It's hard to believe we made it to 50 episodes!
Actually, it's harder to believe we made it to 50 years, including all these years in youth ministry, especially when you consider all the foolish things we have done.
Its fitting that Episode 50 should be released near April Fool's Day, a holiday which holds a special place in the heart of any good youth worker. Maybe it's because we thought the day was created in our honor? Or maybe it's because we all love a good opportunity to watch students cry when we tell them Chris Tomlin isn't actually coming to lead worship and Taco Bell isn't really the new corporate sponsor of our snack bar.
Since everybody makes mistakes, we thought it might be helpful to tell a few tales about the foolish things we've done as youth pastors. The list is long. Whether it was allowing something to happen that we were too dumb to stop (like dodge ball with basketballs or a nearly-burlesque stage performance), or actually doing something beyond stupid (like using students as an object lesson without warning or sanctioning a 36-hour van ride), we have made our fair share of blunders. Thankfully, we received forgiveness in equal measure to our stupidity.
We all do foolish things. The key is to admit our mistakes, learn our lesson, and move on with wisdom and good counsel. Hopefully we haven't caused too much damage along the way.
It's Episode 50 -- our half-century episode -- Foolish Things We've Done!Here's a link to the Youth Leader's Summit at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference in New Jersey, May 22-24. We'll be there. Better yet, Josh Griffin will be there.
https://hcbcyouthleadersummit.com
Speaking of wisdom, you must bring your whole volunteer team to the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training, created by Download Youth Ministry and coming to a city near you on September 21! You can bring as many volunteers as you wish for one low price! It's an offer you can't (and shouldn't) refuse--unless you are truly a fool!
http://trainmyvolunteers.com
YMS 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
Sherpa Legends -- Katie Edwards
New Legend this Thursday
YMS Episode 62 -- Celebrating the Victories of Others
YMS Episode 61 -- Great Expectations (the sequel)
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