Youth Work

Youth ministry isn't just meeting with students and teaching them God's truth. It also involves a myriad of administrative and operational details. Youth Ministry Management Tools 2.0 provides youth ministers and volunteers with helpful insights, advice, and practical resources to successfully...

If you long to reach kids and see their lives changed by God, this updated, comprehensive guide shows you how. Purpose Driven Youth Ministry will do for youth ministry what Rick Warren's Gold Medallion award–winning The Purpose Driven Church is doing for pastoral ministry. It's an...

This audiobook provides social workers, outreach clinicians, case managers, and concerned community members with a pretreatment guide for assisting homeless couples, youth, and single adults. Chapters explore policy and research accompanied by narratives that trace a person's journey from homelessness to housing and beyond. The interrelationship between Homeless Outreach and Housing First is examined in detail to inform program development and hands-on practice.

Tools and teachings to guide you in the transition from the polarized mindset of the 3rd dimension to the joy and love of 5th dimensional vibrations Explains how to recognize the 5D experiences you’ve already had, identify the differences between 3D linear thinking and 5D multidimensional...

What does it really take to become a baseball legend? It is not just talent. It is discipline. Resilience. Courage under pressure. And the determination to keep showing up when quitting would be easier. Baseball Legends You Should Know introduces young readers to 28 of the most iconic players in baseball history, from trailblazers and record breakers to quiet leaders and modern superstars. Each story goes beyond statistics to reveal the character, mindset, and life lessons that shaped these athletes into legends. Designed for kids who love sports and parents who value strong role models, ...

Discover the Science-Based Formula for Gaining Youthful Strength and Mobility in 5 Minutes a Day! Do you still want to be limited by arthritis, osteoporosis, and other mobility thieves, or enjoy the golden years with ample strength, stamina, and an active, social lifestyle? Hundreds of lazy seniors over 60s already revolutionize their lifestyle from the comfort of their home. Here’s the tailored made program of “Strength Training Workouts for Seniors” that made it possible: ✅ Accessibility for anyone over 60 with safe, low-impact exercises to build muscle mass, maintain age-...

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is a Christian missions movement like no other. Since 1960, it has launched wave after wave of young missionaries now into the millions who have impacted every nation on earth by simply listening to and obeying the voice of God. In Values Matter, YWAM Co-founder Darlene Cunningham shares inspiring stories of how God shaped YWAM into what it is today—a large and effective wave-maker for missions through the spiritual DNA carried within its Core Beliefs and 18 Foundational Values.

Bestselling author and teacher Casey Watson shares the horrifying true story of Kiera Bentley, a 12-year-old girl with a deeply shocking secret she’s too young to even understand. When Casey first meets Kiera, a small slight girl who’s just lashed out at a fellow pupil in assembly, she...

“[What a Piece of Work I Am] centers on the sultry Ariane, who had been the town bad girl in the 1950s. Baring the sexual secrets and bizarre events of her past to Peter, the platonic friend who is newly out of college and working as a teacher at their old high school when she first begins her story, Ariane pieces together a wild, fascinating tale based on her erotic history. Peter listens as Ariane, who is six years older and more worldly, recounts growing up lower-class and having sex with many boys while the good girls shunned and hounded her for it. He remembers vividly his own puppy ...

What would it take for you to have the life of your dreams? To go from where you are now, to where you have always wanted to be? By tapping into the power of positive thinking,365 Great Inspirational Quotes offers you an easy solution to these important questions. Starting with a single quote per day, you can immediately begin to replace older, negative, self-limiting thoughts with new, empowering, positive ones. Thereby, unleashing your hidden potential for true success as you make your way toward the rich, full life that you deserve. So, why wait? NOW is the perfect time to make your ...

Unlock Confidence, Resilience, and Real-World Success — A Practical Guide for Teens and Young Adults Navigating the world as a teen or young adult can feel overwhelming. From making new friends or managing anxiety in social situations, to figuring out how to speak up at work or stay on top of deadlines—life throws a lot at you. That’s why this guide was created. This is your personal toolkit for mastering the essential social and life skills needed to thrive—at school, at work, and in the real world. Inside, you’ll discover how to: ✔ Communicate clearly and confidently in any ...

