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How Do We Develop a Puppet Team Covenant?

Membership on a puppet team takes commitment and dedication for the team to be successful. People have a lot going on in their lives and tend to stretch themselves too thin. When that happens, commitments can falter, attendance can become sporadic, and they can eventually drop off 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 simply 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:
• The team will be a high priority in their life.
• They will properly prepare for each practice so they don’t waste the team’s time.
• They will seek to be as fair as possible when assigning parts for each play.
• Provide training and helps for each team member.
• To work with the team to develop the best ministry possible.
• To take into account puppeteer’s needs and schedules when planning monthly shows and activities.

Some commitments you might consider for the puppet team members:
• To attend and be on time for each practice and performance.
• They will help set up and take down equipment for each practice and performance.
• They will come to practices ready and willing to work.
• Give advanced notice if they can’t make a practice or performance.
• Understand that during performance opportunities, they represent the team, organization, and God and that their behavior will reflect that.

The covenant helps provide accountability for both directors and team members and shows that you are serious about your team. That goes a long way in building stability with your team.

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