Jim Burns in "The Youth Builder"

"Relationships are the key to effective youth ministry. The greatest programs will fail and the most interesting curriculum will never be absorbed if the primary focus in youth ministry is not building solid, encouraging, positive relationships with students. The great news for most of us is that it isn't necessary for us to be an excellent communicator or to produce incredible programs; rather, what we truly need is a willingness to spend time with kids and let them know we care." - Jim Burns in "The Youth Builder"

I haven't read this book, but I read a blog online on this very dedicated and talented young man and he's been pretty inspired by it. I suggest that if some reading materials are useful for the leaders and even the group, we should explore some means to purchase them. $$$ from Father?