Leadership is a large aspect of FPGO Kids. We try to integrate leadership in such a way that it feels natural for the child while teaching them to lead through serving. For example, if a child can write and is doing a craft beside a child who cannot, that child is capable of writing the other child’s name on the craft. We encourage children to notice the needs of others around them within arm's reach. This is their first step in learning to lead others and is expanded as they are successfully doing so..

Having woven leadership into the fabric of the children's experiences, the children who are a part of FPGO Kids learn about the value of serving others. They are encouraged to use their passions, skills, and giftings to selflessly and humbly serve within and beyond the church. One way this is accomplished is by giving the older children who attend the FPGO Kids program the opportunity to serve our babies and toddlers.

Step One

We encourage children to notice and fill the needs of those within their reach. This marks their initial step in learning to lead, which will grow as they successfully and humbly do so.

STEP TWO

Prior to grade 5, children a part of FPGO Kids who show a desire to continue learning how to serve are invited to our Kids Leadership Team, where these leadership skills will continue to be nurtured. If a child wishes to be invited, s/he can talk to Pastor Sintia or Samantha MacCormack.

To Join the Kids Leadership Team, the child must:

• Follow the Kids Code of Conduct
• Love God or be actively seeking Him
• Lead within arm's length
• Attend FPGO Kids Sunday morning service regularly (2-3 Sundays per month)
• Show an interest in leading and be willing to lead where needed

STEP THREE

Once on the team the child must:

• Attend both services (one in kids church) on the week you are serving
• Work to implement the code of conduct for babies/toddler leaders
• Be helpful
  • Do the little things
  • Notice your surroundings
• Submit to the adult/youth leader(s)
• Attend training
• Be given permission / scheduled to serve for a particular service by Sintia or Samantha

KIDS CODE OF CONDUCT

• Follow instructions
• Pay attention
• Participate
• Be kind and respectful
• Be helpful- lead others
• Have fun!

BABIES LEADERS CODE OF CONDUCT

• Be prepared and on time (15 minutes before service)
• Gentle hands and voice (no discipline)
• Be attentive to the baby's needs
• Engage with the babies (no cell phones)
• No baby cries for longer than 10 minutes (call their guardian)
• Leave the room tidy and clean

TODDLERS LEADERS CODE OF CONDUCT

• Be prepared and on time (15 minutes before service)
• Be attentive to the children's needs
• Engage with the children
• Speak words of life
• Be assertive
• Back each other up
• Have fun!

Youth who serve in the church are 90% more likely to continue to attend church after graduation. At FPGO, we provide opportunities for youth to serve in a meaningful way, while learning skills to be resilient and effective leaders as adults. Once youth are a part of this team, they begin formal training.

To join the Youth Leadership Team the youth will:

1. Love God or be actively seeking Him
2. Lead within arms length
3. Follow the Code of Conduct for Kids:
4. Attend GO Kids Sunday morning service regularly (2 - 3 times per month)
5. Show an interest in leading.
6. Be willing to lead where needed.
7. For grade 7-12: complete the application process (https://www.clcconline.ca/get-connected/kids/go-serve/).
8. For grade 5 or 6: be invited to join (if a child wishes to be invited, s/he can ask which requirements still need to be worked on.

Once on the team the youth will:

• Work to implement the code of conduct for Jr. leaders.
• Submit to the adult / Sr. youth leader(s)
• Attend training (typically monthly after a Sunday Service until 3:15)
• Show a desire to learn and grow.
• Be given permission / scheduled to serve for a particular service

KIDS CODE OF CONDUCT:

• Follow instructions
• Pay attention
• Participate
• Be kind and respectful
• Be helpful - lead others
• Have fun!

Jr. Leaders Code of Conduct:

• Be on time (9:40 team meeting) and come prepared
• Be assertive
• Lead by example
• Back each other up
• Notice your surroundings
• Put the kids first
• Do the little things
• Pursue God and listen to Holy Spirit
• Have fun!