Download or read book College Ministry from Scratch written by Chuck Bomar and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2010 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book dives into our youth ministries, helping youth workers think intentionally about developing a ministry that is geared toward helping prepare kids for what's to come.

Download or read book College Ministry 101 written by Chuck Bomar and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a church leader or a lay minister, this book will help you understand the need for a college-age ministry, offer understanding into this age group, and teach you techniques to effectively meet students' needs. You will learn how to help students engage and remain connected to the body of Christ during and after their college years.

Download or read book The Twentysomething Soul written by Tim Clydesdale and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019-08-02 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's twentysomethings have been labeled the "lost generation" for their presumed inability to identify and lead fulfilling lives, "kidults" for their alleged refusal to "grow up" and accept adult responsibilities, and the "least religious generation" for their purported disinterest in religion and spirituality. These characterizations are not only unflattering -- they are wrong. The Twentysomething Soul tells an optimistic story about American twentysomethings by introducing readers to the full spectrum of American young adults, many of whom live purposefully, responsibly, and reflectively. Some prioritize faith and involvement in a religious congregation. Others reject their childhood religion to explore alternatives and practice a personal spirituality. Still others sideline religion and spirituality until their lives get settled, or reject organized religion completely. Drawing from interviews with more than 200 young adults, as well as national survey of 1,880 twentysomethings, Tim Clydesdale and Kathleen Garces-Foley seek to change the way we view contemporary young adults, giving an accurate and refreshing understanding of their religious, spiritual, and secular lives.

Download or read book Building a Youth Ministry that Builds Disciples written by Duffy Robbins and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2012-01-24 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While most youth pastors are being regularly evaluated (or even scrutinized) for what they’re doing right now in the youth group, the reality is that the most important thing they are doing won’t actually be evident until much later. That’s because the biggest challenge for any youth ministry is helping teens embrace a whole-hearted devotion to God that lasts far beyond their years in the youth room. Unfortunately, much of youth ministry seems to be designed on the model of setting teenagers up for a “date” with God—a delightful evening that involves music, laughter, food, and light conversation. But what scripture calls us to is not a “one-night stand” with God, but a lifelong love of God that endures.Youth ministry educator and veteran, Duffy Robbins, offers youth workers a blueprint for building that kind of faith in teenagers. In this concise book, ideal for busy youth workers, they’ll be equipped to build a youth ministry that instills that lasting faith in its students.

Download or read book Give Me an Answer written by Cliffe Knechtle and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 1986-03-31 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cliffe Knechtle offers clear, reasoned and compassionate responses to the tough questions skeptics ask.

Download or read book Campus Ministry written by Donald G. Shockley and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Campus Ministry is an earnest advocacy for recognizing and strengthening campus ministry as essential to the church's mission. Donald Shockley presents a theology of campus mission based on the growing need for the church to reach beyond itself and to renew its mission in the college community, which offers a unique opportunity and setting for the church to practice evangelism, ministry, and Christian education.

Download or read book A Second Wind written by T. D. Jakes and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While focusing on his core mission to preach the gospel worldwide, T.D. Jakes has seen many good people not spend enough quality time with family, friends, and God. They have gotten so swept up in the daily grind that they have failed to live the rich life that God desires for each of His people. In his new book, Jakes provides readers with strategies that will help them rejuvenate their life and turn their "busyness" into a "business." All readers-not just entrepreneurs-will benefit from Jakes' insightful advice so that they can use the days God has blessed them with wisely and finish each day strong!

Download or read book Middle School Ministry written by Mark Oestreicher and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people run scared from the middle school youth room. But (thankfully!) there are people out there who are actually drawn to those young teens. Although often times they’re not equipped to deal with the unique challenges that middle school ministry presents, or they’re just not sure what to do when a room full of young teens (who are “part child, but not quite adult”) are running around the youth room. Finally, there’s a comprehensive guide to middle school ministry, from two veterans of this unchartered territory. Mark Oestreicher and Scott Rubin help youth workers understand the importance of middle school ministry, the development process for young teens and their implications for ministry, and how to best minister to these sometimes misunderstood students. They share their experiences (as middle school pastors and parents of middle schoolers), giving youth workers he encouragement, hope, and training they need to succeed in middle school ministry.

