BEHAVIORAL COMMITMENT

As we come together from different places, with different backgrounds and different experiences, it is good to have a common understanding of our commitment to the Lord, to the summer ministry, and to each other. Please understand that we do not seek to depend on a system of behavioral controls, but rather our hope is that each team member would be actively submitted to the direction and leading of the Holy Spirit in all things. Our desire here at Gleanings For The Hungry is to communicate clearly and to foster a healthy and safe environment where you and your teammates can grow, and where authentic Christian ministry and community can take place. Please carefully read through the following statements and sign your name in agreement. We urge you to take this agreement seriously as you will find that our leaders do as well.  We believe it is a privilege to be a part of a team with this depth of commitment.  We also encourage you to study the scriptures in their context. You will be blessed if you do so, and put it into practice even before the summer starts! Press "Next" to continue with commitments.

1.  I am committed to trust God by giving Him the authority He deserves in my life. (Prov. 3:5-6; Rom. 8:9-11; Eph. 5:1, 8-11)

2.  I am committed to trust my leaders by submitting to their authority (see Abide or Appeal in the packet). (Rom.13:1; Eph. 6:1, 6-8)

3.  I am committed to show respect and honor to those I work and live with, and to those I serve. (Rom. 12:10; Eph. 5:21; Eph. 4:29)

4.  I am committed to participate with my whole heart in all scheduled activities. (Eph. 6:7; Col. 3:15-17; 4:2-6)

5.  I am committed to be a team player. (Eph. 4:2-6)

6.  I am committed to be dedicated to the end. (Gal. 6:9; Heb. 12:1-3; 6:11-12)

7.  I am committed to be teachable, open to evaluation, personal challenge and feedback. (Phil. 4:9; Tit. 3:14; Matt.11:29)

8.  I am committed to keep a good attitude. (Rom. 12:11-16; Phil. 4:4-8; Gal. 6:7)

9.  I am committed to be an example for others in all things and to make every effort to live above reproach. (1 Tim. 3:2, 4:12;1 Cor. 11:1)

10.  I am committed to set this time apart to grow and serve God and others. (Phil. 3:12-14; Rom 12:1-2; Heb. 12:1)

11.  I am committed to take “next steps” and grow as an individual. (1 Pet. 3:18; Heb. 6:1; Luke 8:14-15)

12.  I am committed to abstain from any use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, illegal drugs, and the abuse of any other substances. (Eph. 4:17; 5:18)

13.  I am committed to abstain from inappropriate, hyper-physcial and/or extra-marital sexual relationships with others. (Matt. 19:4-6, Gen. 2:19-25, 1 Cor. 7:1-7)

14.  I am committed to refraining from being alone and in private with minors. (Phil. 2:3, Titus 2:7, 1 Pet. 2:17)

15.  I am committed to be relationally patient and honoring to others by refraining from excessive displays of affection, and excessive exclusive or romantic alone time with others. (Rom. 12:10, 1 Tim. 4:12, Gen. 29:20)

16.  I am committed to refrain from hateful, demeaning, devaluing, divisive, or malicious behavior, speech, or activity. (1 John 1:6, 2:17-9-17; Eph. 4:31; Prov. 10:12)

17.  I am committed to exercise self-control, appropriateness, accountability, and purity with use of technology. (Gal. 5:22-25, 1 Cor. 6:12-20)

18.  I am committed to fulfill the Summer Staff Team Covenant. (Eph. 5:21, Heb. 10:24, Rom. 12:16)