1. + Resurrection Family Ministry Go Green!

2. + Who’s Who? Resurrection Children’s Ministry (Birth – 5 th ) Age Group Leaders Resurrection Student Ministry (6 th – 12 th ) Small Group Leaders

3. + Family Ministry Mission Statement “Resurrection Family Ministry exists to mobilize and challenge children and students to follow Jesus, living for the sake of others. Following the living example and commands of Jesus, RFM seeks to invite children and students to experience 3 key relationships : a living relationship with God, a familial relationship with the Church, and a service-driven relationship with the world …

4. + Family Ministry Mission Statement “We have chosen to create a small group culture as the primary relational context for spiritual formation in the lives of children and students.”

5. + Small Group Culture Sunday SchoolSmall Groups Goal:EducationSpiritual Formation Focus:Teach BibleMake Disciples Model:ClassroomCircles Priority:Present LessonDialogue and Community Volunteers:Recruit TeachersDevelop Leaders EvaluationChurch PracticesPersonal Faith Emphasis:Knowing ScriptureKnowing God Time:Sunday MorningWhen It Works Best

6. + Small Group Culture: Children’s Ministry Age/Grade-specific small groups Committed and consistent volunteers Orange curriculum

7. + Small Group Culture: Student Ministry Tuesday night grade-specific small groups Importance of small group leaders Alpha curriculum

8. + Family Ministry Mission Statement “Within the small group context, we will offer annual classes, periodic retreats, and service opportunities as the places and spaces in which these relationships have the potential to flourish.” Classes: Confirmation (Fall), Baptism & First Communion (Spring) Retreats: RSM Fall Retreat (October), RCM Fall Gathering Service: Community Garden/Farmer’s Market, Partnering with DTS, Family-driven service

9. + Family Ministry Mission Statement “In everything we do, RFM desires to partner with, support, and equip parents, recognizing and championing their role as the primary spiritual influence in the lives of children and students.” HomePointe Initiative Sunday worship integration

10. + It Takes a Village! Serve out of your area of giftedness and joy For example… Small Group Leaders Teachers Greeters Event Coordinators Confirmation Sponsors Let us know!

11. + Before You Leave… Children’s Ministry Check-In System Coming Soon RSM: Grab a Fall Calendar! Please fill out Children/Student Information Sheets Please fill out volunteer interest form and we’ll follow up with you in the next week