Children's Ministry

Before any volunteer can help with our Children's ministry they have already:
1. Filled out an application with our children's ministry
2. Been through an extensive, personal interview with one of our staff
3. Given us three, non--family member, references
4. Passed a criminal background check
5. Been through a detailed training to work with the Children's program
You do not need all the time in the world. You can successfully minister to children with a minimal time commitment. We have many ways that you can minister to children in a time frame that will work for you!
Our kid's church teachers & helpers rotate each week so that they teach (on average) one Sunday a month. During your scheduled week, you prepare your lesson and teach it that Sunday. You will be able to form relationships with children and their parents that will communicate love and value, not only from you, but also from God. If you have more time, you may like to help with our Kid's Klub, which is two hours every other Monday afternoon. Bottom line: there are many ways to help with minimal time involvement.
You will not be alone. You will be supported in your ministry through the Children's Ministry staff and leadership team. You will be part of a team that will encourage, equip, energize and empower you for ministry. You will not be a lone ranger in your ministry to children...guaranteed!
We look forward to getting to know you and to helping you find what God has shaped you to be. It will be exciting to watch God at work in you and through you as you minister to the children of Pinelands.
Dear Potential Children's Ministry Leader:
We are excited that you want to check out the Children's Ministry at Pinelands Church. This section will help to introduce you to the many opportunities available within our ministry. We want to help you find where you can use your God-given gifts to invest in the lives of children. Your first step to getting involved will be speak to our Children's Ministry Leaders.
First, let me ease your mind about as few things:
You don't have to be an expert. Each member of our Children's Ministry team has one thing in common: a passion for Children. If you have a heart to love God and a desire to work with children, then you have the two basic ingredients necessary to become a leader in children's ministry. You do not need a degree in early childhood development or elementary education to be a great leader in Children's Ministry. We will equip and train you for your ministry.