Debunking myths about youth ministry
Are you interesting in pursuing youth ministry as a career? Chances are, you have some big ideas about what youth ministry will look like–but do your ideas match the reality that youth workers face in their everyday ministry? In What I Wish I Knew When I Started Youth Ministry, veteran youth pastor Mark Oestreicher (writing for Youth Specialties) lays out over a dozen common misconceptions about youth ministry. Whether you’re been in the ministry for years or are just getting started, Mark’s advice will help you dispel some of the myths surrounding the work you do. Learn from Mark’s mistakes, and see if you can’t apply some of his hard-earned lessons to your own ministry!
