Youth specialties is the gateway to everything in youth ministry and has been for years. Top ten youth ministry websites and books youth ministry. Gospel advancement was at the heart of the early believers discipleship, and the book of acts gives us a. Doug fields has been the pastor to students at saddleback church in southern california since 1992. He lays out quality, specific guidelines for how to go about your first two years in youth ministry whether youth staff or full time minister. Doug speaks to thousands of leaders, teenagers and parents each year. Nov 18, 2015 just enough youth ministry so you dont feel guilty for watching. Doug fieldss most popular book is your first two years in youth ministry.
Your first two years in youth ministry by doug fields. Rather, it presents foundational principles of youth ministry that help you develop the ministry that best meets the needs of the students in your unique setting. Early in his book, purpose driven youth ministry, fields identifies his goal for the book is to coach the reader through a plan to build a healthy youth ministry that isnt dependent on one great youth worker and wont. In addition to being a youth pastor at two churches for 11 and 20 years, doug is the founder of simply youth ministry, the co.
Doug fields books list of books by author doug fields thriftbooks. Purposedriven youth ministry will help you develop a ministry that equips students rather than a ministry that coordinates events. The youth of our culture have been deeply wounded by our. Doug writes as if he were mentoring you and the whole book feels very pastoral. The definitive volume for youth ministry today, detailing nine foundations for purpose driven ministry from the youth pastor of rick warrens acclaimed saddleback. Gospelize your youth ministry by greg stier foreword by doug fields to purchase the ebook, click here. Since forever altering the course of the youth ministry world with his bestselling, groundbreaking book, purposedrivenr youth ministry, doug fields. We create practical, innovative resources that equip youth workers to do what. The purposedriven youth ministry, doug fields pepperdine. Your first two years in youth ministry book by doug fields. Doug fields top ten commitments for youth ministry youth. An invaluable resource for anyone in youth ministry and ideal for firsttimers, veterans, or college.
As i read through the book, i kept picturing doug standing in front of a room of high schoolers giving these chapters as messages. The strong and spicy heat of the gospel is the secret to effective and exciting ministryjust look at the early church. Groups youth ministry resources, powered by simply youth ministry, are designed to help you with what matters most. Your first two years in youth ministry by doug fields, 9780310240457, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Biography and booking information for doug fields, author and consultant, executive director of homeworlds center for youthfamily at azusa pacific university. The purposedriven youth ministry by doug fields grandrapids. Doug fields, josh griffin and a host of other youth ministry experts help take you from rookie to veteran youth leader. From the back cover a complete resource kit for youth ministry professionals who are seeking to bring the concepts of he. For the best youth ministry ideas, check out our selection of curriculum, teen devotions, youth group lessons, games, teen bibles and more. As an advocate for kids for over twenty years, i have watched things change since i was in school. Speaking to teenagers, your first two years in youth ministry, refuel, 7 ways to be her hero. I love it for articles, ideas, and links to other resources.
Doug translated his passion, insight, and vision for his beloved rookies into what youre now reading, your fist. Helping youth workers win with youth ministry online. Since forever altering the course of the youth ministry world with his bestselling, groundbreaking book, purposedrivena youth ministry, doug fields mindbut especially his hearthas been focused on the many unique needs of new youth workers. However, the lack of gospel focus in this resource is a major problem. Doug fields says, my goal for this book is to coach you through a plan to build a healthy youth ministry that isnt dependent on one great youth leader and wont be destroyed when the youth worker leaves the church. Speaking in front of adults is nerveracking, especially if most of them are older than you. Doug fields has 108 books on goodreads with 7849 ratings. Fresh start by doug fields this doug fields book is not a youth ministry book, but it will definitely speak to youth workers and the students they work with. Books by doug fields author of your first two years in youth. Written by renowned youth ministry expert doug fields, this book is one that both lay and professional youth workers cannot. Your first two years in youth ministry doug fields. Your first two years in youth ministry by doug fields koorong.
