What Do You Do All Day? As a Student Minister.

I have been asked numerous times lately what exactly I do all day. I planned to write this post three weeks ago to answer the question but I have just not had the time. I guess the obvious is that I study quiet a bit, planning lessons and preparing to teach. At the moment I am teaching twice a week with the occasional third time added in with preaching or men's breakfast. Each week I choose the set list for sunday, attempting to find songs that flow and lead us to a point or theme, print the music and put it out for the band. We typically practice wednesday night after Church. I also make the slides for the service, choose a offering scripture, and create a communion thought or find someone to do it. These are week in and week out things that must get done every week. On a larger scale I plan a lot, I call and book hotel rooms and find the best rates for events such as Believe, Big Creek Mission, CIY Move. Then I pay the deposits on time, print flyers with the information for students/parents and get it into their hands as much as possible. I also plan day trips, lock-ins, and Children's retreats. All these events require chaperones that I ask in advance (which is sometimes like pulling teeth). I worked on the budget this week to present to the Elder's with most of the large events for next year on it with an estimated cost. I find that I do a fair amount of construction through remodeling the youth room, and making props. I change lightbulbs and organize the stage when it needs it. I put up chairs and take down tables seemingly everyday. I visit Wal-Mart on a weekly basis for object lessons, food, or something for a game. I talk to homeless men who come in and want to share their story. I pray for the students I work with. I attempt to read and study to edify myself, so that my life may be an example of Christ love. I write this not to brag on all the things I do, but to answer a question that has been asked numerous times now that I have a minute.