Resurrection Life Church Code of Conduct for Encounter Youth Ministry Students
This is a detailed conduct code for all Youth Ministry Activities, on and off the Church Campus.
We are pleased to have you as a participant in our ministry! Whether you are a member of Resurrection
Life Church or a guest, our youth group policy of conduct is based on the expectation that we will conduct
ourselves in a Christian manner during all activities (i.e., riding in vehicles, at restaurants, retreats, service
projects, and all church events). The following is a statement of conduct to be read and agreed to by your
signature. Your parent(s) are also to read and verify that you understand these policies of conduct.
Specifically, you are to:
1. Respect, listen, and cooperate with the youth leader(s) and all adult leaders or drivers at all times. Respect the facility that we are using for the Ministry/Event. ALL Students who are involved in the act of breaking something will be expected to repair/replace the damaged item(s) at their expense, NO EXCEPTIONS!
2. Respect each person and all property. Bullying will NOT be tolerated under any circumstances. We are committed to a safe and civil environment for ALL students, employees,
volunteers, and visitors, free from harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying can take many forms, including: slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendos,
demeaning comments, drawing cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats, or other written, oral, or physical actions.
3. Wear a seat belt when riding in vehicles for any church event.
4. Reflect a Christian attitude in all personal relationships between teens during all youth activities, as well as in the public eye. Inappropriate Public Displays of Affection (PDA) such as
kissing, cuddling, or any action sexual in nature, etc., are NOT permitted during any Encounter Youth Ministry activity or event.
5. Refrain from using profanity, exhibiting improper behavior, using alcohol or illegal substances, and possessing drugs and/or weapons. (Note: All medications must be brought in by a
parent/guardian and given to the Youth Leader with a note of permission to dispense.)
6. Wear modest, appropriate clothing at all times. Inappropriate words, symbols, cigarette, vape, drug, or alcohol advertisements should not be displayed on clothing.
• Shorts/pants are to be of an appropriate length (a good guideline is fingertip length) and location (this means that if others can see what your pants are supposed to be covering, they are not in an appropriate location!).
• Midriff and cleavage should not be visible from any angle.
• When Swimming is involved, modest dress is required. For females a one piece is preferred but not required, however; no excessive cleavage or midriff or you will be asked to wear a shirt over it.
Students
This is a detailed conduct code for all Youth Ministry Activities, on and off the Church Campus.
We are pleased to have you as a participant in our ministry! Whether you are a member of Resurrection
Life Church or a guest, our youth group policy of conduct is based on the expectation that we will conduct
ourselves in a Christian manner during all activities (i.e., riding in vehicles, at restaurants, retreats, service
projects, and all church events). The following is a statement of conduct to be read and agreed to by your
signature. Your parent(s) are also to read and verify that you understand these policies of conduct.
Specifically, you are to:
1. Respect, listen, and cooperate with the youth leader(s) and all adult leaders or drivers at all times. Respect the facility that we are using for the Ministry/Event. ALL Students who are involved in the act of breaking something will be expected to repair/replace the damaged item(s) at their expense, NO EXCEPTIONS!
2. Respect each person and all property. Bullying will NOT be tolerated under any circumstances. We are committed to a safe and civil environment for ALL students, employees,
volunteers, and visitors, free from harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying can take many forms, including: slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendos,
demeaning comments, drawing cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats, or other written, oral, or physical actions.
3. Wear a seat belt when riding in vehicles for any church event.
4. Reflect a Christian attitude in all personal relationships between teens during all youth activities, as well as in the public eye. Inappropriate Public Displays of Affection (PDA) such as
kissing, cuddling, or any action sexual in nature, etc., are NOT permitted during any Encounter Youth Ministry activity or event.
5. Refrain from using profanity, exhibiting improper behavior, using alcohol or illegal substances, and possessing drugs and/or weapons. (Note: All medications must be brought in by a
parent/guardian and given to the Youth Leader with a note of permission to dispense.)
6. Wear modest, appropriate clothing at all times. Inappropriate words, symbols, cigarette, vape, drug, or alcohol advertisements should not be displayed on clothing.
• Shorts/pants are to be of an appropriate length (a good guideline is fingertip length) and location (this means that if others can see what your pants are supposed to be covering, they are not in an appropriate location!).
• Midriff and cleavage should not be visible from any angle.
• If asked to cover up, by signing you agree to comply with what you are asked to do.
7. Will not leave the supervisory presence of the youth ministry staff without permission – i.e., leaving the youth meeting, leaving the church, leaving the group during trips, etc. Failure to
comply can jeopardize the safety of yourself, others, leaders, or the group. This can result in your being sent home from an activity at Parent/Guardian expense.
8. Students are expected to participate willingly in the planned activities. Students are here to
develop and explore a growing relationship with Christ. There will be times that are fun and crazy, and times that are structured learning environments; everything we do is intentional.
Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct policy:
1. Verbal warning (depending on severity of offense)
2. Meeting with the ministry leader, contact with parents
3. The student will be sent home
With my signature (represented by checking the box below), I, the youth participant, acknowledge that I have read these policies and agree to carefully abide by and follow all processes outlined above.