Hes the director of purpose driven youth ministry, and the author of more than 40 books, including the bestsellers speaking to teenagers and your first two years in youth ministry. In addition, theyve invited some of the key thought leaders in youth ministry to chime in and add to your youth ministry education. But having a purpose driven youth ministry does not simply mean that you have a purpose behind everything you do. Doug fields says, my goal for this book is to coach you through a plan to build a.
Here is my take on doug fields top ten commitments for youth workers i will move slowly. For the best youth ministry ideas, check out our selection of curriculum, teen devotions, youth group lessons, games, teen bibles and more. 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. Written by renowned youth ministry expert doug fields, this book is one that both lay and professional youth workers cannot afford to miss. My concern for us as a youth ministry community is. The definitive volume for youth ministry today, detailing nine foundations for purpose driven ministry from the youth pastor of rick warrens acclaimed saddleback. Attracting youth back to the united methodist church. Bpa healthy youth ministry is a purposedriven youth ministry, and a purposedriven youth ministry will have programs and. In this sequel to his bestseller purposedriven youth ministry, fields offers 10 valuable steps to beginning a successful program. Purpose driven youth ministry will do for youth ministry what rick warrens gold medallion awardwinning, the purpose driven church is doing for pastoral ministry. The institute for student ministry excellence course number and title sm3 20 discipleship and evangelism in student ministry semester online professors name dr. Purpose driven youth ministry will do for youth ministry what rick warrens gold. You first two years in youth ministry by doug fields. Why youth ministry is failing and this generation wont.
One of the few breakouts i got to sit in on was doug fields breakout on student ministry. The author of the purpose driven youth ministry, doug fields, is the youth minister at saddleback community church in southern california, a model church for many seeking to grow a megachurch. Groups youth ministry resources, powered by simply youth ministry, are designed to help you with what matters most. Our passion here at driven is for our teens to be challenged to set their hope in god through the teaching and preaching of his word. A true dynasty is stronger than its one great player. Youth ministry 5 important characteristics of youth leaders 6. Chromey introduces the concept of purpose driven youth ministry and man behind the thought. 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.
Doug franklin founder and president of leadertreks youth ministry. I have been serving in youth ministry for over 20 years, am currently the director of student ministries at valley church in des moines, ia, and am on a first name basis with several best buy and apple employees. Founded by jim burns and supported by doug fields, homeword and azusa pacific university have partnered to form the homeword center for youth and family. Purposedriven youth ministry needs a purpose statement. Sermons on spiritual growth are aimed to help your youth ministry students develop healthy habits for longterm, independent spiritual growth. Sermons on spiritual growth, youth sermon series, sermons. Fields is an experienced youth minister of more than twenty years and also is an instructor for youth specialties. Purpose driven youth ministry by doug fields english isbn. Purpose driven youth ministry will help you develop a ministry that equips students rather than a ministry that coordinates events.
The dym show special guest katie edwards talks about being at your worst and pda duration. Purpose driven youth ministry by doug fields, 9780310694854, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This article was first published in ascensions 2017 faith formation catalog. 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. What doug fields move from simply to ys means for both organizations. Having grown up in church, but not saved, attended church often. If youre starting a youth ministry, look here for firm foundations. Doug fields has been in youth ministry since 1979 and former pastor to students at saddleback church in southern california.
Doug fields does share some great advice and encouragement based on decades of personal experience in youth ministry. The post box of lies appeared first on download youth ministry. About homeword homeword helps families succeed by creating biblical resources that build strong marriages, confident parents, empowered kids and healthy leaders. Its great that god can use doug to build other youth ministry organizations to support us, the people serving his bride. Driven is a fun, loving environment where any teenager can be apart of something bigger than themselves.
