Youth Group leaders serve as counselors, mentors, care providers, and spiritual companions with those in high school. They are called to be faith leaders, sharing the love of Christ in word and deed.
Youth Group leaders are called to…
· Promote the safety and wellbeing of teens, completing the appropriate screening paperwork, and following the practices outlined in the safety policy.
· Attend Youth Group meetings faithfully and assist with tasks to make the ministry effective.
· Help facilitate small group interactions and create an emotionally safe place for teens.
· Be fully present for students during meetings, setting aside social/adult conversations and cell phones to be with teens.
· Contribute ideas and creativity to the ministry.
· Nurture a spirit of teamwork and community with fellow leaders and with students.
· Remain in communication with the appropriate staff member leading the ministry, sharing both ideas for improvement and concerns.
· Help lead service opportunities and retreats.
· Help provide care to students who are sick, injured, in crisis, or in need of mentorship.
· Use care and wisdom when using communication technology and social media.
· Transport students following the transportation guidelines.
· Represent Georgetown Christian Reformed Church faithfully and submit to the leadership of the church council.
· Model Christian living both individually and in community with the Church.