If life were a bowl of fruit, most youth workers would have their share of lemons in it. Not just lemons...there would be tasty strawberries, pineapples, and mangos; but there would still be those lemons! Mistakes, mess-ups, and misfortunes. Some bitter, some downright sour.
Many youth leaders try to dodge, duck, or completely avoid lemons, but the ten authors in this book believe there is a better way. They've discovered how to mix Youth Ministry Lemonade by allowing God to take 'sour' experiences and turnt hem into leadership success. And since these youth workers are ordinary people just like you, they've convinced God can mix lemonade in your ministry as well.
Inside the pages of this book are ten real life stories. Some humorous, a few serious, but each intensely personal. And every scenario represents situations you are likely to face such as:
- Restoring credibility After Offending Others
- Making Changes the Wrong Way
- Leaving God Out of the Success Equation
- Learning to Partner with Parents
- Knowing Who, When, and How to Trust Others
All ten authors give you a peek inside their private thoughts-- almost as if you are reading their personal journals. This straightforward approach allows you to learn firsthand from their mistakes, and the leadership lessons you'll pick up are powerful. If applied... they will help you turn your 'sour' experiences into leadership success!
If life were a bowl of fruit, most youth workers would have their share of lemons in it. Not just lemons...there would be tasty strawberries, pineapples, and mangos; but there would still be those lemons! Mistakes, mess-ups, and misfortunes. Some bitter, some downright sour.
Many youth leaders try to dodge, duck, or completely avoid lemons, but the ten authors in this book believe there is a better way. They've discovered how to mix Youth Ministry Lemonade by allowing God to take 'sour' experiences and turnt hem into leadership success. And since these youth workers are ordinary people just like you, they've convinced God can mix lemonade in your ministry as well.
Inside the pages of this book are ten real life stories. Some humorous, a few serious, but each intensely personal. And every scenario represents situations you are likely to face such as:
- Restoring credibility After Offending Others
- Making Changes the Wrong Way
- Leaving God Out of the Success Equation
- Learning to Partner with Parents
- Knowing Who, When, and How to Trust Others
All ten authors give you a peek inside their private thoughts-- almost as if you are reading their personal journals. This straightforward approach allows you to learn firsthand from their mistakes, and the leadership lessons you'll pick up are powerful. If applied... they will help you turn your 'sour' experiences into leadership success!