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  • Next Generation Ministries Adult Leader Application

    Thank you for your interest in serving with NextGen Ministries (Birth - 12th Grade) at Church at The Mill. Please complete this application in its entirety, then click submit when finished. A member of our staff team will be in touch with you soon.
  • GENERAL INFORMATION

  • SERVICE AREAS

  • EDUCATION

  • MEDICAL

  • PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL TESTIMONY

  • SAFETY SCREENING

  • Because we care for children / students and desire to protect them, please answer the following questions. We understand that the answers to these questions may be private and deeply personal, and we will protect your privacy in every possible context. It is the position of Church at The Mill that suspicions or allegations of child abuse or neglect will be reported to relevant state authorities.

  • MINISTRY AND CATM INVOLVEMENT

     

  • REFERENCES

    Please provide one professional reference (if applicable), one personal reference, and one family member. References must include one member of the opposite sex. Please contact these references and inform them an authorized Church at The Mill staff person will be contacting them. 

  • Professional Reference

  • Personal Reference

  • Family Member Reference

  • SAFETY / SECURITY EXPERIENCE

  • RELEASE

    I authorize Church at The Mill to contact all individuals, organizations and references listed on this Volunteer Application Form in order to verify the information I have provided. I agree to release from liability any person or organization providing information related to me, including those persons I have listed as references, as well as contact persons from my previous volunteer work or employment with children.

    I specifically authorize Church at The Mill to undertake a criminal background check concerning my past.

    I understand and agree that any information received from the background check and application verification will not be disclosed to me except as required by law, and I hereby waive any right I may have to inspect any information provided about me by any person or organization identified by me on this form.

    By signing below, I certify and affirm that the information I have given on this form is true, complete and correct in all respects.

     

     

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  • MEDIA RELEASE

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  • Church at The Mill - Beliefs, Policies, and Procedures

  • Statement of Beliefs

    Please carefully read our statement of beliefs and indicate your degree of support below.

  • Truth matters. Without it, we have nothing solid to build our lives upon. At Church at The Mill, the truth of God's Word is always at the forefront. We build our faith off of these foundational beliefs.

    About God - God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All three are co-equal and one God.

    About Jesus Christ - Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father and Holy Spirit. Jesus lived a sinless life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead on the third day to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

    About the Holy Spirit - The Holy Spirit is equal to the Father and the Son. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. Ultimate spirituality is not connected to any particular spiritual gift.

    About the Bible - The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by men who were under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the only source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is true. It does not contain any errors.

    About Human Beings - People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by sin which separates people from God and causes problems in this life.

    About Salvation - Salvation is God's free gift to us, but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life of faith.

    About Eternal Security - Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you can't "lose" it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian.

    About Eternity - People were created to live forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God in Hell or with God in Heaven. Heaven and Hell are real places where resurrected persons ultimately reside forever.

    About Baptism and Communion - Baptism is the immersion of a believer in water. Communion is the taking of bread and juice as a symbol of the body and blood of Jesus.

  • ADULT LEADER POLICY ON INTERACTING WITH MINORS

    The following is an overview of CATM’s policy on working with minors. These guidelines apply to all adults (staff or volunteer) working with minors (or any student still in Student Ministries) at Church at The Mill. The purpose of these guidelines is to protect our children, students, families, volunteers, staff, church, and the integrity of ministry to our children / students. Training on all policies and procedures will be a part of the onboarding process for new Adult Volunteer Leaders. 

    Two Adult Rule

    • In ministry to kids and students, we adhere to a “Two Adult Rule” policy. Two trained, screened adults should supervise children at all times. 
    • If two individuals serving in a room are related to one another, a third unrelated volunteer or staff member must be present.
    • Avoid being alone with an individual child in any room, area, or during any ministry program. If one supervising adult must leave a group of children, another volunteer or employee must be notified so that the “Two Adult Rule” can be followed.
    • Adult Leaders and staff should work hard to protect each other from being put in one-on-one situations with kids or students.

    Classroom

    • If one of the adult leaders is late to arrive or has to leave the classroom for any reason:
      • notify another volunteer or staff member for assistance
      • the door to the classroom should be left open until an additional leader         arrives
    • In the rare event an Adult Volunteer Leader knows they will be absent from ministry programming, the appropriate CATM staff should be notified as soon as possible to arrange a substitute.

