From San Diego-
As the first official youth director of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Ron Short has his work cut out. He plans on teaching the usual things, like the significance behind Christian rituals, and connecting the kids with mentors.
But his first goal is increasing the meager attendance in youth programs.
“I had three students, and it was on a Sunday,” Short said of his first day on the job. “I played games to get to know one another. I passed out Skittles and for each color I had a different question. The last question was when were you baptized and brought it back to the church.”
Short, who moved to La Mesa 18 months ago with wife Becky and daughters Madeline and Campbell, said St. Andrew’s in the past couldn’t really afford to pay anyone for this job. Instead, it relied on interns from Point Loma Nazarene University looking to fulfill graduation requirements.
More here-
http://lamesa.patch.com/articles/tending-the-teen-flock-ron-short-doesnt-sweat-long-odds
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