I think one of the most overly talked about things but least accomplished in youth ministry is leadership development. I know, for myself, this is something that I don’t think I do near enough. I sat down the other day and started a list of different areas that I think could be very useful for our leaders to learn more about. Here is the start of that list. Please add any other things that you have thought on or think could be useful for leaders.
1. Why what they do is important?
2. What is my role?
3. First impressions with a student
4. Good to Great
5. Conversation starters
6. Turn a question into a discussion
7. The importance of fun in your small group
8. Group Dynamics
9. How to deal with a difficult student
10. Most important time outside of group
11. Difference between role model and friend
12. Prayer
13. How to prepare for group
14. How to work with a co-leader
15. Parents
16. Pre and post service times
17. Finding my strength
18. Being yourself
19. Healthy Challenges
20. Sharing Christ
21. Dealing with Death
22. Dealing with Divorce
23. Opening up the wall flower
24. Recruiting other leaders
25. Your Development
26. Your family
This is just a list that I have started. I know it needs a lot of work and is not even close to being in order.
