Leading theologians and pastors discuss the importance of attracting, training and supervising both youth workers and volunteers to lead thriving youth groups.
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Introduction
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Section 1: Who Feels Called to Lead Our Youth?
- Prepare – 1 Thessalonians 5:11-19
- Advice for Youth Ministers, Dori Baker and Patrick Reyes – Video and Discussion Outline
- Advice for Youth Ministers, Abigail Visco Rusert – Video and Discussion Outline
- Advice for Youth Ministers, David Rahn – Video and Discussion Outline
- One Simple Thing, Andy Root – Video and Discussion Outline
- How to Create and Ecology of Relationships in Youth Ministry, Mark Yaconelli – Video and Discussion Outline
- Additional Resources
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Section 2: Attracting Volunteers and Staff
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Section 3: Creating a Structure for Youth Workers
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Section 4: Self-Care and Youth Ministry = Community-Care
- Prepare – Exodus 18:13-27
- Leadership and What’s Worth Wanting, Matthew Croasmun – Video and Discussion Outline
- Self-Care in Youth Ministry, Chris Russell – Video and Discussion Outline
- Accountability in Youth Ministry, Kara Powell – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources
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Section 5: Leaders Who Create the Community Youth Need
- Prepare – John 4:7-26
- Leaders as Role Models, Matthew Croasmun – Video and Discussion Outline
- Communities of Trust and Faith, James K.A. Smith and Kyle David Bennett – Video and Discussion Outline
- Mentoring Young People on the Margins, Yadi Martinez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline
- Questions for Reflection
- Additional Resources