Purpose-Driven® Youth Ministry

In terms of what I’m actually doing on a day to day basis—this was the most useful book I’ve read in a long time. I don’t hesitate to say that anyone who feels even the slightest call to youth ministry needs to read this book in its entirety. It’s a great reference tool as well—as the chapters are easily structured and outlined. Although the text is over 400pp long, it’s a quick read due to...more

In terms of what I’m actually doing on a day to day basis—this was the most useful book I’ve read in a long time. I don’t hesitate to say that anyone who feels even the slightest call to youth ministry needs to read this book in its entirety. It’s a great reference tool as well—as the chapters are easily structured and outlined. Although the text is over 400pp long, it’s a quick read due to its layout. Fields organizes the book around 9 components of healthy youth ministry. These 9 are: The Power of God, Purpose, Potential audience, Programs, Process, Planned values, Parents, Participating leaders, and Perseverance. All nine are explained in detail with multiple chapters. This is without a doubt probably the most comprehensive volume on youth ministry that is available anywhere. Fields’ decades of experience and success in youth ministry are evident in every section as he inspires, challenges, and instructs the potential youth worker.    hide