Novice Youth Director: A Practical Guide for Doing Youth Ministry

After being on staff for nearly a month, the youth director was suddenly summoned into the senior pastor's office. The pastor quickly shut the door and, skipping all pleasantries, boldly announced: "I'd love to help you, I just don't have time for you." Uncertain of how to respond and with no questions allowed, the youth director was dismissed. That was the last meeting he ever had with the senior pastor.

Weren't there supposed to be ample amounts of excitement for the newly appointed, fresh...