Ben Sayin'

At a time when I felt I knew a lot about student ministry, I still have a crapload to learn.

I am entering this new season right now. A season waiting to take me for an incredibly challenging spin. Had you asked me last year if I would ever venture in this realm I would have told you “I don’t think I have the capacity or bandwidth for special needs ministry.” (By the way, I think we say those words when we’re either too busy or don’t want to take on any new challenges.)

So this new challenge of serving in the special needs arena is something I have honestly been terrified of, thinking I would in no way be able to take on a role at any level, but… evidently as much as I try, I can’t really control all aspects of my life.

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“I just don’t know what to do, it doesn’t seem like my son is connecting with their small group leader.”

~ Parent

This question I hear so very often, from parents of students in my friends group, from students talking about parents of their friends, and also from the parents of the group of dudes that hang out with me on Sunday.

The truth is that when conversations between leaders and students happen, most of the time they are not profoundly theological or on that level of complete trust. If they ever do get there, it is because we have learned how to connect with each and every individual student.

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9 Members of the #429tribe, along with 2 guests

 Dear 4:29 Tribe,

Welcome to High School. We’ve all been together for a while now growing up through Transit, having a ton of fun going on outings to the Hooch and lake, serving together downtown, making silly videos, and most importantly growing closer together as a tribe. It’s been real, and it’s been fun.

However…
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