Catalyst Library

When we feel that gentle urging to make a bold step, serve others and commit, so often there are reasons we hold back. We don’t feel qualified. We think we lack the strength, the wisdom, the money, the experience, the education, the backing.

As leaders, we must distribute two gifts to students simultaneously. We must give them autonomy and responsibility in direct proportion to each other. To the degree those teens want autonomy (and not be treated like children), let them know that the price tag is appropriate responsibility.

As we dive into the demands of work and life and ministry, my prayer is that we don't default to going it alone. I pray that we'd find strength and encouragement in our walk with God and in our journey with those key friends God places in our lives as catalysts to our growth and maturity. The anmchara.