Your first two years in youth ministry : a personal and practical guide to starting right /

Fields, Doug, 1962-,

Your first two years in youth ministry : a personal and practical guide to starting right / [print] Doug Fields. - El Cajon, California : Youth Specialties Books published by Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan, (c)2002. - 290 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

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.



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