Learning to Partner with Parents of Teenagers, Not Judge Them
Imperfect youth ministers and imperfect parents can all be used by God in the lives of students.
Imperfect youth ministers and imperfect parents can all be used by God in the lives of students.
We asked our Rooted writers to share their ideas for including grandparents (and grandparent figures) in their ministry to teenagers.
When we partner with parents we are inviting them to carry not only the burdens of ministry, but also the souls of the ministers to the throne of God’s grace.
The goal of the youth minister should be to rely on the Word of God and the grace of the Savior, not choosing the winning side of a church politics debate.
Thank you for being a conduit of the grace of the Lord Jesus.
Youth minister, take courage that the gospel you preach to teenagers is the very words of eternal life (John 6:68) for students who are anxious, distracted, lonely, and needing purpose.
Keep reminding parents that the trip is a way for their students to share the love of Jesus with others and to learn cross-culturally from fellow believers.
Whether the email is about summer camp costs, small group leaders, or overall church complaints, our response can set the tone for believing the best in one another.
We hope this presentation on “The Important Role of the Church in Family Discipleship” will bless and encourage you in both your youth and family ministry.
