Introduction to Youth Ministry
An introduction to youth ministry designed to deepen understandings of youth as well as deal with practical skills related to planing and working with volunteers.
Introduction to Youth Ministry and Discipleship
FREE PREVIEWUnderstanding Discipleship
What is Youth Ministry?
Why do you want a Youth Ministry?
Some Basic Principles for Youth Ministry
Talking About Discipleship
Suggested Resources
Some Suggestions for Further Research, Action, and Reflection
Developmental Theory and Youth Ministry
FREE PREVIEWIntroduction to Human Development
About Faith Development
Youth and Socio-Developmental Tasks
Youth and Congregational Theology
Talking About Development
Suggested Resources
Some Suggestions for Further Research, Action, and Reflection
Introduction to Programming
FREE PREVIEWHow Curriculum Works
Effective Teaching Techniques
About Experimental Education
Introduction to Stunts and Challenges
Talking About Programming
Suggested Resources
Some Suggestions for Further Research, Action, and Reflection
Planning and Administration
FREE PREVIEWWhy Planning Matters
Organizing a Leadership Team
Developing Youth Program Assets
Youth and Finances
How Not to Get Fired
Talking About Planning and Administration
Suggested Resources
Some Further Suggestions for Research, Action, and Reflection
“How Can We Help Each Other?”: An Introduction to Peer Counseling and Group Support
FREE PREVIEWYouth and Congregational Culture
Building a Supportive Youth Group
Introduction to Peer Counseling
Knowing Your Limitations
Talking About Peer Counseling
Suggested Resources
Some Further Suggestions for Research, Action, and Reflection