About ten years ago, Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren was published. It would later become a best seller and influence the lives of millions. Rick Warren is the pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA. His youth pastor Doug Fields, wrote the book Purpose Driven Youth Ministry.
Here’s the description from Doug Field’s site.
Doug Fields wrote Purpose-Driven Youth Ministry to communicate what he believes are the key ingredients to building a vibrant youth ministry that glorifies God and changes kids lives. The book outlines the essentials for building a healthy, youth ministry that is purpose-driven. If you are passionate about building a ministry that fulfills the five scriptural goals of evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, and worship, you will discover a proven, team approach that reduces burnout and incorporates the strengths of the church as a whole. The book is a flexible and exhaustive approach to building a healthy youth ministry based on nine components
- Power of God
- Purpose
- Potential Audience
- Programs
- Process
- Planned Values
- Participating Leaders
- Parents
- Perseverance
If you are a VCYC officer, a youth involved in the church looking to understand the difference between ministry and activity, a youth director or pastor, I highly recommend that you purchase this book. You are bound to walk away with several nuggets that will shape your youth ministry strategy and make you more intentional about youth ministry structures! Frame your faith.
Vajaah
VCYC President