Jul 30, 2002 since forever altering the course of the youth ministry world with his bestselling, groundbreaking book, purposedriven r youth ministry, doug fields mindbut especially his hearthas been focused on the many unique needs of new youth workers. May 08, 2012 doug fields does share some great advice and encouragement based on decades of personal experience in youth ministry. Doug fields is one of the modern day gurus of youth ministry, and this introductory book covers all the important areas of youth ministry that a new youth pastor or youth leader would want to know about. May 09, 2011 in february 2005, just before i began my current post as the youth pastor at sahel academy, i picked up a copy of the book, your first two years in youth ministry by doug fields. As christians, were designed to be connected to god at all timesto be plugged in to the source. He has been through a lot, and he shares personal examples tendered with encouragement and advice from his heart for the rooki as the title suggests, this book is a how to guide for the new youth minister. In the youth ministry space, doug is most well known for the awardwinning purpose driven youth ministry pdym which is a youth ministry textbook used all over the world.
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This book really helped me to understand that every time i say, yes to something, i am also saying, no to something else. From small group outlines, to frontoftheroom messages, there is a lot that goes into the process, and at times it can seem overwhelming. Purpose driven youth ministry audiobook by doug fields. Buy a cheap copy of purposedriven youth ministry book by doug fields. He served at south coast community church now mariners church, in newport beach, ca for 11 years before he moved to be the youth and teaching pastor at. Doug fields does share some great advice and encouragement based on decades of personal experience in youth ministry. But that in no way detracts from the value of the book. Purpose driven youth ministry by doug fields audiobook. Purposedriven youth ministry by fields, doug and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I really like how he created easy to use reproducible training pages and audio messages. Written by renowned youth ministry expert doug fields, this book is one that both lay and professional youth workers cannot afford to miss. Purpose driven youth ministry doesnt present a program to be copied into any context. Just add wifi bite sized 10minute ondemand video sessions on all sorts of youth ministry topics, and interactive quizzes to help leaders plan to apply what they learned. For the past decade, youth pastors around the world have used the bestselling purpose driven youth ministry to help guide them as they build a healthy youth ministry that is aimed at impacting the lives of teenagers.
This doug fields book is not a youth ministry book, but it will definitely speak to youth workers and the students they work with. Since forever altering the course of the youth ministry world with his bestselling, groundbreaking book, purposedriven youth ministry, doug fields mind but especially his heart has been focused on the many unique needs of new youth workers. Purpose driven youth ministry by doug fields overdrive. Doug fields has been in youth ministry since 1979 and former pastor to students at saddleback church in southern california. Buy a cheap copy of your first two years in youth ministry book by doug fields. Download and read free online purposedriven youth ministry training kit by doug fields. Written by renowned youth ministry expert doug fields, this book is. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and. Offering first 2 years in youth ministry, purpose driven youth ministry, a 101401 track. In february 2005, just before i began my current post as the youth pastor at sahel academy, i picked up a copy of the book, your first two years in youth ministry by doug fields. Thankfully, this book made me face what i intuitively knew was real but pretended wasnt. See all books authored by doug fields, including your first two years in youth ministry, and purposedriven youth.
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Since forever altering the course of the youth ministry world with his bestselling, groundbreaking book, purposedriven r youth ministry, doug fields mindbut especially his hearthas been focused on the many unique needs of new youth workers. Jul 16, 2012 this is the summary of purposedriven youth ministry by doug fields, rick warren. Try dymu for free with this session from doug fields, understanding relational ministry. He the author and coauthor of more than 60 books including. Doug fields is the senior director of homeword center for youth and family at azusa pacific university. Doug fields speakers bureau and booking agent info. Since forever altering the course of the youth ministry world with his bestselling, groundbreaking book, purposedriven youth ministry, doug fields mindbut. I had already read another of his books, purpose driven youth ministry and hoped this book would be as helpful and encouraging as the first. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Browse doug fieldss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
Early in his book, purpose driven youth ministry, fields identifies his goal for the book is to coach the reader through a plan to build a healthy youth ministry that isnt dependent on one great youth worker and wont be destroyed when that person leaves 17. Enhancing relational youth ministry with doug fields. Doug fields has been working in youth ministry for 30 years and is currently a pastor at saddleback church in southern california. Doug fields says, my goal for this book is to coach you through a plan to build a healthy youth ministry that isnt dependent on one great youth leader and wont. Doug translated his passion, insight, and vision for his beloved rookies into what youre now reading, your fist two years in youth. Books by doug fields author of your first two years in. Family ministry the southern baptist theological seminary. A personal and practical guide to starting right, p. Australia, germany, philippines, canada, mexico and brazil.
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