Rowdy, restless, silly, out of control, moody, vulgar, disrespectful, unpredictable - this may be the junior high stereotype, writes youth ministry expert Wayne Rice. But early adolescents' enthusiasm, loyalty, energy, candidness, and willingness to learn - these more than compensate for the well-publicized hazards of working with middle schoolers. In this edition of Junior High Ministry - updated and expanded to reflect the realities of middle school ministry at the turn of the century - the cofounder of Youth Specialties takes a comprehensive look at the early adolescent experience: - A case for junior high ministry - and what it takes to work effectively with junior highers. - New material of turn-of-the-century trends in the youth culture - and on programming for kids living in this culture. - A chapter each on the five pivotal areas of development - physical, social, intellectual, psycho-emotional, and faith - among junior highers. - Altogether new chapters on parental involvement and mentoring in the context of junior high ministry . . . all topped off with 50 creative and practical ideas - fun and games, Bible study openers, mixers, entire events - that are tailored for junior highers in Sunday school, the youth room, or your living room. Whether you're training for youth work or a trainer of youth workers, Junior High Ministry will keep finding its dog-eared way to the top of your most used resources. | Junior High Ministry by Wayne Rice, Paperback | Indigo Chapters