By S.Browne. Updated 5:22 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Vincentian author Samantha Diamond has launched a new Christian youth outreach guide aimed at equipping churches, youth leaders, and community advocates with practical tools to engage young people who are often considered “unreachable.”
Youth Ministry 101: A Youth Leader’s Guide to Effective Ministry presents a holistic approach to leading young people, grounded in a Christ-centered focus. The book provides guidance on building a strong foundation as a youth leader, developing leadership skills, connecting with team leaders, creating a welcoming community for the unsaved, implementing practical strategies for growth in youth ministry, unlocking the potential of students through mentorship, and crafting compelling lesson plans for effective delivery.
The guide is designed with the Vincentian and Caribbean context of ministry in mind. Diamond draws from her personal experiences working with young people including those in gangs, those who have been abused, those who felt rejected, as well as Christian youth seeking a deeper relationship with God. The book encourages leaders to undergo personal transformation, which then positively impacts the young people around them.
“This book was born out of my experiences connecting with the ‘boys on the block’ which challenged me to seek God’s heart not only for Christian youth but also for those society considers unreachable,” said Diamond. “It is my way of equipping youth leaders and others called to serve young people to be more effective in their ministry.”
The publication highlights mentorship, relationship-building, and strategies for effective ministry, challenging the perception that “young people don’t want God and are only contributing to the negatives in society.” According to Diamond, if the guide is followed, results are inevitable.
Diamond has spent more than a decade serving in youth ministry across the Caribbean. In 2023, she joined the nonprofit InterSchool and College Christian Fellowship (ISCCF) to serve as staff, engaging with students daily, and now serves as the Caribbean representative for two global committees serving students in the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students.
Youth Ministry 101 is available for purchase at Jujube Bookstore on Paul’s Avenue, Kingstown. Diamond can be contacted at 784-454-2356 or samanthadiamond87@gmail.com.
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