Living for the Lord is not in vain
Depending on what poll you look at, the average stay for a youth pastor is somewhere between 1 - 4 years. Why is the time so short? There are many reasons why youth pastors leave but there are just as many reasons why youth workers and the teens themselves leave also. Some of the reason are reasonable while other are lame at best. Plain and simply said a lot of people are not where they should be. Church and God just are not important enough anymore.
You can be assured though that living for the Lord is not in vain. Youth group is not in vain. Your service for God is not in vain. Read though the next 3 points to see why.
- Your faithfulness helps point people to Christ
In Acts 9 the bible records the very time that Paul 's life changed. From that point until his death, he was constanly pointing people to Jesus through his service and faithfulness to the Gospel of Christ.
BIG QUESTION: Who are you pointing to Christ? - You will receive awards - Your service and faithfulness gain crowns of reward in heaven
Matthew 6:20 says to "lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven". All the money and possessions in the world will eventually fade away but treasure you have in heaven will be eternal. - It's about God's glory - Your service should be for God's glory not for self or the glory of man.
Make a commitment to still be in your place this time next year. Then make that very same commitment year after year.
Stay the Course - Be in Your Place - Serve God
