Student ministry is one of the most demanding forms of ministry out there. Leaders are normally expected to teach twice a week, partner with parents, and be an active part of the students' lives outside of church. For the most part, many student ministry leaders know this going into the ministry of students, and yet are left realizing there is so much more than taking kids to camp and showing up for extracurricular activities.
In A Short Guide to Student Ministry, Shane Pruitt and Ben Trueblood recognize this reality and seek to offer guidance and encouragement to student ministry leaders that are taking on the great task of leading the next generation. On top of offering theological insights that impact one's teaching, they offer practical advice on what it looks like to build a budget, lead a team of volunteers, and foster the growth of students from beginning to end.
Author Biography:
Shane Pruitt serves as the National Next Gen director for the North American Mission Board. He and his wife, Kasi, reside in Rockwall, Texas, with their five children: Raygen, Harper, Morris, Elliot, and Glory. He has served as a denominational worker, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. He holds a PhD in Clinical Christian Counseling. Shane is also a travelling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher. He has written for RELEVANT, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, The Gospel Coalition, CrossWalk, Church Leaders, Baptist Press, FaithIt, HelloChristian, and many others. Ben Trueblood serves as director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources. He has more than two decades of student ministry experience, thirteen of which were spent in the local church as a student pastor. In addition to his role at Lifeway, Ben is the author of three books, host of the Lifeway Student Ministry Podcast, and is involved in training, consulting, and speaking to student ministries across the United States. Ben and his wife Kristen have four children.
