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Last Login: 9/14/2008 5:34:57 PM
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My husband and I are struggling with how involved he needs to be in the youth ministry at our church. I'm the full-time youth ministry director, and he is working as a teacher now (though he used to be a youth director full time in the past). Right now he is really involved, co-teaching Sunday school, leading a small group, and being part of the youth ministry team.
I really value his help and expertise, but lately it seems like most of what we talk about at home is church stuff. Sometimes we end up arguing about what his role should be at church. Today he suggested that maybe he just needs to step away from volunteering in the youth ministry completely right now.
I know that every situation is different, but I'd just like to get a feel for whether or not your spouses are involved in your ministries...and how involved they are...and how does it impact your home life? How do you balance church stuff with your relationship and having a life outside of church? I'd love to hear others' stories and thoughts.
Thanks!
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Last Login: 11/2/2009 4:57:49 PM
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I am the youth director at our church and dh is minimally involved. We have 4 children (2 teens and 2 in early elem.) Dh is my prayer warrior, substitue helper when ym team members are out and a adult prayer buddy to a teen. It has to be this way for our family so our little kids are not left with sitters or sitting in teen events all the time. They really don't need a bible study on dating yet  I should also add that dh is a teacher at a residential program for troubled teen boys and certified in special ed so he also gives me lots of advice when I need to figure out a kid who is in trouble. He knows lots of resources and shares them with me.
Joyfully,
Barb
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Last Login: 11/14/2008 7:19:29 AM
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| As the full-time youth pastor, i obviously take responsibility for much of the teaching, planning, activities, etc... My WIFE though, helps me much just being there in SS and youth group and she is very detail-oriented and helps me with planning stuff. She can't go on every trip or activity because we have 3 young kids, but she goes when she can and the kids, especially the girls, know they can talk to her about things they may not even be able to discuss with me. I would say to use your spouse as much as comfortably possible, but there are differing situations everywhere and sometimes a step back is healthy.
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