Should I Invite This Person Onto The Youth Team? A Simple Acronym To HelpMonday, November 10, 2008
A.C.T.S.
Here is the key (or acronym) to your success:) Never again will you have a bad fit with a adult leader on your team! Never again will you have any conflict! Never again will you get thrown under the bus! And most importantly, never again will you want to quit! Yes, it is that easy. Simply memorize the acronym I am giving you, put it into practice and life will be perfect. So here it is: A-affinity. Do you have things in common? Is it someone you can hang with? C-character. Do they have a good one? Is it better than their competency? T-teach-ability. Are they teachable? Can they say they are wrong or sorry? S-spiritual giftedness. Has God given them the gifts necessary to complete the task? If not, this is probably not their call or task. Labels: Leadership +
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You should never use words like "ever again" or "never again." Cuz it leads to bad things man, bad things. You can't be sure that your acronym is bulletproof, can you??
posted by I hear ya. I did it as a joke. So I guess the joke is on you?
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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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