8. RESPECTFUL OF AUTHORITY in word, action, and attitude.

Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.

I Thessalonians 5:12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you.

9. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS

The spiritual upbringing of children belongs first to the parents. The church’s role is to supplement the training in the home. Always seek to work with the parents of the children whom you minister to. Seek their input, listen to their concerns. Never side with a child against a parent or contradict a parent in front of a child. You are on the parent’s team! If you have a concern about a parent or a home situation, talk to the KidVenture Staff Team.

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

10. TEACHABLE IN SPIRIT

This may be the most important trait of any volunteer who is seeking to serve the Lord! We all have weaknesses, but if we remain teachable, there is always hope! We must be willing to listen to constructive criticism and prayerfully consider the input of others. We do not need to always agree, but if we fail to listen, we hurt only ourselves and rob ourselves of another chance to grow.

Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.

Proverbs 13:10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

Proverbs 19:20 Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end, you will be wise.