Coordinators of Youth Ministry
Coordinators of youth ministry have a rewarding and fulfilling job, but sometimes it is challenging. Playing the role of relational minister and administrator can be challenging. Here you will find resources that will help you play both roles better.
Youth Ministry Coordinators Contact Information
Getting Started in Youth Ministry
Getting started in youth ministry is often the biggest challenge. Below are some tools to assist you as you begin to develop your youth ministry. And for those of you that are veterans in youth ministry, sometimes it's good to get back to basics.
The Essential Qualities of a Volunteer
(PDF, 50k)
Groundbreaking: A How-To Guide For Building a Comprehensive Youth Ministry Program
(PDF, 11k)
Structuring for Youth Ministry
(PDF, 189k)
Sample Youth Ministry Coordinator Job Description
(PDF, 97k)
Sample Core Team Job Description
(PDF, 38k)
Handbooks and Other Resources
Youth Ministry Handbook
(PDF, 704k)
Pastoral Guidelines for the Use of Technology
(PDF, 177k)
YM Specialization Resource Binder 2009
(PDF, 1.8mb)
On the Bookshelf of Coordinators
Periodically, books will be posted here that will be of value for your ministry to young people.
The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry
by Kenda Creasy Dean and Ron Foster
In The Godbearing Life, the authors explore what it takes to be in ministry with youth. Describing the role we play in being Godbearers to the young people we serve requires that we build relationships with and tend the souls of all we encournter. The book takes you through what it means to truly be a relational minister and how we can foster these relationships so bring young people to Christ and the Church.
Effective Practices for Dynamic Youth Ministry
by Tom East 
In Effective Practices for Dynamic Youth Ministry, Tom East leads the reader into an understanding of some of the most effective and dynamic Catholic youth ministry programs in the United States of America. His research shows that there are some common practices in all successful youth ministry. This book outlines these effective strategies and lists practical recommendations that all of our parishes can implement to enhance our parish youth ministry.
DSJ Parish Youth Ministry Websites
- Church of the Resurrection
- Intersection Youth Ministry, Sts. William and Nicholas
- St. Francis of Assisi
- St. Thomas Aquinas and the STAY Facebook Page
Helpful Links
The NFCYM's mission is about "serving those who serve the young church." Information on national conferences, program opportunities, and resources are available on this site.
This membership driven organization offers many resources and ways for you to get involved, including a national support group, forum functions, discounts for major youth ministry conferences, and member only content. It is encouraged that all coordinators of youth ministry in the Diocese of San Jose become a member of this professional organization.