Here are the 2 things you need to provide to turn task focused chaperones into relationship driven disciple makers.
Training and Encouragement
You don’t need a full retreat to train your team — just create short ministry huddles. Five minutes before or after youth group is enough to share a simple discipleship tip or encouragement.
Celebrate ministry moments. Ask a few questions,
"Do you have a story where you think you connected with a student"
"Where did you see God move in our service?"
"Is there anything we need to improve, quickly?"
After they answer your questions, share some stories of where you saw volunteers crushing it, relationally and where you think that could go.
When a leader has a great interaction with a student, tell the story! Tell it to your Pastor, on social and in team meetings. It shows the rest of the church what ministry partnership actually looks like.
Equip your adults with simple tools: how to pray with a student, how to ask spiritual questions, or how to follow up after a tough night.
And most importantly — normalize imperfection. God uses awkward conversations, small efforts, and even “failures” to grow both students and leaders.
As the year begins to wind down and you evaluate your youth ministry and yourself, ask yourself, "Did I get the help I needed to become the best youth pastor I could be?" If the answer is no, maybe it's time to think about coaching.