WHAT DOES A COUNSELOR DO?
Cadeting is more than a recreational program in the church -- it is a vital and unique ministry. It's men bringing Christ to boys and boys to Christ.
The Goal of Cadeting: Luke 2:52 states that “Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” The goal of the Calvinist Cadet Corps, based upon that verse, is to help boys to grow spiritually in all areas of life (devotional, mental, physical, and social) by providing Christian men with a uniquely designed structure, program, and materials so that they can mentor boys effectively.
The Goal of Cadeting: Luke 2:52 states that “Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” The goal of the Calvinist Cadet Corps, based upon that verse, is to help boys to grow spiritually in all areas of life (devotional, mental, physical, and social) by providing Christian men with a uniquely designed structure, program, and materials so that they can mentor boys effectively.
Requirements
Counselor’s Job Description
1. Understand the primary emphasis of cadeting, which is to build a relationship between a Christian man and a boy. Always remember the goal of cadeting is to help boys grow spiritually in all areas of life — devotional, mental, physical, and social.
2. Be a committed Christian. Pray for the boys in your group.
3. Try to involve parents of non-churched boys in Cadet and church activities.
4. Attend all meetings. If you cannot make a meeting, give your head counselor plenty of time to plan for your absence.
5. Plan ahead — spend at least one hour preparing for each meeting, making sure the Bible lessons, craft activities and games are well planned and that all four aspects of the Cadet goal will be covered regularly in your meetings.
7. Study Cadet materials before the season begins, as well as attend counselor training sessions when they are held in your area.
8. Attend council meetings and regional workshops as often as they are held.
9. Plan two or three “outside” activities for your cadre during the season, such as:
attending a sports event, camping, hiking, a service project, or a party in your home.
10. Help organize club events — campouts, snow derbies, model-car derbies, etc.
11. Participate in club fund-raising projects if asked to do so.
12. Be responsible for the behavior of your cadre during the entire club meeting, as well as when you are together on special outings.
13. Attend the “Counselors Corner” after your meetings if your club has one, so that you stay connected with the needs of the other counselors and boys in your club.
14. Don’t leave your boys unattended during meeting hours.
15. Don’t be a spiritual “stumbling block” for your boys. Be a positive Christian influence.
16. Don’t downgrade your club. If something in your club bothers you, work to make it better.
17. Be enthusiastic, it’s contagious.
18. Remember … you are the only example of a committed Christian man that some of your boys will ever see. Don’t disappoint them … or God.
1. Understand the primary emphasis of cadeting, which is to build a relationship between a Christian man and a boy. Always remember the goal of cadeting is to help boys grow spiritually in all areas of life — devotional, mental, physical, and social.
2. Be a committed Christian. Pray for the boys in your group.
3. Try to involve parents of non-churched boys in Cadet and church activities.
4. Attend all meetings. If you cannot make a meeting, give your head counselor plenty of time to plan for your absence.
5. Plan ahead — spend at least one hour preparing for each meeting, making sure the Bible lessons, craft activities and games are well planned and that all four aspects of the Cadet goal will be covered regularly in your meetings.
7. Study Cadet materials before the season begins, as well as attend counselor training sessions when they are held in your area.
8. Attend council meetings and regional workshops as often as they are held.
9. Plan two or three “outside” activities for your cadre during the season, such as:
attending a sports event, camping, hiking, a service project, or a party in your home.
10. Help organize club events — campouts, snow derbies, model-car derbies, etc.
11. Participate in club fund-raising projects if asked to do so.
12. Be responsible for the behavior of your cadre during the entire club meeting, as well as when you are together on special outings.
13. Attend the “Counselors Corner” after your meetings if your club has one, so that you stay connected with the needs of the other counselors and boys in your club.
14. Don’t leave your boys unattended during meeting hours.
15. Don’t be a spiritual “stumbling block” for your boys. Be a positive Christian influence.
16. Don’t downgrade your club. If something in your club bothers you, work to make it better.
17. Be enthusiastic, it’s contagious.
18. Remember … you are the only example of a committed Christian man that some of your boys will ever see. Don’t disappoint them … or God.