Youth Pastor : The Theology and Practice of Youth Ministry

A youth pastor--whether paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time, right out of college or right out of retirement--has a big job to do. Actually, anyone who accepts God's call to help young people grow as disciples of Christ has several big jobs to do. The youth minister must be a teacher who can communicate the essentials of the faith; a friend who can listen to and be present with young people; a prophet who challenges teens to live lives of justice and righteousness; and an administrator who can manage the day-to-day logistics of youth ministry.

Youth Pastor: The Theology and Practice of Youth Ministry provides a biblical and theological grounding for the many jobs a youth minister does, explains what each of these jobs entails, and helps youth pastors identify where their gifts lie and where they still need to grow. Whether you are a first-time youth minister or a seasoned youth ministry veteran, Youth Pastor gives you valuable tools for evaluating your ministry and vocation. It also serves as an excellent text for undergraduate courses in youth ministry.

• Introduction
• Chapter 1 Becoming All Things in Ministry
• Chapter 2 Discipling Teacher
• Chapter 3 Evangelistic Missionary
• Chapter 4 Pastoral Shepherd
• Chapter 5 Organized Administrator
• Chapter 6 Bold Prophet
• Chapter 7 Compassionate Priest
• Chapter 8 Spiritual Friend
• Chapter 9 Equipping Recruiter
• Chapter 10 Visionary Leader
• Chapter 11 Faithful Teammate
• Chapter 12 Discover Your Ministry Style
• Epilogue: Character and Competence in Ministry
• Appendix: Youth Ministry Role Inventory