Contents
Contents
Introduction: A Roll of the Dice
Exposing Today’s Most Popular Youth Ministry Model
The Anatomy of Stuckness in Youth Ministry
The Crisis of Chronic Underinvestment
3: Hoping, Wishing and Praying
Beyond the Frantic Search for the Youth Ministry Superstar
A Systems Approach to Youth Ministry
The Structures of Sustainability
The Work of the Environmental Architect
A Primer for Youth Ministry Search Teams
The Emotionally Healthy Youth Worker
9: Monkeys, Frogs and Balconies
Secrets of Third-Pig Youth Workers
10: Architecting the Constellation
From Camp Counselor to Sustainable Leader
Making Friendship Contagious
Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Church Politics
13: Rabbit Trails and Brick Walls
When All the Brilliant Plans Don’t Work
Seizing the Unfair Advantage
Discussion Questions
Sustainable Youth Ministry Builder’s List
The Compliance Checklist