Fields, Doug,  1962- <br/><br/>
Your first two years in youth ministry :  a personal and practical guide to starting right / 
Doug Fields. 
 - El Cajon, CA :  Grand Rapids, MI :  Youth Specialties Books,  Zondervan,  c2002. 
 - 290 p. :  ill. ;  23 cm. 
<br/><br/>Before you dig in -- Where do I start? Committing to the essentials -- Why do I feel this way? Dealing with discouragement -- How do I stay spiritually fresh? Establishing a heart foundation -- What's most important to students? Being with them -- How do I work with parents? Becoming family friendly -- Why all the conflict? Dealing with difficult people -- Who's the leader? Understanding submission and supervision -- Where do I get help? Working with a team of leaders -- Can students handle responsibility? Investing in student leaders -- Are we doing the right thing? Evaluating youth ministry programs -- How do I make changes? Navigating the phases of change -- What do I do now? Defining a realistic job description for your first two years -- Epilogue -- Appendix A. Youth ministry volunteer staff commitment form -- Appendix B. 10 frequently asked questions. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780310240457 (pbk.) 031024045X (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2002004941 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Church group work with youth<br/>Church work with teenagers<br/>Church work with youth
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BV4447  / .F545 2002 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>259/.23