Developing Student Leaders

This video discusses the importance of developing student leaders in youth ministry. The key reasons highlighted were: 1) Student leaders influence their peers and model discipleship, 2) It allows students to explore their gifts and feel ownership in the ministry, and 3) It aligns with Gen Z's tendency to be producers and take responsibility. Practical ways to create student leaders were suggested, such as involving them in small tasks during services, having them co-lead activities, and providing opportunities for one-on-one mentoring. The connection between student leadership and discipleship was explored, emphasizing that discipleship should be the foundation for developing servant leaders. Potential pitfalls discussed included creating an unhealthy spiritual hierarchy, overburdening students with tasks at the expense of ministering to them, and confusing service with earning God's approval.