FSSL said:
... what would you look for in a Youth Pastor? I am involved in a search committee, looking for a young biological male, self-identifying as a male, wearing male-style clothing who only uses the men's bathroom.
Seriously though... What would you want to see in a youth pastor?
The feedback I get from my teens is that they would like a mature individual who will open the Bible and teach them. Many times the outreach part of youth group puts the Christian kids at a disadvantage. They don't need a salvation message every Monday night, they need meat.
Personally, I would like to see a older, wiser individual teach the teens. Someone who has walked a few miles, had a teen or two, and can truly understand what they need. The argument is that older people can't run around with the kids - and that can be true .... but I see no reason why a Church can't round up some teen group graduates as helpers for sports.
Also. I don't see why the teens need to be separated from the Church. So, anyone who is a youth pastor shouldn't allow youth group to replace Church.
I also enjoy seeing the wife of the youth pastor assist with the ladies. A team effort.