IV. OVERVIEW A. Preface: Acts 1:8, But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Following God's command not only to reach the world but also our area through Christian Service has been a very important part of the student's educational program at the Word of Life Bible Institute. Serving Christ is both the privilege and the responsibility of every Christian. Therefore, we consider the practical Christian ministry a vital part of a biblical education. The student will not only get great Bible truths while he/she is sitting in the classroom but will learn how to apply them. Each student will learn how to share them with a lost and dying world, just as the disciples were taught by Christ to do in His Word. It is the desire of the Bible Institute staff to make each ministry meaningful and profitable. If we can help in any way to do this, we stand ready to do so. B. Ministry Requirements 1. Every student must participate in a ministry each term they are enrolled. A ministry assigned at the beginning of the term is not completed until the term has ended, even if the student has fulfilled the requirements of the ministry. 2. In the event of a necessary change, a request must first be made. The Ministries Department will review and determine if permission may be granted. C. Ministry Assignments Many types of ministries are available and will be discussed in detail in the remainder of this manual. Assigned ministries take priority over employment, service assignments, and any extra-curricular activities. Students will be notified about events/assignments via a scheduling application called “Paycom.” They will also receive notification messages through their Canvas account. Students are required to regularly check Paycom and Canvas to know about upcoming ministry events/assignments. D. Ministry Reports It is the responsibility of each Ministry Team Leader to submit the electronic ministries recap form to the Ministries Department before 2:00 p.m. the day after the ministry takes place. E. Absences and Excuses 1. For missed ministry assignments, see “Missed Required Activities” (p. 33, XIV). 2. Approved Special Permissions do not excuse students from Ministry or Service Assignments. Students must be aware of their ministry schedule, which is made available at least two weeks in advance, and plan accordingly. 3. If a replacement is needed, approval must be made with the Ministries Department. 4. Any ministry absences without permission from the Ministries Department, will be considered an unexcused absence. F. Dress Code for Ministry Dress for ministry will be determined by ministry type and will be communicated in advance. Special dress at church functions or other ministries should be approved through the Ministries Department. G. Ministry Transportation Word of Life approved drivers are responsible for the safety of the passengers and the vehicle pick up and return. Due to insurance, only 9 passengers can ride in a Word of Life van (not including the driver). . Vans are to be parked in parking lot D. All vehicles are to be signed out from Guest Services Desk during hours of operation. Vehicles should be returned, cleaned out and parked in Lot D, as soon as possible. Keys should be returned to Guest Services Desk during business hours or the key drop box (at Conference center mail room) after hours. H. Driving 1. You may drive a vehicle only if you have been approved and tested by the Ministries Department. Students do not drive personal vehicles to ministries without the permission of the Dean of Ministries. 2. Be aware of what is around all four sides of your vehicle at all times. 3. Obey all speed limits. We will not tolerate any speeding. You are to drive according to conditions - rain, wind, etc. 4. Drive defensively. Watch out for other vehicles! 5. Use extreme care in emergency situations. 6. Take care while backing up; 75% of all traffic accidents happen while backing up. You have mirrors - use them! 7. Always use turn signals to show your intentions prior to turning. 8. Use extreme care at all intersections. 9. Keep your loads secure at all times. Make sure there are no loose objects, especially on trucks. 10. Florida State law requires anyone in a van to wear a seat belt. This includes all passengers as well as the driver. Wear it! 11. Do not tailgate.
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