1. Thou shalt pray daily. Pray for personal issues, the ministry, your pastor, students, humility and wisdom. It’s absurd to think that we can effectively serve the Lord in ministry without discussing it with Him on a regular basis. That’s like working for a boss and never listening for direction, only it’s not a business project at stake — it’s teenager’s eternal destiny! We also need to be sure to spend time worshiping in prayer and listening to Him in solitude. Some of my best prayer and worship moments are the times I finally stop talking to God and just listen for Him in silence, waiting for whatever He lays on my heart and mind.
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Ten commandments for surviving in youth ministry (1 of 10)
Posted on 01 August 2007 by Tim Schmoyer | Trackback link
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August 1st, 2007 at 7:31 am
I couldn’t agree more!!
August 1st, 2007 at 2:18 pm
Amen! Thanks man, looking forward to next nine.
August 2nd, 2007 at 2:08 am
Praise GOD!! Where are the other nine?
August 2nd, 2007 at 2:13 am
The other nine are coming over the course of the next two weeks. Stay tuned!
December 14th, 2007 at 10:11 pm
yeah this is Rocky Coan and i want to be a youth minister at my church East 91st street christian church after i graduate from college and i want to be a part of my church and be a youth minister there too but i do not really know what i can do now i need your help for this .
August 19th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
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