'Teen girls often struggle with stubbornness, insecurity, anxiety, stress, irritability, and envy---which can be crippling at this critical stage in their lives when they're forming their adult ident
'Teen girls often struggle with stubbornness, insecurity, anxiety, stress, irritability, and envy---which can be crippling at this critical stage in their lives when they're forming their adult ident
Today's relentless, consumer culture---dominated by popular media's emphasis on bigger, better, and more, and catering to teenagers every want and desire---is leaving our youth adrift in a sea of con
Youth ministry only looks like it revolves around the youth room. You know better: a successful youth ministry involves a myriad of administrative and operational details. So what do you need today?
The sequel to the first bestseller, Purpose-DrivenAr Youth Ministry, this book addresses twelve valuable steps that will help readers take the first steps as they begin their ministry. An invaluable
Through transparent personal stories and incisive insight, author and pastor Tim Conder encourages church leaders to embrace the changes necessary to transition their congregations toward effectivene
Young guys need to learn what it means to become men of God--to become revolutionaries for God. This daily devotional will give them an easy way to learn those lessons. Each day's entry in the Revol
Thirty-six sessions are included in the six-book curriculum:· STARTING to Go Where God Wants You to Be: 6 Small Group Sessions on Beginning · CONNECTING Your Hearts to Others: 6 Small G
This 30-day journal leads junior and senior highers to Devotion--following Jesus--with readings by Mike Yaconelli at his grittiest--Scripture passages that reveal both the inconsistency and the passi
What should the church look like today?What should be the focus of its message?How should I present that message?We live in as pivotal and defining an age as the Great Depression or the Sixties--a pe
What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple of Jesus?During those rare moments when it’s just you and God and nobody is bugging you, maybe you ask yourself that very question. (That’s great! At le
Includes · Samples and photos of emerging church worship gatherings · Recommended resources for the emerging churchThe seeker-sensitive movement revolutionized the way we did church an
Churches are aging. Even among megachurches with their modern technology and huge number of members, whole generations are now missing. In order to reach the 18-35 year olds, churches need to incorpo
This book mines the rich history of the church for spiritual disciplines that have been largely forgotten in the practice of Christianity. After introductory material that considers the human longing
This book guides you on the way to discovering, developing and practicing a new youth ministry design. As your youth ministry's principal architect, you have the opportunity to realize a rhythm of di
Regardless of whether you were called to it or simply told to do it, ministry to girls presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Drawn from the experiences around the country of those wh
In What Do I Do When Teenagers are Victims of Abuse? you'll explore the various types of abuse teenagers may become victims of, how theology informs the issue, and what practical actions you can take
For most Christians, explaining why and what we believe about God and the Bible is a challenge. For high school students, many of whom are wrestling with their own questions and doubts as well, the c
You loved Would You Rather...?and asked for more. Inthe tradition of the Quick Questions line, More WouldYou Rather...?offers another 465 provocative questionsthat will get your students laughing, de
Youth pastors often burn out, bail out, and are pushed out of ministry. In this book, you'll be given practical insights and action steps to help you build fences against failure.