:
We are a diverse church and have people from many different backgrounds. We love having unity amidst diversity. However, tier two volunteers need to be on board with the core beliefs held by Heritage Bible Church. A disagreement does not necessarily disqualify you from serving but we do not want to put you in a position where you feel pressured to teach or represent a view that you do not embrace. If you disagree or need clarification on these issues please address it with us.
DIRECTION
Our mission: Heritage Bible Church strives to impact our community with the Good News of Jesus Christ. We do this through deep and engaging spiritual formation practices. We commit to investing our time together, nurturing new and maturing believers through prayer, worship, fellowship and discipleship.
Our mission drives our direction. Therefore, we ask that our Tier Two leaders agree with the direction of the church.
This includes:
HERITAGE BELIEFS
We ask that tier two volunteers read, understand, and agree with our Confession of Faith (separate document).
MORALITY
Character
We want our leaders to be known for their Christ-like character. This includes being generous, encouraging, and positive, not gossiping, being mean or judgmental.
Sexuality:
Heritage holds to the belief that sex was created by God as an expression of intimacy between a man and woman within the context of marriage. In a world of sexual confusion, it is important that our tier two volunteers respect these convictions.
A volunteer who endorses a behavior that conflicts with this teaching will eventually find themselves having to pretend to be something they are not. To protect you from a potentially awkward situation we ask the following:
Substances:
Social Media:
People who you lead will visit your social media. If you are leading children or students, their parents will visit. Social media can be a great connection tool, and it also serves as a window into your life beyond Heritage. We ask that you leverage social media with your tier two role in mind and in a Christ honoring way. We realize that this is a judgement call. If in doubt we encourage you to check with your team leader or Pastor.
Tier two volunteers are leading people. These roles include working with Heritage Kids (HK), Heritage Students, serving on a “Commission”, serving as an Elder, Small Group Leaders, and the Sunday morning worship team leading on stage.
Volunteers must be on board with the following agreement:
We are a diverse church and have people from many different backgrounds. We love having unity amidst diversity. However, tier two volunteers need to be on board with the core beliefs held by Heritage Bible Church. A disagreement does not necessarily disqualify you from serving but we do not want to put you in a position where you feel pressured to teach or represent a view that you do not embrace. If you disagree or need clarification on these issues please address it with us.
DIRECTION
Our mission: Heritage Bible Church strives to impact our community with the Good News of Jesus Christ. We do this through deep and engaging spiritual formation practices. We commit to investing our time together, nurturing new and maturing believers through prayer, worship, fellowship and discipleship.
Our mission drives our direction. Therefore, we ask that our Tier Two leaders agree with the direction of the church.
This includes:
- Attending church regularly.
- Helping to financially support our mission.
- Being verbally supportive of the church.
HERITAGE BELIEFS
We ask that tier two volunteers read, understand, and agree with our Confession of Faith (separate document).
MORALITY
Character
We want our leaders to be known for their Christ-like character. This includes being generous, encouraging, and positive, not gossiping, being mean or judgmental.
Sexuality:
Heritage holds to the belief that sex was created by God as an expression of intimacy between a man and woman within the context of marriage. In a world of sexual confusion, it is important that our tier two volunteers respect these convictions.
A volunteer who endorses a behavior that conflicts with this teaching will eventually find themselves having to pretend to be something they are not. To protect you from a potentially awkward situation we ask the following:
- If you are involved in a sexual relationship or are cohabitating and are not married, we ask that you not lead as a tier-two volunteer at this time.
- If you are married and are currently involved in a sexual relationship outside of your marriage, we ask that you not lead as a tier-two volunteer at this time.
- If you are in an LGBTQI+ relationship we ask that you not lead as a tier-two volunteer at this time.
Substances:
- Tier two volunteers need to set a positive standard regarding drugs, alcohol, & tobacco.
- Tier two volunteers cannot use illegal drugs or abuse prescription drugs.
- Tier two volunteers cannot serve or consume alcohol at Heritage functions, including during official small group meetings and on mission trips (including travel and recreation days).
- If you personally consume alcohol please do so in a responsible manner, with moderation and sensitivity to others for whom alcohol use may be a sensitive issue.
- We ask that no tobacco product or vape be used at any Heritage function by our tier two volunteers.
Social Media:
People who you lead will visit your social media. If you are leading children or students, their parents will visit. Social media can be a great connection tool, and it also serves as a window into your life beyond Heritage. We ask that you leverage social media with your tier two role in mind and in a Christ honoring way. We realize that this is a judgement call. If in doubt we encourage you to check with your team leader or Pastor.