Youth Leaders Digest

The Youth Leader In You was not written because I have all the answers in relation to Youth Leadership and Youth Ministry. My intention is to share my findings that I have observed while serving as a Youth Leader for more than half of my life. Journey with me through the pages of the book as we together look at meaningful ways to revive your passion for youth leadership if it's dying, encourage aspiring and potential leaders and help others to find a new passion if they never had it before. The Youth Leader In You is a captivating training material/guide to develop your deepest passion for leadership. There are three easy yet effective steps outlined in this book: - Answering the call to Youth Leadership. - Application of the necessary tools needed. - Attitudes required for enduring to the end. Whether you have been appointed as a Youth Leader in the Church diaspora, youth clubs and societies or even Governmental Agencies this book is for you.

Maximum Quotient: It is the point in time when a rocket's speed is the highest and air pressure is at its extreme. It is what young Christians feel during their teenage years. Pulling from many years of successful youth ministry, Stanley and Hall introduce youth leaders to a new realm of youth ministry through this dynamic new plan. Youth leaders will learn about: A Ministry of Influence, Jesus & Influence, Maximum Dynamic Pressure, Setting Standards, Establishing Priorities, Maintaining Accountability, Unconditional Acceptance, Sustaining Influence, Using Leverage, and Partnering with Parents.

Offering indispensable advice to anyone seeking to integrate empowerment into their youth work, this guide demonstrates how youth leaders, teachers, peer program advisors, adults who work with teens and adolescents, and any professional organization with a youth focus can foster leadership qualities in youth. Motivating examples are combined with activities, and reproducible self-assessment checklists to aid individuals and groups in evaluating their strengths and weaknesses in their efforts to empower youth. The tips included can be used in one-on-one situations, in groups, and in structured programs, and have been tested in varied circumstances, including youth programs, communities, classrooms, and faith-based organizations. The introduction outlines the Developmental Assets® framework, and the four empowerment assets are discussed in detail. The importance of being valued by community, treating youth as a valued resource, service to others, and ensuring safety are examined, and ideas for cultivating an environment conducive to empowerment are also discussed.