How can leaders maximize their influence, time and energy in serving in student ministry or alongside student ministers? The reality is student ministry cannot be done alone, no matter how awesome your student minister is.  More so, if not prepared well, leaders and other adults serving at student ministry events can be more of a hindrance than a help if not adequately prepared. The best way to prepare a leader for any event is to ask them to be a Timothy at that event.

Watch the video above to hear more about being a Timothy at events.

Joshua Glymph is the High School Pastor at Fruit Cove Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL. He is a 13-year ministry veteran, the husband to Beth, Daddy to Hannah, Micah, and Ezra, and a football loving, UGA fan. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram @jglymph1 or at www.joshglymph.com and josh@fruitcove.com.