What Money Can/Can’t Buy

Obama just made a deal to give 900 million to stop the plummeting drop out rate of the poorest students. Money is great, but it can’t buy everything that is needed for these students to succeed.

Recently 25 teachers were fired for various reasons, one being failing test scores . I do not think test scores tell the whole story, but that is another blog. You can read one story HERE from the Business Insider. Here is my short list when it comes to budget and youth ministry

Money is good, it’s a start, but

Money can by competent people but not caring people.

Money can buy educated people but not passionate people.

Money can buy great minds but not people with a great mission.

Money can entertain kids but not inspire them.

Money can pacify students but not empower them.

Money can get them from point a to b but cannot lead them.

Money can add staff but it cannot be a friend.

Money can lull them into thinking they do not need anything but it cannot love them like you can.

What are you throwing money at, that you ought to be throwing yourself at through training, influence, and relationships, and yes even firing those volunteers who are ineffective.

Let’s try this: 50 Things Money Can/Cannot Buy When It Comes To Youth Ministry. Add your own, as many as you’d like. Nine down 41 more to go. Invite someone to add theirs as well. Thanks.