Consistent Adult Presence (CAPs)

CAPs are adults who commit to building relationships with our young people by being present on a consistent basis at the scheduled youth ministry gatherings. CAPs are not necessarily involved in the planning or implementing of youth ministry activities, but they are encouraged to participate in the events.

Consistent Adult Presence Job Description
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Because building relationships of mutual trust, respect and understanding is integral to effective youth ministry, CAPs are important in all areas of youth ministry. Though CAPs commit to the youth ministry regular gatherings, they are invited to participate in the monthly activities, service projects, retreats, and any other activities involving our young people.

CAPs have the following responsibilities:

Be present early on youth ministry activities (15 minutes early) in order to greet the young people as they arrive and make them feel welcomed.
Participate in ice-breakers and group building activities.
Participate in the youth ministry program when appropriate.
Assist with setting up snacks and providing hospitality.
Talk with the young people prior, during and after the events in order to foster the building of relationships and a sense of community.
To get to know the young people's names.
To stay around at the end of the event to talk with the young people and assist with re-setting the room.

CAPs have the following qualities:

Like being around young people.
Are willing to talk to young people about their day, school, friends and their life
Are able to really listen to young people and encourage them to talk.
Make young people feel welcomed and accepted.
Are willing to create relationships with young people.

CAPs have high visibility and low responsibility for programs and events, but they are the core of our youth ministry.

Term: CAPs serve for one year and the term is renewable.

Support: CAPs are supported by the coordinator for youth ministry and the Activity Leaders.