Thanks so much for your comment, Polly!  Would love to talk more about youth ministry, if you are ever in Connecticut let me know!

I think you are exactly right in your call for a balance to be struck on most of these questions.  I think you are also exactly right to say that churches should be looking for ways to engage with youth in their worship service and thereby invite them to take part in worship with the community rather than separating them out from it.

I also think you are onto something about the necessity and challenge of working with a team.  If you come up with any great insights on how to deal with that, please let the rest of us know!

Finally, your last point is great!  "Take small steps, lay out a plan of attack, don’t be afraid to fail, its not about the program you are doing, but building relationships with the people involved. Pray!"  Amazing advice!  Thanks for that.

Peace to you and Happy Easter!