Remember When You Were Only a Child?

Back from LTC and wondering where the years have gone. I am not sure of the exact reason that I felt really old or detached this year, but I think two of the reasons are that neither of my parents went this year (seeing as though they don't have a child participating) and the fact that everyone I was in high school with has almost graduated.

Another thing that I realized again this year is the amazing impact that youth ministers can have on the lives of kids. When I think about how much Tim Henderson has taught me and how he has been one of the examples that I have looked at growing up, I also realize that he has done the same thing in the lives of hundreds of other kids. When a youth minister comes to a church and sets down roots and stays for 10 years or more, he or she makes a lasting impression on the lives of an entire generation of kids who come through a church. During those formative years if you have someone helping you to find your path in life in addition to your parents, you will be that much better off than if you are simply trying to find out who you want to be and do on your own. I have no doubt that the reason that there are so many youth ministry, children's ministry, and missions majors from the Shiloh Youth Group is the positive influence of a youth minister like Tim.

Current Listening: "Rubber Soul"-The Beatles