    Restroom 

    Nursery/Preschool: 

    • Only female Adult Volunteer Leaders, female staff or the child’s parent / legal guardian will undertake the diapering and toilet training of children of either sex.
    • Changing of diapers and toilet training should be done in plain sight of other Adult Volunteer Leaders or with the door partially open for toilet training.

    Elementary:

    • Never go into the restroom alone with a minor.
    • If a child needs assistance, encourage them from the exterior bathroom door to do all they can for themselves.
    • If physical assistance is needed, seek out a staff member to assess the situation and assist the child in the presence of another Adult Volunteer Leader. Do not enter the restroom alone with a minor.

    Students:

    • Never go into the restroom alone with a minor.

    All-Access Special Needs Ministry:

    • Please refer to All-Access Handbook for appropriate bathroom procedures for each age group. 

    Transportation

    Staff members and volunteers may from time to time be in a position to provide transportation for children / students. The following guidelines should be strictly observed when volunteer or staff  are involved in the transportation of children / students:

    • Staff members and volunteers should never transport minors by themselves.
    • Parent notification and written permission is required before any minor can be transported. Outside of CATM trips and activities that require a parent permission form, written permission can be given via text message (which creates a digital verification of permission)
    • Minors should be transported directly to their destination. Unauthorized stops to a non-public place should be avoided.
    • Staff members and volunteers should avoid physical contact with minors while in vehicles.
    • No cell phones may be utilized by the driver while driving CATM buses, or vehicles owned or rented by CATM, unless in an emergency.
    • No drivers under age 25 may drive CATM owned or rented vehicles

     

    Meeting with Minors

    Meetings with minors outside of ministry programs are allowed as long as meetings are not held in a private setting. The following guidelines should be observed:

    • Communicate with a parent for permission to meet and to explain meeting details.
    • Arrange meeting in a public setting. (i.e. Good Tree Cafe, CATM Concourse, etc.)
    • Involve other adult leaders or students if possible and appropriate.
    • Communicate with parent immediately after the meeting. (Text communications create a “digital trail” that account for the time, location, and details of a meeting.)

    Age Restrictions

    • Approved Middle School students can only serve in non-custodial care volunteer roles.  
    • Approved High School studetns may be able to serve with children ages 3-5th grade.
    • No one under age 18 can serve with children ages bith though age 2. 
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  • LIFESTYLE COVENANT

    As an Adult Volunteer Leader, know that you are in a leadership position and will be a role model for children / students. As such, it is important that you represent well the values and beliefs of Church at The Mill. Important lifestyle issues include:

    Relationship / Sexual Behavior

    We hold a biblical view of marriage. We believe that marriage was designed by God to be a committed, monogamous relationship between a man and a woman. We believe that sex was created by God as an expression of intimacy within the context of biblical marriage. Volunteers who embrace a lifestyle that contradicts these beliefs will find themselves having to pretend to be something they’re not and believe something they don’t.

    We may ask you not to serve for the following reasons:

    - If you are involved in a romantically intimate relationship with someone of the same biological gender.
    - If you are involved in a sexual relationship and not married.
    - If you are currently living with someone of the opposite sex and not married.
    - If you are married and are currently involved in a romantically intimate relationship outside of your marriage.

    Substance Behavior

    If you have a history of alcohol or drug abuse, this might be something God uses in a positive way to impact the future of the next generation. We’d love to talk with you further about your story and how it can impact the students in our ministry.

    We have a few guidelines that will determine your volunteer placement, and a few reasons we may ask you not to serve at this time:

    - If you have been arrested for or convicted of an alcohol or drug-related offense in the past 12 months.
    - If you are currently being treated for alcohol or drug abuse.
    - If you have used any illegal substance in the past 12 months.
    - If you consume alcohol to the point of being unable to drive legally.

    Social Behavior / Communications

    The children / students in your group (and their parents) will definitely visit your social media platforms. We think social media can be a great way to connect with families outside of programming. However, they’ll also be able to see everything you post publicly. Please leverage your social media in a positive way. Please leverage your social media in a positive way and be mindful of everything you post.

    We may ask you not to serve for the following reasons:

    - If you use inappropriate language.
    - If you post or send inappropriate pictures.
    - You promote anything that does not represent the values of CATM.
    - Any inappropriate communication.

     

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