Your first two years in youth ministry by doug fields. In the introduction to purpose driven youth ministry rick warren says that the book is, a seminary level education in youth ministry. Doug fields top ten commitments for youth ministry. Founder of simply youth ministry, doug fields has been in youth ministry since 1979 and is currently on staff at saddleback church in southern california. Into the depth youth ministry making disciples of jesus christ. But sometimes, especially in youth ministry, that can be easier said than done. In fields book, your first two years in youth ministry, he takes his years of experience and shares his insights to help new, current, and up and coming youth pastors. What doug fields move from simply to ys means for both. Designed to prompt group interaction with you as facilitator this kit contains five sessions for your team. Doug fields says about pdym, 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. A purpose driven youth ministry has godly leaders working together to faithfully pursue, reflect, and deepen the biblical purposes in the church body and individual. The developing habits youth sermon series outlines six spiritual disciplines for all believers, plus this download sermon series covers the importance of hangout time with god, accountability with other believers, bible memorization, involvement with. I had to read it for a college class, and i expected it to be a shallow, uninteresting read.
It was pretty enlightening in the field of youth ministry overall. Course syllabus the institute for student ministry excellence. A healthy youth ministry is a purpose driven youth ministry pdym. Why youth ministry 3 vision mission 4 youth groups vs. Style heading 1 this style is for the session number. Forged around the fundamental purposes of evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, and worship, purposedriven youth ministry uses the experiences of saddleback church in california to illustrate what a healthy youth ministry can be. The author of the purposedriven youth ministry, doug fields, is the youth minister at saddleback community church in southern california, a model church for many seeking to grow a megachurch.
Brian mcnarry, a youth worker in manitoba, canada, contributes another freebie friday for this week. I decided to start a series on modern youth ministry and my experiences within it. Saddleback youth pastor echoes purposedriven ministry thrust. Bpwhen it comes to being purposedriven, youth ministry is no exception, doug fields says. Episode 4 were back with your favorite program on the best night ever.
Purposedriven clear vision compassion for the lost. Attracting youth back to the united methodist church have mercy consuelo baker brad craft. The other day, a fellow church member posted the following quote from greg stier, founder of dare 2 share youth ministries. Youll learn the importance of going before god, focusing on relationships, communicating your desires, identifying your personal values, developing and teaching your purpose, pursuing leaders, evaluating and creating programs, and more. Box of lies, first 2 years, fun, games, jimmy fallon, programming, student, youth, youth ministry posts. Pdf the purposedriven youth ministry, doug fields semantic. Its an indispensable guide to creating and maintaining youth ministry for the long run.
Each letter stands for a habit that any growing christian needs to form. The purpose driven life by rick warren you first two years in youth ministry by doug fields. If youve read purpose driven youth ministry, by doug fields, youve definitely heard of the h. Northeastern seminary where the unchanging essentials of biblical and historic christianity are combined with a responsive attitude toward contemporary culturewhere christcentered people of different ages, ethnicities, and denominations gain the theological understanding, spiritual formation, and proven skills necessary for effective ministry to the church and the world.
Most of us would say that our marriage and family come before our jobs. Purpose driven youth ministry by doug fields avaxhome. The purpose drivenr youth ministry training kit is here to help you and your leadership team both adults and student leaders build a purpose driven ministry. I have a passion for jesus, students, and youth ministry. Kop purpose driven youth ministry av doug fields pa. Even after being born again, i continued to to witness many. Why youth ministry is failing and this generation wont win the world for christ.
Categories keyword title description link topic depression the road back dramatic film on teen anxietydepression powerful short film created to educate. Doug fields your first two years in youth ministry was an interesting read. Purposedriven youth ministry will help you develop a ministry that equips students rather than a ministry that coordinates events. Youth ministrys greatest resource is not what you may. Doug fields one of the most influential youth pastors in the past 20 years. However, the lack of gospel focus in this resource is a major problem. Youth ministry resources, youth ministry ideas, curriculum. Being a kids pastor for years or so, im not as connected with all the innerworkings of student ministry. I really like how he created easy to use reproducible training pages and audio messages.