Called, Trained and Commissioned.

YARPs are young adult resource persons (ages 18-25) trained by the Southwestern Texas Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) to be leaders, to make disciples and to present the Living Christ to all whom they encounter.

YARPs are called to be role models and mentors in the Body of Christ to youth ages 4 through 18 throughout Southwestern Texas.

YARPs are responsible, outgoing, Christ-centered volunteers commissioned by God to do good works in joyful response to God’s Grace.

YARPs plan and lead bible studies, small groups and worship, using creative approaches to encourage spiritual growth. YARPs facilitate relationships in community formation through team building activities and group games. YARPs lead sing-a-longs getting everyone dancing and doing goofy motions. YARPs love miming, puppeteering, and leading games. YARPs love traveling anywhere and everywhere in the Southwestern Texas Synod to be a part of the great things going on with youth.

Past events that YARPs have been apart of include: family and youth retreats, lock-ins, picnics, and day-events at congregations. Parents night out, confirmation retreats, upper elementary retreats, the junior high gathering and senior high gathering are also some of the many events facilitated by YARPs.

To book the YARPs at your next youth event, head on over to our reservation page.