Young Adult Ministry
Author: Terry Hershey
Publisher: Flagship Church Resources
Published: 1986
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9780931529085
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Growing Young
Author: Kara Powell
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2016-09-20
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 1493405829
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnleashing the Passion of Young People in Your Church Is Possible! Churches are losing both members and vitality as increasing numbers of young people disengage. Based on groundbreaking research with over 250 of the nation's leading congregations, Growing Young provides a strategy any church can use to involve and retain teenagers and young adults. It profiles innovative churches that are engaging 15- to 29-year-olds and as a result are growing--spiritually, emotionally, missionally, and numerically. Packed with both research and practical ideas, Growing Young shows pastors and ministry leaders how to position their churches to engage younger generations in a way that breathes vitality, life, and energy into the whole church. Visit www.churchesgrowingyoung.org for more information.
Growing With
Author: Kara Powell
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2019-03-05
Total Pages: 211
ISBN-13: 1493415298
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany parents of a teenager or young adult feel as though they're guessing about what to do next--with mixed results. We want to stay connected with our maturing child, but we're not sure how. And deep down, we fear our child doesn't want or need us. Based on brand-new research and interviews with remarkable families, Growing With equips parents to take steps toward their teenagers and young adults in a mutual journey of intentional growth that trusts God to transform them all. By highlighting three groundbreaking family strategies, authors Kara Powell and Steven Argue show parents that it's never too early or too late to - accept the child you have, not the child you wish you had - work toward solutions rather than only identifying problems - develop empathy that nudges rather than judges - fight for your child, not against them - connect your children with a faith and church big enough to handle their doubts and struggles - dive into tough discussions about dating, career, and finances - and unleash your child's passions and talents to change our world For any parent who longs for their kids to keep their roots even as they spread their wings, Growing With offers practical help and hope for the days--and years--ahead.
Sustainable Young Adult Ministry
Author: Mark DeVries
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Published: 2019-08-20
Total Pages: 230
ISBN-13: 0830865551
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYoung adult ministry can scare us, but what if it's not as enigmatic as we've been led to believe? Full of practical advice from their own experience (and a wealth of additional resources), this book from Scott Pontier and Mark DeVries explores six common mistakes churches make in their efforts to reach young adults, offering six paradoxes that return us to a simpler, more biblical ministry model.
Young Adult Ministry in the 21st Century
Author: Brad Lewis
Publisher: Group Publishing (Company)
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780764428012
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPerk your young adult ministry up with a highly caffeinated serving of practical ideas! A must-have for any young adult leader, this resource is bursting with fresh insights that are packed in bite-sized portions. You'll see young adults thriving, engaging with one another, and deepening their faith when you apply the creative concepts and simple strategies in this book. Jam-packed with creative concepts on subjects such as: Outreach and service projects, Relationships, Media & culture, Worship . . . and more! Reproducible included!
The End of Youth Ministry? (Theology for the Life of the World)
Author: Andrew Root
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 2020-03-17
Total Pages: 350
ISBN-13: 1493420178
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat is youth ministry actually for? And does it have a future? Andrew Root, a leading scholar in youth ministry and practical theology, went on a one-year journey to answer these questions. In this book, Root weaves together an innovative first-person fictional narrative to diagnose the challenges facing the church today and to offer a new vision for youth ministry in the 21st century. Informed by interviews that Root conducted with parents, this book explores how parents' perspectives of what constitutes a good life are affecting youth ministry. In today's culture, youth ministry can't compete with sports, test prep, and the myriad other activities in which young people participate. Through a unique parable-style story, Root offers a new way to think about the purpose of youth ministry: not happiness, but joy. Joy is a sense of experiencing the good. For youth ministry to be about joy, it must move beyond the youth group model and rework the assumptions of how identity and happiness are imagined by parents in American society.
Building a Youth Ministry that Builds Disciples
Author: Duffy Robbins
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2012-01-24
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 031089073X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile most youth pastors are being regularly evaluated (or even scrutinized) for what they’re doing right now in the youth group, the reality is that the most important thing they are doing won’t actually be evident until much later. That’s because the biggest challenge for any youth ministry is helping teens embrace a whole-hearted devotion to God that lasts far beyond their years in the youth room. Unfortunately, much of youth ministry seems to be designed on the model of setting teenagers up for a “date” with God—a delightful evening that involves music, laughter, food, and light conversation. But what scripture calls us to is not a “one-night stand” with God, but a lifelong love of God that endures.Youth ministry educator and veteran, Duffy Robbins, offers youth workers a blueprint for building that kind of faith in teenagers. In this concise book, ideal for busy youth workers, they’ll be equipped to build a youth ministry that instills that lasting faith in its students.
Renewing the Vision
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Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 68
ISBN-13: 9781574550047
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume provides all who minister to young people with an effective blueprint for building a truly meaningful ministry
Sticky Faith
Author: Kara Powell
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2011-10-04
Total Pages: 229
ISBN-13: 0310591864
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSticky Faith delivers positive and practical ideas to nurture within your kids a living, loving faith that lasts a lifetime. Research indicates that almost half of high school seniors drift from their faith after graduation. Struck by this staggering statistic, and recognizing its ramifications, the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) conducted the "College Transition Project" in an effort to identify the relationships and best practices that can set young people on a trajectory of lifelong faith and service. This easy-to-read guide presents both a compelling rationale and a powerful strategy to show parents how to actively encourage their children’s spiritual growth so that it will stick with them into adulthood and empower them to develop a living, lasting faith. Written by Fuller Youth Institute Executive Director Dr. Kara E. Powell and youth expert Chap Clark--authors known for the integrity of their research and the intensity of their passion for young people--Sticky Faith is geared to spark a movement that empowers adults to develop robust and long-term faith in kids of all ages. Further engage your family and church with the Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family, Sticky Faith curriculum, and Sticky Faith youth worker edition. Sticky Faith is also available in Spanish, Cómo criar jóvenes de fe sólida.
Sticky Faith Innovation
Author: Steven Argue
Publisher:
Published: 2021-01-08
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9780991488087
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMinistries holding on to programs that worked in the past because "We've always done it that way" are about as relevant as a landline or cassette tape. This book is for every youth leader who knows that change is part of youth ministry. It's for adults and mentors whose hearts both sing and break over young people. And it is for courageous pastors who will do whatever it takes to faithfully serve their teenagers. That's right, this book is for you. Building on over a dozen years of research and intensive work with more than 50 youth ministries and 100 youth leaders, we've developed a step-by-step innovation process that equips youth leaders and their teams to effectively serve teenagers' changing lives and support their long-term faith. Sticky Faith Innovation will guide your team time and time again as you propel your compassion, creativity, and courage toward cultivating a youth ministry that responds to the changing needs of your young people.
