B.R.M. (Bathroom Reading Material) for Youth Workers

by Jeremy Halstead

Overview

Jeremy Halstead graduated from college with a degree in Specialized Ministries and an emphasis in Youth Ministry. Shortly after entering full-time ministry, he realized that even though he had earned a degree, he was truly ill-equipped for the ministry that he was now serving in. Jeremy surmised that he could not be the only youth leader who felt this way, so nineteen years later he wrote this book based upon his ideas, experiences, stories, victories, and failures. The title of the book may sound a bit strange, but everyone uses the bathroom, and most people read while doing so--why not read about what you love and are involved in: youth ministry. This book was written to be a tool for youth workers. You can read it from beginning to end, or just open it to any page, as there is no rhyme or reason to the order of the topics. As you read the pages be inspired to try something new, be educated with fresh information and ideas, and be equipped to implement what you have read immediately into your ministry. Jeremy Halstead is the youth pastor at the First Church of God in Eaton, OH. He has been married to Rhonda for twenty-three years. They have two sons, Jordan and Justin. He is a native of Wichita, KS. Halstead holds a bachelor's degree in Specialized Ministries from Mid America Bible College, Oklahoma City; an MA in Youth Ministry from Huntington University, Huntington, IN; and has been in full time youth ministry for nineteen years.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498203227
Publisher:	Resource Publications
Publication date:	01/30/2015
Pages:	118
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Jeremy Halstead is the youth pastor at the First Church of God in Eaton, OH. He has been married to Rhonda for twenty-three years. They have two sons, Jordan and Justin. He is a native of Wichita, KS. Halstead holds a bachelor's degree in Specialized Ministries from Mid America Bible College, Oklahoma City; an MA in Youth Ministry from Huntington University, Huntington, IN; and has been in full time youth ministry for nineteen years.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Impromptu Theater 1

Parental Consent Form 2

First Aid Kit 3

Chick Bag 4

Joys and Sorrows 5

Fundraising 6

Curriculum 8

Sunday School Teachers 9

Youth Group to Youth Ministry to Youth Family 10

Youth Ministry Name 12

T-Shirts 13

Borrow, Tweak and Steal 14

Go To Events 15

Meeting Places 16

Stay for a Generation 17

Every June and Every Six Years 19

Deep Pockets 20

Build Your Own Waffle Night 21

Must Have Ministry Tools 22

Totes 23

Find a Need and Meet It 24

Stay True to Your Denomination 25

Attend Their Stuff 27

Birthdays 29

Breakfast on the Road 30

Carry In Dinners 32

Backyards 33

Play Games 34

Diaper Dodge Ball 36

Schizm 37

Order of Importance 40

Teachers 43

Budget 45

Graduation Banquet 47

Overnighters vs Half-Nighters 48

Candles & Air Fresheners 50

Budget vs Fundraisers 51

Coffee & Hot Chocolate 52

Elementary Age Students 53

Newsletter 54

Local Events 55

Dinner 56

Pictures 58

Couch and Ping Pong Table 59

Youth Room Furniture 60

Desserts 61

Fun Food 61

Summer Camp 64

Sunday Nights 66

Wednesday Nights 67

Plan Ahead 69

Calendar 71

Cutting Costs on Trips 72

Worship 74

Student Ministry Team 77

Relational Ministry 80

Involve Them in Your Personal Life 83

Service and Missions 84

Youth Room Fridge 87

This Guy Missed the Point 88

Continue Your Education 89

Sex 90

Utilize Technology 92

Background Checks 94

Local Schools 95

Boy / Girl Safety 98

Hugs and I Love You 100

Closing Thoughts 101

Biography 102

Appendix A 103

Appendix B 105

Bibliography 107