We all have things we want to accomplish in life. Mathew wants to climb Half Dome in Yosemite (he's planning to do so in a few months). Steve wants to write a book and break 90 in golf (not sure which one is more likely). We were also thinking of starting a shockingly successful and entertaining podcast. Still working on that one.
What about ambition in youth ministry? Have you ever wanted to lead a bigger group, have a bigger platform, or receive more validation? We have, and we're ready to admit it. Mathew once turned down an offer to leave his small church in Wisconsin and lead a ministry of 250 students in Southern California, a decision his first (and still only) wife wasn't always so keen on. Steve wonders what he would have done if his youth ministry had never been able to move out of the high school of the church's infancy and into its own space.
In this episode--one of the Youth Ministry Sherpa's most honest and vulnerable yet--Steve and Mathew discuss the place of ambition in youth ministry. What do we do with the ambitions that rise within us, drive us to do our best, cause us to seek affirmation, and push us forward spiritually and professionally? What do we do when our voice isn't being heard, or when we feel we have something to contribute that isn't appreciated? How do we know when ambition is selfish or premature? And ultimately, what role does our own ambition play in keeping us in youth ministry for the long haul?
Our ambition is that this episode blesses everyone who listens to it.
Enjoy Episode 18: Ambition!
YMS Episode 34 -- Being Grateful
YMS Episode 33 -- Our Mantras
YMS Episode 32 -- Hitting the 4th Decade (holy cow; we're old)!
YMS Episode 31 -- Our Spookiest Episode Yet
YMS Episode 30 -- Your Own Kids
YMS Episode 29 -- Lost and Overwhelmed
YMS Episode 28 -- What We Learned from DYM
YMS Episode 27 -- When students do dumb things
YMS Episode 26 -- Now What?
YMS Episode 25 -- Kicking Off Well
YMS Episode 24 -- What We've Learned So Far
YMS Episode 23 -- Self Care
YMS Episode 22 -- Student Leadership
YMS Episode 21 -- Blind Squirrels
YMS Episode 20 -- Hindsight is 20/20
YMS Episode 19 -- The Newbies
YMS Episode 17 -- Transitions
YMS Episode 16 -- Summer Flow
YMS Episode 15 -- When You (Almost) Lose It
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