"Measure twice; cut once." - Every Dad Ever
"The standard is the standard." - Mike Tomlin
"Lock-ins are the devil." - Youth Ministry Sherpas
What do Dads, successful NFL coaches, and healthy youth ministries all have in common?
They all have MANTRAS, defined as "statements or slogans repeated frequently." They are like rules for living, second-tier theologies, subtle truths that permeate everything we do. Mantras are stated, repeated (sometimes ad nauseam), and repeated again until they become a permanent part of the culture we are creating.
We have mantras too. In today's episode, Steve and Mathew reflect on some of the "Mantras" that are near and dear to us. Without really thinking about it (before today), here are some things we say all the time that have become a major part of our youth ministries. We didn't learn these in some textbook, although some are informed from Scripture. But they reflect our passions and our perspective. Some of them are theological truths; others more practical. All of them are deeply embedded in our unique youth ministry cultures.
What are your mantras? We'd love to know. Please share them with us on Instagram or Facebook.
You need to listen to this episode--no excuses--because, as Mike Tomlin says, "Excuses are the tools of the incompetent!"
Also mentioned:
Walt Mueller, Director for the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding and host of the Youth Culture Matters Podcast.
https://cpyu.org/
https://cpyu.org/resource_category/podcast/
Here's a sample of a Mike Tomlin press conference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFDvI--GAig
Sherpa Shorts -- The Letter H
Sherpa Shorts -- The Letter G
Sherpa Shorts -- The Letter F
Sherpa Shorts -- The Letter E
Sherpa Shorts -- The Letter D
Sherpa Shorts -- The Letter C
Sherpa Shorts -- The Letter B
Sherpa Shorts -- The Letter A
YMS Episode 12 -- The Many Hats of Youth Ministry
YMS Episode 11 -- Finding and Keeping Volunteers
YMS Episode 10 -- Boundaries
YMS Episode 09 -- Brock Morgan (Part 2)
YMS Episode 08 -- Brock Morgan (Part 1)
YMS Episode 07 -- The Numbers Game
YMS Episode 06 -- Mission Trip Disasters
YMS Episode 05 -- The Awkward Kids
YMS Episode 04 -- Things You Cannot Change (Pt 2)
YMS Episode 03 -- Things You Cannot Change (Pt 1)
YMS Episode 02 -- The Wonder Years
YMS Episode 01 -- The Calling to Youth Ministry
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