Youth Ministry

by Gant, Jason

• ISBN13: 9780687650392
• ISBN10: 0687650399
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-01
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Summary

Gant focuses on a practical approach to youth ministry needs, emphasizing that young people need to understand a relationship with God through their head, their heart, and their hands. This practical, user-friendly, guide includes: A collection of solid ideas that zero in on helping professional staff and laypersons develop and maintain a thriving youth ministry. Shows leaders how to create a place where youth come to know God personally through youth groups, retreats, and special events. Offers suggestions for building young people's knowledge through Sunday school, small groups, Bible studies, and discussion groups. Includes tips for challenging youth with options to serve through missions, ministry teams, and acts of kindness and mercy.

Author Biography

Jason Gant is director of student ministry at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 7
Let's Take a Trip	p. 9
Where Are We Going? How Should We Pack?	p. 11
Who's Coming Along?	p. 19
Toothbrushes and Other Essentials	p. 33
Let the Journey Begin	p. 39
Unexpected Detours	p. 51
Are We There Yet?	p. 55
Making Room for More	p. 61
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