Your first two years in youth ministry : a personal and practical guide to starting right - Fields, Doug, 1962- (El Cajon, CA : Youth Specialties Books, Grand Rapids, MI : Zondervan, 2002)
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.
Keywords: Church group work with youth; Church work with teenagers; Church work with youth