TY  - BOOK
AU  - Johnston,Kurt
AU  - Levert,Tim
TI  - The 9: best practices for youth ministry 
SN  - 9780764441349
AV  - BV4447.L661 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Loveland, Colorado
PB  - Group/Simply Youth Ministry
KW  - Church group work with youth
N1  - 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; 2
N2  - 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
ER  -