Comments on: re-organization of youth specialties

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:40:26 +0000

I can’t help but feel very uncomfortable with Tic leaving AND with the changes at NYWC this year, and I can’t help but think that both issues are related. I feel like much of what I love about YS & NYWC is changing.

By: ysmarko

ysmarko — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:01:09 +0000

[...] been one month since the day we had to lay off 14 of our staff here at ys. and it’s still really difficult. i mean, it’s difficult, because these are our [...]

By: Jim Barnhart

Jim Barnhart — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:26:16 +0000

Marko,

I just heard about this a couple of days ago. I have left Tic, and a couple of others that I know there, e-mails expressing my sorrow, support, and appreciation of their work. This seems so surreal to me, as I’m sure it does for you all. All of you continue to be in my prayers … I am so thankful for having the opportunity to work at the conventions and get to know many of you … sadly realizing there are many I may not see again. Know that there are others of us loosing sleep over this, as I’m sure you all have, as we pray for God’s loving arms to hold you and that you can find peace in the midst of this storm. Once again, I grieve with you deeply … knowing that what I’m feeling is mearly a fraction of what you guys are going through. I love you all!

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:57:37 +0000

Man Matt you hit it on the head for those of us vets.

I wonder if I will feel a bit too old at YS, and i use the convention to re-up every year too.

Obviously YS has to move with the times,( I remember being upset when they took out the James Ward band).

The good news is that there are many vets still running the seminars ( although I did notice the absence of Doug Fields this year). I would hope Tic would still be used by the convention for seminars. His seminar on Leadership was very good, and he has much to share.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:54:41 +0000

I know a lot of this has been covered. I feel confident too that God can make some great things come out of this for someone as gifted as Tic as well as the others…its just that aside from the pastoral/friendliness “face” that Tic has become for me for YS, it is also the loss of continuity and longevity for YS. YS especially the NYWC represents the event for helping me re-”up” each year after I have been beat up. It was nice to have Wayne, Mike and Tic not only for their laughter but to watch them age and still be there. The news hits hard for those of us who wonder if there will be a place for us as we age in youth ministry, and need to see longtime familiar faces to keep us encouraged and going. Sorry for YS’s losses and ours.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:12 +0000

Sorry man, perhaps I should of worded that like has the soul has been “stolen” or something. Seeing YS having to lay off Tic is a bit brutal as well, fo all of us I would guess.

Of course you guys are in my prayers.

By: marko

marko — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:41:29 +0000

wow, chris; brutal. prayer and encouragement would be appreciated.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:12:09 +0000

Well as stated, YS has lost it’s face.

Has it lost it’s soul?

By: Dennise

Dennise — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:33:42 +0000

I couldn’t contain the tears as I read this… it’s funny how despite the distance and the differences amongs us, this still feels like one big family. YS without Tic will never be the same, and yet we know we’ll keep on walking and things will be ok. But it is just shocking to even think about it… going to a convention and not seeing him there.

By: Marc Harper

Marc Harper — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:36:35 +0000

PRESSING ON
I remember another sad day at YS, when Mike died. Grieved with the YS family then and now. In both cases, YS pressed on and youth pastors were and will be equipped. Thanks for staying committed to your mission all these years. We’re behind you and I encourage the team members who move on to put their gifts and passions to work to reach teens for Christ.