Comments on: Sustainable Youth Ministry: Why Most Youth Ministry Doesn’t Last and What Your Church Can Do About It (Paperback)

By: Sabin

Sabin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:47:24 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally something new under the sun!
I am nearly eating my copy of Sustainable Youth Ministry as I read it … such good stuff! I’ve been at youth min for 27 years, but still know I have much to learn.

By: Humaira

Humaira — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:40:35 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Senior pastors and search committees
Having worked with youth for over 18 years and now serving as a senior pastor for the past five years, I’ve longed for a resource I could give to leaders that would effectively…

By: Derenik

Derenik — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:43:20 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
FINALLY A KEEPER!!!!
After 10 years in ministry, this is the most encouraging, helpful, and dynamic book on structuring youth ministry that I’ve ever read.

By: Dwight

Dwight — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:13:50 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
Sustainable Youth Ministry Delivers On Its Promises
I highly recommend this book to any church that wants to build a sustainable youth ministry. Mark exposes the dysfunctional systems that are held so tightly, and teaches simple…

By: Gamaliel

Gamaliel — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:11:55 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars
Logically thoughtout and meaningful
I found this book to be a real source of sanity in the crazy world of youth ministry material. Devires lays out an image of youth ministry that has long term potential.

By: Ivi

Ivi — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:19:26 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
A Light At the End of the Tunnel
I have spent over 20 years in full time youth ministry and finally there is a book that is inspirational and practical that speaks to the professional as well as the volunteer…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:46:32 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
DeVries’ Book is Both Empathetic Hug and Kick in the Pants.
I’m a paid youth minister in the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, and I’ve been doing youth ministry of one kind or another for a couple years (including the infamous “camp…

By: Xhaiden

Xhaiden — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:39:01 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars Where was this book 12 years ago?
I have been in youth ministry (with reasonable success) for over 12 years now. Mark DeVries' "Sustainable Youth Ministry" is the single most helpful youth ministry book I have...