9 Reasons Why Your Youth Minister is Basically a Celebrity

Let's face it, your youth minister is basically a celebrity. Maybe you've never realized it before, but these 9 statements are oh-so true...


1. You freaked out the first time you met them.

Come on and admit it, when you finally became old enough to be in the youth group and the youth minister acknowledged your existence you freaked out a little bit. It's actually okay. We all do.


2. Seeing them in public is totally tweet-worthy.

So you're sitting at Starbucks with your friends when all of the sudden... There. They. Are! Seeing them somewhere you weren't expecting to see them is pretty much one of the most exciting things on the planet.



3. Only the coolest of kids get to ride in their car. 

You know that you've arrived when you get to ride in their car. Savor the moment. This experience is one you are sure to remember for ages.

4. Their spouse is basically perfect.

Your youth minister and their spouse are essentially Beyonce and Jay-Z. Their love story is the stuff of legends and you can only hope you and your spouse are half as perfect as they are some day.

5. Do they have kids? Yes? Seeing them is like a celebrity spotting.

Face it: your youth minister's kids (if they have them) are the cutest kids on the planet. They look like little models, they're always dressed adorably and basically everything they do is the cutest thing on earth. 

6. They have more tricks up their sleeve than Oprah.

It may not happen all the time, but your youth minister somehow has Spidey senses and knows when everyone is hungry. On these magical nights they bring food that tastes like manna from Heaven. Showing up to youth that night is like ending up at Oprah's Favorite Things. Everyone. Goes. Insane.

7. You take offence when people don't get why you think they are so awesome.

People who don't know them might not get the hype. These are the kind of people you can live without. 

8. They bring a little razzle-dazzle everywhere they go.

Almost every youth minister plays some role in the church service. Even if they're just giving the announcements, it might just be one of the best parts of the service. You know you feel this way. We all do. Admit it, accept the guilt, and join the club.

9. They'll always take up for you when it comes to the "old people".  When they do, they get all. the. props.

Every now and then the "old people" will get mad at the youth group (over something they probably should get in trouble for) and when they do, your youth minister always takes the hit. Everyone knows they're journeying into certain death, but when they come out of it alive... It's basically like Harry Potter in the Gryffindor Common Room after the dragon challenge. Party down.

So take a little time to thank your youth minister and tell them how awesome you think they are! Everyone knows they deserve it.