{"product_id":"controlled-chaos-making-sense-of-junior-high-ministry","title":"Controlled Chaos: Making Sense of Junior High Ministry","description":"Includes chapter responses from Heather Flies, Scott Rubin, Kenny \u0026amp; Elle Campbell, Katie Edwards, and more.Few areas of ministry are as intense, unpredictable, and chaotic as junior high ministry—but that craziness is probably one of the reasons you’re drawn to it!Kurt Johnston and Justin Herman are your guides in this revised and expanded edition of a youth ministry classic. Their goal in Controlled Chaos is simple: to share their experience, insight, and a desire to provide a little bit of hope and help so you can effectively serve the middle school students in your church.As youth ministry veterans, Kurt and Justin know the key to effective junior high ministry:PARENTS + CARING ADULT FOLLOWER OF JESUS + JUNIOR HIGHER = GOOD STUFFAnd this book unpacks how to turn that ministry formula into ministry reality:Understanding today’s junior higherBuilding an effective team of quality volunteersMinistering to and partnering with parents and familiesPursuing and promoting creativity in your ministryIdentifying your ministry’s purposeTeaching and speaking effectively to young teenagersHaving fun—yes, FUN—at churchBecoming a spiritually healthy leaderAccept the mess. Welcome the madness. Embrace the chaos.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 194214539X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.194214539X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Johnston, Kurt|Warren, Rick|Herman, Justin\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43209055600701,"sku":"BVV.194214539X.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/194214539X-0.jpg?v=1779225532","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/controlled-chaos-making-sense-of-junior-high-ministry","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}