Don’t act you haven’t wanted to make this list:

  1. Going to meetings instead of hanging with students.
  2. Meandering through an inbox for hours.
  3. Students walking out during the message or worship for the restroom.
  4. Cliques within a student ministry.
  5. People who think Youth Pastors just play with students all day.
  6. Not knowing if a student on their phone is using YouVersion or playing Temple Run.
  7. Students who have read every Hunger Games and Twilight book, but make no time for the Word of God.
  8. Parents who think Youth Pastors are responsible for their students spiritual development.
  9. Not having enough mentors for students who want to be discipled!
  10. Students who live short of their potential.

What did I forget? Leave a comment and help me out!

David Hanson is a Texas native, born and raised in Amarillo. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University and received his Master of Divinity from Baylor’s Truett Seminary. He and his wife Ashley recently started the journey of parenthood with their daughter Ava. David has been working in youth ministry for over six years and has a desire to see students know, love, and worship Jesus. David is passionate about Red Raider Football, and beating everyone in table tennis (ping pong).