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Boomer

I would prefer my counselors and chaperones not to bring their kids if possible...because i want everybodys focus to be on the teenagers...but, if there is no way possible for my leaders to make arrangements for there kids to stay at home...it is cool...but i tell them my preference is not bring them....and its nothing about their kids...

Answered by Boomer 1 year ago

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Pastor Joe

Both ways, depends on what the event is and what their responsibilities are.

If they are to be a counselor at teen camp, they cannot do that and bring their younger children along.

If we are going to a theme park in the summer to ride rides and swim, then it is a fun family day and so bring the younger kids along!

I have more situations if you need more, DM me.

Answered by Pastor Joe 1 year ago

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Tim Sch...

We go both ways. See video.

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Answered by Tim Sch... 1 year ago

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Mark C

I'm the opposite side of the coin on this guys. We don't have our volunteers bring their children to camp.

I look at it this way: camp is a seriously intense week of connection and spiritual focus for our group. I need my volunteers to be totally invested in our teens for the 5ish days we are gone.

One a side note, most of my volunteers are students who have graduated and are in or just out of college, so I don't have much issue with this. But I do have some that go every year and are on board with why their children can't join us.

Answered by Mark C 1 year ago

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John Byrne

yes change it. You may run into some issues with behavior or whatever, but you will just have to deal with those issues on a case by case basis.

Answered by John Byrne 1 year ago

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dustinsams

Absolutely I allow my leaders to bring their children. I have never had anything bad happen with this (over 15 years of ministry) and actually have seen some great benefits from having them around...granted, I have never been in a situation where there were ever more than 8...so if numbers became a problem...then obviously I would deal with that. You may find you have more involved if they could bring their children.

Answered by dustinsams 1 year ago

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pjwong

not that youth leaders are monkeys.... monkey...

Answered by pjwong 1 year ago

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pjwong

i usually think about it this way.

We have a 40 hour week (sometimes more) and consider it hard to see our kids. we love being able to bring them with us.
our volunteers often work 40 hour weeks, are expected to help at church and be godly parents.

I'd consider changing the policy; dealing with the problems you have of your volunteers focus on their kids later.

best idea: model the way for your leaders. monkey see, monkey do.

Answered by pjwong 1 year ago

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Adam

Gut reaction: I would change the policy if I bring my own kids to stuff. Personally, I don't bring my own kids (3,1), but I don't have my volunteers do it either. I think I'd err on having the rules the same across the board.

Answered by Adam 1 year ago

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