Seasons of Discernment: Looking for that Next Youth Ministry Position (Pt. 1 - Healthy Churches)

This month's AAYM Roundtable delves into the crucial process of discerning and navigating the application journey when seeking a new role as a youth minister, director, or pastor. Our discussion centers on the lessons learned during this significant period of vocational transition, particularly the critical steps involved before accepting a position. This episode, the first in a series, specifically focuses on the essential considerations for identifying and evaluating healthy church environments as a key aspect of the discernment process. We will explore the characteristics of thriving ministry contexts and offer practical guidance for candidates as they prayerfully consider their next steps in youth ministry leadership.Resources: Follow @therootedministry  Join us in Chicago, October 23-25, 2025, for our annual gospel-centered youth ministry conference!If you are new to family ministry, check out our Family Ministry Mentoring Program.Subscribe to the Asian American Youth Ministry podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by: Huey Lee, M. Div. from Biblical Theological Seminary; Justin Wong, Ed.D. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Terrence Shay, Family Ministry Pastor at FCBC Walnut; and Dorothy Lau, youth director at the Chinese Bible Church of Maryland.