If you are thinking about youth ministry, already doing youth ministry, know a youth minister, or simply need something to read quickly so that you can say, "Why yes, I have finished an entire book!", The Whole Youth Worker is for you. This book provides the things I wish someone would have written down for me early in my career in youth ministry. In The Whole Youth Worker, I share my tips, strategies, and advice on:

• Being a professional inside the office
• Dealing with criticism
• Balancing family and ministry
• Challenging your congregation's definition of success
• Creating a more parent-friendly ministry
• Creating a clear vision for ministry
• Ministering to others when you are struggling yourself
• and much more!
  
  Youth Ministers and Pastors Acclaim for The Whole Youth Worker
  
  "If you want to hear from the heart of a youth worker who struggles to enjoy the Monday-to-Friday part of youth ministry and wants to help you get through it too, then you need to read The Whole Youth Worker."--Mike Kupferer, Youth Ministry Exchange
  
  "In The Whole Youth Worker, Jay gives us a glimpse at what it's like to be in the trenches--both good and bad. You will read this book and say, 'Been there--it's good to know I'm not alone!'" --Rev. Bill Fisackerly, IV,Gulf Cove United Methodist Church
  
  Learn more about this book at www.BetterYouthMinistry.com
  
  The Spiritual Discover Series from Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com