Jesus-Centered Youth Ministry [Paperback]

Rick Lawrence (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 5, 2007

Back Cover: It's one thing to build your youth ministry on Jesus.
It's another thing to keep it there.

You stepped into ministry passionate about pointing teenagers to Jesus. Committed to keeping Christ the absolute center of your orbit-and inviting kids to join you there.

Now sometimes the focus feels fuzzy. You lead tons of activities -Bible studies, mission trips, deep discussions-and they're all good. But do they all point teenagers to Jesus?

Imagine the power of a youth ministry focused on Jesus ... and Jesus only. Where absolutely everything turns kids toward the cross. Where the Big Question is ever and always how to know, live, share, and grow in a relationship with Jesus.
Today. Tomorrow. Forever.

This resource brought to you by:
Bo Boshers,
Chap Clark,
Mark Devries,
Katie Edwards,
Kurt Johnston,
Dave Livermore,
Jeanne Mayo,
Walt Mueller,
Judson Poling,
Duffy Robbins,
Thom & Joani Schultz, and
Greg Stier.

Special thanks to
Doug Fields.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Rick Lawrence is the editor of Group Magazine and the executive editor in charge of Group Publishing's youth ministry training events (including Group Magazine Live) and two web sites-- groupmag.com and ministryandmedia.com. He is the author or co-author of hundreds of magazine articles and books, including The Family-Friendly Church and TrendWatch.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Group Publishing (February 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764435043
• ISBN-13: 978-0764435041
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #460,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rick is the longtime Executive Editor of GROUP Magazine (youthministry.com) and the co-leader of the Simply Youth Ministry Conference (youthministry.com/conference). He's the author of Sifted: God's Scandalous Response to Satan's Outrageous Demand (2011, siftedbook.com). And he's authored hundreds of magazine articles and is the author, co-author, or editor of 32 books. He co-authored The Family Friendly Church (1998), IT: Innovative Tools for Youth Ministry (2004), and Youth Ministry In the 21st Century (2005). He's authored TrendWatch (2000), JC Q's: 150 Jesus-Centered Discussion Questions (2006), Jesus-Centered Youth Ministry (2007), the adult/teenager small-group curriculum In Pursuit of Jesus (2007), Make Their Day (2009), and Ten Tough Things (2009)--all published by Group Publishing.

He's a consultant to national research organizations and a frequent conference and workshop speaker. He has been interviewed by national publications and media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Homeword with Jim Burns, Dennis Rainey's FamilyLife Today, and the Moody Bible Institute radio network, among others.

He's married to Beverly Rose and has a 13-year-old daughter named Lucy Rose and a 8-year-old daughter named Emma Grace.

You can follow Rick on Twitter @RickSkip, on Facebook at Facebook.com/RickSkip, or you can email him at [e-mail], or you can drag a banner behind your biplane over Denver, Colorado with a special message for Rick.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Will challenge the way you think of Jesus, communication, parents, & volunteers, March 5, 2008

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Danette Matty "Danette Matty" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jesus-Centered Youth Ministry (Paperback)

JCYM ought to be passed out at the door of all student ministry programs and become standard curriculum. It's not just that Lawrence has a way of painting pictures and presenting hard research meant to compel change; this is one of the most powerful books on Jesus I've read. And like Lawrence's Youth Ministry in the 21st Century, JCYM combines deep insight and practicality for doable student ministry - especially the small group and communication chapters. I also really liked the inspiring chapters on volunteers and parents. I can actually implement so much of what I've read. I'll refer back to JCYM more than once.

5.0 out of 5 stars Getting Back to the Basics, July 9, 2008

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C. N. Thompson "OKChristy" (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jesus-Centered Youth Ministry (Paperback)

"Jesus Centered Youth Ministry" has made me stop to think what our ministry with youth would look like if Jesus was truly central in everything. I agree with the author that "More of Jesus and less of ministry" is the key for a positive change that could revolutionize our ministries as well as our personal walks with God. I believe this book will be an encouragement and eye-opening experience for anyone who picks it up. Practical tips and life experience stories for all the basics of ministry from counseling to evangelism are given with the main focus on the only One who really counts-Jesus.

5.0 out of 5 stars passed on, April 17, 2008

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Matthew K. Roelandts (TN-USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jesus-Centered Youth Ministry (Paperback)

I got several copies and passed them on to other YP's. They also liked and implimented some ideas. But isn't that what its all about glean what you can use it to work...if it fails try something new.