Building a Youth Ministry that Builds Disciples: A Small Book About a Big Idea

by Duffy Robbins

While most youth pastors are being regularly evaluated (or even scrutinized) for what they’re doing right now in the youth group, the reality is that the most important thing they are doing won’t actually be evident until much later. That’s because the biggest challenge for any youth ministry is helping teens embrace a whole-hearted devotion to God that lasts far beyond their years in the youth room. Unfortunately, much of youth ministry seems to be designed on the model of setting teenagers up for a “date” with God—a delightful evening that involves music, laughter, food, and light conversation. But what scripture calls us to is not a “one-night stand” with God, but a lifelong love of God that endures. Youth ministry educator and veteran, Duffy Robbins, offers youth workers a blueprint for building that kind of faith in teenagers. In this concise book, ideal for busy youth workers, they’ll be equipped to build a youth ministry that instills that lasting faith in its students.

Genres: Christian, Discipleship, Nonfiction, Faith

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 17, 2012

Reviews

[Jobe Arnold · Rating 3 out of 5]

I saw this on the shelf at home and thought it would be practical. It didn't have much on corralling whippersnapping middle schoolers, but it had a lot of good things to say about discipleship that I even found applicable to myself.

[Beverly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Started this book as a red required for work. As a team we did not finish it.

[Justine Olawsky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a good guide to building a right-focused youth ministry program! And funny, too (which a book like this should be if at all possible)!

[Mark Little · Rating 3 out of 5]

See book review for class

[Deonca Evans Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Youth Ministry

The book offered practical ways to build a youth ministry that develops life long disciples. It provided creative activities to do with youth.

[Derek Mansker · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this not only for youth ministry but for discipleship for all ages. I have referred back to it many times for notes I have made in it.

[Bobby King · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of best ministry books I've read!! Wow!