Teamwork, Endurance &

SurvivalPr. Steve Kane

Unity in Direction• Working together locally• Partnering with other churches regionally• Partnering with SQ Youth

Youth Ministry is not a place for Lone Rangers!

TeamworkUnity in Direction• Working together locally• Partnering with other churches

regionally• Partnering with SQ Youth

ONE MINISTRY many teamsAchieve More Together with God

Youth Ministry is not a place for Lone Rangers!

Teamwork

Locally

Regionally

SQ Youth

PartnershipsBenefits:• BIG Ministries become smaller • Resource Sharing (People/Material)• Combined Impact• Wise kings/queens have many

Counsellors

What would benefit your team now?

Partnership with FamilyInclusion:• Have a parents Information meeting

at the beginning of the year. • Ask Parents what is important to

them about Youth Ministry• What resources can they share• Communication with parentsOne Young Person many mentors

How are parents involved now?

Endurance & SurvivalBiblical Leadership Qualities• Faithfulness to God• Obedience to God• Humility• Servant-hearted• ENDURANCE

It’s a marathon! Not a sprint!

Warning Signs . Burnout• Loss of passion• Physical fatigue• Prayer vacuum• Life is too easy• Life is too hard• Spiritual skimming• Relational conflict• Loss of awe

Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry by Doug Fields, p.69-70

Connection RequiredDo not allow increasing ministry to

decrease your intimacy, and do not let your service exceed your

worship. These cause disconnection. Its not unique for leaders to lead without the right

heart connection.Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry by Doug Fields, p.65

Quiet PlaceMatthew 6:6 “Here’s what I want you to

do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play

before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The

focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace.

(The Message)Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry by Doug Fields, p.65

Leaders Anti Burn Out RuleLong Term Leadership is Invaluable

Take One Weekend off a Month

Schedule it in your calendar NOW(Check SQ Youth & Local Church Calendar – Schedule & Delegate)

MFW – My Family Weekend