Are you struggling in your parish to implement a dynamic youth ministry program that truly engages young people? Effective Practices for Dynamic Youth Ministry is the result of a research collaboration between the Center for Ministry Development and Saint Mary's Press, and it outlines the proven strategies that have worked for the most successful Catholic youth ministry programs across the United States.
Each chapter includes research results on best practices for youth ministry, quotes from youth and adults, and practical ideas for implementing successful youth programs. If you are truly committed to creating a more youth-friendly parish, you'll want to read this book!
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| Format: | Paperback book |
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| Product code: | SM3397 |
| Dimensions: | 5.75" x 8.75" |
| Length: | 112 pages |
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Saint Mary's Press
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| ISBN: | 9780884898061 |
| 1-2 copies | $16.88 each |
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| 3-5 copies | $15.94 each |
| 6+ copies | $15.00 each |
Praise
Though specifically written for those working in the Catholic Church, this book provides ideas and principles that apply in all churches, East shares the result of research within the Catholic Church, but principles like "It takes a willing parish to build an effective youth ministry" and "Relationship building is essential to effective youth ministry" make it a great read for all youth workers. Quotes from students augment the findings, but the heart that motivates this resource helps bring clarity and makes the book feel easy to apply. Buy it and give it to your board members; it's very well done.
Author
Tom was the Director of the Center for Ministry Development, Project Coordinator for Youth Ministry Services, and Coordinator of the Certificate Program in Youth Ministry Studies. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies from Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles. Tom served as editor and author for Leadership for Catholic Youth Ministry (Twenty-Third Publications), Effective Practices for Dynamic Youth Ministry (Saint Mary's Press), and Ministry Resources for Prayer and Worship (Saint Mary's Press). Tom was also the General Editor for Call to Faith—A Thematic Approach to Young Adolescent Catechesis (Harcourt Religion Publishers). Tom is the 2006 recipient of the National Catholic Youth Ministry Award for National Leadership.
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Ann Marie worked for 11 years as a Coordinator for Youth Ministry Services for the Center for Ministry Development and Project Coordinator for YouthLeader and Just5Days. Ann Marie holds a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Christ the King Seminary in Buffalo, New York. She previously held the position of Associate Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Ann Marie worked in diocesan ministry for over 10 years. She has authored and contributed to a number of books including Leadership for Catholic Youth Ministry, Ministry Resources for Youth Leadership Development, Ministry Resources for Community Life, and Effective Practices for Dynamic Youth Ministry. Ann Marie teaches Foundations of Ministry Leadership and Skills for Christian Leadership in the Certificate Program. In September 2012, Ann Marie began her new position at St. Catherine of Siena Parish In Ithaca, New York.
