Overview
We at Covenant have been called to care for our children and to honor the name of Christ. To this end, these policies have been developed to ensure a safe, loving environment where the Lord Jesus Christ is glorified and enjoyed by all His people. While we rely ultimately on the sovereign protection of our Lord, we also recognize that He has called us to exercise wisdom and prudence in our care for His children. It is our privilege to serve our King in this way.
Child protection policies apply to any activity that is formally sponsored by Covenant in which adults and youth are working directly with children ages newborn through 18. This includes Nursery, Children's Church, Sunday School, Youth Group, Vacation Bible School, Kids' Club, and any other events in which child care and activities for children are provided by the church.
Approval Process
Covenant Presbyterian Church requires anyone who works with children (those who are 17 years of age and younger) to be Child Protection Approved. Please submit the appropriate documents for the area of ministry you wish to volunteer with, found below. If you are unsure if you are Child Protection approved, please contact Rebecca Griffin.
MEMBER Forms
If you are a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, please fill out the following forms to start the Child Protection approval process.
Children's Ministries
- Volunteer Application (Age 13+) You will need to login to Church Center to fill out this form.
- Personal References (Age 13+)
- Disclosure Statement (Age 15+)
- Consent to Background Check (Age 18+) - An e-mail with a consent form link will be sent to you via Mobilize My Ministry after filling out the Volunteer Application. If you do not receive the e-mail, please contact Rebecca Griffin.
Youth Ministries
- Student Leader Application (11th-12th grade students)
- Adult Leader Application
If you are not already Child Protection approved, please fill out the following forms as well as a Youth Ministries application:
- Personal References (Age 13+)
- Disclosure Statement (Age 15+)
- Consent to Background Check (Age 18+) - An e-mail with a consent form link will be sent to you via Mobilize My Ministry after filling out the Volunteer Application. If you do not receive the e-mail, please contact Rebecca Griffin.
Non-Member Forms
If you are not currently a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, please fill out the application associated with the ministry you would like to volunteer with to start the Child Protection approval process.
American Heritage Girls (AHG)
- Volunteer Application (Age 13+)
- Testimony (Age 13+)
- Disclosure Statement (Age 15+)
- Consent to Background Check (Age 18+) - An e-mail with a consent form link will be sent to you via Mobilize My Ministry after filling out the Volunteer Application. If you do not receive the e-mail, please contact Rebecca Griffin.
- Exceptions Interview*
- Exception Agreement (signed during interview)*
Trail Life
- Volunteer Application (Age 13+)
- Testimony (Age 13+)
- Disclosure Statement (Age 15+)
- Consent to Background Check (Age 18+) - An e-mail with a consent form link will be sent to you via Mobilize My Ministry after filling out the Volunteer Application. If you do not receive the e-mail, please contact Rebecca Griffin.
- Exceptions Interview*
- Exception Agreement (signed during interview)*
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
- Volunteer Application (Age 13+)
- Personal References (Age 13+)
- Testimony (Age 13+)
- Disclosure Statement (Age 15+)
- Consent to Background Check (Age 18+) - An e-mail with a consent form link will be sent to you via Mobilize My Ministry after filling out the Volunteer Application. If you do not receive the e-mail, please contact Rebecca Griffin.
- Exceptions Interview*
- Exception Agreement (signed during interview)*
Kids' Club
- Volunteer Application (Age 13+)
- Personal References (Age 13+)
- Testimony (Age 13+)
- Disclosure Statement (Age 15+)
- Consent to Background Check (Age 18+) - An e-mail with a consent form link will be sent to you via Mobilize My Ministry after filling out the Volunteer Application. If you do not receive the e-mail, please contact Rebecca Griffin.
- Exceptions Interview*
- Exception Agreement (signed during interview)*
Through the Roof
- Volunteer Application (Age 13+)
- Personal References (Age 13+)
- Disclosure Statement (Age 15+)
- Consent to Background Check (Age 18+) - An e-mail with a consent form link will be sent to you via Mobilize My Ministry after filling out the Volunteer Application. If you do not receive the e-mail, please contact Rebecca Griffin.
- Exceptions Interview*
- Exception Agreement (signed during interview)*
*All those who are not members of Covenant Presbyterian Church are exceptions to our standard Child Protection Policies.