Youth Pastor Collaboration

Today was a great day in the future for Alaska Youth Ministry! In the last District Council, a resolution passed to approve a full time DYD position. One of the stipulations was that a job description be created for this position. Pastor Bill and the Presbytery invited representative Youth Pastors from around the state to the office today to gain input and insight into what Youth Pastors would like to see in the job description for this position. Pastor Bill led the meeting, and Pastor Fay gave insight and participated.

I was also privileged to attend this meeting today. I am impressed by the caliber of Youth Pastors from our great state. I have known many of these Youth Pastors for over 10 years and am just getting to know some of them. There was an atmosphere of collaboration, teamwork, and friendship that was a blessing. One of the most significant themes which emerged from this meeting was a desire for relationship and a belief that teamwork is key to reaching the youth of Alaska.

I am certainly excited about the future of youth ministry in Alaska and will be in prayer for whatever God has in store.