Truth: Good youth ministry is Better Together.
One of the greatest by-products of youth leaders working together is that young people are inspired to work together. In my last post we shared that good youth ministry cannot be done alone. Here are the REST of our Top Ten reasons why NNYM believes that youth ministry is a team sport.
If you missed 1-5 of the 10 Reasons Why Youth Ministry is a Team Sport be sure to check it Part 1 of this two part article.
#6 Because Working Together is a LOT of fun!
The thing about working with our fellow workers is that it's a blast! Some of the most fun experiences you can have in ministry are the things you do with other youth workers - why? Because it's not all on you, because you can do more together than you can do on your own, and because the impact you make on your community is bigger than you could've dreamed.
#7 Cooperation Unleashes Creativity!
When you feeling stuck in a rut or just need some fresh ideas, there's nothing better than hearing what your fellow youth workers are doing to help their students know Christ and grow in Christ. Their ideas will get the wheels turning in your brain - or you can just steal their ideas!
#8 We Are One Body
Although we don't always act like a team, in God's eyes that's what we are - we are one body. Someone has said, "When God looks at a city, He doesn't see many churches. He sees one church in many congregations." We are not competing with each other Our competition is the enemy of our souls who wants to keep students away from Christ.
#9 Because sometimes we just need a good laugh!
If you need cheering up, get in a room with a group of youth workers - in a matter of seconds the laughter, joy, and goofiness will be contagious. No one can uplift your spirits like your fellow youth leaders.
#10 Because Our Students Need to be Inspired and Equipped
One of the great by-products of youth leaders working together is that our students see that and they are inspired by our example. If we can work together with each other, they can connect with and work with their fellow believing students as well! And nothing encourages students like knowing they are not alone!
As this new season of ministry begins, we hope you'll experience the power, joy, and encouragement of discovering the team you never knew you have.
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Travis Deans is the Northeast Regional Coordinator Pennsylvania coordinator for the National Network of Youth Ministries, founder of 9 Month Missions Trip, and pretty much a networking guru! Connect with Travis Deans