How would you complete the following sentence: The single objective of youth ministry is __________.
Youth ministry expert Mark Oestreicher answered the question with Christlikeness.
So What?
Youth ministry is typically thought of in terms of what it offers its participants, especially in terms of programs and relationships. Youth ministry leadership teams would benefit greatly from taking time to explore together why they do what they do. The simple yet challenging question that asks people to choose a single word to define the single objective of youth ministry is an excellent way to begin the conversation.