Ask church leadership: Ask your pastor, or other key church leaders, and your current leadership team for names. Use the church membership list and evaluate each name and every age as a potential leader (more on this later). Ask who they think would be a fabulous volunteer based on what they know about your youth ministry philosophy and strategy. They will often have people in mind that you may have never considered. Consider those already serving: Do not be afraid to add to your list those who are already involved in ministry. Remember, at this point you are just brainstorming. Put anyone and everyone on your list. This is not the time to evaluate. If you feel the Lord is leading you to talk to someone already serving, you will want to run that by your church leadership and get approval first since you want to be careful you don’t hurt another ministry in the church. Do not overlook anyone: Be open to any age group. Sometimes our own thinking will keep us from talking to qualified people because of a preconceived prejudice. Let the following guide you as you complete your list: Young singles – Unless they are going to college and working at the same time, they can have an abundance of time available. They can be a great resource of ideas and energy. Many are still maturing and sometimes make unwise choices, so mixing them with more mature team members can help them become more balanced. They tend to be buddies with the young people. They need to be reminded to be the leader their young people need. Also, make sure there is an agreement that they will not date a teen who is currently in youth group. Young married with no children - They have a lot of energy, lots of ideas, and time. Though more mature than singles they still are idealistic and can be impatient with students.
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