Comments on: The Rebel Youth Pastor is Out of Style

By: Jason Huffman

Jason Huffman — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:27:19 +0000

I agree with Matthew as well, but I will say this. I think one reason the “rebel” youth pastor with the hard story of a life away from God has been perceived to be so popular is that the signs of their journey (long hair, tatts, piercings, etc.) were perceived to be symbols of their journey and thus symbols of their authenticity. I’m a pretty boring guy when it comes to fashion, but my students know my successes and failures and where I’ve been. I wouldn’t say most of these guys strove to be rebels before their kids, but maybe they were striving to be real and that’s how it came out?

By: Doug Franklin

Doug Franklin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:39:58 +0000

Good comment – what is out of style? Looks over heart. You can look away you want but its your heart that matters.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:30:27 +0000

What is it exactly that is out of style? Is it the tattoos and piercings or are you saying its the effectiveness of the testimony of one who may have progressed through that lifestyle? Please clarify because this is dangerous territory.

By: Terri

Terri — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:10:02 +0000

Finally! I thought I was out of style and boring for many years. Now I can appreciate me. Thanks

By: James

James — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:48:06 +0000

Sounds good. Thanks.

By: Dan Morehead

Dan Morehead — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:52:16 +0000

For those with tattoo’s and piercings, you are enough. Authenticity is valuable regardless of appearance. It’s those who tried to be something they weren’t, those who chased a trend instead of Jesus who were/are/will be by definition ineffective in their ministry.

By: Brit Windel

Brit Windel — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:35:27 +0000

Well darn, back to the drawing board for my style!
Great reminder to be real and who God has called you to be not for them but for His calling and journey in your life. As leader in the world of youth culture its that realness that will attract them to the Christ, not your progression of Jesus’s life tatted on your body! thanks for the reminder Doug