Doing simple is not an excuse to make your life easier. You’re giving simple a bad name if you think this way. Not doing programs that were running for program’s sake is a terrific idea and a powerful movement, but ask yourself: are you attracted to ideas because it’s less work for you or because you feel you can have more impact with a simpler approach?
Personally, I am all into the simple idea and I believe that it allows for more community, but as I talk with youth workers I start to get a feeling it’s more about doing less than having effective ministry. Pursue simple because it means you can refocus your attention and efforts; not because it means less accountability.
My name is Doug Franklin and I serve youth workers through a ministry called LeaderTreks. I love youth ministry and the people who serve in it. I work with an incredible team creating tools and resources enabling youth workers to develop students into leaders. I want to influence youth workers to challenge students and prepare them for leadership in the kingdom of God.
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Mac Lake
January 6th, 2010 at 6:04 am
Great post Doug, it’s funny but simplicity can actually be a difficult. Churches especially seem to be drawn to complexity rather than simplicity, yet we all long for simplicity. You are right on target, we must do less and do it better, which means working in a very disciplined way.
Mac