Controlled Chaos: Making Sense of Junior High Ministry

by Kurt Johnston, Justin Herman (Contributor), Rick Warren (Foreword)

Includes chapter responses from Heather Flies, Scott Rubin, Kenny & Elle Campbell, Katie Edwards, and more.Few areas of ministry are as intense, unpredictable, and chaotic as junior high ministry—but that craziness is probably one of the reasons you’re drawn to it!Kurt Johnston and Justin Herman are your guides in this revised and expanded edition of a youth ministry classic. Their goal in Controlled Chaos is to share their experience, insight, and a desire to provide a little bit of hope and help so you can effectively serve the middle school students in your church.As youth ministry veterans, Kurt and Justin know the key to effective junior high + CARING ADULT FOLLOWER OF JESUS + JUNIOR HIGHER = GOOD STUFFAnd this book unpacks how to turn that ministry formula into ministry today’s junior higherBuilding an effective team of quality volunteersMinistering to and partnering with parents and familiesPursuing and promoting creativity in your ministryIdentifying your ministry’s purposeTeaching and speaking effectively to young teenagersHaving fun—yes, FUN—at churchBecoming a spiritually healthy leaderAccept the mess. Welcome the madness. Embrace the chaos.

Genres: Leadership

228 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Rene Flores · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book to start hitting the ground in Youth ministry that focuses on Junior High! It also has some applications to high schoolers as well! A must read!