Josh GriffinMore PostsPOLL: Do you allow parents as small group leaders?
Got a great question this week at YSPalooza in Orlando – do we allow parents to be small group leaders in our own ministry – specifically for their own teenagers? Our answer is yes at our church. We don’t prohibit or discourage it in any way. I do totally get the concept and value the idea of another adult Christian modeling faith and mentoring our children, so I get why some ministries may choose a different way. Vote now!
JG
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. [read more]
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.
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I think it’s important to note that the parent would not the be the small group leader of their child, but as a small group leader in general I see no problems with it.
-Cooper
I love parent’s as small group leaders, just not of their own kid’s small groups. I think the idea of small groups is to give parents and teens another voice. Great question.
I’m with Cooper and Chris. We allow them to lead but not their own student’s group. Also, we always try to pair them with a younger college age partner. Our groups are aimed to be 6 students to 2 adults.
Great perspectives! So interesting to see the results! JG