Hey all- So someone asked me this morning if I was unhappy with my church and writing this series out of that. I hadn’t even though that this could somehow be thought about in this way. So I figured I’d do a time out and address the issue.
First, I love my church. I work with some of the most amazing youth staff, parents, students and other leaders that I could imagine.
Second, I started writing this series quite a while ago out of my frustration that I felt some people who love students and Jesus weren’t being validated. (I wasn’t talking about myself) 
Third, I think that there are a lot of these characteristics that I’m writing about that “Are” actually helpful traits for a youth worker. I just don’t want us to believe that you need to have all of them to be effective.
Fourth, If you know me you know that I am always wrestling with things. I also like to use myself as an example for everything bad because I’ve found it’s more helpful (and honest) with readers when I point out my own problems instead of tackling “straw man” issues that aren’t really mine.
Fifth, I’m going to go back to my series now. Hope it’s helpful. :)
