3 Things That AREN'T Changing in Youth Ministry

There’s been quite a bit of talk this past year about youth ministry changing drastically in the future. And while we agree youth ministry must always be in a state of evolution and change, our minds wandered to what isn’t going to change anytime soon…or at least shouldn’t! If you spend your time on these few things, you’ll be ready for wherever God is taking us!

Caring adult leaders
Great volunteers have been a part of youth ministry for a long time – and they will continue to be in the future. These are the inner circle of leadership for your youth ministry. They are your partners, friends, and co-laborers in the faith. Youth ministry will change, but the need for people who love God and love students certainly will not.

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1-on-1 time with students
At the heart of youth ministry is the individual student. Even with large crowd programs and events we must continually pursue the one. The church growth movement can be mistakenly representing the desire for only the crowd – but good youth ministry does both. Speak to the crowds, care for the individual.

Bible-based curriculum and teaching
Styles will come and go, sizes of groups and formats will fade, but one thing is going to be at the center no matter what philosophy you’re implementing. The Bible has been and must be at the center of youth ministry.

Here’s a bonus 4th one just for you … because it is about you!

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A devoted follower of Jesus leading the group
This one is a no-brainer, but it is surprisingly easy to allow Jesus, and a personal passion for Him, to take a back seat. You can talk about leadership, experiment with the latest and greatest gadgets, tools, core values and even have a great youth ministry blog – but if you’re not in love with Jesus and devoted to Him regularly it will eventually implode.

What else isn’t going to be changing soon in youth ministry?