Now Phil carries on the tradition. People know Phil. People trust Phil. He's been doing youth ministry for almost 20 years. Between father and son, others came and went with various success.
Some youth pastors prosper for a season.
Banana Night was fun, but now the head banana was leaving again. Phil isn't going anywhere. We know Phil. Someday, Dick, Bob, and Phil will all be gone. But their enduring approach will have born much fruit.