Audiobooks Narrated by Mark DeVries

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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