What Did I Sign Up For?

by Folmsbee, Chris

• ISBN13: 9780310579007
• ISBN10: 0310579007
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-08-29
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

This set of products is intended to give volunteer youth workers a comprehensive understanding of the essence of youth work and ministry. Covering such topics as a philosophy of youth ministry, Christian formation, working with teams, working with other social organizations such as schools, etc., developing leaders, developing learners, creating healthy environments, safe practices, effective communication and managing transitions, this set of products is designed to inspire, equip and challenge youth workers with a basic foundation of youth ministry.

Author Biography

Chris Folmsbee has served as a youth pastor for nearly 15 years, and now serves as a volunteer youth worker in his local church. He currently leads Barefoot Ministries, a youth ministry training and publishing company located in Kansas City, and is on staff with Youthfront. Chris is the author of several books including his most recent, Story, Signs, and Sacred Rhythms A Narrative Approach to Youth Ministry He lives in Overland Park, Kansas, with his wife, Gina, and their three children, Megan, Drew, and Luke.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 7
Foundations Of Youth Ministry I Theology, Philosophy, And Sociology
Understanding Youth Ministry	p. 11
Understanding Christian Formation	p. 19
Understanding TodayÆs Teenager	p. 29
Understanding Our Roles And Responsibilities	p. 35
Foundations Of Youth Ministry II Relationships And Partnerships
Working With Individuals	p. 49
Working With Small Groups	p. 57
Working With Parents And Other Adults	p. 65
Working With Other Churches	p. 73
Working With Schools And Other Social Organizations	p. 79
Working With Individuals In Times Of Crisis	p. 91
Foundations Of Youth Ministry III Programs And Environments
Developing Learners	p. 105
Developing Spirituality	p. 117
Developing Mission	p. 123
Developing Community	p. 141
Developing Student Leaders	p. 155
Developing Transformative Environments	p. 165
Epilogue	p. 171
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