A role reserved but not always revered
An assignment too big for any small sheet of parchment hanging on a wall
The rare collision of monumental and mundane
One-minute counseling the largest of life’s concerns
The next, laughing at the latest middle school burns
First one to arrive, last to leave still waiting on ‘that parent’ to pick up their kids
Wearer of the auctioneer hat for mission-trip-fundraiser-fellowship hall taking bids
Volunteer for VBS goofball of the week
Big office, heck office hours, never seek
Great expectations, glimpses of a revival breakthrough
Change the medical release forms, cause insurance company has something new
Seeing what others pass by and give little consideration
That one kid, yes that one kid, that could change the nation
Creating culture where the lost can get found
Environments where the awkward years abound
Changing things with an army that volunteered
Quirky many may be, fully embracing their weird
Pastor had an idea and thought it to be inspired
Honor bestow, idea tried, but it felt a little tired
Winds ever changing, trends come and go
Keeping a heads up on what research may show
Middle schoolers smell and Highschool has its drama
True as it may be, you can never blame the mama
So why, why endure through the monumental and mundane?
Because this generation needs to know in every era God is on the move
The glimpses of awakening and revival are something he will prove
Because each kid needs a place where they know they belong
A caring place, a community, where love is the song
Because there isn’t enough money to change what you instinctively know
Each child of God is full of potential and should be given opportunity to grow
Because you believe we are not the sum total of all our broken parts
You believe there is a God that cares and can mend all the broken hearts
Because you stand at the crossroads of a cultural sham
Believing the best and thinking, “youth pastor I am.”
Student Leadership University has been privileged to host Youth Pastor Summit (YPS) for youth pastors and their teams for the past 23 years. Youth Pastor Summit is provided as a $10 gift to youth pastors, youth workers, youth volunteers, and educators as an encouragement and investment in those who are making a lasting impact in the lives of students. This is a two-day conference that includes speakers, labs, worship, lunch, and free resources for student ministries. Visit our website for more information if you have not secured your spot at one of our cities! We hope you will join us for YPS this year and many more to come.