What The Purpose-Driven TM Church has done for pastoral ministry, this book is about to do for youth ministry. Doug Fields, the youth pastor at Rick Warren`s Saddleback Church, reveals the foundations for a powerful, Purpose-Driven TM Youth Ministry (PDYM). Youth leaders passionate about a ministry that fulfills the five scriptural purposes of evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, and worship will discover a proven, team approach that reduces burnout and incorporates the strengths of the church as a whole. What they won`t get is another six easy steps book. Says Fields, You will not find the PDYM to be a cookie-cutter approach promoting do it my way because there`s only one way . Rather, it`s a model that can be adapted to fit the unique needs, personality, and circumstances of any church. Purpose-Driven TM Youth Ministry is a flexible and exhaustive approach to building a healthy, self-sustaining youth ministry based on nine components: -- Power of God -- Purpose -- Potential Audience -- Programs -- Process -- Planned Values -- Participating Leaders -- Parents -- Personnel Here in detail and depth is the theory behind effective youth ministry. And here is the application -- the means for translating sound principles into practical action. From developing a purpose statement, to drafting a plan for spiritual growth, to the ins-and-outs of family involvement, to keeping the ministry focused, fresh, and vibrant, this volume meets virtually every concern of youth workers with up-to-date insights and seasoned, frontline advice. For almost twenty years, I`ve been living with the overwhelming responsibility to develop a youth ministry thatequips students rather than a youth ministry that coordinates events , says Fields. I don`t want to direct programs; I want to disciple students . This book captures the sweep of Fields`s experience and vision. Destined to become a youth ministry classic, Purpose-Driven TM Youth Ministry is an absolute must-have f