Most churches would want a dedicated married couple to direct the Youth ministry of a church.
This is probably more important now - due to "being above reproach" situations
Should a church automatically dismiss a single man as a potential youth director
Suppose a married who is a youth director - becomes a widower - should he step donw
Should the church insist he step down - or remove him
Would it be acceptable for a single man and a single women to co-direct a youth group?
(correct - I am not talking about an unmarried couple who are living together)
Other thoughts about this discussion?
The Youth Director
Discussion in 'Other Christian Denominations' started by Salty, Oct 7, 2019.
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I think it is preferred that a male youth director be married. That can help solve a lot of potential issues down the road. And it is also helpful that there be a female to work with the young women. There are just loads of things that a male would not understand and would not be able to help.
That being said, I don't think it is necessary for the two of them to be married. It may be a "nice to have" in some ways, but not necessary. Currently, our youth director's wife is involved with him and the youth, but she is not on staff. Instead, we have a female intern that fills that role. Seems to work out nicely. -
How many youth directors are truly dedicated youth directors? In my experience that position is often used as a stepping stone to becoming a senior pastor. But that is another topic altogether.
What is important is the faith the staff member has in God, not his marital status. If a single man is truly called by God to be in that particular position, why would we want to pick a married couple who is not? -
Also, no to the single man and single woman co-directing.