Syler Thomas

Syler Thomas has been the student ministries pastor at Christ Church in Lake Forest, Illinois, since 1998. He writes a column for YouthWorker Journal, has had articles published in Leadership Journal and the Chicago Tribune, and is the co-author of three books.

What Makes Youth Pastors Stay?

I never planned to be a youth pastor at the same church for 21 years, but here's how my church made it possible.