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SMALL GROUP LEADER
WELCOMEThank you for your interest in serving as a Small Group
Leader! We believe this is an incredibly exciting and
rewarding opportunity. Investing in the lives of others
by helping them become more like Christ can be time
consuming but well worth the investment. We’re excited
that God is leading you in this direction and look forward to
helping you achieve all that He has in store for you.
QUALIFICATIONSWORSHIP
Christ-Centered – To be a Small Group Leader we ask that
you be committed to declaring God’s worth by seeking
to treasure Him above all else. Your desire should be to
bring honor to the name of Christ by living a life of purity,
integrity and truthfulness; your ambition, to be conformed
into His image more and more each day.
GROW
Word-Saturated – A Small Group Leader is committed to
growing in the knowledge of God. You are surrendered
to the authority of the Bible, making it the supreme
authority over your life. You are compelled to grow in your
knowledge and understanding of His Word by allowing it to
shape your attitude, perspective, thoughts and beliefs.
SERVE
Missional-Focused – A Small Group Leader is well aware of
the life-changing power of the gospel and through their own
personal encounter with Jesus, they are always ready to
cultivate God honoring relationships both inside and outside
the church. These relationships serve as opportunities to
reflect God’s glory through genuine love and care.
PURPOSE
“GLORIFY GOD BY MAKING DISCIPLES WHO ARE COMMITTED TO FACILITATING SAFE AND CARING DISCIPLE-MAKING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE GOD’S WORD IS CLEARLY AND ACCURATELY COMMUNICATED.”
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EXPECTATIONSMINISTRY EXPECTATIONS OF A SMALL GROUP LEADER (SGL):
1. Provide a Safe and Caring Community
a. Model how to provide appropriate practical,
relational and spiritual care for each other.
b. Lead your group to become increasingly
committed to and skilled at relating to one
another in God’s love and God’s truth as
brothers and sisters in Christ.
c. Commit to personally praying for each
member of your group on a regular basis.
2. Maintain a Disciple-Making Environment
a. Seek to help your group members understand
where they are spiritually, what their calling
and gifting is, and how they can use those
gifts within the group and beyond.
b. Use approved study materials that will help
your group progress in spiritual maturity.
c. Regularly pray that God would rise up new
SGL’s from within your group and then work
with any potential SGL’s to take the necessary
steps to help them follow their calling into the
Small Group Ministry.
3. Participate in ongoing Small Group Leader Training
a. SGL’s will do their best to attend all three
annual SGL Trimester Training events or
assign another group member to attend.
b. SGL’s will do their best participant in our
weekly Sunday Leader Training opportunities
and invite all new leader prospects to attend
as well.
4. Help keep the churches database current
a. SGL’s will be required to perform all weekly
database obligations (attendance, follow
up on any new prospects, updating group
descriptions.)
b. SGL’s will respond in a timely manner to
SG Admin as to their group status at the
beginning of each trimester.
5. Work alongside your Small Group Pastoral Staff to
resolve any individual or group conflicts.
6. Work alongside your Small Group Pastoral Staff
when ending your term as a Small Group Leader.
APPLICATION PROCESS1. This MTA needs to be filled out and dropped off in
person to the Golden Hills Shepherding Center.
2. Small Group Admin (SGA) receives completed Ministry
Team Application (MTA) and forwards original to
Children’s Ministry to complete a background check.
3. SGA contacts the applicant’s references.
4. SGA sets up an interview between the applicant and
Small Group Coaches.
5. After the applicant completes interview and is
approved to be a Small Group Leader (SGL), SGA
contacts new (SGL) to set-up their Small Group Profile
in In-Fellowship database.
AGREEMENTI have read and understand the qualification, purpose
and expectations for serving as a Small Group Leader in
Small Group Ministries and commit to upholding them.
Signature
Date
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Golden Hills Community Church
MINISTRY TEAM APPLICATION (MTA)Note: This application is being used to help the church provide a safe and secure environment for children and youth who participate in our programs and use our facilities. You must complete all pages in BLACK or BLUE ink.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
First Name Last Name
Preferred Name/Nickname Gender M F Date of Birth / /
Address
City State Zip
Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( )
Email Work Phone ( )
Texting? Y N Preferred Method of Contact Best Time to Contact
Emergency Contact Name Phone ( )
SPECIALTY INFORMATION
Do you speak any foreign languages? Y N If so, please list:
What are your hobbies/interests?
What is/was your profession?
Training/Education Completed
FAMILY INFORMATION
Marital Status Single Separated Divorced
Married: Spouse’s Name Anniversary / /
Names of Children (age)
( ) ( )
( ) ( )
( ) ( )
M O N T H
M O N T H
D A Y
D A Y
Y E A R
Y E A R
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OFFICE USE
OK’d By:
Area:
Time:
Certifications CPR and/or First-Aid Certified?
Do you know your spiritual gifts? Y N If so, please list:
CHURCH, MINISTRY & LIFE EXPERIENCE
When did you begin attending Golden Hills? Do you agree with the attached Statement of Faith? Y N
Are you a member of Golden Hills? Y N Have you been baptized? Y N
Have you participated in a Small Group? Y N If so, whose?
