Encouragers Program
In-school tutoring in North Little Rock, Little Rock & Pulaski Co. elementary schools; Encouragers meet at the school they select once/week for one hour, building relationships with 2 children for 30 minutes each. Teachers provide a packet of material for the Encourager to work on with their students.
Mentors Program
Eastgate & Little Rock Mentoring Centers: Biblical-based, after-school, weekly mentoring of youth ages 8-18 in North Little Rock & Little Rock; Mentors commit to meeting once/week with their mentee to build a relationship through a structured, biblical program which incorporates Bible study, games, life skill training, etc. Staff provides curriculum & activities.
SLAC (STEP Leadership Action Committee)
An ACTIVE group of people under the direction of staff who would take the lead in specific areas within mentoring programs to (1) more purposefully involve the body of Christ in the ministry & (2) to allow staff to focus attention on relationship-building with mentors and children. Volunteers can choose a committee to (1) be a regular committee member, giving leadership to that committee or (2) be an occasional volunteer for a committee, providing necessary support to that ministry area.