LAURA’S HOME EVENING CHAPEL LEADER VOLUNTEER *Includes Direct Resident Contact
LOCATION: Laura’s Home- 18120 Puritas Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44135
CHAPEL TIME: 7-8pm TIME COMMITMENT: 1 hour weekly or bi-weekly (depending on what you can commit to – we’re looking for a consistent presence).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead Prayer and Worship time (i.e. worship, Bible study, prayer, testimony, etc.) focused on Evangelism and Discipleship
- Understand and cooperate with Laura’s Home programs
- Demonstrate a consistent and balanced Christian life
- Demonstrate a compassionate but professional relationship with residents
- Adhere to The City Mission’s Doctrinal Policy/Common Ground
- Attend check-in meetings with Chaplain(s) as they are scheduled (when possible), and report unusual chapel events to chaplain, good or bad
- Let Volunteer Coordinator or Staff Chaplain (216-431-3510 x206) know whether you will be providing childcare ministry so they can make Laura’s Home staff aware
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Mature Christian with solid biblical knowledge and a good testimony among your church body or fellowship
- Must be passionate about ministering to women and children in crisis
- Experience with chemically dependent individuals is a plus
- Free of an addictive lifestyle
- Understanding of the boundaries pertaining to the position
- Abides by the TCM’s Statement of Faith at all times
- Have the skills necessary to complete the tasks pertaining to the position
SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Profess Jesus as Lord and Savior
- Believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, & ultimate authoritative Word of God (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:21)
- Pattern life after the example of Jesus and the commands and principles found in the Bible
- Desire to serve the Lord in the ministry of rescue
ONBOARDING EXPECTATIONS:
- Attend Volunteering 101 Session
- Complete Online Application
- Sign Volunteer Waiver
- Affirm Statement of Faith and Complete Spiritual Journey
- Sign Doctrinal Policy
- Onsite visit with Chaplain(s)
- Background check
- Pastoral Reference