Congratulations you're a role model

Here is the scary truth: You are constantly communication a message to the kids you work with. They consciously and unconsciously take note of everything! They watch how you live, how you love the unlovely, how you deal with authority, how you react in different situations, how you handle pain, and how you treat your family. They watch because you are a significant adult in their life, and they are looking for answers and direction.
I grew up in a youth ministry with many quality adult leaders. I watched dozens of lessons I'e never forgotten. I saw adults love others, give others dignity, and encourage the hurting. These adults didn't need to say, "Doug, let me teach you a lesson on how to care for people." Their lifestyles were a continual curriculum to an impressionable mind and heart. So is yours! Remember, young eyes focus on your life.


Leaders,
Know how important you are!!!!!! It is the way that you love and interact with these students that is going to make the biggest difference in their lives. Make sure that you are developing you relationship with Christ so that you can be authentic in encouraging the students to do the same.

You all rock!