The manual is divided into four sections, each dealing with ministries that involve different levels of commitment:
Section One: Small-but-Smart Summer Ministries
- How to begin a summer ministry project
- Creative ideas for getting started
- Getting volunteers
- Targeting your ministry
- Fundraising
Section Two: Medium-Sized Summer Ministries
- Challenging projects from soup kitchens to repair shops
Section Three: Large, Urban Summer Ministries
- Why urban churches need to minister to their communities
- Five "mega-projects" that involve the entire church
Section Four: Urban Embrace--The Details
- Beginning, implementing, and following up a large, inner-city ministry project
- How to train volunteers
- Get community involvement
- Programming
Order Summer Ministries now if your church is seeking an upbeat approach to make a difference in your community. 131 pages.