Tony Myles.
I actually heard about Tony through my wife, Katie. (See story #31.) She served on a peer panel alongside him and several other youth workers. Shortly after, I discovered Tony and I would be serving on a peer panel together. Everything Katie said about him….totally true. He was sensible and pragmatic, but transparent and authentic. His words were loaded with wisdom and experience. And I was shocked…..because Tony has crossed to the darkside. He serves as a senior pastor.
Recently, Tony and I were spending some time together. I was facing an issue similar to a situation he recently had faced. I was so impressed with his listening ear. I walked away from that conversation NOT with a gaggle of answers (which I wasn’t really seeking anyway.) But I did leave thinking ‘Wow. I would love that guy to be MY pastor.’ His congregation is surely blessed. I hope they know it.
You’ll be blessed by lots of pastoral care and wisdom at SYMC – but only if you hurry up and get registered. And if you’re looking for Tony, you can find him here.
Everyone's Called to Youth Ministry 
Seriously… this is humbling. Thank you for the encouragement, and thanks for believing that there is still good in those who have crossed over to “the dark side.”