T.E.A.M.
Having a group of well organized, qualified and willing volunteer leaders will be essential for at the Youth Ministry to thrive. It is imperative that all who work in the ministry know exactly what to do, and if they don’t, they know whom to ask. It is also important for a leader to know what to do and what not to do. In order for there to be clarity, there are four different roles with four different job descriptions
• Teacher
• Enforcer
• Administrative
• Mentor
Teacher
The Bible is potent and has the ability to radically change lives. Paul admonishes Timothy to teach the word and be ready to do so at all times (2Timothy 4:2). Following Pauls instructions, we want the faithful to unpacking the full counsel of God’s word, to be one of the distinguishing traits of the meetings of the Youth Ministry.
Role of the Teacher
The teacher will set the spiritual tone of the event or meeting. He will be required to take seriously and prayerfully consider his preparation, delivery, and attitude of his teaching. The teacher will be required to have the maturity to discern and deliver a message that is appropriate to the setting and grade level of the audience. In short, he needs to know his audience and preach at level they can understand.
Responsibilities of the Teacher
Receive and study the assigned passage and section of the curriculum
Familiarize himself with the keynote
Pray with worship leader (if applicable).
Follow the cues of the Manager when to start and what to follow with
Teach within the allotted predetermined timeframe of the meeting
Requirement of the Teacher
A consistent member of Athey Creek who is strong in his or her faith in Jesus Christ
Out of Jr High (Teaching Jr High)
Out of High School. (Teaching High School)
A background check performed through Athey Creek
A heart and desire to serve Jesus through youth ministry
Adherence to the guidelines of the youth ministry
Enforcer
Culture and properly executed logistics do not happen by accident. At times, correction and the loving enforcement of the rules is necessary to establish the overall success of meeting or event.
Role of the Enforcer
While the counselor is responsible for the spiritual and physical well being of the Youth Ministry students, the Enforcer will be overseeing the physical well being of the students and the group as a whole and to be a correctional support for the teacher and counselors. It is the job of the Enforcer team to monitor and protect against any unruly, unsafe or overly disruptive behavior from outside or from within.
Responsibilities of the Enforcer
Aid the Manager by maintaining order
Aid the Teacher by eliminating distractions without being one
Instruct and correct distractions or students
Always watching for suspicious or disruptive behavior
Keeping an eye on the exits and bathrooms
Monitoring perimeters and the “out of bounds” areas
Requirements of the Enforcer
A consistent member of Athey Creek who is strong in his or her faith in Jesus Christ
Out of High School
A background check performed through Athey Creek
A heart and desire to serve Jesus through youth ministry
Adherence to the guidelines of the youth ministry in addition to the Athey Creek Enforcer protocol
Administrator
It is crucial for the success of a service or event that it be done in a organized and prompt fashion. We see this model played out in the book of Acts when the disciples did everything decently and in order. Culture and logistics can behave like living organisms and it will be the job of the Administrator to keep both in line overall vision of the Youth Ministry.
Role of the Administrator
The role of the Administrator will be to ensure the logistical success and ensured culture of the scheduled meeting or event. He or she will free up the teacher to focus in on his teaching rather than having to worry about the peripheral details. In short, the Administrator will allow the teacher to focus on teaching the word.
The Administrator is not necessarily in charge of the event or study, that responsibility will fall on the highest-ranking Youth Ministry salaried employee present.
Responsibilities of the Administrator
• Make sure the service starts and ends on time
• Makes sure that all game and activities supplies are stocked and present
• Oversees the setting up, tearing down or straightening up of the service.
Requirements to be Administrator
• A consistent member of Athey Creek who is strong in his or her faith in Jesus Christ
• 17 years or older
• A background check performed through Athey Creek
• A heart and desire to serve Jesus through youth ministry
• Adherence to the guidelines of the youth ministry
The Mentors (aka Counselors)
The Role of the Mentor
The counselors are responsible for caring for the spiritual and physical well-being of the students. They will be praying for and engaging with the students on a consistent basis.
Requirements to be a Mentor
• A consistent member of Athey Creek who is strong in his or her faith in Jesus Christ
• A minimum of one year removed from the age group in which they are serving
• An interview with Nate
• A background check performed through Athey Creek
• A heart and desire to serve Jesus through the High School ministry
Adherence to the guidelines
Responsibilities of a Mentor:
Exercise their spiritual gifts by engaging with the students
Keep things above reproach
Allow the mood to be fun but not chaotic
Minimize drama or wild behavior among the students
Assist the Teacher and Enforcer by removing all distraction
Be watchful and engaging, always looking for ways to help