Are you in a "small" church? Well, guess what--you're the majority. With the average church in America clocking in around 75 members, there's no reason why "small" has to equal "less" when it comes to healthy, thriving youth ministry. In this stereotype-busting examination of "smaller" (don't call 'em "small!") youth ministry, Rick Chromey and Stephanie Caro provide clear biblical and philisophical direction along with a host of practical ideas. You'll discover strengths you didn't know you had, and realize that what you thought were obstacles were only excuses. Today's teenagers move at the rapid pace of today's society. And a smaller youth ministry has the flexibility and qualities to be nimble and relational, two qualities that will serve your teenagers better than a kickin' stage or a big budget. Embrace your smallness and create a ministry teenagers will love to be a part of, no matter how many of you there are.

Thriving Youth Ministry in Smaller Churches: Secrets for Cultivating a Dynamic Youth Ministry

Religion & Spirituality

Chromey, Rick

Caro, Stephanie

Group, Publishing

Christian Books & Bibles

Simply Youth Ministry

Serving as a youth worker in a smaller church can be one of the most difficult assignments-but the rewards are undeniably satisfying. You don't have as many resources-but you know every student's name. Your attendance drops every time that one family takes a vacation-but your smaller size gives you the flexibility to quickly and creatively adapt. You have a smaller pool of people for recruiting volunteers-but the entire church can fully adopt the youth group as its own and engage in life-shaping ministry with your teenagers. Veteran youth worker Stephanie Caro, who understands both the challenges and blessings of working in a smaller youth ministry, cleverly unpacks her insights and ideas in 99 Thoughts for Smaller Church Youth Workers. Your heart for teenagers will grow as you read Stephanie's wisdom on vibrantly ministering in a smaller church. Major themes in the book include:
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<li>Appreciating the advantages of serving in a smaller youth ministry</li> <li>Finding, training, and keeping quality volunteers</li> <li>Making parents your partners in ministry</li> <li>Handling your congregation's unique challenges</li> <li>Coping with the oddities of a smaller youth group</li> <li>Doing more ministry with less money</li>
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 Stephanie also delivers practical suggestions and resources for youth ministry programming, affirming your students and leaders, and tapping into creative, beneficial resources. Celebrate the wonderful journey of ministry in the smaller congregation with 99 Thoughts for Smaller Church Youth Workers, and become a more passionate youth worker who's deeply committed to helping guide teenagers toward a Jesus-centered life!

99 Thoughts for Smaller Church Youth Workers: Doing More With Less

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