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You know me, and I know style. Here’s what I think are the hot looks for those male youth workers out there this summer:
The shaved head – an emerging trend in youth ministry, probably taken from worship leaders that sported them for a while. Hopefully we won’t also start frosting our tips next, too. WARNING: Have a bunch of sunblock ready for those outdoor events, and make sure you’re keenly self-aware how far your ears stick out before you start cutting that much off. PS: This one is often used to disguise premature balding, and can be used in combination with any of the following 3 other hot styles.
The soul patch – I’m sporting this right now, and loving it. Not too much maintenance, it is a bit understated and not quite as mainstream. It’s like discovering a great small-time band before they go big. Then everyone gets on the wagon and buys the album so it’s time to discover something else. That’s the fashion express train I’m riding. I’m also hoping that worship leaders won’t try and also take credit for this one.
Van Dyke – The classic goatee, really this one never goes out of style for a male youth worker. While it might be a bit cliche for the veteran (let all the young guns sport it) it is still helpful for a youth worker who is being misidentified for a senior in high school instead of a pastor. Go to any youth worker convention and you’ll see that this one is everywhere.
Chin Puff - this variation on the goatee calls for a strip of facial hair from the lip to the chin. Some like it full on, others prefer a Zorro-esque thin line. Either way, many won’t be bold enough to pull this one off so you’ll folically dominate your local youth pastor gathering later this month. If someone else in your network has this look, either flatter them by sporting it too, to demonstrate your superiority by bringing yours to the table.
JG
Give it up for the soul patch! I’m personally trying to revive the youth pastor mullet.