Making the Team: Qualifications for Ministry to Youth and Children

These words come sharply to any person striving to join a team . . . "Did you make the cut?"Whether in sports like football, soccer and basketball, or ministry, to children or youth, the goal is the same¹: to win the prize! The makings of a championship team do not come without cost. The price of personal sacrifice and commitment is essential² of every player; they are indispensable ingredients that comprise every winning team. Within the heart³ of every champion is where the choices must be made to guarantee the success of the whole.

The members of our ministry are an elite team of individuals committed to the purpose of our church: We exist to glorify God by reaching people for Jesus Christ and helping believers grow to be like Him. This is end zone, this is the medal, this is the prize.

Ministry Team Members are . . .

• Servant Leaders⁴
• Teachers that are held to a higher standard⁵
• Ambassadors: We represent Jesus Christ to the community by our example of faith, conduct and speech.⁶

From the Bible we see that ministry is expected⁷ and that ministry is a privilege.⁸

Therefore, Ministry Team Members must . . .

• Be a signed covenant member of The Fellowship
• Complete a  Uniquely You Questionnaire ,  ministry application , and three references cards and allow us to conduct a background check.
• Be a member of the Life Links ministry by demonstrating a regular commitment to a Relational Group or Service Group.
• Demonstrate a regular commitment to weekend services
• Demonstrate a regular commitment to spiritual growth by participation in Men's prayer group, Women's Bible Study or Fellowship Community College, etc.
• Be loyal to team and staff
• Be committed to Christian manners, attitudes and behaviors both "on and off the field."

"Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize." 1 Corinthians 9:25-27

¹1 Corinthians 9:24-27
²Luke 9:23-24
³Romans 10:8-10
⁴Luke 22:24-27
⁵James 3:1
⁶2 Corinthians 5:20
⁷Luke 9:23
⁸2 Corinthians 8:1-5; Ephesians 1:3-14, 2:13; Hebrews 11:35-39