For Parents of Youth

Looking for the calendar? Email Rev. Eric Fessler to begin receiving The Scoop!, the youth and parent eNewsletter.

Haygood Student Ministries understands that youth ministry "happens" outside the four walls of church and usually with the adults who see them most. Thankfully, solid research continues to show that parents are the number one influencers of their teenagers. Haygood Student Ministries works with parents through information meetings, networking, and educational events to equip, educate, and support them.

Know a great web resource and want to share it with others here? Email Rev. Eric Fessler.

Web Resources

Higher Education

gahied.com (Georgia United Methodist Commission on Higher Education and Campus Ministry)

Eric's Favorite Books on Youth Ministry

Practicing Discernment with Youth: A Transformative Youth Ministry Approach (Youth Ministry Alternatives), Dr. David F. White (Eric's youth ministry professor in seminary)

The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry, Drs. Kenda Creasy Dean and Ron Foster

Choosing Church: What Makes a Difference for Teens, Rev. Dr. Carol E. Lytch

Growing Souls: Experiments in Contemplative Youth Ministry, Mark Yaconelli.

Parents are welcome to check out any of these and other books from Eric's library.

For more information email Rev. Eric Fessler, Associate & Youth Pastor.