There isn't a week that goes by that a student "blows it" and feels like they can't show their face for awhile. A key student stops coming or a teen becomes a teen mom. Your ministry is dependent on two things: God and people. One is perfect and the other is definitely not.
How you respond to the imperfect students will speak volumes compared to your messages. Jesus spoke on many occasions, but was remembered for few sermons and more messy disciples. You are calling the broken and hurt to follow Christ. Some may walk away (I pray against that everyday) and others may run.
If it wasn't for a great friend (and youth pastor) to be there when I hit rock bottom, I would not be in ministry today. In all the hustle and bustle of ministry, don't forget that Jesus hung out with many, but poured into 12. Even one of those didn't work out.
Do for a few, what you wish you could do for all. Discipleship is messy, but isn't it worth it?
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