In this episode you'll hear part 2 of the interview with Author and Professional Counselor…
I believe that one of the reasons Youth Pastors struggle for longevity and tend to burn out so quickly are the expectations that are present from day one. It has been my experience that most Youth Pastors are ill prepared to tackle all of the unsaid, assumed expectations of being a Youth Pastor.
Most of these things are somewhere in the job description, but rarely clearly spelled out. To be honest, there is NO ONE on the planet who is able to do all of these things. You need a team.
That said, here are 20 Youth Pastor Expectations that are present on day 1 on the job:
- Manage Budget
- Cast Vision
- Market Ministry
- Plan Events
- Fundraise
- Study
- Teach/Preach
- Recruit Volunteers
- Train Volunteers
- Counsel teens and families
- Manage time
- Decorating and design
- Web developing
- Social Media
- Campus Ministry
- Evangelism
- Planning and leading mission trips
- Camps/Retreats
- Communication
- Tech Guru
Put a end to all clique’s in the church youth ministry
Absolutely Dave
Hi Jody, I’m starting youth ministry at our small church of Worcester. There are a lot of ongoing events within our church but I’ve been called to minister to the youth at our church. I’m also a dad of three beautiful girls. Lets go baby!