There is a major need in the United States, especially in inner city urban America. Foreign fields are open to youth missions. Negative to Clergy. Numbers ONLY as a criterion for success. Programs are an outgrowth of philosophy.
Philosophy is constant while programs change with changing culture.
Youth ministry training b. You cannot grow something that is not born, or that which is spiritually dead. Hunger is a natural desire of a living being. Jesus sees the crowd and is moved. Mall, ball games, practices.