Amazing

There's nothing that refreshes my soul quite like hanging out with people who have dedicated their lives to serving our youth. Today I'm wrapping up four days at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana with nearly 3000 youth workers. There are so many great things going on. There are great missions, great ministries and great young, excited youth workers. And lots of seasoned veterans.

When you spend time with people who are pouring their lives into others for the sake of Jesus you can't help but be encouraged for the future of the church. Sadly, there is no shortage of conversation at an event like this about the older members of the church or the leadership of the church not allowing the young people to lead. The truth is that revival is led by youth. Young people take God seriously and really believe that the power of Jesus can change the world. And they're willing to do something about it.

We older folks need to encourage, lift up, advise, resource and empower the energy of our young people. We must get out of the way if we're in the way. We must admit where we have fallen short and pray they learn from our mistakes and do better than we did. After this conference I believe that is happening. The Holy Spirit is at work in this generation as He has been in every previous generation. There's no stopping it and there's no sense being upset about it. God is AMAZING and He gives us the power to far more than we could ever think or imagine. Let us never hinder the work He is doing for any reason.