Regardless of your position title and job description,
your greatest responsibility is to be a Christian volunteer,
representing the values of the Adventist beliefs that
are so important to the mission of the institution where
you serve.
Sabbath Services
Friday evenings are often a special time when you can share
with your colleagues or students about your relationship
with God. Attending Sabbath school and church (divine)
services helps support the local church and is a good
witness to your colleagues or students. They need to
know you are interested in studying the Bible. This is
an important part of your mission as a volunteer.
Building Bridges
The development of a new Christian is usually gradual,
and you may not see the fruits of your labor while on
assignment. Therefore, helping your new friends, students,
or colleagues, connect with local church members will
help ground them in Christianity. Only in this way will
they develop lasting connections with the Church.
Encourage Your Colleagues
Offer to arrange times and programs for spiritual regeneration
amongst your colleagues. Study together (small group
discussions), sing together, and pray together (2 Chronicles
7:14). In your prayers, include the students and fellow
teachers, or your work colleagues. Don’t forget
the administration and the specific needs of your institution.
Conduct
Activities such as going to bars or nightclubs, disregarding
the dress code, skipping spiritual gatherings, questioning
church or institution guidelines or policies in front
of staff or students indicates a certain disrespect,
which is hurtful and harmful. You cannot be an effective
Christian witness while participating in such activities.
Using alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and/or tobacco
is not allowed, and doing so will result in disciplinary
action.
