Leaving a group: How to tell them

Try to gather all the youth in one place and time and tell them of your leaving face to face. Do not let them read it in a bulletin or hear it by rumor mill.

• Depending on the situation, it probably needs to not be at a regular youth group meeting since some of the youth that care won't be at that meeting. Have a special event.
  
• Try not to tip your hand when inviting the youth, but get them there, perhaps calling each one.
  
• Be prepared for various reactions: tears, anger and stoicism.