25 Reasons Why Christian Leaders Are Important To Teenagers

25 Reasons Why Christian Leaders Are Important To Teenagers

Tonight I had the privilege of attending a dinner celebrating a group of teenage Christian worship leaders who recently completed a mentorship program.  As I sat through the evening and spoke with many involved, I reflected back to when I was a teenager and the impact Christian leaders had in my life.
The same values I received from Christian leaders I saw being played out in these teenagers’ lives as well.  Using tonight as an example, the following are 25 Reasons Why Christian Leaders Are Important To Teenagers:

1. Christian leaders told me I mattered and was valuable to God.
2. Christian leaders loved me when no one else seemed to.
3. Christian leaders taught me the Word of God.
4. Christian leaders saw my gifts and invested in them.
5. Christian leaders allowed me to make mistakes in a safe environment.
6. Christian leaders were in it with me for the long haul.
7. Christian leaders helped me get better at my tasks and assignments.
8. Christian leaders gave me a vision for my life.
9. Christian leaders gave me a platform and loaned me theirs.
10. Christian leaders cheered me on.
11. Christian leaders built a relationship with me away from church.
12. Christian leaders introduced me to other like-minded Christian teenagers.
13. Christian leaders modeled hard work, perseverance and how to finish what I started.
14. Christian leaders gave me access to other adult Christian leaders.
15. Christian leaders taught me life skills.
16. Christian leaders affirmed things I was feeling intuitively.
17. Christian leaders gave me confidence.
18. Christian leaders helped me understand my identity.
19. Christian leaders taught me to never settle for second best.
20. Christian leaders filled a leadership void in my life.
21. Christian leaders held me accountable.
22. Christian leaders taught me how to pray.
23. Christian leaders were there during pivotal moments in my life.
24. Christian leaders modeled what Christ-followers looked like.
25. Christian leaders were my best friends.

And they still are to this day.