HM.KIDS TEAM

Welcome to the Team!

A message from our Pastor - Alex Tan

OUR VISION

MORE PEOPLE BECOMING MORE LIKE JESUS

Jesus' last words are our first priority.

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

(Matthew 28:18-20 | The Great Commission)

As a church, we exist to see souls saved and disciples made. We exist to see more people becoming more like Jesus.

This statement speaks of multiplication and discipleship; it is a mission to expand our community, not just in numbers, but in the depth of our faith. We're committed to reaching more of the coast and extending the invitation to experience the transformative power of Jesus' teachings. Simultaneously, we're focused on deepening our understanding and embodiment of those teachings and fostering a community of disciples who reflect the love and grace of Jesus.

This is where you come in! How can you embody “more people becoming more like Jesus” this year?

Our values are who we are. They are not just what we do, but they are part of our DNA. 
If the vision is the roof, the values are the pillars to support it and keep it strong.
Our values propel us toward our vision and guide all that we do.
This is the language we want to hear in every team rally, team meeting and team chat.

1 - JESUS IS OUR MESSAGE 

  • We believe Jesus is God’s answer for the world.

  • We’re Jesus people and live to represent Him.

  • We believe one encounter with Jesus changes everything.

2 - PEOPLE ARE OUR HEART 

  • We value people because God values people.

  • We choose to encourage, honour and love one another.

  • We are authentic, family focussed and make real connections.

  • We’re here to see people saved and make disciples.

  • We believe everyone can do something to reach others.

3 - SERVANTHOOD IS OUR ATTITUDE

  • We love serving the Lord together.

  • We are contributors, not consumers.

  • We choose to go the extra mile.

  • We serve generously with our time, talent and treasure.

OUR VALUES

Meet your Team Lead

Hannah & Simon White

WHY IS KIDS CHURCH SO IMPORTANT

KNOWING JESUS

It's the primary place where kids are introduced to Jesus, His love, and the basics of Christianity, helping them build a personal relationship with Him.

FUTURE CHURCH

Today's kids are the future of the church. Kids church teaches them about community, service, and being part of a faith family, equipping them for leadership and involvement later on.

SAFE GROWTH

It provides a supportive and secure environment where children can explore their faith, ask questions, and grow spiritually with the guidance of caring adults

How we serve & serve well

  • Sunday 

    Service 1:

    • 7 am - If your serving on Service one, arrive for set up of the room that you are allocated on

    • Making sure the tables have been set up with activities, colouring in, water jugs and the snacks are in the room, laptops on playing music and lesson videos preloaded 

    • 7:30 am - Team Rally, meet in the foyer ready to pray as all departments together. 

    • 8am- Quick run through of the day with the team leader, then go to the toilet get a drink 

    • 8.15am - Be in allocated rooms ready to engage with children, parents 

    • 8.15-9am-  Free play in rooms where you engage with children and play games or activities with them to build connection and relationship 

    • 9am tidy up tables get children to the mat

    • 9.05-9.10am Play a game with the children 

    • 9.10-9.20am Welcome, pray 2 worship songs, ensure children are engaging 

    • 9.20-9.30am Watch the weeks video lesson (Make sure children are focused and watching) 

    • 9.30am-9.40am Break into groups to go through questions with children from the lesson video 

    • 9.40-9.55am Pray with the group then do the craft, colouring in or activity for that lesson 

    • 10am Back into freeplay until parents collect children 

    • 10am Reset tables and room to make sure all ready for the next service 

    • Wait for the next service leaders to come and tag out if your not on a double service 

    • Debrief with the team leader for that day 

    Service 2:

    • 9.50am Arrive and go into allocated room, give the leader on doubles break as you help with the transition of the services kids going and kids coming 

    • 10-11am-  Free play in rooms where you engage with children and play games or activities with them to build connection and relationship 

    • 11am tidy up tables get children to the mat

    • 11.05-11.10am Play a game with the children 

    • 11.10-11.20am Welcome, pray 2 worship songs, ensure children are engaging 

    • 11.20-11.30am Watch the weeks video lesson (Make sure children are focused and watching) 

    • 11.30am-11.40am Break into groups to go through questions with children from the lesson video 

    • 11.40-11.55am Pray with the group then do the craft, colouring in or activity for that lesson 

    • 12pm Back into freeplay until parents collect children 

    • 12pm Reset tables and room to make sure all ready for the next service 

    • 12.15pm pack down room and follow pack down list 

    • 12.20pm Debrief with the team and room leader 

  • Dress Code:

    We come to our Sunday services dressed in the hm kids tshirt, Not any other teams T-shirts so that it is clear that you are in the kids team. You can wear shorts, pants or modest skirt with the T-shirt. Please don’t wear jackets or a jumper over the T-shirt. 

    Blue Card:

    All volunteers at hm.church are required to have a blue card issued by the Government. This is free and easily accessible. Once you have applied for a blue card, please provide your name, date of birth, card number and expiry date to Ps Hannah. If you don’t yet have a Blue Card go here for more info.

