Best Practices Training
for working with Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults at Calvary Burlington
Start serving with Kids Ministry or student Ministry
If you're just getting started with KidsMin or StuMin, begin by filling out the application to serve. After that, we'll be in touch with your next steps!
After you have filled out the application, download a copy of the policy and procedures so you can start working on your training videos.
Download a copy of the 2023 Best Practices Policy and the Current Procedures
- Please contact Candi Thorpe to request a paper copy of the policy if you would prefer one to be printed for you.
- Read through the policy and the procedures before you begin the videos. Don't worry -- you don't have to memorize them :) But it gives you a birds-eye-view of the policy when you read them in their entirety. Once you're done reading the policy and the procedures, watch the videos and take the quizzes as you go along.
- There are three videos regarding procedures for KidsMin, StuMin, and Emergency Response. Click here to view them.
- Ready to get started serving in KidsMin or StuMin? Click here to fill out the Online Application.
Video One: Begin Here
Here's an introduction and overview of the current Best Practices Training and what you can expect while you watch these videos.
Video Two: Definitions
In this video we familiarize ourselves with definitions and examples of varying types of abuse.
Video Three: Reporting
This video will walk you through reporting incidents and suspected abuse in the church and home.
Video Four: Screening
We have screening in place to protect those who are in leadership, the program participants, and the church as a whole.
Video Five: Reducing the Risk
In this video we talk about the Four Principles of Supervision with respect to reducing the risk to staff and participants.
Video Six: Health & Safety
Accidents? Injuries? How do we care for people in ways that safeguard them and protect their dignity?
Video Seven: Washroom Guidelines
How do you send a child to the washroom, and how much help can you offer? This video will give you some guidance!
Video Eight: Sign-In
Let's get kids checked into their program. This video addresses primarily the Sunday morning check-in process.
Video Nine: Kiosk/Registration
This video gives you a practical walk-through for getting kids signed in at the iPad and registered for KidsMin programming
Video Ten: Affection & Dating
Proper displays of affection, and should you date someone if they are KidsMin or StuMin? (Quick answer: NO!)
Procedures for KidsMin and StuMin
Here are the procedures for Sunday morning and midweek programs for Kids and Students. If you serve in these areas, you will find these procedures helpful to know. Please review the procedures and ask questions if you need clarification on anything you hear or see.
