Don't always expect visible success. One executive in a major corporation made a decision that cost his company thousands, perhaps millions of dollars. He faced his superiors expecting to be fired. In order to insulate ourselves against failure, we sometimes stifle creativity and risk taking, two essential ingredients in the growth of a ministry. Prepare for rejection.
Some people are too busy to work with youth.
Be glad that they know their commitments well enough to avoid overcommitment. Others will drift away spiritually, even after you have invested years of love and training in them. Don't overprogram, especially in your first year. By starting more programs than you can staff with qualified leaders, you set yourself up for failure. Better to start with a few programs and give yourself time to invest in your leaders.