TY  - BOOK
AU  - Fields,Doug
TI  - Your first two years in youth ministry: a personal and practical guide to starting right 
SN  - 9780310240457 (pbk.)
AV  - BV4447 .F545 2002
U1  - 259/.23 21
PY  - 2002///
CY  - El Cajon, CA, Grand Rapids, MI
PB  - Youth Specialties Books, Zondervan
KW  - Church group work with youth
KW  - Church work with teenagers
KW  - Church work with youth
N1  - 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
ER  -