So That's Why I Keep Doing This! [Paperback]

Glenn Procopio (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998

Glenn Procopio's "straight from the youth room" tales and experiences cut to the heart of a youth worker's battle fatigue. This collection of 52 vignettes (one for each week of the year) helps youth workers to see what lies beyond youth ministry's dilemmas, frustrations, and trials.

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From the Publisher

Just when weary youth workers begin to feel all wrung out--questioning their calling, wondering if they're making a difference--accomplished storyteller Glen Procopio serves up a long, cool drink of water. Glen's straight from the youth room tales and experiences cut to the heart of a youth worker's battle fatigue, offering encouragement and affirmation through poignant stories of the common struggle. This collection of 52 vignettes (one for each week of the year) helps youth workers to see what lies beyond youth ministry's dilemmas, frustrations, and trials; to get back in touch with their souls; to remember what youth ministry is all about; and to refocus on why they're called of God to do what they do. It's perfect for all youth ministers, for those inevitable moments when they find themselves a bit on the ragged edge.

From the Author

Glen Procopio majored in music and Christian education at Northwest Bible College. Presently serving at North Cleveland Church of God, he has been a full-time youth pastor for the past 16 years. He, his wife, Rhonda, and their three boys live in Cleveland, Tennessee

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031022456X
• ISBN-13: 978-0310224563
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #712,730 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remember Why You Are In Youth Work?, May 25, 2001

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This review is from: So That's Why I Keep Doing This! (Paperback)

This book helps to keep your minstry life in perspective. Procopio has a splendid storyteling style. It offers a sense of familiarity as you puruse through. You realize that he has "been there and done that" and it helps you to know you are not alone. The book doesn't offer a lot in the way of solution to ministry problems but it does comfort a weary heart. It acheives it's purpose to remind us that our love for teens and who they can be coupled with our love for Christ is the reason we come to work everyday. Sometimes it is good to be reminded.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have book for Youth Leaders., March 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: So That's Why I Keep Doing This! (Paperback)

I loved this book. T. Glenn allows the reader to see Youth as he has for the past 16 years. It is a book that captures your attention from the first page to the closing remarks. It is very well written. He has allowed himself to be transparent to the readers showing his strengths and weaknesses. The book is honest and straight from the heart.