We are always on the lookout for colleagues who are working to "rethink" the old paradigms of youth ministry. Today I stumbled upon a great post at the Emerging Youth blog. Dan shares
about his frustration with trying to play the "numbers" game and how he realized that there is more to a successful youth ministry than how many teens come through the door:
about his frustration with trying to play the "numbers" game and how he realized that there is more to a successful youth ministry than how many teens come through the door: I mistakingly thought that we would really “arrive” as an established youth ministry if we could begin hosting large events like this maybe once a month. I would lie awake at night imagining having multiple youth groups, kids coming in from the streets, maybe even attract a football player or two! All the while, never realizing that what we have already been doing…had been incredible and powerful.
3 comments:
thanks for being intentional in finding other great ym blogs. thanks.
stumbled onto your blog. i'm a youth pastor in washington sate going on year 3 now. i really like the order you have for your youth ministry nights. we have a sort of similar structure, but prayer has been sort of kicked to the curb. unfortunately, i haven't found a good way of making prayer more intentional, but i'm excited to check out your blog and share ideas....peace.
I like the blog, thanks
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