One Question Every Youth Minister Will Ask That No One Else Has To Ask
Youth Ministry is challenging. In fact, we say that it is the most difficult position on a church staff. That is why some years ago we framed our ministry to Student Ministers with these words …
Horizon Youth Ministry exists to listen, encourage, and advocate for Youth Ministers everywhere.
Youth Minsters are our heroes - plain and simple.
One thing that distinguishes Youth Ministry from other ministries on a church staff is the one question a Youth Minister will ask that no one else on church staff will have to ask.
That question?
“What’s next?”
Think about it and let me elaborate.
Youth Ministry is always evolving. Youth Ministry is not static. As the culture of students evolve, so does the Youth Ministry. Staying on the front edge of a student world is tiring. However, looking and preparing for what’s next is part of the job.
Creativity is not optional. No sooner than you finish one event and you start wondering, “what’s next?” You can’t just put your program on repeat. Youth Ministers are always looking for new ideas to implement into their programming. This is an endless pursuit.
Is it me? This one hurts, but consider this. Have you ever heard anyone else on a church staff ask this question? Yet, there are times when you can ask this of yourself nearly every week.
Is it time to transition from Youth Ministry? The best-case scenario is that you get to ask this question before your church does. The truth is that for most Youth Ministers there will be something else after Youth Ministry. Every time I say this, someone will feel compelled to tell me of someone they know who retired from Youth Ministry. OK, I get it. That is an elite group and the ones I’ve talked to didn’t get to ask this question before a supervisor or pastor asked it.
These are four top of mind reasons that Youth Ministry is so difficult. There are many more and if you will let us stand beside you, we will walk with you along the way.
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