“I think you may find the point is simple: to encourage you. As a student pastor and leader myself, isn’t that what we all really need? Yes, the glam and name recognition is nice, plus being the youngest person on staff, meaning you are the “cool” staff member. But in the end, with all the fame and fortune (I use the term fortune lightly…and comically) that comes in student ministry, burn out and low points are inevitable. These stories won’t feel all that unique, because many will be familiar to you and your own experiences in some form or fashion. In fact, though we like to think we’ve got the coolest, newest thing in student ministry, well…never mind, I want you to read the rest of the book. Let me say this, from start to finish, I want to “bookend” on..”
Excerpt From: Chris Ward. “Gummy Bears In the Toilet - Who's Your Jamie Lolley?.” iBooks.
Chris Ward and his family reside in Little River, SC outside Myrtle Beach. He served as the Family Life Pastor at Seacoast Vineyard Church and has worked with Student, Kids, and College ministry for over 12 years in the local church. He has a Bachelor degree in Marketing & Management and owns and operates a Real Estate company in Little River. He also obtained his Master's Degree in Discipleship Ministries from Liberty Theological Seminary.
What's worth more to your students (and their families) in the long run? Your time, or the cool place and crazy things you do at youth night?
Book Excerpt
Gummy Bears In the Toilet - Who's Your Jamie Lolley?
Our job extends beyond the environment we create and the program we plan. All of that matters, but our interaction with each student and with their friends goes way beyond what we provide for them. Ultimately, providing our time will likely outweigh providing our stuff. When I say stuff, I am meaning our arcade games, pool tables, music, smoke machines, lights, videos, Xbox, basketball goals, football, glow sticks, and shaving cream games.
Comment on this Bubble
Your comment and a link to this bubble will also appear in your Facebook feed.