Download or read book Student Ministry by the Book written by Dr. R. Scott Pace and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2019-02-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of youth ministry is often driven by fads and trends as leaders attempt to reach students by chasing the ever-changing tides of teenage culture. This short-sighted, though often sincere, approach not only produces superficial and misguided disciples, it leaves youth leaders and parents drained and disappointed by the lack of authentic spiritual transformation despite their heartfelt and painstaking efforts. Student Ministry by the Book addresses these and other common missteps by providing a concise, yet thorough, Biblical philosophy and practical guide for youth ministry. By establishing a spiritual perspective of a student’s identity and exploring the Scriptural precedent for student ministry, the authors refute the culture’s view of teenagers that often sabotages the church’s approach to discipling them. In addition, this book provides youth leaders and parents with an accessible resource full of useful insights to reach the families of teens, build relationships with students, integrate them within the church, and recruit workers as effective partners in ministry. It also offers helpful direction in leading youth in the process of spiritual formation and grounding them in the foundational truths of the faith. Student pastors, youth leaders, and parents of teens will all benefit from this thoroughly biblical and practical approach designed as a handbook for starting, strengthening, and sustaining a youth ministry in the local church.

Download or read book Heart of the Campus written by Steve Shadrach and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 9 Things They Didn t Teach Me in College about Children s Ministry written by Ryan Frank and published by Standard Pub. This book was released on 2011 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ministry resource book will mentor and encourage those who serve in children's ministry through humor and real-life stories about nine essentials for leading a successful children's ministry.

Download or read book The Word on Campus written by Kirk King and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book ReThink written by Steve Wright and published by Inquest Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is student ministry accomplishing what we think it is? Roughly two-thirds of students leave the church after graduation. Baptisms are down, and student pastors are walking away from ministry at startling rates. It's time to rethink student ministry. This book pairs the most up-to-date research available with an overview of a biblical framework for ministry. It will arm you with facts, Scripture, and real ideas that will help you find new ways to invite parents back into the equation and help you escape the busy, bigger-and-better, number-driven model of student ministry.

Download or read book College Ministry Out West written by Trent Smith and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-27 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College Ministry Out West is an idea book for college and youth ministers that are looking for a different perspective to reaching their young people. It is arranged along five main areas of experience: Find, Make, Take, Give, and Be; concepts we have found extremely useful to both us and the groups we've worked with. College Ministry Out West also documents a single year, the first year actually, of the college ministry at the Murray Park Church of Christ in Murray, Utah. The book serves as a testimony and a reminder to go out and explore both your world and your faith with your friends. We had a lot of fun, a ton of memories, and some amazing times together. Thank you.Trent Smith is currently working with the young people at the Murray Park Church of Christ. Jacob Norwood is pursuing a Communications and Ministry degree at Harding University.

Download or read book Reaching MORE College Students written by Arliss Dickerson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-11-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arliss Dickerson has been called the "national thought leader for collegiate ministry" and "The guru of practical college ministry." In "Reaching MORE" lays out ideas and options to develop a whole plan to reach MORE or just one or two things any ministry can do. There are 12,000,000 full time college students in the U.S. All combined, we are reaching 600,000! The Most optimistic figure given by college ministry leaders is that all of the evangelical college ministries combined (both campus and church) are reaching 5% of the student population. That is 600,000 college students being reached for Christian faith and discipleship.. That leaves 11.4 million unreached students. A UNIQUE ASPECT OF THIS BOOK is the listing of the common characteristics of large and growing ministries from three entirely different perspectives and sources. While much research has been done into church growth, there has been little done in college ministry. This brief chapter alone sets this book apart on building and growing a ministry to college students. Some Chapters Included Are: -Barriers to the Next Level -Your Ministry's Most valuable Asset and Tool -What is the ONE Thing for Reaching More Students? -3 Options for Growth -Growing Your Student Leaders to Reach More -What We Can Learn from Large or Growing Ministries -Your Strategy -Asking the Hard Question If you have a passion to reach MORE students, this book will not only encourage and challenge you, but will help you to develop your strategy. .Arliss' books have been used as seminary texts, as well as handbooks for beginners and veterans. "Almost Everything About College Ministry" is considered by many to be a "new classic". His book, "Tips for College Freshmen: 124 Tips for Fun, Faith & Good Grades" has been widely used by churches, college ministries, and as gifts to high school seniors. Arliss spent 32 years as Baptist Campus Minister at Arkansas State university and served for 13 years as a College Ministry Consultant for Lifeway Christian Resources. He speaks for college ministry workshops across the country and his Blog, collegeministrythoughts.blogspot.com, is a weekly read for College Ministers. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has announced the creation of the Arliss Dickerson Chair of College Ministry and Discipleship.

