01692pam a2200253 a 4500001001300000003000900013005001700022008004100039010001500080020002500095020002200120040003400142042000800176050002300184082001600207100002500223245011100248260008500359300002900444505087400473650003301347650003101380650002701411000023496444AU-EpEBC20170410105212.0020328s2002    caua          000 0 eng    a2002004941  a9780310240457 (pbk.)  a031024045X (pbk.)  aDLCbengcDLCdYDXdDLCdNEMB  apcc00aBV4447b.F545 200200a259/.232211 aFields, Doug,d1962-10aYour first two years in youth ministry :ba personal and practical guide to starting right /cDoug Fields.  aEl Cajon, CA :bYouth Specialties Books,aGrand Rapids, MI :bZondervan,cc2002.  a290 p. :bill. ;c23 cm.0 aBefore 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. 0aChurch group work with youth 0aChurch work with teenagers 0aChurch work with youth