It seems that the predominant age of leaders involved in youth ministry (ages 15 – 20) are around 18-25. Why is this? Are the 30+’s to old? Do they no longer have anything to offer?
Are we ever to old for youth ministry?
Tim Hawkins outlines that there are 5 stages of youth ministry (in ‘Leaders That Will Last’):
1. The “One of the Gang” Stage
2. The “Big Brother or Sister” Stage
3. The “Uncle or Aunty” Stage
4. The “Parent” Stage
5. The “Grandparent” Stage
All of these stages have advantages and limitations and are just as worthwhile as each other - you just have to acknowledge which one you are in!
So… we are never too old for youth ministry! It isn’t just a ministry that paves the way to other ministries – it is one worth staying in for the long hall!
For once we are never to old for something!
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2 comments:
I totally agree Jess. It would be great to have some older leaders at D-Train.
Hi Jess, cool blog.
I guess the problem is when you have some 37 year old that thinks he's "one of the gang" when he's more likely in the "uncle" category! I agree with you though.
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