Author:
Work, Mike, 1961-
ImprintGrand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan : Youth Specialties, [2014]
Description474 pages ; 26 cm
Note:Chapter 1: Building a Foundation. Developing a philosophy of ministry -- Developing a philosophy of leadership -- Chapter 2: Strategic Planning. Developing a strategic plan for your youth ministry -- Chapter 3: Employed as a Youth Minister. A career in youth ministry -- Your resume -- Interviewing for a position -- The job offer -- Job reviews -- Negotiating a raise -- Leaving well -- Chapter 3: Managing Your Life in Ministry. Time management -- Setting priorities -- Setting boundaries -- Planning for your future -- Chapter 5: General Office Procedures. Office setup -- Organize the chaos -- Organize the documents -- Chapter 6: Finances. Foundations for financial health -- Resource management -- Donations and income -- Creating a budget -- Managing a budget -- Keeping your financial paperwork in order -- Tips for the newcomer -- Chapter 7: Making Plans. Long-term planning -- Short-term planning -- Chapter 8: Communications. Target your communication -- Tools for communication -- Designing and prioritizing communication and marketing -- Chapter 9: Risk Management. Foundations of risk management -- A risk management process -- Events and forms -- Travel safety -- Social media policies -- Insurance -- When accidents happen -- Chapter 10: Events. What is an event? -- Five essentials for planning -- Tools for event management -- Small on-site events -- Small off-site events -- Evaluating your event -- Chapter 11: Working with Boards and Committees. Boards, committees, and task forces -- conducting a successful meeting -- Chapter 12: Interns. Getting the church on board -- Determine the type of internship -- Create the position description -- Recruit and screen the intern -- Supervising an intern -- Ending an internship -- Chapter 13: Teams. Building a health team -- Recruiting volunteers -- Life-cycle of team members -- Conclusion. Staying organized.
