Authorpreneur Dashboard – Chris Ward
Gummy Bears In the Toilet - Who's Your Jamie Lolley?
Christian Books & Bibles
“I think you may find the point is simple: to encourage you. As a student pastor and leader myself, isn’t that what we all really need? Yes, the glam and name recognition is nice, plus being the youngest person on staff, meaning you are the “cool” staff member. But in the end, with all the fame and fortune (I use the term fortune lightly…and comically) that comes in student ministry, burn out and low points are inevitable. These stories won’t feel all that unique, because many will be familiar to you and your own experiences in some form or fashion. In fact, though we like to think we’ve got the coolest, newest thing in student ministry, well…never mind, I want you to read the rest of the book. Let me say this, from start to finish, I want to “bookend” on..” Excerpt From: Chris Ward. “Gummy Bears In the Toilet - Who's Your Jamie Lolley?.” iBooks.
Book Bubbles from Gummy Bears In the Toilet - Who's Your Jamie Lolley?
You never know...
Sometimes as student pastors and worker, you never know when God will call you back in to working with students!!
chapter 4 - do you care?
students are pretty psyched to know you care!
Chapter 7 - insight
Be consistent as a student pastor or leader is more important than the student being consistent. - they are the teenager after all, and you're the adult. Let's build a better relationship where they know they can count on us.
For Parents, From Your Youth Leader
The era in leading youth ministry before i had kids of I own...and then when i did...VERY DIFFERENT. To Parents everywhere, you are more important than you know to your teenagers!
Student Pastors, Be Encouraged!
Its the encouraging ending to this book, which is really the whole point - pastors, parents, student and youth pastors, leaders and volunteers who give their time so faithfully...
Chapt 9 - Daughters
...and Sons...there are students that you will have that renew and keep you in ministry. This chapter shares the story of one of mine.
Chpt 8 - Student ministry is not Immune
Every book has a little sadness - though hard to write (and read), we were promised that trouble would exist in this life time...student ministry is no different.
Chpt 7 - It's All About Choice
as Neo said in one of the greatest trilogies of all times - "The problem is choice" - LOL - Choices take us new directions, and youth pastors know this all to well.
Chpt 6 - Jacked Up!
Teenagers who live in the weight room at school or a gym...you gotta love em!
Chapt 5 - A Little More Serious
Fun and and games (and Jesus of course) defines much of student ministry...but there are many serious issues we deal with as leaders when working with our youth.
Chap 4 - Bldg Relationships
What's worth more to your students (and their families) in the long run? Your time, or the cool place and crazy things you do at youth night?
Chapter 1
you will soon find out not only who Jamie is, but also who he reminds you of in your life!
Intro Snippet
First off, when reading this book you should have that one kid in your mind the whole time...you know the one...the one that at the time made you question your job, sanity, and religion (lol)...
