Comments on: 5 Things Your Senior Pastor Won’t Tell You

By: Tony Myles

Tony Myles — Mon, 11 May 2015 02:57:39 +0000

In reply to Shawn. That's awesome, Shawn! If I can recommend a book at the risk of sounding self-serving, please check out "Uncommon Wisdom From The Other Side" as more insight along these lines. It's a super easy read on things I wish I knew early on in ministry, but will also take you through Bible study through Nehemiah : www.simplyyouthministry.com/resources-adult-leaders-development-uncommon-wisdom-from-the-other-side.html

By: Tony Myles

Tony Myles — Mon, 11 May 2015 02:56:07 +0000

In reply to Sam Swann. Sam, thank you so much... and thanks for passing it along. I like your addition, too. How many of us need to hear that weekly, if not daily?

By: Shawn

Shawn — Wed, 06 May 2015 13:30:37 +0000

I am 22 years old and interning in the youth department at a church. I believe youth ministry might be a big part of my walk with God and I just happened to stumble upon this article. I found it very helpful and truly enjoyed reading it! Thank you for sharing!

By: Sam Swann

Sam Swann — Fri, 01 May 2015 16:19:47 +0000

Hey Tony, once again you have written something that is worth passing along! Thanks for sharing your insights with the YM nation. If would add one, it would be “I got your back” it has been my experience (not personally but through observation) that pastors feel this about their youth pastor/worker and when things get tough they show it but sometimes they forget to remind them on a regular basis. It helps the fearful side of us live a little more confidently.

By: Tony Myles

Tony Myles — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 21:10:35 +0000

In reply to Nate LeJeune. Thanks, Nate! That's a great addition, too... because sometimes as a youth worker we think that toward the senior pastor, not realizing that he/she may be thinking the same thing our way. Great catch!

By: Nate LeJeune

Nate LeJeune — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:59:55 +0000

This is a share and save! Thanks for writing it. If I had to add one more it would be: “why don’t you help me instead of fighting me”. Articles like this force an inward stare at where I am and why articles like this hit home.