It is important for us that Family Ministries leaders be members of Sugar Hill Church for several reasons:
Membership affirms the organic community that exists in the church. The Bible is clear that we are created for relationship and that the interdependence of the various parts of the body of Christ are a part of God’s plan. (1 Corinthians 12:12-27) In membership we affirm God’s plan of connectedness and acknowledge our unique responsibility as a part of the body of Christ.
Membership affirms buy-in and commitment. In membership, one acknowledges commitment to the mission of the church and pledges personal investment to meet needs through service and resources.
Membership affirms unity. Through membership one acknowledges an understanding of core beliefs and values of the church and affirms support for those beliefs. It is a statement of faith, commitment to biblical unity, and acceptance of biblical accountability.
Membership matters because it is a reciprocal agreement to community, service, and accountability. It demonstrates that one is invested and can be relied on. Membership is an affirmation of God’s plan for the local church. Membership matters because the church matters.
The membership process is a great opportunity to learn more about the church and get any questions answered you may have. If you have any questions or reservations about membership, please contact a Ministry Leader and allow us an opportunity to address your questions.
The following guidelines apply to all adults (staff or volunteer) working with minors (or any student still in Student Ministries) at Sugar Hill Church. The purpose of these guidelines is to protect our kids, students, families, volunteers, staff, church, and the integrity of ministry to kids & students at Sugar Hill Church.
In ministry to kids or students, we adhere to a “two adult” policy. If at all reasonably possible, there will be two screened Adult Leaders present in all ministry to kids or students.
Classroom
Restroom & Diaper Changes
Transportation
*The only exceptions to the “two adult” rule in transporting kids or students is when an Adult Leader has their own children present as well, or under a “babysitter” situation: if a student babysitter requires transportation, the same gender adult may provide transportation directly home. Parents of the student babysitter must be contacted before and after transportation is provided.
Meeting with Minors
Meetings with students outside of ministry programs are encouraged as long as meetings are not held in a private setting. The following guidelines should be observed:
As an Adult Leader, know that you are in a leadership position and will be a role model for kids and students. As such, it is important that you represent well the values and beliefs of Sugar Hill Church. Important lifestyle issues include:
Relationship / Sexual Behavior
We hold a biblical view of marriage. We believe that marriage was designed by God to be a committed, monogamous relationship between a man and a woman. We believe that sex was created by God as an expression of intimacy within the context of biblical marriage. Volunteers who embrace a lifestyle that contradicts these beliefs will find themselves having to pretend to be something they’re not and believe something they don’t.
We may ask you not to serve for the following reasons:
Substance Behavior
If you have a history of alcohol or drug abuse, this might be something God uses in a positive way to impact the future of the next generation. We’d love to talk with you further about your story and how it can impact the kids and students in our ministry.
We have a few guidelines that will determine your volunteer placement, and a few reasons we may ask you not to serve at this time:
Social Behavior / Communications
The kids (and/or the parents of the kids) in your group will definitely visit your social media platforms. We think social media can be a great way to connect with families outside of programming! However, they’ll also be able to see everything you post publicly. Please leverage your social media in a positive way. Please be mindful of everything you post.
We may ask you not to serve for the following reasons:
By signing below, I agree to the terms above as long as I am an Adult Leader in SHC’s Family Ministries. If I am unable to uphold this covenant I understand that I will need to resign from my volunteer position or that I may be asked by the leadership to resign.
Email allison@sugarhillchurch.com to set up a meeting with Kids Ministry Staff, or abigail@sugarhillchurch.com to set up a meeting with Student Ministries Staff.