Youth mentoring is one of the most popular forms of volunteering in the world today, but does it work? Drawing on over 30 years of research and her own experience in the field, Jean Rhodes reveals that most mentoring programs fail to deliver what young people actually need. Many prioritize building emotional bonds between mentors and mentees. But research shows that effective programs go far beyond this, developing specific social, emotional, and intellectual skills.

Comprehensive, yet practical, this book unveils the scope of church-centered work among teens. In a lively, illustrative manner Elmer Towns sets forth in sharp relief problems and solutions in this important area of Christian education. You are led from a scholarly discussion of the characteristics of teenagers to practical methods of teaching and counseling them. Mr. Towns deals with such specialties as music, camping, and recreation, too. His chapters on the total youth program and how you plan it are extremely useful. Pastors, youth directors, directors of Christian education, youth and ...

Most youth workers will admit that they don’t spend a lot of time thinking about safety in their youth ministry. Sure, they shout, “Seat belts!” when the crew loads into the van, or they use the buddy system when at theme parks. But beyond that, they’re mostly concerned with introducing...

Can we trust the Bible, or has it been distorted over the centuries? If Christians believe that the Bible contains the very words of Almighty God, why have most never read it cover to cover or made it part of their daily lives? How did we get the Bible? How should one respond to legitimate criticism? Everyone believes something when it comes to religion. Atheists believe there is no God. Atheists are not unreasonable, they are just arguing from a different starting point. How should we think about atheism? Are angels and demons real, or just a Hollywood invention? If the devil exists, why ...

One community, one night, one test of what it means to repair what breaks. When someone starts snuffing lamps along the ridge and a toddler needs a doctor, the sleepy Maple Glen finds its mettle. Susanna Fisher and Micah Byler organize a practical, kind response—bell-wired posts, white-tie markers, daylight tasks for teens—and invite confession, restitution, and service instead of shame. The result: a quiet, believable mystery solved with empathy, and a romance that grows from respect. PRANK NIGHT AT PUMPKIN RIDGE is a high-stakes small-town cozy read—faith-friendly, clean, and rich ...

Psychology of Generation Z Understanding the Minds Shaping the Future By Felix Edison Generation Z is often described, but rarely understood. Raised in a world of constant connectivity, social comparison, economic uncertainty, and global instability, Generation Z is navigating psychological terrain unlike any generation before it. Rising anxiety, emotional awareness, shifting identity, and a deep demand for authenticity are not signs of weakness - they are adaptations to unprecedented conditions. Psychology of Generation Z is a comprehensive exploration of how this generation thinks, feels,...

A practical, step-by-step guide to eliminate the rushing, distraction and busyness in your life. Become calmer, healthier, happier, more focused, more efficient, more productive, more creative, more present. Slow down to unleash a better you at work, home and beyond. This book is a perfect companion to the global bestseller In Praise of Slow (In Praise of Slowness in the USA). Carl Honoré is the voice of the Slow Movement and the world's leading expert on slowing down in a fast world. While researching In Praise of Slow, he got slapped with a speeding ticket! WHAT THE MEDIA SAYS ABOUT CARL...

Tired of wasting a small fortune on skincare products that don’t deliver what they promise? In this no-nonsense, entertaining skincare guide, Skin Coach Giorgia Guazzarotti cuts through the hype and noise and reveals what really works to banish acne, fight wrinkles and achieve your best skin ever - at any age. You’ll learn: The easy way to figure out your REAL skin type and why getting it wrong will sabotage your entire skincare routine. What skincare products are worth the splurge and which ones are best left on the shelves - based on science, not hype. The hero ingredients that can ...

For all those who love it most, baseball is like a religion, and "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" ought to be in their hymn books. An injured minor league slugger and his preacher dad try using the hallowed game as a tool to reach troubled teens locked up in juvie. Will Mike Flaherty and Brother Pat connect with the teens held in a detention facility on the grounds of an old lighthouse in Panama City, Florida - or will they go down swinging? Young lives are at stake as betrayal lurks on the grounds - and it may already be too late to guide them out of darkness and into the light. Get it now ...