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 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 18 -- Ambition
YMS Episode 17 -- Transitions
YMS Episode 16 -- Summer Flow
YMS Episode 15 -- When You (Almost) Lose It
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