Select Effective Quorum/Crew Advisors

Because continuity in leadership is a key to success, a Quorum/Crew Advisor and Assistant Advisor should be called to serve, whenever possible, for several years without being released.  When calling a Priest Quorum/Crew Advisor, the Bishop should discuss expectations for performance and then allow him to serve long enough to become well-trained and to develop close relationships with young men in the quorum.  Also, because it takes some time for leaders to fully learn to effectively help their young men lead in these programs, it is most desirable for the adult advisor to receive basic and advanced training in adult Venturer leadership.  It is best if this training can occur when a man is an Assistant Advisor, if possible.  Then, when he is called as Advisor, he is very prepared for the calling. 

Ideally, the Priests Quorum Advisor should also fill the role of Venturer Crew Advisor.  If it is felt that a different man needs to be called to serve as Crew Advisor, that person should also serve as an Assistant Priests Quorum advisor.  Both adult leaders should work as a close knit team and attend all meetings of the quorum and crew, receive basic and advanced Venturer leader training, and attend monthly Advisors Exchange (Venturer Round Table).  Quorum advisors assist the Bishop and present an adult priesthood role model to the young men of the quorum/crew.  The role that the advisor plays is primarily determined by the Bishop.  Studies conducted among young men of the Church have found that a young man's relationship with his quorum advisor becomes more influential as he advances in the Aaronic Priesthood.  It is important that the Quorum Advisor be a spiritual role model. (Vitalizing the Aaronic Priesthood Quorum Training Guide) 

Quorum/Crew advisors should not view themselves as leaders of young men followers, but more as leaders of young men leaders.  This mind set will ensure that advisors do not usurp the opportunity for growth that quorum/crew programs are intended to offer to young men through their being able to function in leadership roles.  The more the youth leaders take responsibility for their own program, the better you are fulfilling your role as an advisor.  The responsibility for meaningful quorum activities lies with the quorum presidency/crew leaders, assisted by wise and sensitive adult leaders.  Quorum/Venturer activities provide opportunities for the adult leaders to grow close to the young men.  Advisors should develop a spiritual relationship with each young man and advise the quorum presidency/crew leadership in their calling.  Leaders should spend a great deal of time developing good relationships with the young men and turning them to the Lord. (Vitalizing the Aaronic Priesthood Quorum Training Guide)