How to Be the Best Volunteer Youth Worker in the History of the World

Download or read book How to Be the Best Volunteer Youth Worker in the History of the World written by Kurt Johnston and published by . This book was released on 2020-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to the teenagers in our ministries, giving our best matters. The reason why is simple: "Getting better at youth ministry is worth the effort because teenagers are worth the effort," writes veteran youth worker Kurt Johnston. With that in mind, he put together this compact, practical, and approachable book for youth ministry volunteers, brimming with insights and wisdom from his decades in youth ministry-including some memorable and hilarious stories of the mistakes that taught him along the way. Broken down into ten essential topics, the contents here apply to all youth ministry volunteers, whether you've been involved for decades or days, and regardless of your age, gender, or the square footage and general awesomeness of your youth space. A roster of seasoned volunteer youth workers provide commentary to round out each chapter, offering perspectives and important lessons learned from their individual contexts. Whether you read these words on your own or collectively with others on your youth ministry team, who knows: what you find here just might help you become the best volunteer youth worker in the history of the world!