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Compass 21 Shared Value Resources
The resources linked to the values listed below are based on YU's timeless 7 Biblical Shared Values of Youth Ministry.

Intentional - clearly defining the overall purpose of the church's youth ministry -- Proverbs 16:3

  • Calling a Youth Pastor 978-1-56212-460-1
    • Whether you're a church looking for a youth pastor or a youth pastor looking for a job--this is a great resource.  This resource includes a congregational checklist, youth pastor qualifications, questions for search committees to ask candidates, and questions for candidates to ask search committees.
    • http://www.faithaliveresources.org/Calling-a-Youth-Pastor
  • Reformed: What It Means, Why it Matters 978-1-56212-433-5
    • This book by Robert DeMoor provides a succinct, armchair tour of the distinctive teachings of the Reformed/Presbyterian expression of the Christian faith.  The four chapters each provide useful sidebars that add interesting tidbits, explain terms, and provide shortcuts for those with limited time. Each chapter concludes with open-ended discussion questions that encourage further reflection and investigation.
    • http://www.faithaliveresources.org/Reformed-What-It-Means-Why-It-Matters