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In a perfect world, there would be no need for a "youth minister."...Just dropping off the kids and then leave. It is sad, but it is where our culture is at today. I pray that parents stay for church too.
If this was a perfect world many things would be unnecessary, the police, doctors, lawyers, pastors, etc… I think you have good intentions, but...It's not the youth minister's job to solve every problem. As the leader of the ministry they mobilize the troops to accomplish the mission/purpose and the many different aspects evolved. "If a child is living in Hell's kitchen who will teach him/her biblical standards" I am a father of four and my children are getting a strong foundation, but I still believe in a good youth program.
Cullen 2:10:10pm on 10/08/2008
OffensiveI don't think youth ministers should totally be out of a job. Yes, it's definitely important that parents lay the foundation for faith at home. However, I do believe that parents need a coach. They need someone to remind them of the promises they make at baptism (if you're Lutheran) and someone to tell them it's good to talk about faith at home. We've told them for too long that they are supposed to let the church do that. They've given that responsibility away and now need help taking it back. Also, kids will still need to meet in groups with other youth. Yes, they definitely need to see mom and dad living out faith, but they also need to be able to do it with their peers.
Emily 9:09:06am on 9/29/2008
Offensivei said the same thing in our staff meeting when we discussed the idea of a 10 year plan. i said "in 10 years i hope we don't have a youth ministry" for the reasons you gave.
chad 2:09:25pm on 9/26/2008
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