Download or read book College Chaplain written by Stephen L. White and published by The Pilgrim Press. This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The College Chaplain" is a practical “nuts and bolts” guide to the everyday details of campus ministry. White has organized the book around the key roles and functions of a campus chaplain, as pastor, priest, rabbi, prophet, steward, herald, missionary, or pilgrim. The book provides many useful tips and suggestions for new and experienced campus ministers, including best practices and honest struggles from the author’s experience.

Download or read book Clarify for College Ministries written by Larry Duggins and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clarify for College Ministries is a vocational discernment program for college undergraduates considering a call to Christian leadership. The program combines the weekly, guided study of excerpts from a wide variety of classical and contemporary texts with the experience of living in intentional Christian community and leading campus ministry. The combination of study, prayer, leadership and community is designed to guide the student to a deep appreciation of the call to Christian leadership and the process of discerning how that call applies to them. The objective is for each student to emerge from the two-year program with a clear understanding of lay and ordained leadership, working familiarity with a variety of spiritual practices of discernment that may help them choose the path that is right for them, and extensive experience in Christian community life and leadership. The program is intended to be implemented by college ministries interested in developing the leadership potential of undergraduate juniors and seniors. College ministry leaders will select individuals showing interest and potential for Christian leadership to live together in Christian community for their final two years of college. Ideally, the program will include both juniors and seniors so that a new class of rising juniors can join an experienced group of rising seniors each year. The Clarify curriculum is designed with entry points at the beginning of each academic year, making it possible for new students to join experienced students annually. Ideally, each of the program participants will be assigned a leadership role within the student ministry, exposing them to the practical aspects of ministry in a familiar and supportive environment.The Clarify curriculum is a workbook containing 64 weekly study guides, designed to fit into four semesters of 16 weeks each. The guides move generally chronologically (from early Christianity through modern time) through each academic year, resetting at lesson 33. That structure allows new groups of students to join the study at lesson 1 or 33 without duplicating content.The weekly study guides refer to chapters within four books selected for this program. The four source books are:¥ Placher, William C., ed. Callings: Twenty Centuries of Christian Wisdom on Vocation. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2005. ¥ Schwen, Mark R. and Bass, Dorothy C., eds. Leading Lives That Matter: What We Should Do and Who We Should Be. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2006. ¥ Elaine A. Heath, The Mystic Way of Evangelism: A Contemplative Vision for Christian Outreach (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008). ¥ David Keller, Come and See: The Transformation of Personal Prayer (New York: Morehouse, 2009). ¥ Each weekly study guide includes a brief summary of the reading, questions to stimulate discussion, and a spiritual exercise related to the reading. The program anticipates that the program participants will meet weekly under the direction of an experienced and mature guide, preferably the pastor who leads the college ministry. The one hour meeting will unpack the reading for the week, leading to thoughtful examination of the discernment or vocational calling topic at hand. After a thirty-minute discussion, the focus will shift to the spiritual exercise, with the group working together to encounter the topic or issue through prayer and contemplation. The weekly rhythm should establish a habit of addressing spiritual issues with both the mind and the heart, and should allow the deepening and sharpening of prayer and the spiritual senses.