That is a great feeling when you get an awesome team of volunteers around you in youth ministry. There is none like it. I have the best group now, more than ever before. The fact is they are better than me. How great and terrifying is that?!
Tonight, the team was going over wins and challenges from tonight's service. They brought up some great feedback that I never even thought of. One particular volunteer, a former youth pastor, gave me some advice on my message. I got defensive immediately, but just as quickly realized that I needed that. How awesome is the fact that my team is comfortable enough to be honest about EVERYTHING. I responded with a thank you and wrote it down. Later, I approached that volunteer and thanked him genuinely. My team is better than me and I am completely okay with that. I thank God for the opportunity to learn and grow in this team. I also plead with Him to help enlarge my ability to lead these great volunteers.
Don't be content with being the best youth pastor. Try to be the best facilitator for those around you to find their purpose and passion. Then let them do it!
My goal is to lead faithfully and learn humbly. I have a great team and I refuse to be intimidated by that fact. God is my standard and that is far more intimidating, and from what I hear, God really likes me.
Lead fearlessly. Be a hungry learner. Let others lead even if that means your service takes a hit on quality.
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