Junior High Ministry: A Guide to Early Adolescence for Youth Workers

By Wayne Rice

Book Overview

Rowdy, restless, silly, out of control, moody, vulgar, disrespectful, unpredictable -- this may be the junior high stereotype, writes youth ministry expert Wayne Rice. But early adolescents' enthusiasm, loyalty, energy, candidness, and willingness to learn -- these more than compensate for the well-publicized hazards of working with middle schoolers. In this edition of Junior High Ministry -- updated and expanded to reflect the realities of middle school ministry at the turn of the century -- the cofounder of Youth Specialties takes a comprehensive look at the early adolescent experience: - A case for junior high ministry -- and what it takes to work effectively with junior highers. - New material of turn-of-the-century trends in the youth culture -- and on programming for kids living in this culture. - A chapter each on the five pivotal areas of development -- physical, social, intellectual, psycho-emotional, and faith -- among junior highers. - Altogether new chapters on parental involvement and mentoring in the context of junior high ministry . . . all topped off with 50 creative and practical ideas -- fun and games, Bible study openers, mixers, entire events -- that are tailored for junior highers in Sunday school, the youth room, or your living room. Whether you're training for youth work or a trainer of youth workers, Junior High Ministry will keep finding its dog-eared way to the top of your most used resources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031022442X
• ISBN13: 9780310224426
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up

Customer Reviews

A MUST read for the Middle School Volunteer/Leader

This is a wonderful book and will be a great resource for ANY leader/volunteer in the middle school/jr. high ministry!!! I highly recommend it. I also want to through out there that if you are the parent of a child this age this book is a must. Great tips on connecting to this age group whether you are leading in a church or guiding your pre-teen child. It will normalize "them" and reminded me how certain behaviors are stages/phases and hey are not just immature kids - they are going through a lot and desperately need loving, mature, adults who get them, not by just saying it but by living it. GREAT READ BUY THIS BOOK AND PRAYERFULLY READ IT :O)

Excellent

This book is great for people interested not only in junior high ministry, but for anyone curious about what to connect with a student. He gives great pratical examples and tons of resources to continue your understanding. If you want to know how to meet students where they are at in a postive way, check this book out.

Well-Rounded Look at Junior High Ministry

Wayne Rice encompasses many perspectives and areas of junior high ministry. The physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and faith areas of development within a junior higher were discussed for a more complete understanding of their changing world. It was very informative and the book made some exceedingly good points that should be remembered when working with this age group.It is a quick and easy read and very informative with the basics needed. I believe that if you want to get a quick grasp with some in depth insights on junior high ministry this would be an excellent choice.