Audiobooks by Mark DeVries

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Sustainable Youth Ministry: Why Most Youth Ministry Doesn't Last and What Your Church Can Do About I

You're looking for a youth pastor. Again. What goes wrong? Why do youth ministries crumble? And what is the cost to students, parents, volunteers and church staff? Is a sustainable youth ministry possible, even after a youth pastor leaves? Youth ministry expert Mark DeVries knows the answer is yes, because he helps build sustainable youth ministries through his coaching service called Youth Ministry Architects. So take heart: No matter what state the youth ministry at your church is in--in need of a leader and volunteers, full of battles and stress, large or small in number--it can be built to survive and to last for the long haul. Based on his own experience and on his many conversations and interviews with churches in crisis, DeVries pinpoints problems that cause division and burnout and dispels strongly held myths. He then provides the practical tools and structures pastors and church leaders need to lay a strong foundation for your ministry so that it isn't built on a person or the latest, greatest student ministry trend. His accessible guidance - helps senior pastors and search committees create a realistic job description for a youth pastor - provides tips for making wise hiring decisions - equips youth pastors to build a strong volunteer team - offers creative solutions to help youth pastors set and keep boundaries - gives a road map for navigating church politics - and more Building a sustainable youth ministry is not easy, and it's not quick. But with commitment to the process, hard work and DeVries's guidance, you can put together a healthy youth ministry--one that fits your church and lasts for the long haul. Youth ministry can last. Here's how.

Mark DeVries (Author), Mark DeVries (Narrator)

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Sustainable Youth Ministry: Why Most Youth Ministry Doesn't Last and What Your Church Can Do About I

In this audio book Mark DeVries explores the "revolving door" dilemma of youth ministry. Based on his own experience as a youth minister and on his work with churches in crisis, the author pinpoints problems that cause division and burnout. He then provides the practical tools and structures needed to lay a strong foundation for ministry—one that isn't built solely on a person. Read by the author, this audio book offers a guide to creating a ministry that is sustainable.

Mark DeVries (Author), Mark DeVries (Narrator)

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The Most Important Year in a Woman's Life/The Most Important Year in a Man's Life

Your marriage could be one of history's great love stories! As newlyweds, it's time to ensure that your marriage can meet the challenges it will face right around the corner. Cultivating good habits during these first twelve foundational months of your marriage and knowing what to focus on will set the stage for years to come. Robert and Bobbie and Mark and Susan know that there's a big difference between preparation and actual experience. This is your guide to actually dealing with all the things that come after 'I do.' In this unique flip-over format, the chapter topics are the same but one half is written by men for the husband, and the other half is written from a women's perspective for the wife. As a couple, you'll each progress through your part of the book and meet somewhere in the middle. Become an expert on what really makes your spouse happy, and enjoy the benefits of a great partnership. Take an honest look at the family you grew up in: its unwritten codes, how it has shaped you, and the ways it affects your relationship with your mate. Learn how to speak each other's 'language' and appreciate the qualities each of you brings to your marriage. You'll also get an eye-opening look at communication skills, secrets for a great sex life, budget basics, dealing with in-laws, navigating tough times, and much more. Above all, you'll cultivate a spiritual unity that draws the two of you closer to each other as you draw closer to God. Start reading, and make this first year together what it was meant to be: the most important year in your life.

Bobbie Wolgemuth, Mark DeVries, Mark Devries, Robert Wolgemuth, Susan DeVries, Susan Devries (Author), Joe And Lori Loesch, Joe Loesch, Joe/lori Loesch/loesch, Lori Loesch, Zondervan Publishing (Narrator)

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