Why do you want to serve at Golden Hills?
Are you currently serving anywhere (in or out of church)? Y N If so, where?
Have you been involved serving anywhere before (in or out of church)? Y N If so, where?
What other churches have you been involved with previously?
Check the areas where you have experience in or out of church:
Evangelism
Discipling
Preaching
Children’s Work
Youth Work
Vacation Bible School
Leading Bible Studies
Hospital Visitation
Literature
Office Work
Typing
Accounting
Computer Operation
Marketing
I.T.
Computer Programming
Car Mechanics
Carpentry
Electrical
Bookkeeping
Medical/1st Responder
Law Enforcement (Active or Retired)
Photography
Videography
Teaching Conversational English
Print Production
Mentoring
Writing
Hospitality
Sewing
Teaching
Catering
Radio
Music: Vocal
Music: Instrumental
Drama
Art/Design
Sound/Lighting
Other
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PERSONALITY, LEADERSHIP, SPIRITUAL LIFE
Personality Traits—What best describes you? Please pick one, A or B, for each set.
Have high energy
Talk more than listen
Act, then think
Like to be around people a lot
Prefer a public role
Can sometimes be easily distracted
Prefer to do lots of things at once
Be outgoing and enthusiastic
Focus on details & specifics
Admire practical solutions
Notice details & remember facts
Be pragmatic—see what is
Trust actual experience
Like to use established skills
Like step-by-step instructions
Work at a steady pace
Make decisions objectively
Appear cool & reserved
Most convinced by rational arguments
Honest and direct
Value honesty and fairness
Take few things personally
Be good at seeing flaws
Be motivated by achievement
Argue or debate issues for fun
Like to have things settled
Take responsibilities seriously
Pay attention to time & am prompt
Prefer to finish projects
Work first, play later
Seek closure
See the need for most rules
Like to make & stick with plans
Find comfort in schedules
Have quiet energy
Listen more than talk
Think, then act
Feel comfortable being alone
Prefer to work ‘behind the scenes’
Have good powers of concentration
Prefer to focus on one thing at a time
Am self-contained and reserved
Focus on the big picture & possibilities
Admire Creative ideas
Notice anything new or different
Be inventive—see what could be
Trust gut instincts
Prefer to learn new skills
Like to figure things out by myself
Work in bursts of energy
Decide based on values & feelings
Appear warm & friendly
Are most convinced by how they feel
Diplomatic and tactful
Value harmony and compassion
Take many things personally
Be quick to compliment others
Be motivated by appreciation
Avoid arguments and conflicts
Like to keep options open
Am playful and casual
Be less aware of time and may run late
Prefer to start projects
Play first, work later
Have difficulty making some decisions
Question the need for many rules
Like to keep plans flexible
Want the freedom to be spontaneous
A B
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Please check which best describes you. (Taken from Belbin Associates)
Creative, imaginative, unorthodox; solves difficult problems
Extrovert, enthusiastic, communicative; explores opportunities; develops contacts
Mature, confident, a good chairperson; clarifies goals, promotes decision-making, delegates well.
Challenging, dynamic, thrives on pressure. Has the drive and courage to overcome obstacles.
Sober, strategic and discerning. Sees all options. Judges accurately.
Co-operative, mild, perceptive and diplomatic. Listens, builds, averts friction.
Disciplined, reliable, conservative and efficient. Turns ideas into practical actions.
Painstaking, conscientious, anxious. Searches out errors and omissions. Polishes and perfects.
Single-minded, self-starting, dedicated. Provides knowledge and skills in rare supply.
How do you respond to conflict?
How do you respond to stress?
How did you become a Christian?
Describe your walk with God
How are you growing in Christ?
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REFERENCE 1
Please give us the name of one adult who is NOT a relative, who knows you well (a year or longer), and can testify to your character. We cannot
process your application unless we have this information.
First Name Last Name
Relationship
Phone ( ) Email
Address
City State Zip
REFERENCE 2
Please give us the name of one adult who is a church-related contact (friend who has served with you or a pastor who knows you well) who can
testify to your character and ministry experience. We cannot process your application unless we have this information.
First Name Last Name
Relationship
Phone ( ) Email
Address
City State Zip
REFERENCE 3
Please give us the name of one adult who is a church-related contact (friend who has served with you or a pastor who knows you well) who can
testify to your character and ministry experience. We cannot process your application unless we have this information.
First Name Last Name
Relationship
Phone ( ) Email
Address
City State Zip
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LIKENESS USE WAIVER
I grant permission for Golden Hills Community Church to post photos or videos of my likeness on public websites, media outlets, print media,
and advertising, but understand that every effort will be made to avoid posting names.
I agree to the above.
Name (Print)
Signature
Date
BACKGROUND CHECK This is a CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT. Access to information on this page is limited.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Due to changes in our society over the past years, we find it necessary to ask the following questions to safeguard the welfare of our children and youth, as well as our volunteers.
We ask the following questions as a means to ensure safeguards for our children and youth; and to open doors of healing for those who may have been traumatized.
