Okay, for the past 17 years I have been able to call myself a Youth Pastor. Over the years it has been funny to hear some of the replies of this comment:
"Oh, a Youth Pastor!"
"Okay, so when are you going to be a real Pastor."
"What does that mean?"
Honestly one time before I spoke to a group of people they introduced me as,
"...John Barnes a Youth Pastor, going to school to learn to be a Pastor."
Whatever perspective people had of me, ends today! Labels are overrated and usually end up driving us to meet someone else's perception of what they think we should be/do.
From now on I am known as John Barnes, redeemed sinner!
When embracing John Barnes, redeemed sinner, at least I will be able to give definition to the title instead of others defining it for me.
In all reality, I walk away knowing that it has been a fun ride and God has richly blessed us with students, parents and leaders that have totally transformed us into who we are. I am forever thankful.
In His peace and love,
John Barnes
redeemed sinner
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