Student Leadership Training Manual for Youth Workers, The [Paperback]

Dennis 'Tiger' McLuen (Author), Chuck Wysong (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0310227976 | ISBN-13: 978-0310227977 | Publication Date: October 1, 2000

As profound, as relevant, as funny as you are . . . teenagers still listen to each other more than to an adult youth worker. You may grimace, but you can't deny it--students talking to each other usually means more to them than adults talking to them. The Student Leadership Training Manual helps you equip your senior highers for leading their peers and taking charge of as much of the ministry as they want or are able-- helping and evangelizing their peers . . . organizing ministry teams . . . planning and executing their own youth ministry programming. Here are 31 training sessions for discipling student leaders in a small-group setting--sessions that start in the Bible and reach deep into teenagers' experience . . . ready for you to implement a clear and effective program that trains your students for higher levels of leadership, regardless of where they are now. Plus 24 pages just for you, a veritable primer on how to cultivate student leadership: The role of adults Authority vs. responsibility Setting student leaders up for success Teaching students not just the whats, but the whys and hows Helping them discover their spiritual giftedness Perfect for youth workers, CE directors, associate pastors, and small-group leaders--anyone who works with a youth group's core kids.

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From the Back Cover

As profound, as relevant, as funny as you are . . . teenagers still listen to each other more than to an adult youth worker.

You may grimace, but you can’t deny it--students talking to each other usually means more to them than adults talking to them.

The Student Leadership Training Manual helps you equip your senior highers for leading their peers and taking charge of as much of the ministry as they want or are able--

helping and evangelizing their peers . . . organizing ministry teams . . . planning and executing their own youth ministry programming.

Here are 31 training sessions for discipling student leaders in a small-group setting--sessions that start in the Bible and reach deep into teenagers’ experience . . . ready for you to implement a clear and effective program that trains your students for higher levels of leadership, regardless of where they are now.

Plus 24 pages just for you, a veritable primer on how to cultivate student leadership:

The role of adults Authority vs. responsibility Setting student leaders up for success Teaching students not just the whats, but the whys and hows Helping them discover their spiritual giftedness

Perfect for youth workers, CE directors, associate pastors, and small-group leaders--anyone who works with a youth group’s core kids.

About the Author

Dennis 'Tiger' McLuen is executive director for Youth Leadership, a Minneapolis-based organization that educates leaders for youth and family ministry. Tiger also teachs for Bethel and Luther Seminaries when he's not speaking and writing. Chuck Wysong(---following a stint as denominational director of youth ministries for the Evangelical Covenant Church) is copastor of Ocean Hills Covenant Church in Santa Barbara, California, where he oversees ministry to children and youth with emphasis on parents and families.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310227976
• ISBN-13: 978-0310227977
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #892,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Could be Better, February 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Student Leadership Training Manual for Youth Workers, The (Paperback)

I think that overall the book was ok. If you are just starting out, need a detailed plan, or have a large group this book may help you. If you have a small group or if you're trying to go deeper with your youth leaders then this book would be a better reference book then a "game plan". In short, it only skims the top of what leadership is. I feel it doesn't allow you to totally cultivate and tap-in-to the full leadership potential of your youth leaders.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Practical, March 16, 2002

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Jeff Grosskopf (Arvada, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Student Leadership Training Manual for Youth Workers, The (Paperback)

I thought this was one of the most helpful resources on developing and discipling kids I have ever seen. Thanks so much for helping me be more effective with my students.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sent in Timely Manner, October 21, 2010

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This book was sent to me in a very timely manner and it was delivered in good condition.