Youth Ministry Is and Isn't

Youth Ministry Is:

• A team effort
• Parent ministry
• Fun
• Hard
• Heart breaking
• Joy filled
• Vital
• A blast
• A bummer
• Tiring
• Energizing
• Relationship building

Youth Ministry Is Not:

• Possible with a contract mentality
• A holding tank for future "pastors"
• The magical pill to grow your church
• Possible with one lone youth worker and no support
• Best when being micro-managed
• To be handled like a corporate office
• A baby sitting service
• A travel agency with an activities director
• All fun and games
• Possible while under  unrealistic expectations

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