Just came back across this article written by Mike Yaconelli, What I wish I knew when I started in Youth Ministry it was emailed to me a few years ago, having found it I thought I should read it again (I say again Im not sure if I did in the first place) anyway its great really challenging the reader about their own faith and walk with God, I would recommend it to anyone involved in youth ministry but especially to anyone just starting out or about to go on gap years etc. words I think we all need to address sometimes, and probably not just youth workers but for all of us involved in any aspect of ministry.
thanks for unearthing this for me. That Nouwen quote at the beginning is a real challenge to me in my ministry and one I am working through in these times. Thanks