I firmly believe that the biggest source of conflict in ministry is unclear expectations. When expectations aren't clarified, it leads to confusion, hurt, miscommunication, and distrust.
There are countless stories of youth minsters doing their best, but not necessarily doing with their pastors or church leadership want them to. All because the expectations were never articulated.
Here's a quick story of how my wife Gail and I didn't have clear expectations of each other with respect to household chores and general disposition. Gail's "list" for me ultimately strengthened our marriage!
Clayton
Imoo is husband to Gail and father to sons Sean Isaiah and
Jacob Isaac and daughter Kayla Marie. He has served as the
Director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver for the past ten years,
helping parishes develop their own youth and young adult
ministries. When not doing ministry, Clay enjoys spending time
with his family, playing music, playing sports, playing
naptime, and writing blogs on topics such as family, faith, and
the Vancouver Canucks. Learn more about him at http://www.claytonimoo.com or follow him @claytonimoo
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