We would do well to follow Christ's example. They round out an otherwise lopsided ministry. Some youth pastors have, for example, the gift of teaching. But many other gifts, such as mercy, administration, helps, and exhortation are needed to lead a successful youth ministry. No youth minister has all the gifts.
Youth ministry flows through relationships.
Although our love for youth and ability to relate to them probably influenced our decision to go into youth ministry, we can significantly relate to only a small group of young people. We may never relate well to certain youth, or even an entire subculture of youth. If indeed youth are primarily changed through relationships, we must multiply our ministry through godly volunteers who also love youth. Then we will find our greatest joy in seeing our volunteers successfully ministering to youth. A broad ministry can only stand on a broad foundation of volunteers.