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What makes transition easier?
I am a week old youth pastor in a ministry I have been in for almost 2 years. You would think that would make it better, but I have a history here (good and bad). What can make transition easier?
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Listening. Asking questions. And listening. Write down your thoughts before you say them. When asked for opinions by nosy people, say , "I would love to give you my thoughts but I'm still listening and learning before I feel confident giving my opinion." Then from what you heard after the first month or two, begin shaping your vision for the ministry. From your past experiences and your current observations.
Finally, meet one on one with every youth volunteer whether it's 1 or 25, talk to your Pastor and get him to expense the cost of a coke for your leaders, (for the sake of leadership development) and listen. Then after you have met, get them all together and share the vision. This should all be done within the first 100 days...
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Do it gradually. Don't be boisterous, be humble, and honor and speak well of the previous leader. Just ride out the transition. Keep your side clean and be respectable. Give people time to trust you and build relationships with the parents. If you have them on your side - best. Pastor and parents. ust keep doing your best - the bad rumors and things will eventually dissapear. |
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To piggy back off of Eric, get a feel for what it is you are doing and are expected to do. Examine the ministry as objectively as possible. IF you decide to make changes, unilaterally isn't always popular (but sometimes necessary). You will need to have a vision that others will buy into and be able to communicate it effectively and frequently. This includes parents and especially your fellow ministry staffers. |
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I would think the most tempting thing for a person in your position to do is to try and do too much. Lots of new activities, programs, etc... What makes a transition easier, is patience. Meet with the other leaders, get their takes on what works and what doesn't, and their view on why the ministry does the various things it does. Don't make any big changes right off the bat. Spend a lot of time working and talking with the ministry leadership, and church leadership about what they have liked, not liked, and what they hope to see moving forward. OVERCOMMUNICATE with everyone who has a stake in the ministry. |
