From time to time I ask you to weigh in on a question I receive over email that I don’t know the answer to or am interested in your response, too. Here’s one you could have fun answering in the comments!
My spouse is a youth pastor and reads your site constantly. My question for you is what as a youth pastor would you like as a present for Christmas. I have the present covered for the relationship-side but wanted to also get him/her something that was a good gift for a youth pastor. Help me out! I know meaningful gifts are far better than monetary gifts and would love some ideas.
So here you go youth pastors … what would be an awesome Christmas gift from your spouse/significant other for ministry? Weigh in!
JG
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Josh Griffin has been in youth ministry for 16+ years in a small church and a big church. He currently serves as the High School Pastor at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA. [
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Geoff Stewart serves the Jr / Sr High School Pastor at Peace Portal Alliance Church in Surrey B.C.
Chris Wesley serves as the Director of Student Ministry at Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland.
Colton Harker serves with Josh at Saddleback Church. He is currently in his second year in youth ministry.
I LOVE being sent to leadership conferences. Sometimes you can find local ones for cheap. But I have never gone to one and thought man…That was a waste. Great for networking and developing yourself as a leader. But I’m 26 and low on the experience meter…I’ll take help from anywhere!!
Kindle Fire.
Or from a spouse… a vacation time together would be great. A weekend away, would be awesome.
I think a weekend away or a conference is a great idea.
I posted a list of gift ideas for Youth Pastors: http://youthpastorgear.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/2011-christmas-gift-guide-for-youth-workers/
iPad or other preferred tablet of choice.
I’ve always got an ever-expanding book list on Amazon as well as some cool worship albums! Those are always winners.
DInner alone with my wife.
I would love something unique that I could put in my office. Something like an antique Bible page with my favorite chapter from the Bible (http://www.greatsite.com/ancient-rare-bible-leaves/index.html) or a page from one of Spurgeon’s sermons (http://www.raredoctraders.com/single-sermon) framed would look awesome! This would be something I could see every day at the office and be reminded of my wife.
Ereader, leadership conference, or a PS3. You know you wanted to say it too.