Welcome to Youth Ministry

Author

Graham Stanton

Who should read it

Anyone aspiring to serve, or new to youth ministry. Likely a good tool for a youth leader or minister to read alongside their newer leaders.

Why

‘Welcome to Youth Ministry’ is an apt title for Graham Stanton's new book. Stanton takes his readers on a helpful bird's-eye-view journey across ministry to youth. He covers core areas of youth ministry, helpfully framed by the first two chapters. They consider how ministry to youth is grounded in the word and shaped by the gospel. Stanton helps new leaders consider family and church partnership, Bible teaching, and other important considerations like pastoral care and ministering safely. Each chapter is short and succinct and concludes with questions for reflection and further reading. It also offers a healthy mix of principles from scripture and practical tips.

Stanton’s work is best suited for new or aspiring leaders. While no chapter is exhaustive, this book will leave the enthusiastic or aspiring youth leader with helpful foundations, but likely hungry for more. It will provide the new leader with a fantastic conversation starter and partner. It will also be a useful tool for new leaders to read alongside an experienced youth leader or youth pastor.

Publisher

Youthworks Media, 2026