Welcome back to our occasional series of articles on "Who Are Our Leaders?" This time, we introduce: Monty Lynse (he's the one on the left)The Vital Stats:
Name: Monty Lynse
Works at: Faith Inkubators
Job: National Director of Youth and Family Ministry
The part of youth ministry I like best is: sharing stories and tips with other youth workers and pastors. I also love church camp and mission trips.
The part of youth ministry I struggle with most is: getting parents to realize that even though they didn’t pay attention in confirmation, they can still be a strong, regular faith mentor in the life of their kid. They just need encouragement, a plan, and the right tools.
My favorite ministry resources are: (Homer Alert) Faith Inkubators Head to the Heart confirmation materials. I’ve worked for over a decade on this stuff and wouldn’t have spent the time if I didn’t think it helped churches, kids and parents.
If I could have a super power it would be: the super-strength to break through many parents’ “drop them off at church” syndrome, because, as overwhelming as it may be, kids need regular faith talk at home. You don’t become fluent in a language by going to class once a week. You become fluent when you are regularly immersed in the language. It’s the same with the language of faith.
I take care of myself in ministry by: continually trying to get good ideas from others. I’m smart enough to know that I don’t know it all.
I would tell someone just starting in ministry: that it is a fantastic way to live out your faith in a way that impacts kids and parents on a regular basis. It can be frustrating, but extremely fulfilling. It may even be the one job that is so fun, you say to yourself, “They actually PAY me to do this?” every time you get a paycheck.
I appreciate the Network for: community. I appreciate the camaraderie and wisdom that the network provides through its events, communication, and members in general.
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