The Junior High Ministry

<p>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.</p>