Thoughts Of A Youth Pastor

Just a Youth Pastor with a lot on his mind

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To make it in youth ministry you really need to expect the unexpected. You never know what is going to happen next. But you can know that: 1.) it will be weird 2.) it will be random

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You know what is really fun? Being the one that has to go renew church van tags....not.

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Anyone else wish they could take off their ministry hat and go throw down with some people in the church because of their shenanigans sometimes? Like I know it’s wrong but it doesn’t mean I don’t want to at times.

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Youth ministry feels like you have the 1 and you are trying to round up the 99. #youthmin #youthministry

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I know I am supposed to be a strong spiritual leader and all...but sometimes I need someone to pick me up because I can’t pick myself up. #ministry #youthmin #youthministry #ironsharpensiron

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As a ministry leader one of my biggest frustrations is that the same people who demand that you give them grace refuse to give it to you. #youthministry #ministry #leadership

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The deeper our relationships run, the more amplified the message becomes in the hearts of students. #youthministry #youthmin

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A youth pastor has a very unique sense of humor. But they have to in order to survive. #youthministry #youthmin

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*wants to be taken seriously as a pastoral figure*

*wears moccasin slippers to staff meetings* #youthmin #youthministry

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If you don’t consider resigning at least once a week, are you really in ministry? #stressed #youthmin #ministry #youthministry

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One of the greatest mysteries of ministry is how you are always surrounded by people yet can become so lonely. #ministry #sometimesithurts

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I love talking with other youth pastors because it reminds me I’m not alone. #bettertogether #youthmin

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A youth ministry is not an entertainment center, it’s a training center

[Thoughts Of A Youth Pastor @ThoughtsofYP]

Sometimes it can be very difficult to love people. But it’s important to remember that bitterness will kill you and your ministry.

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There is no amount of schooling or training that can really prepare you for the challenges you face in ministry. That’s another reason I am so thankful for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

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When you aren’t passionate don’t expect your students to be either. They follow their leader. Passion is contagious and so is the lack there of.

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Ministry is an endless cycle of people hurting you

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Don’t expect your students to get excited about the Word if you’re not...

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I bet the relationship between generations in the church would be much better if the older generation looked at the younger as more than a labor force to come do yard work and move heavy things......

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I never ever want to be a lead pastor of a church. #youthpastorforlife