Ever feel alone in ministry? 
Boy I sure have. I remember one time being so depressed that I could not even get off the floor to go to speak at youth group. Isolation, abandonment and desperation all combine to push us away from those who can help us most. Thankfully I had friends in ministry who picked me up helped me work through my issues. But how about you?
So why are we better together?
In part 1 we talked about how Jesus desires our unity. Now we are looking at how we are better together because we equip one another. One of my favorite verses is below:
“As iron sharpens iron so one friend sharpens another.” – Prov. 27:17
We encourage one another
So many of the great leaders in the Bible dealt with discouragement. Joshua, Elijah, Gideon, Barak, Timothy, Paul and even Jesus! On the night of His betrayal he told his disciples to stay awake and watch for he was overwhelmed with sorrow. In the same way, we need one another to watch out for us and build our courage. Who do you have in your corner with you in your ministry?
We equip one another
Iron sharpening iron is a great word picture. A dull blade is a dangerous because it will not cut properly. Other youth workers can best help us to get the training, the resources and the strategy we need to effectively equip teenagers to be disciple makers. Working together help us develop the skillset necessary to thrive in ministry rather than barely survive!
We edify one another
I belong to a ministry network where we build each other up and help fill in the gaps. When we get together we pray for our personal and ministry needs. When somebody is hurting we stop and focus on their needs. Many times I have seen youth leaders get together afterwards just to support another.
We are better together!
We need you to be built up and to build others up in youth ministry. You may not think of yourself as a youth worker but if you love teenagers we need you and you need us. Go to our website at www.youthworkers.net and see how we are better together!
Working Together 