Group, 2005, 166 pp., $16.99,
www.group.com
OK, so what’s a youth ministry without youth? And then there’s the youth director and the valuable volunteers…so where do parents fit in? This fantastic resource recommends that “connecting” with parents is the ultimate way to help teens grow in faith. Insights come from veteran youth workers such as Jim Burns, Jeanne Mayo, Kurt Johnston, and many more, who share 200 creative ideas through 14 chapters on how important parents are — both to their teens and the life of youth ministry. Chapter topics range from helping kids respect and honor parents and building relationships at home, to family devotional ideas and bringing parents into the planning of youth group meetings. You even get to evaluate how useful this tool has been to you by completing the form at the back of the book. This is a resource that all youth leaders should read.
