Seth Barnes Dec 17, 2010 7:00 PM

The future of youth ministry

Over on Whyismarko, Mark Oestreicher asked me the question, "What is the future of youth ministry?" Basically he wanted a few predictions for 20 years...

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Over on Whyismarko, Mark Oestreicher asked me the question, "What is the future of youth ministry?" Basically he wanted a few predictions for 20 years from now. Here's what I said:

  • 20 years from now, youth ministry in the US will look like youth ministry in Europe.
  • A few youth ministers will rediscover Jesus' model of youth ministry and actually try it out (with 20-somethings).
  • The gap year experience will become an increasingly powerful tool in the youth minister's toolbox.

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