The Failure of Youth Ministry

Why?
Youth ministry doesn't have any staying power.
Young people flock to Christian concerts, cheer Jesus at large events, and work on service projects. Unfortunately, it's not because of Jesus; it's because they're young!
The success of youth ministry in this country is an illusion.
Very little youth ministry has a lasting impact on students.
I believe we're no more effective today reaching young people with the gospel than we've ever been. In spite of all the dazzling super stars of youth ministry, the amazing array of YS products, the thousands of youth ministry training events, nothing much has changed.

article by Mike Yaconelli's in YC.