The Whole Youth Worker. Advice on Professional, Personal, and Physical Wellness from the Trenches, 2nd Ed.

Being a youth minister is not for the meek!Youth ministry is difficult and you need every useful resource you can get your handson. The Whole Youth Worker, 2nd Edition is advice straight from the heart of a guywho has been in the youth ministry trenches for over a decade. Whether you are a youthminister rookie or a seasoned pro, The Whole Youth Worker, 2nd Edition should be onyour resource shelf. Inside the new 2nd Edition, you will find advice on:Being a professional inside the officeDealing with criticismBalancing family and ministryChallenging your congregation's definition of successCreating a more parent-friendly ministryCreating a clear vision for ministryMinistering to others when your spirit is strugglingStaying health as a form of worshipAnd new insights available only in this edition include:Advice on interviewing wellHow not to let an event become bigger than GodCelebrating successesWhen good kids make bad choicesYouth Ministers and Pastors Acclaim for The Whole Youth Worker"Here is a brass-tacks companion for those who would aspire to being not a masterbut a servant, one who is willing to put forth great effort on the young, even thoughnot all the recipients will be appreciative. Jay Tucker is the opposite of preachy, he ispractical and instructional with down-to-earth language that brings a smile."--Most Rev. Heyward B. Ewart, PhD, DD, Metropolitan Archbishop, Holy Catholic Church International"If you want to hear from the heart of a youth worker ...