STUDENT LEADERS

 

Because your Bible club is a religious club in a government run public school, the club must be student-initiated, and student run in order to be guaranteed the equal access given other students clubs and organizations.  We advise having a group of student leaders in charge of the club; the club essentially belongs to them.  The students who come to the weekly meetings are members of the club, but the organization and running of the club belongs to the leaders.   It is within the leadership team where the president, vice president, and other officers are chosen by the leaders. The club leaders should meet approximately every seven to eight weeks.  They should sit down, create a lesson calendar, and delegate other responsibilities.  

 

Inevitably, student leaders are going to graduate or drop out of their leadership positions, leaving a spot to be filled.  Because your club is student run, it is the responsibility of the student leadership team to recruit new leaders.  It is vital to choose students who will remain committed to the club’s purpose, and who are positive Christian examples.  It is not a popularity contest.  We advise not to solicit votes for new leaders as one may do in an election; a list of prospective leaders should be voted upon by your current leaders, then approach those chosen to see if they would like to serve.  New leadership not only ensures the continuance of the club, but keeps the club fresh and relevant.  

 

Redbank’s leaders created a commitment form for potential leaders to sign along with their parents.  It prompts students to prayerfully consider their decision to become a leader.  It also provides those recruited with an out if they choose not to be a part of the leadership team.  The commitment form calls for them to serve according to their gifts, humbly serving Christ in whatever capacity He calls.  A copy of the form can be found at the end of this page.

 

 

INTERN - STUDENT LEADERS

 

As stated previously the continuation of your club depends on a continuation of student leaders.  We advise choosing younger aged students to serve as “intern leaders” during their first year of leadership.  Ask intern leaders to fill out an intern commitment (see below).  Gradually delegate responsibilities and involve the student interns with the decision making processes of the club.  The intern leader may not conduct a lesson or lead prayer right away, but they will gain immeasurable experiences as a new leader being mentored by their upper classmen peers.    Continue to select intern leaders and disciple new leaders as God reveals those ready to serve. Allow interns the chance to be regular leaders of the club at your discretion.  

 

Do not set a limit – whether you have two or twenty-two leaders, you want students are willing to walk the Christian walk both inside and outside the school walls.  You want role models that others can follow.  But most importantly, you want leaders who want to take the responsibility to lead, to do the responsibilities of a Bible club, and not just like the idea of it.  It will take time and effort to sustain a weekly club; it is not over like a football season.  The organization of your Bible club is only as good as the student leaders in charge of it.

 

Lastly, your club will need a faculty advisor if it is required by school policy. Check with your building principal on the school’s policy.  You want an adult advisor that is willing to consistently supervise each of the club’s meetings. 

 

 

Commitment Forms

 

                                                            ________________________ HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE CLUB

                                                                   LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT FORM

 

The purpose of this leadership commitment form is to give each Bible Club leader an opportunity to do the following:

 

• Assess God’s call on your life to serve in Bible Club

• To prayerfully consider if you can fulfill God’s call on your life to serve as Bible Club leader

• To understand what is expected of you as a leader of Bible Club

• To make a personal commitment in writing to the Lord, the other leaders of Bible Club, and to the general membership

 

I, __________________________________________________ have prayed about serving as a Bible Club leader.   The Lord has called me to serve in this capacity and He has given me a heart to serve faithfully.

 

I agree to be faithful in fulfilling the following expectations as a leader of Bible Club:

 

1. To attend Bible Club leader meetings as much as I can in order to help plan weekly lessons and activities

 

2. To stay in communication with other Bible Club leaders and the faculty adviser in order to keep up to date on Bible Club happenings

 

3. To attend Bible Club meetings as much as possible (make up work and other commitments are understandable)

 

4. To contribute in a capacity fitting to my spiritual gifts

 

5. To gracefully resign as leader when I no longer feel the call to serve

 

6. To live a life fitting of a leader as outlined in 1 Timothy Chapter 3

 

If you feel that you cannot meet all of the above requirements, please do not serve as a Bible Club leader.  This is a promise to the Lord and to your fellow classmates.  

_____________________    Date: ___________________________________________________________________(Signature of Student)

 

_____________________    Date: ___________________________________________________________________(Signature of Parent)

 

 

 

                                                      ________________________ HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE CLUB

                                                             INTERN - LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT FORM

 

 

 

The purpose of the Bible Club leader internship is to provide you with the opportunities and experience to assess God’s call on your life to serve as a club leader during your school years.

 

 After a one year internship, you will be provided the opportunity to prayerfully consider serving as one of the student leaders of the club.

 

During your internship, you will be able to contribute and be a part of all leadership responsibilities and duties

 

I, __________________________________________________ have prayed about serving as a Bible Club leader-intern.   The Lord has called me to serve in this capacity and He has given me a heart to serve faithfully.

 

I agree to be faithful in fulfilling the following expectations as an intern leader of Bible Club:

 

1. To attend Bible Club leader meetings as much as I can in order to help plan weekly lessons and activities

 

2. To stay in communication with other Bible Club leaders and the faculty adviser in order to keep up to date on Bible Club happenings

 

3. To attend Monday morning Bible Club meetings as much as possible (make up work and other commitments are understandable) – NOTE: Leaders also gather in the auditorium from 8:00 to 8:15 on Monday mornings to talk about the lesson and pray.  

 

4. To work alongside current leaders to learn about how the club operates, and how I can contribute in a manner fitting to my spiritual gifts.

 

5. To live a life fitting of a leader as outlined in 1 Timothy Chapter 3

If you feel that you cannot meet all of the above requirements, please do not serve as a Bible Club intern leader.  This is a promise to the Lord and to your fellow classmates.  

 

___________________    Date: ________________________________________________________________________(Signature of Student)

 

___________________    Date: ________________________________________________________________________(Signature of Parent)

 

 

 

To visit the next page, "Lesson Format", click here.

 

 

To download these two Leader Forms, click here.