Who can be a member?

Parents and guardians of children ages 0 - 18 years old.

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Adults who have a vested interest in children but may either not have children of their own, or their children are now adults and they want to support a young family.

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Tweens and teens ages 11 - 17years old.

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Young Adults 18 - 35 years old.

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Families and young adults interested in Christianity, regardless of denomination or religious persuasion. 

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Member Commitment

Attend once monthly team meetings via zoom during the reading quarter.

• There are three reading quarters:

  •  October - December;

  • January - March; &

  • April - June.

• Renewal will be required at the beginning of each reading quarter.

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Stay engaged with with the assigned reading.

• Parents/guardians are encouraged to engage their child/ward to learn about the book they are reading.

Please use your preferred format for the books - audio, eBook, or print.

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Participate in weekly blogs under the member section of the website. Here you can post your questions, as well as respond to the team members.

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Parents whose children have a learning disability are responsible for making adaptations. Please reach out to the book club if needed.

Member Guidelines

Members only - membership is obtained through online registration and quarterly renewal. 

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Accountability -Parents/guardians whose youth is participating in the Children of Light and Warriors of Faith teams MUST do the following:

1. Register your account first.

2. Indicate the name and age of all children who will be participating.

3. Indicate whether you will be using a sponsor, and provide their contact information.

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Exclusive - this is a supportive space for Christian views to be discussed openly.

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Open - New members may join the book club at any time during the operating year.

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Disciplinary action:

*1st Offense - Verbal. *2nd Offense - Written. *3rd Offence - Meet with board. Board decision is final.

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Disciplinary infractions include but is not limited to: bullying, and disregarding privacy guidelines. 

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Privacy - Members agree not to record any book club meeting. No exceptions. Meetings are closed and strictly confidential. You agree to this when you become a member.

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Use of Sponsor

Parents/guardians may choose a trusted adult to read with their tween/teen if they are unable to participate in Guardians of Hope.

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Parents/guardians are solely responsible for monitoring that relationship.

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The book club cannot be held liable for interaction between child and sponsor.

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All business between the book club and the family will be conducted with the parent/guardian.

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All necessary disciplinary actions will be addressed to the parent/guardian.