Childrens Ministry Volunteer Application

Thank you for applying to serve in the Children’s Ministry at VISION Calvary Chapel. Everyone involved in any part of Children’s Ministry at VISION Calvary Chapel is required to have an active Ministry Questionnaire on file. Please be aware that a background check is conducted on each applicant as a matter of church policy for the protection of the children God has entrusted to our care. The information provided in this questionnaire is CONFIDENTIAL and will be reviewed, only by those necessary, for approval.

Your name *

Last name

Email address *

Personal Information

Birthdate

Gender

Address

Country

Street address

Apt/unit/box (optional)

City

State

Postal code

Phone number

Phone type

SSN (for background) *

Place of Employment Number

Occupation

Place of Employment

Links to your Social Media Pages

Please add links for Instagram, twitter, facebook

Marital status *

If married, please have your spouse type their name & date stating that he/she is in agreement with you serving here at VISION Calvary Chapel and understand the time commitment:

How long have you lived in CA

Is VISION Calvary Chapel your home church? *

Yes

Do you regularly attend VISION Calvary Chapel *

Yes

How long have you attended VISION Calvary Chapel *

Previously attended churches *

Name & State in which they are located

Did you serve in any capacity at those churches? *

If yes please list area served in and the Ministry Overseer

Have you ever been accused, convicted, or pleaded guilty to a felony? *

Yes

Have you ever been accused or charged with a crime or incident involving a minor? *

Yes

Do you have any communicable diseases? *

Yes

Have you had any training and/or certification in CPR or first aid? *

Yes

Why do you desire to be in the Children’s Ministry? *

Do you have any previous experience in a Children’s Ministry here or any other organization? *

Any other experience ministering to children? *

List any special spiritual gifts, education, or other factors that have prepared you to work with children.

Hobbies & interests: (Things you like to do)

In the Children’s Ministry at VISION Calvary Chapel I am interested in working with: *

Nursery 0 - 2yrs

PreK-K

1st-3rd

4th-6th Grade

Other

Spiritual Information

Are you a born again Christian? *

Yes

How long have you been saved? *

Brief Christian testimony *

Describe your spiritual walk with God at the present time *

Doctrinal Information

It is important to us that those teaching our children would be in harmony with us on the basic doctrinal issues.
Please select one answer each for each question.

A child under the age of 12 is too young to understand the Bible. *

Yes

Unsure

Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human. *

Yes

Unsure

The Holy Spirit is an impersonal force. It is not God. It is not a person. *

Yes

Unsure

When someone is sick, the only reasons are: because they have sinned or because they lack faith to be healed. *

Yes

Unsure

The Book of Mormon is another testimony of Jesus Christ. *

Yes

Unsure

Do you believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus? *

Yes

Unsure

Does God exist in three persons as One God; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. *

Yes

Unsure

Do you believe that the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God without error in the original writings. *

Yes

Unsure

As long as you have enough faith, you will be healed. *

Yes

Unsure

A 5 year old child is too young to understand salvation. *

Yes

Unsure

The only proof of being baptized with the Holy Spirit is speaking in tongues. *

Yes

Unsure

Jesus never claimed to be God, but was a good, moral teacher. *

Yes

Unsure

Repentance is necessary for salvation. *

Yes

Unsure

Does the Bible have answers to all of man’s problems and questions? *

Yes

Unsure

As Christians, does God hear our prayers? *

Yes

Unsure

Do you believe the church will be raptured before the Tribulation period? *

Yes

Unsure

God created the Heavens and the Earth in 6 literal days. *

Yes

Unsure

Do you believe in the Second Coming of Christ? *

Yes

Unsure

Do you believe the Second Coming of Christ has already happened? *

Yes

Unsure

Does God still work miracles today? *

Yes

Unsure

Is there an actual Heaven and an actual Hell? *

Yes

Unsure

Are all of our prayers answered? *

Yes

Unsure

Is baptism necessary for salvation? *

Yes

Unsure

Why should a person be baptized? *

How would you advise a parent who comes to you with this question: “My 10-year-old son wants to know how he can get to heaven. How can I explain that to him?” *

Describe briefly the Ministry of the Church. *

Do you disagree with any of the teachings at VISION Calvary Chapel? *

Yes

Reference Information

Please provide 3 references. THIS IS MANDATORY. List persons not related to you, who have known you at least one year. Please do not list a VISION Calvary Chapel Pastor or anyone under the age of 18. Please provide the complete mailing address, phone number, and email of each one. If the information is not complete, this questionnaire will be returned to you for complete reference information. All 3 reference letters (which the church will send out) must be received prior to approval to serve in the Children’s Ministry.

REFERENCE #1 *

Name, Years Known, Address, Phone Number, Email, Relationship to this Person

REFERENCE #2 *

Name, Years Known, Address, Phone Number, Email, Relationship to this Person

REFERENCE #3 (previous church leader) *

Name, Years Known, Address, Phone Number, Email, Relationship to this Person

In addition, if possible, list a pastor, elder, or other leader at VISION Calvary Chapel who can give you a reference.

Commitments

We are excited that you are interested in being involved in the Children’s Ministry at
VISION Calvary Chapel.
Here are a few reminders of the commitments required of each volunteer:
SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT:
Understand that the same standards of personal conduct that apply to Pastor Garid also apply to every member of the VISION Calvary Chapel ministry team. Please note that if you do become part of this team, that you are immediately placed in a position that requires an even greater level of responsibility and accountability before the Lord and His people.
PRACTICAL COMMITMENT:
VISION Calvary Chapel team members are required to be at the church at the appointed time for their department.
The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize any references listed in this application to give you any information that they may have regarding my character and fitness for children’s ministry. In consideration of the receipt and evaluation of this application by VISION Calvary Chapel, I hereby release any individual, church, youth organization, charity, employer, reference, or any other person or organization, including record custodians, both collectively and individually, from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind or nature that at any time result to me, my heirs, or family, because of compliance or any attempts to comply, with this authorization. I waive any right that I may have to inspect any information provided about me by any person or organization identified by me in this application.
In this ministry I will support the leadership of VISION Calvary Chapel. If my application is accepted, I understand the impact my private life will have on this ministry, and those who I may not even know personally who attend VISION Calvary Chapel. Thus, I will do my best to seek the Lord with all of my heart, soul, and mind.

Please type your name and date stating you agree and understand the above information *

A copy of your responses will be sent to your email address.

VISION Calvary Chapel
connect@visioncalvarychapel.com
949-535-1271