Most of us got into youth ministry for the students. Then we found out we had to work with parents, too. That can be challenging and intimidating.
Of course, it doesn't take long to realize this is critically important if we want to succeed in youth ministry. Even for younger youth workers, how can we earn the respect of parents and consider them our allies? We, Steve and Mathew, haven't always been great at that, but now that we are not only parents ourselves but nearly finished parenting teens altogether, we finally figured out a few ways to do things a little better.
That's what we talk about in today's episode. We suggest five ways that might be helpful. They are pretty obvious, but not easy to do. By being trustworthy, being a good communicator, being responsive, being professional, and celebrating students, we can make our ministry more effective, make our lives easier, and make our parents happier. With longevity as the goal, we might even last until we have finished our own parenting journey.
This is the first part of our three-part series, "How to be a Hero to..."
Episode 56 -- How to be a Hero to ParentsYMS Episode 74 -- Talking Squirrels and the Beauty of Middle School Ministry
YMS Episode 73 -- Firing Volunteers
YMS Episode 72 -- Keeping Volunteers
71 -- Recruiting Volunteers
Sherpa Legends -- Greg Stier
YMS Episode 70 -- With a Young Family
YMS Episode 69 -- 2nd Semester Seniors: A Deeper Look
YMS Episode 68 -- 2nd Semester Seniors
Sherpa Legends -- Jim Burns
YMS Episode 67 -- Getting a Mid-Year Checkup
Sherpa Legends -- Duffy and Maggie Robbins
New Legend this Thursday
YMS Episode 66 -- Back to Our Calling
YMS Episode 65 -- Introverts vs. Extroverts
YMS Episode 64 -- Live from NYWC 2019
YMS Episode 63 -- Making the Most of a Conference
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YMS Episode 62 -- Celebrating the Victories of Others
YMS Episode 61 -- Great Expectations (the sequel)
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