Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Philippians 2
Was reflecting on this passage of Scripture last week, shared some of it with my team, and thought I would share some thoughts here on the blog as well. Hope it is helpful and encouraging to you today!
A good youth worker is part of a team.
This passage stresses the importance of unity. A youth ministry team must have one mind, one vision and one goal. These individual parts alone can do only a little; collectively, their force is magnified exponentially. Get on board with your church’s vision, and make sure your team loves each other and are all headed in the same direction.
A good youth worker is unselfish.
Youth ministry is about others. It is about helping those in need. It is about everyone else, then you. In the passage, it refers to people who are out for their own gain, or who are in the trenches for the recognition and spotlight. Check your heart today to see if you are looking out for yourself or constantly shifting the focus to yourself.
A good youth worker is a servant.
Always pick up the trash in the church parking lot. Never be above everything. Clean out the rain gutters. Shatter the stereotype of entitled youth workers. Change the perception of youth ministry in your church culture. Give, give, give.
May this describe us this week!
