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Who Are the Leading Youth Ministry Voices Today?

Someone asked me just last week, “Who are the leading (younger) voices in Youth Ministry today?

I asked them to elaborate.
“Well, you know, the next Doug FieldsBo BoshersMark OestreicherDuffy Robbins?

Hmm…

Problem is, I couldn’t think of any. Don’t get me wrong…had the question been rephrased, “Terrace, who are the leading Youth Ministry Bloggers today?” I could have very easily rattled off a few names – especially those I read regularly. But WHO are the leading youth ministry voices?

It made me think long and hard about who is investing in youth workers (and young, church leaders in general) today. I mean, you might argue that you take youth workers within your church under your wing…but what about the youth pastor down the street who is still in his first year? This is what I think of when I hear guys like Doug, Marko, Duffy, and Bo named. These are veteran youth workers who are not just investing in leaders within their ministry context but they have gone above and beyond to mentor and equip the leaders down the street and across state lines.
You might say, Well, I help others through my blog. Oh, please. Yeah, that’s great…but you need to be rubbing shoulders with workers in your field. Listen to them. Encourage them. Pray with them. See how you might even invest in their ministries. Remember, we’re on the same team here.
Perhaps I should ask the rookies the question…WHO are you looking to in youth ministry for training, equipping, and encouragement? I might find a better answer there.