Volunteer application

Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church is a community of Christ followers committed to magnifying God, making disciples, and meeting human need.

I believe in one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully God and fully human, and the Lord and Head of the Church. I believe that sin separates us from God and that God, in His grace and love, saves us through Jesus Christ. I believe Jesus died on the cross for our sins, was raised bodily from the dead, and is our Lord and Savior. I believe the Holy Spirit gives us new life, unites and empowers the Church, and forms us as disciples of Jesus Christ. I believe the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God and the authoritative witness for our Christian faith and life.

Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church is a congregation of ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians and firmly believes in and upholds ECO’s Essential Tenets of the Reformed Christian faith.

The safety and well-being of our children and youth come first. I understand that serving in the Children & Youth Ministry is a position of trust. I agree to maintain appropriate physical, emotional, relational, and digital boundaries; follow SVPC’s child-protection and supervision policies; never intentionally place myself in a situation where I am alone with a child or youth; use appropriate communication with children, youth, and families; and immediately report any concern regarding abuse, neglect, inappropriate conduct, or the safety of a child or youth in accordance with church policy and applicable reporting requirements.

Every Children & Youth Ministry volunteer is required to successfully complete SVPC’s background-screening process before being approved to serve with children or youth. I understand that I cannot serve until the required screening has been completed and I have been approved by SVPC.