In December, 2008, Shalem completed a three-year CAP pilot project with the participation of five churches across southern Ontario. All five asked to continue with CAP after the completion of the pilot project Based on what we've learned and the uniformly positive feedback, we are pleased to offer CAP to any interested church from any denomination.
Here is a small sampling of the feedback:
"I am so grateful for CAP. It is great to have a place to go to work through this unexpected crisis in my life. I am grateful for my church's involvement in CAP, providing this helpful resource to its members in times of need. Really demonstrates to me the church's theological understanding of people as wholistic beings - social, spiritual, psychological and physical"
CAP Client
"Wow, it helped so much. I feel like I am not alone with nowhere to turn. I haven't got out of the 'black hole' yet but I know it is possible."
CAP Client
"Excellent sessions. I am very impressed with the knowledge and wisdom provided."
CAP Client
"When CAP was introduced to the congregation we were both surprised and pleased by the immediate response to the program. It is a wonderful tool for healing in the beginning stages of a developing
family issue."
Margaret Pypker and Gary Stoter, Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church, Bowmanville
"I was initially hopeful, but uncertain whether or not people would take advantage of this ministry. But people are responding, how exciting!"
Pastor Andrew Zantingh, First Christian Reformed Church, Hamilton
"For those of our congregation who thought that professional counselling was out of their financial reach, CAP has made counselling accessible. CAP has helped us as a community to carry one another's burdens and nurture hope and healing."
Pastor Bart Velthuizen, Grace Christian Reformed Church, Scarborough
A number of clients have told us that the anonymity of the program was crucial in their willingness to access counselling.
For a description of one church's journey with CAP, read The Impact of CAP.