Make It Last: Proven Principles for Effective Student Ministry - Softcover

Jeff Lovingood is a longtime veteran of student ministry and is currently serving as next generation pastor at Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Having served in churches of all sizes, he’s used his practical work in the field to develop an effective youth ministry. Jeff has had the privilege of helping thousands of students and adults experience life-change and find their place in ministry. He is married to Rachel: an author, a speaker, and the mother of their three children.

Youth pastors are leaving the ministry at an alarming rate. Burnt out and disillusioned, many of them have lost sight of their purpose: following God’s plan.

Author and pastor Jeff Lovingood believes that student pastors need to understand certain enduring principles in order to be successful in the long run. An invaluable resource for anyone working with students in the church, Make It Last outlines these principles and tackles important issues such as:

• Establishing a vision for youth ministry
• Creating a culture that balances evangelism and discipleship
• Building effective relationships with students, youth workers and volunteers, and other ministries
• Celebrating what God has done

Find out how embracing these guidelines will help you be renewed, inspired, and more effective as you guide young people in their spiritual growth.