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Children & Youth Volunteer Requirements
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Effective immediately, all adults (18+ yrs.) who serve in children or youth ministries such as Sunday School, camp, VBS, childcare, Celebration, etc., in any capacity (i.e., teacher, aide, administrator, counselor, staff, childcare, etc.) must complete all FCBCLA-required background checks and documents by September 4, 2022 in order to serve.
Children & Youth Volunteer Requirements (CYVR) comply with state law AB506 and meet the expectations of ministry leaders as well. Pastoral staff and trustees have determined that the requirements are necessary for the safety and welfare of our children and youth. The added safeguards elevate the standard we hold in ministering to our children and youth.
Notes:
- Any department serving children and youth may have additional requirements which must be met before a volunteer is allowed to serve.
- A volunteer may be allowed to serve as soon as requirements are met and does not need to wait until the next church year.
- A volunteer who only serves seasonally or when requested (such as for camp or childcare) must complete all requirements before the event. A volunteer who anticipates serving in children or youth ministry in the near future should consider meeting all requirements well in advance.
- New and/or updated regulations may require a volunteer to complete additional steps to comply.
Three Requirements:
- Name and email
– Provide your name and email to the head of the department you wish to serve. - Mandated Reporter training for volunteers
– Take the self-initiated, on-line training course which provides an overview of the California Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Act.
– Forward the certificate of completion to the trustees (cquan@fcbc.org). - Live Scan (electronic fingerprinting)
– Complete a Live Scan fingerprinting.
– Notify trustees (cquan@fcbc.org) upon completion.
– A completed Live Scan from another outside organization/company cannot be accepted.
FCBCLA-provided Live Scan* Opportunities
Volunteers may complete their Live Scan at church during the dates/times below. The process takes about 5 minutes. The Live Scan fee will be covered by FCBCLA.
- Sun, July 31, 12:15 pm
- Sat, Aug 20, 9:00 am
- Sun, Aug 28, 12:15 pm
*Volunteers may make their own arrangements to have Live Scan completed by a different company at another location. Request reimbursement for the Live Scan fee through the church website: Check Request (Expense Description: Live Scan fee; Budget to Charge: 5210 Trustees; Category: Other)
If you have any questions, please contact the respective pastor overseeing the respective department.
MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING
- Register and take the 2-hour on-line training course
- Email a copy of the certificate of completion to trustee Clifton Quan at cquan@fcbc.org
LIVE SCAN AT FCBCLA (OPTION A)
Complete your Live Scan at church during the dates/times below. The process takes about 5 minutes. The Live Scan fee will be covered by FCBCLA.
- Sun, July 31, 12:15 pm
- Sat, Aug 20, 9:00 am
- Sun, Aug 28, 12:15 pm
LIVE SCAN (OPTION B)
- Select a Live Scan facility near you: https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations
- Beware of places that charge more than $30. The average cost is between $20-$30.
- Complete and print two (2) copies of this form.
- You MUST bring the forms and a current state-issued ID or driver’s license or passport to the selected facility and complete the Live Scan.
- Submit a reimbursement request for the Live Scan fee with the following info:
- Your mailing address
- Description: Live Scan Fee
- Budget to Charge: 5210 Trustees
- Category: Other
- If you wish to have the reimbursement deposited directly into your bank account, sign up for Direct-Deposit.
Membership & Baptism
Baptism
Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer’s faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Savior, the believer’s death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. It is a testimony to the believer’s faith in the final resurrection of the dead. Being a church ordinance, it is a prerequisite to the privileges of church membership and to the Lord’s Supper.
Membership & Transfers
The prerequisite for church membership is salvation by grace through repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Church members are those who testify to their salvation, are baptized by immersion, and are accepted into membership. All church members shall agree in belief and conduct to abide by and uphold the Constitution and By-Laws of the Church.
Membership Class
The Membership Class is open to anyone who is interested to learn more about FCBCLA. Attendance does not obligate anyone to membership or baptism, however, those who intend to be a member or baptized must have completed the class.
UPCOMING CLASSES: Summer 2022 Fall 2022 Winter 2023
Membership Class enrollment deadline: Jun 8 Aug 28 Nov 27
Membership Class (Linked to enrollment): Jun 11 Sep 3 Dec 3
Next Steps
Whether you are seeking baptism or membership transfer, the process is similar:
- Attend a quarterly membership class to become familiar with FCBCLA.
- Complete an application, submit a written testimony of salvation, and obtain references from three church members.
- Meet with a church pastor or deacon.
- Give your salvation testimony in a church setting.
- Be approved by the church membership.
- Attend a membership reception.
- Be baptized and have the membership recognized by the church.
Dates to Know |
Summer 2022 | Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 |
| Application Deadline | Jul 3 | Oct 2 | Jan 1 |
| Members’ Meeting | Aug 14 | Nov 13 | Feb 12 |
| Baptism & Membership Recognition | Aug 28 | Nov 27 | Feb 26 |
Application & Reference Form
Please download the application, complete it, and submit or email to the appropriate pastor. Reference forms may also be sent to the appropriate pastor.
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