tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22649348.post6848404282222079990..comments2024-03-21T02:27:19.010-05:00Comments on Discerning the Times: Loving Leaving Student MinistryMatt Redmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11932597864330476492noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22649348.post-16839535901711965322009-11-10T09:09:35.343-06:002009-11-10T09:09:35.343-06:00Matt -
Word of encouragement, brother...
Witho...Matt -<br /><br />Word of encouragement, brother... <br /><br />Without a student minister like you, I doubt my children will even participate. And, that's nothing against the guy in place now at all - you know what kind of guy he is and I love the guy. I'm just not convinced student ministry within a church (at least what it's become today) is even categorically a valid idea. I really bump my head against it a lot and never get a "warm-fuzzy". I hesitate to speak out against it though, because of the dedication of the good men who do it (and I'm chicken). I am glad that the Lord has worked in your life to bring you where you are. Wichita was a training ground, a crucible, I have no doubt - not fruitless. And, amazing that I never had a clue how you were struggling - forgive me for that. We will pray for you and your wonderful family. I hope the Holidays are especially blessed.<br /><br />HarleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22649348.post-62116225365387359252009-10-13T12:07:05.073-05:002009-10-13T12:07:05.073-05:00Youth Ministry can be a dangerous profession. I...Youth Ministry can be a dangerous profession. I've committed to it for life, and I know I have to make sure to take care to myself constantly, because it can really drain a person. Do you have any advice for young people thinking of possibly entering the field of ym?Daniel Griswoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12429886896380656052noreply@blogger.com