s dedicated to developing and maintaining a relationship with God, Bertolini asserts that "a godly life and a biblical message must characterize the life of anyone who would seek to influence young people" (18). A youth minister must live a Christian life; Bertolini warns would-be youth ministers that they must uphold the standards they expect their flocks to maintain, because to do otherwise is hypocrisy and ultimately does young people a disservice.
Bertolini offers two chapters on effective communication and teaching. The first of these focuses on content. His basic, overarching advice is simple: tell the truth (38). Assuming, then, that the goal of every lesson is to convey some truth found in the Bible, he offers advice on how to formulate a good lesson topic as well how to prepare the lesson itself. The second chapter offers tips on creating a dynamic teaching environment. Bertolini created this chapt
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