Junior High Ministry by Wayne Rice

Junior High Ministry

A Guide to Early Adolescence for Youth Workers

Wayne Rice

Zondervan · Print & ebook · March 3, 1998

Rowdy, restless, silly, out of control, moody, vulgar, disrespectful, unpredictable -- this may be the junior high stereotype, writes youth ministry expert Wayne Rice.

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Who it’s for
Youth workers seeking guidance on serving junior highers
Themes
Early adolescent development, Junior high ministry practice, Mentoring and parental involvement
Genres
Youth Ministry, Children & Youth (Religious Education)

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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.

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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.

Who it’s for

  • Youth workers seeking guidance on serving junior highers
  • Trainers preparing youth workers

Where it sits

Youth Ministry86%
Children & Youth (Religious Education)48%

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Publisher categories

  • Children & Youth (Religious Education)
  • Adult Ministry
  • Youth Ministry
Authors
Wayne Rice
Publisher
Zondervan
Published
March 3, 1998
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Early adolescent development · Junior high ministry practice · Mentoring and parental involvement
Reading lane
Children & Youth (Religious Education)