The Big Ten: A Quick-Access Guide to Ten Youth Ministry Essentials

by Scotty Gibbons

Overview

This quick-access resource is a must-have for your ministry! Scotty Gibbons draws on 20 years of youth ministry experience to cut out the fluff and give you an invaluable guide. Get the absolute best, most important thoughts on the top 10 youth ministry essentials. Filled with brief, practical nuggets of helpful information and insight, The Big Ten will help answer your questions and address your problems. Includes essentials to help you . . .

- establish healthy communication with your lead pastor
- write sermon messages that move students to action
- create a safe place for students to find and follow Jesus
- plan unforgettable retreats
- make the most of any budget

Whatever your role in your youth ministry, The Big Ten will be a valuable resource to you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680670769
Publisher:	Salubris Resources
Publication date:	05/29/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	326 KB

About the Author

Scotty Gibbons' time in ministry began 1993 serving as a young youth pastor of just a handful of students. Over the next twenty years, that group has grown to now 1,300 students. Scotty has a passion for the lost and a love for the church. Currently, he is a strategist for a national youth organization serving half a million students nationwide. Scotty is also the author of three other books: Carry-On; First Things First; and Overflow. When he isn't speaking, writing or consulting with churches, you can find him hanging out with his wife, Casey, and their six children. They currently reside in Springfield, Missouri.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Leadership: 3 Keys to a Great Relationship With Your Leader 9

Chapter 2 Speaking: 5 Insights for Writing and Delivering Talks 17

Chapter 3 Pastoral Care: 14 Principles for Counseling, Weddings, & Funerals 25

Chapter 4 Campus Ministry: 3 Ideas for Impacting Local Schools 35

Chapter 5 Follow-Up: 3 Steps for Helping Students Find Their Place in Your Ministry 41

Chapter 6 Discipleship: 4 Thoughts on Helping Students Grow Spiritually 47

Chapter 7 Small Groups: 4 Steps to Making Small Groups a Big Deal 55

Chapter 8 Planning Events: 4 Keys to Gatherings That Hit the Mark 63

Chapter 9 Budget: 3 Insights for Making the Most of Any Budget 73

Chapter 10 Youth Leader Volunteers: 3 Insights for Building a Great Leadership Team 81

Appendices 91

Acknowledgments 121

About the Author 123