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It goes without saying - we should have a balance of culture and scripture in Youth Ministry. But, there is a reality of the Youth Ministry setting that leans far to the culture setting model. There is a reality of the Youth Ministry setting that cannot be learned in a book or a classroom. I've seen this play out many times as young leaders step into positions of leadership. And right now, with many transitions in Youth Ministry across the country, I want to address some practical foundational strategies for starting a Youth Ministry with an emphasis upon scripture over culture. One of the elementary tasks of the Youth Pastor is to lead students and leaders to develop their own spiritual formation and to build disciples with the word of God in mind. The Youth Pastor must give attention to the theological dimensions of ministry. A ministry that is deeply rooted in the truths of scripture will be one of great success. A ministry deeply rooted in the traditions of culture w