Successful Youth Pastors (especially in church plants)Wednesday, July 2, 2008  (Random thoughts from my experiences and observations) Tend to be... 1) Entrepreneurial 2) Creative (individually...this is why youth ministries can be good and look so dang different from another good youth ministry. Collectively...a good youth worker who has a team will have a "culture of risk", meaning that they realize that 8 out of every 10 things they try may fail but they go for it anyway. When something fails they get back up, analyze, recalibrate, and try again!) 3) Disciplined in their devotional lives (This is HUGE in separating those who last and those who burn out) 4) Have a say in the vision of the church (meaning...they have a sr pastor who values their opinion...a church that uses more of a team approach to vision and values) 5) Knows they are called to work with youth 6) Can be any age (in fact, they tend to be over 25) (pic from vibewire.net) Labels: Church Planting, Leadership +
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I think all these are right on. I especially think that the youth ministry has to be supported and part of the whole church's vision otherwise it almost runs like a separate church. The church needs the youth and the youth need the congregation.
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Involved in Youth Ministry for over 10 years, Rev Chris Zoephel has worked with junior highers, senior highers and those who act like these folks both as a paid staff member and as a volunteer in churches and para church organizations. These days most of his time is spent chasing his son around, keeping his office somewhat organized and trying to point others toward Christ. Currently Chris is on staff at Immanuel Anglican Church in Destin, FL as the Pastor of Discipleship (which includes being a youth pastor). Chris also serves as Director of YAMIA for the Anglican Mission in the Americas. |
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