Vision:

• The Weekend - an experience for each student to feel seen and known by adults in the church with worship, small group, teaching, service project and a lot of FUN at Dave & Buster's.  
• Small Group Value - Fairhaven believes life changes happens in circles. Something powerful happens when students can share and ask questions in a safe place.
• Leaders Rock – Welcome to the all-star team. Every student needs 8 adults on their team cheering for them and helping them feel known and seen. Thank you for valuing each student.

Best Practices, Tips and Hints

Be Present

• Be with your students, not the other leaders. Avoid leader clumping.
• Sit with the students in the crowd, avoid wall.
• Be in the moment, not on your phone.
• Show up.

Best Practices

• Physical Boundaries: Do not be alone in a room with a student.Focus on student of the same gender.
• Emotional Boundaries: Students are not your BFF’s. Be careful not to spend too much time with one student, showing favoritism or over sharing personal information. Know your crowd.
• Communication Boundaries: Keep text message quick and Avoid counseling through text. Avoid opposite gender texting. Take the high road in social media. Students will follow your post for guidance on modesty, political views, humor and other trending conversations. Do not promise confidentiality in these situations.

 Safety Protocols

• Minor cuts + Scrapes: Administer first aid, kit available in hallwayin the MAC (by binders) and kitchen.
• Bumps + Bruises: Provide student ice in zip locks and icemachine available in kitchen.
• Head Injuries: Have student rest, notify staff member
• Acute Crisis Condition: If you learn of abuse in the home orintended harm to oneself or someone else, notify a Student Pastor asap.

 

Leading so every student in our community can experience Jesus and find hope through Worship, small group and serving.