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For 12 years, I had the great privilege of serving at a church in Calgary, AB. The last couple years, I have been attending a church that is less than 5 minutes from my house. My role has definitely changed from a student ministries pastor to the lead pastor and now to a volunteer in the Jr Hi youth group.

This past Saturday, I had the privilege of speaking to the group and it reminded me of my former life as a youth pastor. (One that I hope one day God will call me back into.)

I have loved helping Grant, the youth pastor there who was a childhood friend of mine. I wish that my schedule would permit me to be there more often but we both seem to have an understanding of my schedule so we just try and capitalize on the times that we have.

I have loved the chance to speak into Grant’s life and really just be a sounding board for him in regards to his youth ministry. It seems like all of us as youth workers have the same mindset that there is always a way to do something better. It keeps us up late at night and is a curse and blessing of working with students.

My friends at Youth Specialties have created a consulting group that brings a wealth of individuals together who love the church and are gifted in a variety of youth ministry topics and situations.

I have the great privilege to be included in this group where I totally feel unqualified next to these authors, ministry professionals and professors. The key is that this group really desires to serve the local church and I would encourage you to check us out if you are in the need of an outside voice for your youth ministry.

Check it out on www.ysconsults.com
- Matt