Looking into these window frames reminds me of peeking into the personal youth ministry files of the editor, Ted Wick, a seasoned youth minister. Wick currently serves as the youth and young adult coordinator for the North American Division. With this volume as a resource, a new youth leader could quickly have an overview of youth ministry with goals, objectives, job descriptions, loads of pro gram ideas, small group strategies, and a dozen scripts for drama. The 30 pages of duplication forms—such as budget sheets, calendars, permission forms, announcements, and graphics—provide an extra bonus.
Even the experienced youth leader will find significant portions of the note book to be a valuable addition to one's own files. The notebook format is initially catchy, but can be rather cumber some because of its odd 9" x 12" vertical size. A book format or normal binder size would have been better.
With so few youth ministry materials produced by the denomination (outside the quarterly curriculum of Cornerstone Connections), Window Frames could serve as an Adventist-produced gift from the pastor or church board to youth leaders. It will certainly give them a sense of support that could deter youth ministry burnout. For a quick order, call the NAD Distribution Center at 402-486-2519.
