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Children’s Ministry at VanChurch

Vision
To equip and reinforce families by providing emotional, spiritual, and material support as they invest in the faith development of their children.

Children are a gift from God and our Children’s Ministry Team works to create an environment for our children where the Holy Spirit can do his work of transforming children into spiritually mature individuals who are an active part of our community of faith.

We currently offering a variety of opportunities to children and families:

  • Nursery (Birth – 2 Years Old): Attendant available during 1st & 2nd Service
  • Kids Praise (3 years old – 5th grade): During 2nd Service
  • Family Events

While in our care, your child will be led only by approved volunteers. Every class and function in our Children’s Ministry are supervised by multiple volunteers who have gone through a process that includes an application and background check.

For more information on our Children’s Ministry, contact our Children’s Ministry Director (Kara Deal) at kara@vanchurch.org.

Child Information Form

For safety reasons, we ask that all children participating in VanChurch Children’s Ministry activities have an up-to-date Child Information form on file. Please click on the link below to complete our online form.

Child Info Form

Interested in Volunteering?

If you are interested in volunteering in the VanChurch Children’s Ministry, please download and complete the VanChurch Volunteer Form and Background Check Document below and return them to the VanChurch office.

Volunteer Form
Background Check Document

Bright Beginnings Preschool

Vision
To be a child-centered, family-focused preschool committed to developing and preparing the whole child for learning and their transition into Kindergarten.

At VanChurch we acknowledge that for children to “love God with all their mind,” we must give them tools for intellectual growth as well as spiritual growth. Bright Beginnings Preschool is a premier Christian school that provides the highest quality education to start children on the right path in school and life.

For more information on Bright Beginnings Preschool, please contact:

Phone: 360.882.3496
Email: Christina@vanchurch.org
Web: www.brightbeginningspreschool.org

Child/Teen Information Form

For safety reasons, we ask that all children and teens participating in VanChurch activities have an up-to-date Child/Teen Information Form on file.

Name of Child/Teen(Required)
Home Address(Required)
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(If you are completing this in the summer, please indicate which grade your child/teen will be in when the new school year starts. If your child is between the ages of 0 - 4 years old, please indicate how old your child will be on September 1.)
Does the child/teen have an EpiPen or inhaler?(Required)
Name for Parent/Guardian 1(Required)
Name for Parent/Guardian 2
As the parent/guardian of the child/teen listed on this form, I can verify that all the information on this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge.(Required)
I grant permission for my child/teen’s picture to be used within the VanChurch building and/or on the website.(Required)
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Children’s Ministry Volunteer Form

This application is to be completed by all VanChurch Children’s Ministry Volunteers.

Age group(s) you are applying to serve with (check all that apply):(Required)
I am interested and willing to serve in serve in the following ways (check all that apply):(Required)

General Information

Name(Required)
Address(Required)
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Do you regularly attend our worship services?(Required)

Ministry Information

Have you personally and publicly accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and are you committed to striving to display the character of Jesus through your life?(Required)

Personal Disclosure Information

1. Do you have children of your own?(Required)
2. Have you ever been treated for a psychiatric disorder?(Required)
3. Have you ever been arrested, convicted, or plead guilty to a crime?(Required)
4. Have you ever been accused, charged, or alleged to have, or have you ever committed any act of neglecting, abusing, or molesting any child?(Required)
5. Have you ever been concerned that you may have an addiction to drugs, alcohol, pornography or any other addiction; or has anyone ever suggested that you may have a problem with any of the above?(Required)
6. Have you ever been convicted of the possession, use, or sale of drugs within the last 7 years?(Required)
7. Within the past 30 days have you abused alcohol, legal or illegal drugs?(Required)
8. Has your driver’s license been suspended or revoked within the last 12 months?(Required)
9. Is there any fact, circumstance, or pattern involving your background that would make it inappropriate for you to serve with minors or would compromise the integrity of the church?(Required)

Church History and Prior Children’s Work

References: List 3 adults you have known for at least 2 years, who are not related to you, who have specific knowledge of your character and ability to work with children and who fit the classifications set forth below.
1. Our Church (or previous church) member or staff person:
2. Employer or Fellow Employee:
3. Social Friend or Neighbor:

Volunteer’s Statement

The information contained in this application form is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize any references, churches, or organizations listed in this application to give you any information (including opinions) that they have regarding my character and fitness for children’s ministry. I authorize the release of the information contained in this application form to any individuals who make decisions about placing applicants in available positions. In consideration of the receipt and evaluation of this application by Vancouver Church of Christ (VanChurch), I hereby release Vancouver Church of Christ (VanChurch) and any individual, church, youth organization, charity, employer, reference, or any other person or organization, including record custodians, both collectively and individually, from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind or nature which may at any time result to me, my heirs, or family, on account of compliance or any attempts to comply, with this authorization. I waive any right that I may have to inspect any information provided about me by any person or organization identified by me in this application.

Should my application be accepted, I agree to exhibit Christ-like conduct in the performance of my services on behalf of the church.

I further state that I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE AND KNOW THE CONTENTS THEREOF AND SIGN THIS RELEASE AS MY OWN FREE ACT. This is a legally binding agreement that I have read and understand.
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