The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program is where leaders are shaped! This service opportunity is for kids in Grade 5 to be trained and equipped to become servant leaders within a ministry context. This role requires kids to be an example of someone who loves Jesus and wants to serve and worship Him, modeled through serving His Church on a weekly/bi-weekly basis.
Responsibilities and Expectations
Service that shapes the next generation of leaders.
Downes Road, East Abbotsford & Mission:
- Greeters
- Welcome the kids and assist any new people. Look after the offering.
- Actioneers
- Sing and do the actions with the songs. Be willing to pray and help kids during dismissal with getting to correct classes.
- Tech Assistants
- Follow closely with what is going on and show maturity and responsibility around expensive equipment.
- Scripture Readers
- Read Scripture in front of a large group of people clearly and with passion.
Central Abbotsford:
- Welcome Desk
- Welcome families as they come downstairs and help the Check-Ins person as needed.
- Classroom Greeters
- Welcome the kids and assist any new people. Help with the sticker chart.
- Actioneers
- Sing and help lead the actions with the songs.
- Scripture Readers
- Read Scripture passage during Open Session.
- Cleanup Helper
- Help clean up Children’s Ministry areas after the service.
“…what is the Lord your God asking you to do? Honor him. Live exactly as he wants you to live. Love him. Serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.” Deuteronomy 10:12
Godly and Good Leadership Behavioral Expectations:
- Kindness: Showing kindness to others through actions and words.
- Respect: Treating everyone with respect, including teachers, classmates, and younger students.
- Honesty: Always telling the truth, even when it’s difficult.
- Patience: Being patient with others, even when things don’t go as planned.
- Forgiveness: Being quick to forgive and not holding grudges.
- Humility: Staying humble and not bragging, even when you achieve great things.
- Faithfulness: Staying true to your commitments and responsibilities.
- Responsibility: Taking responsibility for your actions and completing tasks on time.
- Inclusion: Making sure no one feels left out, especially in group activities.
- Encouragement: Supporting and encouraging others to do their best.
- Listening: Being a good listener to other people’s ideas and feelings.
- Leading by Example: Demonstrating good behavior for others to follow.
- Teamwork: Working well with others and being cooperative in group settings.
- Positive Attitude: Keeping a positive and uplifting attitude, even in difficult situations.
- Courage: Standing up for what is right, even when it’s not popular.
As part of LIT I will commit to:
- Attending LIT training sessions.
- On the weekends you’re scheduled to serve, be in the NV Kids Check-ins area 30 minutes before the service to receive instruction and pray to be ready for the arrival of kids.
- Be an example of one who loves God and wants to worship Him.
- Have the NV Kids weekly Bible verses memorized.
- Attend the mid-week Bible Class.
- These will happen Mondays starting on October 6th from 3:15-4:30pm
- Kids are placed on serve teams and are scheduled bi-weekly.
- Kids will serve in a role based on their preference in their application.
- All kids will serve at least once in a role different to their preference to challenge them and to support the ministry.
Join the L.I.T. team!
LIT kids are those who attend Northview Weekend Ministry regularly and are able to focus on what is needed during Open Bible Time. If you’re interested in joining this team, start an application today!
“And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Deuteronomy 10:12