FBC Safety and Policies procedures


Dear Next Gen Volunteer,  


Thank you for the many ways you love, teach, and care for our children and youth.  


You are such a big part of the ministry here at First Baptist and I am thankful for your faithfulness. 


Over the last year and a half FBC has undergone a process of updating the Safety Policies and Procedures Manual. Many hours of research, thought, and prayer have gone into the policy and the time has come for implementation. Our policies are intended to create a safe environment for our children, protecting them, you, and the mission of FBC Jonesboro. The attached policy has been adopted and will begin to be enforced at the end of August.  


Below you will find steps that all current staff and volunteers are asked to complete prior to August 31, 2026. Please make note of Step #5 and make plans to attend one of the in-person training meetings. Childcare will be provided upon request for both training times and the Northeast Arkansas Children's Advocacy Center (NEACAC) can provide a certificate for CEUs, if that is helpful.  


VOLUNTEER SCREENING & TRAINING Steps... 


  1. Pick up or Download a Policies & Procedures Manual and an Application.  

  • Located in the Fellowship Hall, Atrium and all NextGen check-in desks

  1. Read the Policies & Procedures Manual  

  1. Complete the Application and sign the Statement of Acknowledgement & Agreement (pg. 23 of the Manual)  

  • Volunteers who have served more than 1 year in their current role may leave blank the “Previous Experience” and “References” sections.  

  • Volunteers who have served less than one year must complete the application in full

  1. Return the Application and Statement of Acknowledgement & Agreement to the church office.  

  • If the office is closed, you may put documents in the mail slot on the office door. 

  1. Attend the in-person training offered on July 21, 10:00 am -12:00 pm or July 29 5:30-7:30 pm.  

  1. Complete a background check. An email will be sent to the email address you provided in your application. 

  1. Ministry Leadership will contact you to schedule a time to complete the rest of the screening process.  


If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office.  


Thank you,  


Torie White


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