10-Minute Talks: 24 Messages Your Students Will Love [Paperback]

Jonathan McKee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 22, 2008

Sometimes you don't have their attention for very long. Whether you've planned for a short message or your program has run long, a ten-minute talk is sometimes all you have space for in your youth ministry. So make sure you make it ten minutes that really count! If you need to communicate something meaningful in just a little time, 10 Minute Talks has just what you need---more than two dozen ready-to-go, story-based talks. With talks for spiritual growth, targeted at your Christian students, and outreach talks, perfect for any teenager, you'll be prepared to give them a bite of truth that they can walk away remembering. Following the method Jesus used most often, these 10 Minute Talks give you stories that can impact students with one simple point. Each talk gives you the tools you need to make it count, and the flexibility to make it work for your context. Along with each topic and title, you'll find: * The Big Idea * Scripture * The Story * The Transition Statement * Application * Closing Don't get caught with nothing to say---or too much to say in the time you've got! Get 10 Minute Talks and get a meaningful message across quickly!

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About the Author

President of The Source for Youth Ministry, Jonathan McKee is the author of numerous youth ministry books including 10-Minute Talks, and the award winning books Getting Students to Show Up and Do They Run When They See You Coming?. He speaks and trains at camps, conferences, and events across the U.S., and provides free resources for youth workers around the world on his website, TheSource4YM.com. SPANISH BIO: Jonathan McKee es president y fundador de www.thesource4ym.comuno orgaizacion sin fines de lucro dedicado a proveer herramienas gratis para lideres jueveniles alrededor del muno. Jonathan comenzo su correro de conferencisto hablando a adolescents en escuelas seculars. Joy continuo habiando en todo tipo de conferencias ye es aturo del libro Corren cuando t even llegar? Alcanzando adolescents que le escapon a la iglesia.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties (July 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031027494X
• ISBN-13: 978-0310274940
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,029,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jonathan McKee, president of The Source for Youth Ministry, is the author of numerous books including the brand new "Candid Confessions of an Imperfect Parent," and various youth ministry books like, "Connect: Real Relationships in a World of Isolation," and the award winning book, "Do They Run When They See You Coming?" He speaks and trains at camps, conferences, and events across North America, and provides free resources to adult mentors on his websites, TheSource4YM.com and TheSource4Parents.com. Jonathan lives with his wife Lori and their three teenagers in Northern California.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile Book, November 9, 2008

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This review is from: 10-Minute Talks: 24 Messages Your Students Will Love (Paperback)

Excellent book for those working with Youth in a Christian setting. Good messages that are short and to the point.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Resource, September 30, 2008

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This review is from: 10-Minute Talks: 24 Messages Your Students Will Love (Paperback)

This is a great resource for youth workers of any kind. The supplemental CD that comes with it is a time saver too. The cd also includes small group discussion questions. It is full of great talks for your youth. Check out his website too! http://www.thesource4ym.com/

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful help, June 10, 2011

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JonD - See all my reviews

This review is from: 10-Minute Talks: 24 Messages Your Students Will Love (Paperback)

This book actually ministered to me before I used it to help my kids. It's worth the price just for the tips.