Customer Reviews: Read 36 more reviews...
 Tremendous Youth Ministry resource November 14, 2008
In the introduction to Purpose Driven Youth Ministry Rick Warren says that the book is, "a seminary level education in youth ministry". Having finished the book, it is hard to disagree with him. Doug Fields pours his years of youth ministry experience into this easy-to-read book that achieves a helpful balance of theory and practice. The book focused in on nine foundations for healthy youth ministry growth, talking through each in some detail. It is obvious that Fields has taken a few licks through his time in youth ministry, and it is also obvious that he has had some great successes. The wisdom gleaned from both sorts of experiences pervade this book. He covers everything from developing a ministry purpose statement, to disciplining in a healthy way, to developing volunteer leaders, to maintaining a healthy personal spiritual life. As I said before, I appreciated the combination of theory and practice found in this book. I also appreciated the fact that Fields clearly isn't insinuating that he has found the perfect youth ministry model, but rather he is sharing what God has shown him and encouraging other leaders to seek God's direction for their ministries.
I work with the college and young adult ministry at my church, and I still found Fields' ideas and principles to be very helpful. I highly recommend this book!
Excellent Youth Ministry Source May 13, 2008
This is an essential book/tool in working effectively in the will of God in ministering to young people.
Requirment for All Youth Ministers December 1, 2007
Anyone going into the Youth ministry needs to read and own this book. If you are just going to work with youth you still need to read and own this book. It's very helpful giving you a guideline. I will warn you though that each youth ministry is different so Field's method may not work totally for you but you do need a purpose. Field's really should emphasis the fact that not all ministries are the same in fact no ministry is the same but he doesn't.
Every Youth Pastor Needs It! October 29, 2007
Awesome book for any youth worker. Packed with tools, insight, and wonderful advice for youth ministry!
 Great Book! May 11, 2007
Great book...a must read. I also found The Minister's Crucible by Fred C. Rochester a great book for those in ministry.
|
