The (un) Official Church Staff Manual: Youth Pastor Edition - Softcover

Riddle, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0310283663 ISBN 13: 9780310283669

Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties, 2009

Synopsis

Whether they are pushed out the door or they run from the church building screaming, youth pastors are (unfortunately) notorious for having short-lived stays in their ministry positions. It's often a result of misunderstandings or miscommunications, but it's an epidemic that can be avoided, however, if youth pastors know the guidelines for success in the most challenging and exciting position in the church. Armed with years of youth ministry experience and the spiritual gift of sarcasm, Mark Riddle has created The (un) Official Church Staff Manual: Youth Pastor Edition. As Mark shares a few of his own successes and mistakes, you'll find some of the most important lessons you'll learn as a youth pastor, including: * How to brown-nose your senior pastor * How to talk an eighth-grade girl down from a sugar high * How to listen * How to survive a surprise parent meeting * How to promote a rock concert * How to make friends in a new city Make sure you've got the tools to get the job done right in youth ministry. This book offers life lessons that will guide you through the most serious and the silliest parts of being a youth pastor.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Riddle is an entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and owner of the Riddle Group, a ministry coaching and consulting firm committed to making life better for senior pastors, youth pastors, volunteers, parents and teens. With more than 15 years experience in vocational ministry, Mark collaborates with local church leaders to promote and develop sustainable ministries that impact youth and their families. Mark lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his wife, Pam, and their three kids, Zachery, Jaden, and Mikayla.

From the Back Cover

Whether they are pushed out the door or they run from the church building screaming, youth pastors are (unfortunately) notorious for having short-lived stays in their ministry positions. It's often a result of misunderstandings or miscommunications, but it's an epidemic that can be avoided, however, if youth pastors know the guidelines for success in the most challenging and exciting position in the church. Armed with years of youth ministry experience and the spiritual gift of sarcasm, Mark Riddle has created The (un) Official Church Staff Manual: Youth Pastor Edition. As Mark shares a few of his own successes and mistakes, you'll find some of the most important lessons you'll learn as a youth pastor, including: â ¢ How to brown-nose your senior pastor â ¢ How to talk an eighth-grade girl down from a sugar high â ¢ How to listen â ¢ How to survive a surprise parent meeting â ¢ How to promote a rock concert â ¢ How to make friends in a new city Make sure you've got the tools to get the job done right in youth ministry. This book offers life lessons that will guide you through the most serious and the silliest parts of being a youth pastor.

Edition details

• Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0310283663
• ISBN 13: 9780310283669
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128