Dave's Complete Guide to Junior High Ministry

by Veerman, David

• ISBN13: 9780830727605
• ISBN10: 0830727604
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-05-01
• Publisher: Baker Pub Group

Summary

Today's junior high leaders must reach into the lives of their students with proven, practical tools for following Jesus. This book lays everything our in easy, thought-out steps that will enable any youth leader to take junior high ministry to the next level. How to plan a ministry, assemble a team, communicate the gospel and instill discipline are just a few of the topics addressed. Dave Veerman draws on more than 35 years of personal experience to present a wealth of advice that will make reaching the often forgotten "tweenagers" not only possible but also enjoyable! Chapter-ending questions facilitate idea discussions or group training.

Table of Contents

Foreword	10	(3)
Acknowledgments	13	(2)
``Junior Highers? You've Got to Be Kidding!''	15	(8)
Responding to Early Adolescents
At the Crossroads	23	(17)
Focusing on the Need
Now What Do We Do?	40	(17)
Planning for Ministry
Parents: Friends or Foes?	57	(17)
Relating to Parents
Building the Team	74	(13)
Assembling the Ministry Team
Getting Close	87	(14)
Building Relationships
Getting Through	101	(21)
Communicating the Gospel
Getting Together	122	(25)
Holding Meetings and Other Events
The How-Tos	147	(14)
Teaching Life Skills
Route 66	161	(18)
Teaching the Bible
Spitballs and Pitfalls	179	(23)
Teaching Discipline
Invisible Kids	202	(3)
Wrapping It Up
Resources	205	(15)
Endnotes	220