Youth Worker Training
A recent survey found that 50% of all ministers surveyed considered leaving the ministry during the last three months. 90% of the ministers felt inadequately trained to cope with the demands and expectations of their jobs. And 70% had a lower self-image that when they began their ministry. These numbers are unacceptable.The many demands of youth ministry will keep you busy. But when you are spread too thin, you'll eventually snap. Doing more is not necessarily good youth ministry. Doing the right things, like quality training and spiritual development, will breathe life into a dead lifeless ministry.
When a leader stops learning, the leader stops leading. You can only teach what you know, and this truth requires a youth worker to keep growing. Seminars and retreats are available throughout the year (most at no cost) that will enhance your leadership skills, stir your heart, give practical advice, and encourage you in ministry. Make a commitment today to be an eager, life-long learner.
Knox Student Ministries also puts a strong emphasis on spiritual development. Prayer, Bible study and worship must be consistent elements of the youth workers lives. If you are not pursuing these disciplines daily, you will lose the platform to encourage them in the lives of youth. Doing youth ministry should never replace spending time with the Lord. We need to remember that God calls us to ministry, but the ministry always belongs to Him.
The training that Knox Student Ministries offers will refill your empty tank, enhance your creativity, give you insight into the youth culture, and encourage you to be spiritually healthy.