Effective Youth Ministry
Written by Ryan Simmons
Sunday, 21 May 2006 07:38
5 Myths About Effective Youth Ministry
Myth 1: Teenagers are the church of tomorrow.
- Truth: Teenagers are the church of today.
Myth 2: The Youth Ministry should exist to provide a safe place and environment for teenagers.
- Truth: The Youth Ministry exists to provide an opportunity environment.
Myth 3: Youth Ministry programming should function separately from the entire church in order to be more culturally relevant.
- Truth: The Youth Ministry should function alongside the church as a whole.
Myth 4: Teenagers want youth workers to offer high energy programs.
- Truth: Teenagers want a welcoming atmosphere where they can be themselves.
Myth 5: The perfect Youth Leader is one who is young and cool.
- Truth: Teenagers want authentic leaders who love them.
3 Factors of a Healthy Youth Ministry
1. Healthy youth ministry thrives under multiple leadership.
2. A healthy youth ministry exists outside of the identity of its leadership.
3. Healthy youth ministies thrive within a healthy support structure.