1. Have you ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a crime? (If yes, please explain):
2. Have you ever sexually or physicially abused a child, or been accused of doing so? (If yes, please explain):
If you prefer, you may refuse to answer the next question, or you may discuss your answer in confidence with a pastor rather than answer it on this form. Answering “yes”, or
leaving the question unanswered will not automatically disqualify you from working with children and/or youth, but a pastor will give you a call to follow up.
3. Were you ever the victim of abuse or molestation as a minor? (If yes, please explain):
VOLUNTEER STATEMENT —READ CAREFULLY!
In consideration of the receipt and evaluation of this application by the church, I agree and represent that:
• The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge.
• I authorize any references, or any other person or organization, whether or not identified in this application, to give you any information (including opinions)
regarding my character and fitness for volunteer service. I hereby release any individual, church, denominational agency or official, reference, or any
other person or organization, inclusing record custodians, both collectively and individually, and whether or not identified in this application, 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, excepting only the communication of knowingly false information. I further state that I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE
FOREGOING RELEASE AND KNOW THE CONTENTS THEREOF AND I SIGN THIS RELEASE AS MY OWN FREE ACT. This is a legally binding release, which I have
read and understand. I understand that I may consult with an attorney before signing this document. A facsimile or photocopy of this authorization shall
be as valid as the original. I further understand that a criminal records check may be conducted on me, and I consent to any such check.
I (check one of the following two options):
waive (don’t care to see any reference information)
do not waive (I might like to look at my personal references some day)
any right that I may have to inspect any information provided about me by any person or orgnization described above.
I have read and understand the above provisions, and agree to them.
Applicant’s Signature Date / /
Print Name
M O N T H D A Y Y E A R
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T H I S P A G E I N T E N T I O N A L L Y L E F T B L A N K
Important—please type or print clearly
ORGANIZATION
Company Name Golden Hills Community Church
Address 2401 Shady Willow Lane
City Brentwood State CA Zip 94513
SUBJECT
First Name MI Last
Maiden or Alias Names Used
Social Security Number Date of Birth / /
Driver License Number State
Current Street Address
City State Zip
NOTICE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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report” which may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living, and which can involve personal interviews with sources such
as your neighbors, friends, or associates. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of your authorization and, if you are accepted to volunteer, throughout your volunteer period.
You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report. Please be
advised that the nature and scope of the most common form of investigative consumer report obtained with regard to applicants for employment is an investigation into your education and/or
employment history conducted by Clear Investigative Advantage LLC, 17000 Preston Road Suite 140, Dallas TX 75248, Tel: 888-242-2503 or another outside organization. This scope of this notice
and authorization is all-encompassing, however, allowing Organization to obtain from any outside organization all manner of consumer reports and investigative consumer reports now and, if
you are accepted to volunteer, throughout the course of your volunteer period to the extent permitted by law. As a result, you should carefully consider whether to exercise your right to request
disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.
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NOTICE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
P U R S U A N T T O C A L I F O R N I A L AW
Employer (the “Company”) intends to obtain information about you from an investigative consumer reporting agency and/or a consumer
credit reporting agency for employment purposes. Thus, you can expect to be the subject of “investigative consumer reports” and “consumer
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including but not limited to obtaining a criminal record report, verifying references, work history, your social security number, your educational
achievements, licensure, and certification, your driving record, and other information about you, and interviewing people who are knowledgeable
about you. The results of this report may be used as a factor in making employment decisions. The course of any investigative consumer report
(as that term is defined under California law) will be Clear Investigative Advantage LLC, 17000 Preston Rd. Suite 140, Dallas TX 75248, Toll-free:
888-242-2503. The source of any credit report will be Clear Investigative Advantage LLC, 17000 Preston Rd Suite 140, Dallas TX 75248, Toll-free
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The Company agrees to provide you with a copy of an investigative consumer report when required to do so under California law.
Under California Civil Code section 1786.22, you are entitled to find out from an ICRA what is in the ICRA’s file on you with proper identification,
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• In person, by visual inspection of your file during normal business hours and on a reasonable notice. You also may request a copy of the
information in person. The ICRA may not charge you more than the actual copying costs for providing you with a soppy of your file.
• A summary of all information contained in the ICRA’s file on you that is required to be provided by the California Civil Code will be provided
to you via telephone, if you have made a written request, with proper identification, for telephone disclosure, and the toll charge, if any, for
the telephone call is prepaid by or charged directly to you.
• By requesting a copy be sent to a specified addressee by certified mail. ICRAs complying with requests for certified mailings shall not be
liable for disclosures to third parties caused by mishandling of mail after such mailings leave the ICRAs.
“Proper Identification” includes documents such as a valid driver’s license, social security account number, military identification card,
and credit cards. Only if you cannot identify yourself with such information may the ICRA require additional information concerning your
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The ICRA will provide trained personnel to explain any information furnished to you and will provide a written explanation of any coded
information contained in files maintained on you. This written explanation will be provided whenever a file is provided to you for visual
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You may be accompanied by one other person of your choosing, who must furnish reasonable identification. An ICRA may require you to furnish a
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