What does it take to succeed in junior high ministry? A limitless string of ideas for dynamic, energetic games? An attention span only slightly longer than your students? A high tolerance level for intense body odors? OK, it takes more ...
They say it takes a village to raise a child. We're also pretty sure it takes a team to build a healthy youth ministry. In 99 Thoughts on Leading Volunteers, Kent Julian will help you engage, lead, develop, and keep ...
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When it comes to ministering to gays and lesbians, far too many churches have chosen silence over service, or a reactive stance over proactive involvement. But congregations must abandon their comfort zone and minister to a group of people who ...
Is criticism inevitable in life? Maybe you've asked that question because you're tired of the relentless, nagging voice in your head saying you should quit, or you're inadequate, or your shortcomings are what people will remember most about you. Perhaps ...
What does it take to succeed in junior high ministry? A limitless string of ideas for dynamic, energetic games? An attention span only slightly longer than your students? A high tolerance level for intense body odors? OK, it takes more ...
Ministry is such a rewarding experience, but why does it create so much strain on marriages? Jake and Melissa Kircher have learned some valuable lessons (often the hard way!) about building a healthy marriage amid the demands of ministry. They ...
Is criticism inevitable in life? Maybe you've asked that question because you're tired of the relentless, nagging voice in your head saying you should quit, or you're inadequate, or your shortcomings are what people will remember most about you. Perhaps ...
We've never met a youth worker who wanted to be ineffective. Why would anybody enter the turbulent world of youth ministry unless they wanted to make a difference! But where to start, what to do, and how do you know ...
Ever wondered what your volunteers really think about you, your leadership, and your ministry? Get an insider's perspective from Rick Williams, who has seen it all as a volunteer in youth ministry: futile meetings, weak leadership, disorganized events, lax standards, ...
Finding key people who are willing to give of their time and volunteer with students is crucial, but who do you recruit and where are they hiding? If you're a full time youth worker, you have a lot on your ...
When it comes to ministering to gays and lesbians, far too many churches have chosen silence over service, or a reactive stance over proactive involvement. But congregations must abandon their comfort zone and minister to a group of people who ...
We youth workers sure do talk a lot, don't we? But having the kinds of conversations where students openly and honestly share what's in their hearts and on their minds—that can be quite a challenge. Longtime youth worker Rachel Blom ...
You aren't the lead youth worker at your church? That doesn't mean you can't powerfully influence the lives of teenagers! Thanks to her 25 years of experience as a youth ministry volunteer, Danette Matty thoroughly knows your world: part-time hours, ...
They say it takes a village to raise a child. We're also pretty sure it takes a team to build a healthy youth ministry. In 99 Thoughts on Leading Volunteers, Kent Julian will help you engage, lead, develop, and keep ...
How much wisdom can you pack into 140 characters? Quite a bit, it turns out. Twisdom unpacks truth-filled tweets about 25 important leadership topics, with honest conversation and practical application from veteran youth worker Matt Lawson. He's discovered the power ...
The world of volunteers has changed. But have you changed, too? Across the country, volunteer ranks continue to grow, but people are volunteering differently. They're working online, seeking flexible schedules, and pursuing a role in defining how projects should be ...
When you think about the state of youth ministry today, are you an optimist or a pessimist? Do you cheer or fear? Is the glass half full or half empty? In this honest, frank, blunt examination, veteran youth worker Mark ...
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Teenagers live in a sex-saturated world. And for many of them, sex has become a purely physical act, fully divorced from spirituality, love, and commitment. Sex, pornography, and hooking up are all met with the same response: It's no big deal. Too many of ...
Being a youth worker means being more than a babysitter or a chaperone. It means walking with teenagers through the exciting and challenging times, the highs and lows of the teenage years. Approaching ministry with this mindset means you will ...
Please note, this item is printed upon placement of your order. Since this item is not regularly carried in our warehouse, all sales of this item are final and not refundable. Canadian customers, please call 1-866-9-simply to place your order ...
Please note, this item is printed upon placement of your order. Since this item is not regularly carried in our warehouse, all sales of this item are final and not refundable. Canadian customers, please call 1-866-9-simply to place your order ...
Please note, this item is printed upon placement of your order. Since this item is not regularly carried in our warehouse, all sales of this item are final and not refundable. Canadian customers, please call 1-866-9-simply to place your order ...
Please note, this item is printed upon placement of your order. Since this item is not regularly carried in our warehouse, all sales of this item are final and not refundable. Canadian customers, please call 1-866-9-simply to place your order ...
Teaching The Bible To Teenagers Doesn't Have To Be Intimidating! Leading students closer to God is what being a youth worker is all about. What's the most effective way to do this? By teaching students the Bible! The Bible is ...
Youth ministry is one of the most rewarding professions in the world. But it also can be exhausting, overwhelming, captivating, tedious, energizing, demanding, draining, and stressful. Are you prepared? Veteran youth workers and consultants Mark DeVries and Jeff Dunn-Rankin want ...
Kids have an innate need for adults who will cheer for them, pray for them, see the best in them, and support them through both words and deeds. Youth ministry veteran Dan Webster wrote KidUnique with the goal of preparing ...
This resource will equip adults to powerfully impact kids by clarifying the four windows through which we see themÑobservation, exploration, affirmation, and revelationÑand present a simple system for collecting insights that a kid will carry into the future. Webster will ...
Bravely, you agreed to be a chaperone on the trip. Boldly, you sacrificed this weekend for a student retreat. Blindly, you said yes before asking for all the details. How will you survive? Youth events and retreats don't have to ...
Kurt Johnston, junior high ministry pastor at Saddleback Church, helps to show that middle school ministryÑone of the most overlooked, misunderstood, and important ministriesÑcan be made simple. This is a biblical, practical, and culturally relevant approach from a guy who's ...
Redefining the Win for Jr. High Small Groups is a fun, quick read that changes how success is determined for jr. high small group ministry and renews passion for sharing life with jr. high students. ...
Many people run scared from the middle school youth room. But (thankfully!) there are people out there who are actually drawn to those young teens. Although often times they're not equipped to deal with the unique challenges that middle school ...
Youth workers always need three things: prayer, ideas and inspiration. And maybe a case of Red Bull. In this easy-to-read book, author and high school pastor Josh Griffin sifts through years of little sleep working in the trenches of youth ...
Each Mentor Me CD is an interview with a youth ministry veteran who discusses with Doug Fields the topics that are important for a growing youth worker. They talk about how to discipline students, deal with families, maintain a spiritual life, ...
It seems like no matter how good the economy is, there's never enough money in the youth budget. That's why The $5 Youth Ministry is packed cover to cover with effective, easy-to-implement ideas—that all cost about $5 or less. You'll ...
Are you in a 'small' church? Well, guess what you're the majority. With the average church in America clocking in around 75 members, there's no reason why 'small' has to equal 'less' when it comes to healthy, thriving youth ministry. ...
When Doug Fields first started working in youth ministry, he didn't have much of a clue on what he was doing. He just jumped in head first with a passion for kids and a heart for the LordÑand that was ...
Group Magazine is packed with practical information and insightful ideas to help you impact teenager's lives. You'll get cutting edge advice and mentoring from today's youth ministry experts to help your ministry thrive. ...
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