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Purpose-Driven® Youth Ministry

by Doug Fields

The definitive volume for youth ministry today, detailing nine foundations for purpose driven ministry - from the Youth Pastor of Rick Warren's acclaimed Saddleback Church.

Most people don’t expect you to understand what we’re going to tell you in this book. And even if you understand, they don’t expect you to care. And even if you care, they don’t expect you to do anything about it. And even if you do something about it, they don’t expect it to last. We do.

Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry

by Doug Fields

The sequel to the first bestseller, Purpose-DrivenÂ® Youth Ministry, this book addresses twelve valuable steps that will help readers take the first steps as they begin their ministry. An invaluable resource for anyone in youth ministry and ideal for first-timers, veterans, or college students in youth ministry.

Josh McDowell's Handbook on Counseling Youth: A Comprehensive Guide for Equipping Youth Workers, Pastors, Teachers, and Parents

Josh McDowell's Handbook on Counseling Youth: A Comprehensive Guide for Equipping Youth Workers, Pastors, Teachers, and Parents

by Bob Hostetler

Thoroughly researched, this easy-to-use handbook is designed to help parents, teachers, pastors and youth workers guide today's young people through the minefields of adolescence. From simple challenges to major crises, this book will equip adults to help youth cope with situations involving emotional issues, abuse, addictions, family issues, disorders, sexual issues and much more.

Contemplative Youth Ministry: Practicing the Presence of Jesus (Youth Specialties)

Contemplative Youth Ministry: Practicing the Presence of Jesus (Youth Specialties)

by Mark Yaconelli

Youth ministry isn’t about what to say, what to do, or how to be; it’s about serving the needs of the students God has put in your life. This book is an attitude overhaul that creates a more organic approach to youth ministry that helps you create meaningful silence, covenant communities, and contemplative activities that allow your students recognize the presence of Jesus in their everyday lives.

Postmodern Youth Ministry

by Tony Jones

Opens the door for youth workers, pastors, and the church at large to contemplate the church today and how post-modernism is affecting their youth ministry.

The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry

The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry

by Kenda Creasy Dean

Specifically designed to nurture the spiritual life of the youth leader, The Godbearing Life is a lively, practical guide for those who pastor young people. Dean and Foster rechart a course for youth

Student Ministry for the 21st Century

by Bo Boshers

This essential book provides clear, proven, step-by-step instructions to help youth workers change their youth group into a dynamic student ministry, as well as establish strategic approaches to growth at each level or size of youth ministry.

Battle cry for a generation : the fight to save America's youth

Battle cry for a generation : the fight to save America's youth

by Ron Luce

There is a battle raging. It's not in the Middle East. And terrorists are not the threat. But millions of souls are at rish. There is but one hope, and if we fail - the youth of our nation could be lost...forever. Now is the time to read the Battle Cry for a Generation. In North America today, there is the largest number of teens since the baby boomer generation. These teens hold the future - yours our ours... (more)

The Greenhouse Project: Cultivating Students of Influence

The Greenhouse Project: Cultivating Students of Influence

by Mike Calhoun, Mel Walker

Think Orange: Imagine the Impact When Church and Family Collide...

Think Orange: Imagine the Impact When Church and Family Collide...

by Reggie Joiner

Founder of the Orange Conference, Reggie Joiner looks at what would happen if the church and families combined their efforts to create a revolutionary strategy to affect the lives of children. Families and churches are each working hard to build faith in kids, but imagine the potential results when the two environments synchronize, maximizing their individual efforts. What can the church do to empower the... (more)

Youth Ministry 3.0: A Manifesto of Where Weve Been, Where We Are & Where We Need to Go

Youth Ministry 3.0: A Manifesto of Where Weve Been, Where We Are & Where We Need to Go

by Mark Oestreicher

In Youth Ministry 3.0, you’ll explore, along with Mark Oestreicher and the voices of other youth workers, why we need change in youth ministry. You’ll get a quick history of youth ministry over the last 50 years. And you’ll help dream about what changes need to take place in order to create the next phase of youth ministry—the future we need to create for effective ministry to students.

Sustainable Youth Ministry: Why Most Youth Ministry Doesn't Last and What Your Church Can Do About It

Sustainable Youth Ministry: Why Most Youth Ministry Doesn't Last and What Your Church Can Do About It

by Mark DeVries

You're looking for a youth pastor. Again. What goes wrong? Why do youth ministries crumble? And what is the cost to students, parents, volunteers and church staff? Is a sustainable youth ministry possible, even after a youth pastor leaves? Youth ministry expert Mark DeVries knows the answer is yes, because he helps build sustainable youth ministries through his coaching service called Youth Ministry Architects. So... (more)

How to Raise a Modern-day Joseph: A Practical Guide for Growing Great Kids

How to Raise a Modern-day Joseph: A Practical Guide for Growing Great Kids

by Linda Massey Weddle

Parents long to help their children reach their full potential. They schedule regular medical exams, get them involved in planned activities, help them with their homework, and invest for their college education. Yet while they may plan for their success, they can overlook a vital part of their personal development: nurturing and encouraging a solid, lasting foundation of faith. We often assume that children are... (more)

Would You Rather...?

by Doug Fields

These provocative either-or questions will get kids talking, laughing, debating, and thinking anytime, anywhere.

Jesus for President: Politics for Ordinary Radicals

Jesus for President: Politics for Ordinary Radicals

by Shane Claiborne, Chris Haw

Amid all the buzz of politics and elections, Jesus for President is a refreshing reminder that our ultimate hope lies not in partisan political options but in the Jesus who gave his life for us. Politics for ordinary radicals who want to love the world into the kingdom of God.

reThink

by Steve Wright

Is student ministry accomplishing what we think it is? Roughly two-thirds of students leave the church after graduation. Baptisms are down. Student pastors are walking away from ministry at startling rates. It s time to rethink student ministry. This book pairs the most up-to-date research available with an overview of a Biblical framework for ministry. It will arm you with facts, Scripture, and real-life... (more)

Quick Crowd-Breakers and Games for Youth Groups

Quick Crowd-Breakers and Games for Youth Groups

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by Wesley Black, Chap Clark, Malan Nel, Mark Senter

This book delineates four distinct philosophical/ecclesiological views of how youth ministry relates to the church at large.

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