Youth Director Orientation Guide
Youth directors need help. They have to negotiate the trials of teenagers and the fears of parents, often with very limited ministry experience. Plus, it's easy for their work to become segregated from the rest of the church's ministry.Whether your youth director or leader is brand new or a long-time veteran, this 23-page training tool can help. Let the insights that we've pulled together here provide encouragement and direction for his or her ministry.Table of Contents:No Outsourcing AllowedTeens need the whole church, not just youth pastors.by Kara PowellAdvice from an Experienced LeaderGlean the wisdom of a long-time youth pastor.Interview with James GroutSample Job DescriptionDeveloping a Relational MinistryBasic principles for showing your students that you care.by Doug FieldsWhat to Do with Student LeadersIdeas for developing your leadership core.by Doug FieldsWhat Volunteers WantKeeping your crew content isn't as hard as you think.by Ted HarroDealing with Difficult Teaching Situ