Being on the Surf's Up Team is a great joy and really is a lot of fun. Check out some of the folks already serving in Surf's Up!
We are excited that you want to check out the Childrenīs Ministry at Mariners Church. This section will help to introduce you to the many opportunities available within our ministry. We want to help you find where you can use your God-given gifts to invest in the lives of children. Your first step to joining the Surf's Up Lifeguard team is to let me know of your interest..
If you know what area you would like to work in, call the Children's Ministry office to set up a time to meet with me and discuss your future in Surf's Up. Call 650.726.5959 or email me at len@marinerscc.org more information.
You donīt have to be an expert. Each member of our Surf's Up team has one thing in common: a passion for children. If you have a heart to love God and a desire to work with children, then you have the two basic ingredients necessary to become a lifeguard in childrenīs ministry. You do not need a degree in early childhood development or elementary education to be a great leader in Surf's Up. We will equip and train you for your ministry.
You do not need all the time in the world. You can successfully minister to children with a minimal time commitment. We have many ways that you can minister to children in a time frame that will work for you! During the weekend services, in just an hour and a half each week, you will be able to form relationships with children and their parents that will communicate love and value, not only from you, but also from God.
You will not be alone. You will be supported in your ministry through the Surf's Up staff and leadership team. You will not be a lone ranger in your ministry to children...guaranteed! As part of the equipping process I send out a weekly "Take Out Training" email and an eCouragement every month designed to help you and coach you in your role as a Surf's Up leader.
We look forward to getting to know you and to helping you find where God has shaped you to be. It will be exciting to watch God at work in you and through you as you minister to the children of Mariners.
Ways to Serve Following is a list of actual roles that are available in the Surf's Up team.
Administrator Oversees the organization of registration and provides supplies to leaders and volunteers. Helps by updating family registrations. Assists in sending lesson plans and information to volunteers. 2 hrs. / weekdays/ 2-4 times a month
Adult helper - Kid'sQuest, Little Lambs Church or Club Assists the small group leader and helps facilitate small group time. 2 hrs. / During service or club/1-4 times a month Craft team Meets to put together crafts, activities and games for Little Lambs and/or KidsQuest. 2-3 hrs. / weekdays / weekly
Greeter Welcomes and registers the children into the classrooms. 1.5 hours / during service / 1-4 times a month
Guest services team At the Surfboard sign in the auditorium one welcomes and informs new families of the ministry of Surf's Up, explains the check-in process and walks them to the classrooms. 45-min. / before service / 1-4 times a month
Human Resource team Assists staff in application process - background checks, finger-printing, Photo-ID badge production. Tracks training processes. 1-2 hr. / weekdays / as needed
Large Group Leader/Presenter Presents and teaches the lessons in Preschool and K-5 Church. 2-4 hr / during services / weekly Midweek team Serve by inventorying and restocking snacks and name badge stickers, maintaining and cleaning our toys and play structures. 2 hrs. / weekdays / 1-2 times a month
Music team Serve by leading worship during the K-5 KidMo! and/or Breakout times services. There is also a desire to begin a kid's choir or ensemble. 1-3 hr / during services / weekly Nursery Administrator Schedules and equips nursery team. Keeps nursery supplies stocked and room ready for services. 1-2 hr. / weekdays / weekly Nursery Caregiver Serves in the nursery to care and teach infants and toddlers. 1-2 hr. / during services / 1-2 times every 6 weeks Production/Technical Helps by setting up audio, video and lighting systems and provides technical support during the program and training to other Lifeguards. 2-4 hrs. / During service / 1-4 times a month
Small group leader - KidMo!, Breakout, Kid'sQuest Serves as a shepherd to our children by building relationships with them, leading small group time and encouraging them to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. 2 hrs. / During service or clubs / weekly
Student helper (Jr. High/High School) Assists during the weekend services - nursery/preschool/K-5 - to provide an enjoyable experience for the children. 2 hrs. / During service / 1-4 times a month
Substitute small group leader Helps by facilitating/leading small group time when a small group leader is absent. 2 hrs. / During service / 1-3 times a month
Customized opportunities Flexible based upon your availability and interests. Back to Top
