Johnston, Kurt,  1966-, <br/><br/>
The 9 :  best practices for youth ministry /  [print] 
Kurt Johnston and Tim Levert. 
 - Loveland, Colorado :  Group/Simply Youth Ministry,  (c)2010. 
 - 188 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Nurture your own soul --  Build an awareness of God's active presence --  Encourage personal spiritual growth --  Foster a sense of evangelistic urgency --  Increase the congregation's appreciation of students --  Provide opportunities for relationships --  Develop confident, competent, and committed adult leaders --  Consistently value families --  Create contextualized programs and events. 
<br/><br/> This book takes an up-close look at some "best practices" discovered in an extensive study led by a team of leaders from seven different denominations. Researchers surveyed more than 6,000 lead pastors, youth pastors, paid and volunteer youth workers, parents, and teenagers who have found success in creating ministry settings that foster long-term Christ-followers, not just youth group attendees--and they found some solid, real-world answers. 
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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780764441349 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2010022198 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Church group work with youth.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BV4447.L661 BV4447