HEALTHY FAMILIES FOR ETERNITY

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• Workers should immediately report to the pastor or administration any behaviors or other incidents that seem abusive or inappropriate. Upon notification, appropriate actions will be taken and reports made in compliance with the operating procedure of these policies. • Guidelines for volunteers who work with your and children will be provided to each volunteer. • Children shall not be allowed to roam around the church without adult supervision. Parents are responsible for supervising their children before and after Sabbath School. • No child should be released to use the restroom unless accompanied by a parent or older sibling. • A responsible adult shall be designated to circulate in and around the church, including parking areas to provide security. This is critical when only one adult is present at some activities for minors, such as a Sabbath School division. • Any discipline shall occur within the visual contact of another adult. All forms of corporal punishment are strictly prohibited. • All meetings for children or youth must have the approval of the pastor and/or church board, especially overnight activities. Minors must have signed parental permission for each trip, including emergency medical treatment release. • It there is a known sex offender attending a church, a deacon or other responsible adult shall be assigned to monitor the person while on the premises or at off-site church activity. The offender shall be informed of the procedure. If a sex offender transfers to or attends another church, the leadership of that church shall be notified. APPENDIX A - FAMILY MINISTRIES IMPLEMENTATION 97 Reprinted from Family Ministries Handbook: The complete how-to guide for local church leaders. (2003). Lincoln, NE: AdventSource. Used with permission A FAMILY MINISTRIES POLICY AND PURPOSE STATEMENT
HEALTHY FAMILIES FOR ETERNITY REACH THE WORLD 98 The family ministries leader designs a ministry to families that will meet the specific needs of the congregation and community. This section provides planning support for family ministries leaders. Planning is critical for ministering to the individuals and families in the congregation. Family ministries is also an excellent way to reach out to families in the community. The family ministries leader is a member of the local church board and integrates family ministries activities to the whole church program. Listed below are responsibilities and activities. 1. Develop and chair a small family ministries committee that reflects the distinctiveness of the congregation. It may include a single parent, young married persons, mid-life families, retired, widowed or divorced persons. People who serve on this committee should be carefully chosen as visionary people reflecting the grace of God. 2. Be a family advocate. Family ministries is not merely program-oriented, but must look at the whole church program with sensitivity to its impact on families. In some situations the family ministries leader may need to advocate for family time. In other words, there may be so many programs going on in a congregation that people have little time to live their own lives as families. The Family Ministries Leader 3. Survey family needs and interests in the congregation. The needs assessment survey and family profile sheet may be used to help determine the needs of the congregation. 4. Plan programs and activities for the year that may include video presentations, retreats or special speakers who present workshops and seminars. Plans should also include simple activities that may be suggested to families through the church bulletin or newsletter. 5. Work with the pastor and church board to be sure plans are included in the local church budget. 6. Make use of the resources available from the conference family ministries department. These can save time, energy and serve to keep costs down for the local congregation. When planning for special presentations, the conference family ministries director is able to assist in finding interesting and qualified presenters. 7. Communicate with the congregation. Family ministries should not be perceived simply as an annual event. Keep the importance of good family skills alive by use of posters, the church newsletter and/or bulletin throughout the year. 8. Share your plans with the conference family ministries director. Reprinted from Family Ministries Handbook: The complete how-to guide for local church leaders. (2003). Lincoln, NE: AdventSource. Used with permission
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