a personal and practical guide to starting right Fields, Doug 1962- creator text cau El Cajon, CA Grand Rapids, MI Youth Specialties Books Zondervan c2002 2002 monographic eng

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290 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. 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. Doug Fields. Church group work with youth Church work with teenagers Church work with youth BV4447 .F545 2002 259/.23 9780310240457 (pbk.) 031024045X (pbk.) 2002004941 DLC 020328 20170410105212.0 000023496444 eng