    Children Safety training 

    All children's volunteers need to complete training modules that go through a bit more depth with being safe with children and when serving in the kids ministry. You will need to create your own login: https://learning.humanrights.gov.au/admin/tool/sitepolicy/userpolicy.php 

    Then enrol for the course called: Introduction to the principles for safe organisations. There is an introduction video then 10 modules after this first one. You have to watch and complete all of them which is about 20mins each module. Once completed you need to email a copy to kids@hmchurch.org for Ps Hannah to save in the church drive. 

  • Punctuality:

    Your reliability sets the tone for the team. Please arrive on time and stay until the pack down is complete. If you are unable to attend or will be late, let the leader know as early as possible.

    Communication:

    We use Facebook Messenger & SMS for Sunday updates and team communications. We believe in honouring each other's time and effort so expect responses to communications. When the rosters come out also making sure you find cover with someone in the team if you can’t do a date, then advising Ps Hannah. Also making sure that you block out any leave on our Elvanto app ahead of time so you won’t be rostered on those dates. 

    Meetings: 

    We will have training meetings or times where we hold meetings to go over things for the area etc. We expect leaders to prioritize these as we give as much notice as we can of when these are. 

    Church attendance: 

    We want to make sure you are attending church regularly when you aren’t serving to ensure that you are being connected to our church and being fed. Also we want our volunteers to attend a connect group to be discipled to grow in your walk with God too. 

    Confidentiality: 

    Not speaking to other parents about children that aren’t there. Making sure that you are not venting to a parent about a child, leader or adult and speaking to Ps Hannah or Simon about any issues, complaints or concerns. 

    Integrity: 

    As children’s leaders we are an example to children so we would expect our leaders to not be swearing, being inappropriate and making sure you are living a life above reproach meaning that we are walking in a relationship with God ourselves, making sure we are not living a life of sin.

Rostering

Ezra Tan covers rosters in this video

Safety

Caring for children includes prioritising their safety in every way — emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It’s a reflection of how much we value the next generation. All volunteers should:

  • Know the emergency evacuation procedures

  • Know how to report incidents or hazards

  • Have their blue card linked to hm church

In Kids Ministry, additional care must be taken with secure sign-in/out procedures, allergy and medical alerts, approved supervision ratios, and hygiene standards. Volunteers should also know what to do in emergencies or behavioural concerns, and always maintain appropriate physical and relational boundaries.

Next Steps

  • Our onboarding process is designed to set you up for success and help you feel confident in your role on the team.

    To get started these resources should be reviewed:

    From here, onboarding takes place over your first two times serving on the team.

    • You’ll serve alongside experienced team members, watching and learning:

    • You’ll have the chance to ask questions, observe key tasks, and start stepping into the role with hands-on support.

    You’re considered fully onboarded when:

    • You are confident in all aspects of your role

    • You can step into your position without needing step-by-step guidance

    • You are able to explain and show someone else how to do the role

  • We have a high feedback culture, and a culture of leading up. What this means is that communication is always two-way, we welcome any and all questions you may have, and encourage you to bring any issues, concerns, interests and more to our leaders.

    Our leaders are equipped to answer your questions to the best of our ability, and will always be ready to support you.

FAQs

  • HM.KIDS rostering system runs via the Elvanto app.
    Make sure you are familiar with the App and include the dates of your unavailability.
    When you see your roster, submit whether you can or cannot make it in advance, and find someone to swap with you. The app has a feature that will find a replacement from someone on the Team.
    It is fundamental for this role to let us know with anticipation of the dates that you are available or not available for the Sundays.

  • Hey! So glad to have you joining the team! You'll get your awesome team t-shirt once you decide to hop on board officially.

    Our welcome process is pretty laid-back. For the first two or three Sundays, you'll hang out in the room with one of our leaders. They'll show you the ropes of how Kids Church runs, so you can get comfy with everything and start getting to know the team – we're a friendly bunch!

    After that, just let us know which area you feel most comfortable helping out in. We definitely don't want to overwhelm you! You can start by simply helping to keep an eye on the kids. But if you're feeling confident and keen, you can totally volunteer to lead prayer, story time, games, or activities whenever you're ready. We're just happy to have you!

  • Our team where we strive for excellence in all we do – and that starts with you! We're seeking a joyful and energetic individual who's excited to have fun while guiding kids in their understanding of God.

    If you're a team player who's keen to learn, contribute fresh ideas, and serve with a smile, we encourage you to apply! We're dedicated to supporting your development with ongoing feedback and opportunities to grow.

  • We're eager to hear your creative ideas for kids' church! If you have exciting projects, suggestions, or experience making faith engaging for young hearts, please share them with us. Your contributions are vital in helping us effectively lead and inspire our kids, and we'd be deeply honoured to learn from your perspective and passion.

THE NEXT GENERATION