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Blaine Bartel is the founder of one of the most successful youth ministries in the US today. Oneighty, out of Tulsa, OK has forever changed the standard for effective youth work.

In this book, Blaine gives you insight into 10 rules of youth ministry and how oneighty breaks them all. The biggest challenge in youth ministry is to keep out of a rut and avoid the tendency that Church's have to resist change. Since youth culture is constantly shifting, a growing youth ministry must constantly think fresh and adjust itself to meet the needs of its members.

10 rules of youth ministry and why oneighty breaks them all, tells the story of how this ministry has broken out of the limitations that the Church places on its youth ministries to become a force for life change in its community.

As a former, burnt-out youth pastor working in sales, I found within this book the reassurance that youth ministry can be done well. In a large part, pastor Bartel has helped me to have the courage to return to full-time ministry and I am currently crafting a vision statement my ministry with the Bible in one hand and his book in the other.

I am just a teenager, not a youth pastor, but I love this book. You see, I attend Oneighty in Tulsa and I adore being able to attend there, yet, there were so many things that I didn't know about that I have now discovered. Just like FollowJesusChrist, I "was amazed" to learn about the many different aspects of how Oneighty works, and how it breaks the mold that was set for youth programs. I reccommend this book whole-heartedly along with Pastor Bartel's other books, even if you are just a teenager, they will touch your heart. :)

... I actually, just read this book last night while in my local Bible bookstore. I mean, I've read all of the Every Teenagers Little Black Books (which offer some info about different topics, with a lot of Scriptures sprinkled through each one) by Pastor Bartel, but this was something totally different. I was amazed, to find out exactly what goes on behind the scenes at Oneighty and some various things that occured when Oneighty began. All I can say is, this is probably one of the best books ever..., this book is well thought out, well written, and whether your involved in youth ministry or not, it is a great book to read. ;)

This is the kind of youth ministry book that you can read over and over again, and, as your experience ministering to students increases, you glean more and more from the principles taught within. It covers the spectrum, and has sound advice and practical tips for basically every aspect of youth ministry, providing not only the "why" but also the "how." I definitely would not want to try to be a Student Pastor in today's world without the wisdom I've gained from studying this book!