What Should Be Included In A Puppet Team Covenant?
Membership on a puppet team takes commitment and dedication.
Without it, you won't have a successful team or ministry.
Your puppeteers, if they're like most people, have a lot going on in their lives and tend to stretch themselves too thin.
When that happens and other things take on a higher priority than the team, commitments falter, attendance becomes sporadic, and they eventually leave the team.
While you can't stop that from happening, you can reduce it with a simple tool called a team covenant.
A Puppet Team Covenant is a document where you list what the team can expect from the director and what the director expects from the team.
It includes a sentence or two stating that you are in agreement with the covenant and will abide by it as long as you're a member and finishes with a place to sign and date.
This doesn't have to cover pages of information; the shorter the better.
The last one I made covered a half sheet of paper.
Some commitments you might consider using for the team director are: 1.
The team will be a high priority.
If the team is a low priority in the director's life, it will show in practices and performances and the team will catch on quickly.
It is important for the director to set the example.
2.
They will properly prepare for each practice so they don't waste the team's time.
This was driven home to me early in ministry when we almost lost a great puppeteer because we were wasting his time with unorganized practices.
3.
They will seek to be as fair as possible when assigning parts for each play.
4.
Provide training and helps for each team member.
5.
Work with the team to develop the best ministry possible.
6.
They will take into account puppeteer's needs and schedules when planning shows and activities.
Some commitments you might consider for the puppet team members are: 1.
To attend and be on time for each practice and performance.
Let them know you will start right on time and if they're late it will be up to them to find out what they missed.
2.
They will help set up and take down equipment for each performance.
3.
They will come to practices ready and willing to work.
4.
Give advance notice if they can't make a practice or performance.
5.
Understand that during performance opportunities they represent the team, the organization, and God and as a result, will seek to make sure their behavior reflects well on each one.
The covenant helps provide accountability for both directors and team members and shows you are serious about your team.
It allows each team member know what is expected of them and helps when it comes to prioritizing their busy schedules.
A simple covenant like this goes a long way in building stability with your team.
Without it, you won't have a successful team or ministry.
Your puppeteers, if they're like most people, have a lot going on in their lives and tend to stretch themselves too thin.
When that happens and other things take on a higher priority than the team, commitments falter, attendance becomes sporadic, and they eventually leave the team.
While you can't stop that from happening, you can reduce it with a simple tool called a team covenant.
A Puppet Team Covenant is a document where you list what the team can expect from the director and what the director expects from the team.
It includes a sentence or two stating that you are in agreement with the covenant and will abide by it as long as you're a member and finishes with a place to sign and date.
This doesn't have to cover pages of information; the shorter the better.
The last one I made covered a half sheet of paper.
Some commitments you might consider using for the team director are: 1.
The team will be a high priority.
If the team is a low priority in the director's life, it will show in practices and performances and the team will catch on quickly.
It is important for the director to set the example.
2.
They will properly prepare for each practice so they don't waste the team's time.
This was driven home to me early in ministry when we almost lost a great puppeteer because we were wasting his time with unorganized practices.
3.
They will seek to be as fair as possible when assigning parts for each play.
4.
Provide training and helps for each team member.
5.
Work with the team to develop the best ministry possible.
6.
They will take into account puppeteer's needs and schedules when planning shows and activities.
Some commitments you might consider for the puppet team members are: 1.
To attend and be on time for each practice and performance.
Let them know you will start right on time and if they're late it will be up to them to find out what they missed.
2.
They will help set up and take down equipment for each performance.
3.
They will come to practices ready and willing to work.
4.
Give advance notice if they can't make a practice or performance.
5.
Understand that during performance opportunities they represent the team, the organization, and God and as a result, will seek to make sure their behavior reflects well on each one.
The covenant helps provide accountability for both directors and team members and shows you are serious about your team.
It allows each team member know what is expected of them and helps when it comes to prioritizing their busy schedules.
A simple covenant like this goes a long way in building stability with your team.
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