NextGenKent

I read an article recently that put into words some of the things I have been thinking about regarding youth pastors, more specifically, should churches hire "youth pastors" any more. April Diaz's comments were on track with several things I have been contemplating after growing up in church (18 years of embeded ministry) and being involved in youth ministry (volunteer+part-time+full-time ministry) for around 30 years. You can read the article here: http://fulleryouthinstitute.org/articles/redefining-the-youth-worker Here are some highlights from that article: Hiring a "Student Integration Pastor" Changing the title from Youth Pastor of Director of Youth Ministries isn't enough, but one that reflects the "Philosophical Shifts" the church is seeking to make. Integrating teenagers into the life of the church is an "all-church" mentality, project, and overall big idea. Creating a third culture = a “new way” of not doing ministry ...