Written by college ministry expert, Chuck Bomar, College Ministry From Scratch provides simple tips and practical ideas for anyone looking to start something for college-age people in their congregation. Keeping in mind that a youth worker or volunteer launching a college ministry already leads a busy life, this book is easy to digest and offers insights on everything from leading overseas mission trips or winter retreats to leading a small group or Sunday school class. This handy resource addresses the simple, but often intimidating task of initiating meetings with students, and even offers a list of questions they can ask when having coffee with a student. Organized by topic, it s an easy book for leaders to jump in and out of, as they need it, and is sure to help any size church begin to meet the needs of the college-age people in their congregation."

The heartbeat of every local community is found in its local schools. Yet many Christians have little to no connection with school leaders, and few churches have an active ministry presence. If you want to effectively reach your community, you must take the time to invest in school administrators, teachers, and families. Not having a relationship just isn't an option. Many schools today are facing budget crises' and financial shortfalls or declining enrollment. School leaders and teachers are more open than ever before to partnering with parents, neighbors, and churches in a sustainable way. This book shares stories and examples of how schools and churches can work together for the common good of students and the community. You'll gain a better understanding of the laws defining the line of separation between church and state, and you will learn how to best approach school leaders with creative ideas for working together. Serving Local Schools provides biblical support and practical resources to equip individuals and churches to meet the needs of local schools while faithfully witnessing to the good news found in Jesus Christ.

En muchas iglesias hay una brecha notable entre los 18 y 25 anos. Esta generacion de jovenes intenta hallar el proposito de su vida, pero vive con muchas experiencias que los llevan a reevaluar sus creencias y las ensenanzas con las que se criaron. En ocasiones, estas los empujan a desconectarse de sus iglesias cuando terminan la escuela secundaria. Este libro te ayudara a comprenderlos mejor para ministrarlos con eficacia. Es una herramienta util que ayudara a los lideres de las iglesias a entender a los jovenes que estan en la edad universitaria, con el fin de satisfacer mejor sus necesidades espirituales. Te ofrece filosofias practicas para el ministerio y te ayuda a servir con efectividad a traves de relaciones de mentoria. Ademas, te presenta maneras de trabajar con voluntarios en el ministerio y como dirigir a los chicos hacia un discipulado genuino. Si eres pastor o lider juvenil voluntario podras obtener las claves a fin de alcanzar a los chicos de 18 a 25 anos para que permanezcan conectados al cuerpo de Cristo durante esta etapa de sus vidas."