Books by Doug Fields

The lights are dim. The crowd is hushed.And a dozen teens start laughing hysterically, piling into a human "e;boat"e; that helps set up the mind-blowing miracle of Jesus walking on the stormy Sea of Galilee.Maybe you're after a booster shot for midweek youth group meetings that feel "e;same old, same old."e; Or you've just been asked (last minute, of course) to run the service at the shelter during your mission trip, and you need a jolt of energy that'll draw kids into your lesson. Whatever your creative need, Spontaneous Melodramas 2 will fill the bill. Continuing where its predecessor--Spontaneous Melodramas--left off, this volume offers another two dozen tales from the Old and New Testaments that bring the biblical accounts to life . . . with distinctive, contemporary twists!Although these no-rehearsal skits will leave your students in stitches, the humor never buries the message of Scripture. So you can be confident when bringing your kids--whether or not they're familiar with the Bible--into sketches like:The Sumptuous Spare Rib (Adam and Eve)Touched by an Angel (Jacob's wrestling match)Love on a Threshing Floor (Ruth and Boaz)The Wizard of Eyes (Jesus heals the blind man)The Great Pool Party (Healing at the pool)Dead Man Walking (Jesus raises Lazarus)Spontaneous Melodramas 2 is full of flexible skits that youth workers, Sunday school teachers, camp counselors, and retreat directors can use for discussion starters, icebreakers, or talk intros. And they're natural fits for Bible study programming, all-nighters, mission trips, camps, retreats, parent meetings, and many other events.More than a year's worth of slapstick, pratfalls, and fun, Spontaneous Melodramas 2 will make the Bible--and its unforgettable characters and adventures--extra memorable for your students.

Bestselling author Doug Fields offers an uncomplicated, practical plan that you can carry out. This book won't teach you how to 'cram God' into your already-full schedule. Instead, Doug will show you a practical, doable way of setting God first, and then letting everything else in your life fall into place. You will experience the fullness God has for you-just take some time to refuel.

Saddleback Church teaching pastor Fields challenges readers to recognize that they may say they want God in their lives, but they really don't want to change.

In 7 Ways to Be Her Hero Fields gives, quite candidly, seven very doable actions to transform any marital relationship,guaranteed. It also includes a bonus chapter for guys to read with their wives. So if you want to understand some simple ways to invest in your marriage and be your wife's hero (again), this is the plan!

Humorous, lively, and effective, these impromptu skits help performers and observers see, experience, and understand the meaning of stories from the Bible in new and innovative ways.

Containing fifty concise, practical suggestions for youth work that will encourage and enable volunteers, this text is also a valuable asset to the professionals.

Based on the popular S.H.A.P.E. book for adults, this teen version walks through the same process of discovery with students. Written by the bestselling author and pastor at Saddleback Church, Doug Fields, this book will help teenagers understand who they are, how they can serve, and why they serve.

Get ready for a crash course in effective communication. More than just a book on how to "e;do talks,"e; Speaking to Teenagers combines the experience and wisdom of two veteran youth ministry speakers, along with insightful research and practical tools, to help you develop messages that engage students with the love of Christ and the power of his Word.Whether you're crafting a five-minute devotional or a 30-minute sermon, Speaking to Teenagers is essential to understanding and preparing great messages.Together, Doug Fields and Duffy Robbins show you how they craft their own messages and give you the tools to do it yourself. They'll guide you, step-by-step, through the process of preparing and delivering meaningful messages that effectively communicate to your students.Fields and Robbins walk you through three dimensions of a message - the speaker, the listener, and the message itselfand introduce you to the concept and principles of inductive communication. You'll also get helpful tips on finding illustrations for your talk and using them for maximum impact, as well as insights on reading your audience and effective body language.As Speaking to Teenagers guides you toward becoming a more effective communicator, you'll find that this book's practical principles will positively impact the way you view, treat, and communicate to teenagers.

It's amazing what can happen when you ask a silly question. Often, a student's answer has a story behind it. Dig deep and you can discover students' values, fears, and faith. Whether you're a veteran youth worker or new to the field, a professional or a volunteer, you'll find this book to be an indispensable part of your ministry resource library.

Do you want to teach solid Biblical truth to your kids without their eyes glazing over as soon as you say 'open your Bibles'? Now you can, with Creative Bible Lessons on the Life of Christ. Veteran youth worker and Bible teacher Doug Fields has crafted 12 lively, ready-to-use lessons that actually make it fun to dig into Scripture. Fields utilizes creative learning techniques to spark your kids' interest and keep them actively involved in each lesson, including: - Learning games . . . - Hilarious handouts - Art projects anyone can do . . . Challenging simulations - Thought-provoking worksheets . . . - Skits and role-plays. These techniques are built into clear, easy-to-use lessons that keep your kids active as they absorb the Biblical truth of each lesson. Fields also provides you with a brief teaching outline in each lesson that you can present to bring the message home. Best of all, these lessons are so complete, they require very little preparation time. You'll be able to build quality, creative Bible teaching into your busy schedule -- with 'Creative Bible Lessons on the Life of Christ'. 12 lessons.

Lists of teachable video clips from over 100 movie titles, indexed by topic and Scripture, provide the framework of this powerful tool for anyone who works with teenagers or adults.

These provocative either-or questions will get kids talking, laughing, debating, and thinking anytime, anywhere.

Each lesson included in this Youth Specialties collection brings home biblical truths in creative and enjoyable ways. In addition, each Bible study is quick and easy to prepare. 12 lessons.

You know that being a student leader is no small task nor is it something to lose sleep over. If you have student leaders or at least students who are willing to lead use this book to pair their willingness with tools and techniques to creative effective leaders who lighten your load.