Books
On the Road to Success
I was asked to review a book about 5 months ago called “Awakening Youth Discipleship” by Brian Mahan, Michael Warren and David White. Five months later I have re-read the first 2 sections 3 times and realized without a dictionary … Continue reading
Almost Christian
Have you noticed how passionate and articulate teenagers can be about anything except their faith? Eavesdrop on a conversation amongst teenagers and you’ll hear them talking passionately about many things: Friends. Video Games. Relationships. Celebrities. The Environment. School (well, scratch that). … Continue reading
Permission to Fail
It’s sad, but for many churches, the most referred-to youth ministry book is entitled “Single-Digit Youth Groups.” Perhaps it’s because all too often we can see ourselves in its title. It has clear and broad applicability for small churches like … Continue reading
Way to Live – Christian Practices for Teens
This FANTASTIC book, edited by Dorothy Bass and Don Richter, was published in 2002 by Upper Room Books. 18 teens and 18 adults collaborate to write chapters about Friends, Stuff, Bodies, Food, Prayer, Music, Truth, Grieving, Creation to name a … Continue reading
Top Resources for Youth Leaders
This brochure was specially produced for us for Generation 2008 by Augsburg Fortress/Anglican Book Centre. In case you lost or didn't get a paper copy, here's all the information in electronic format. Top Resources for Youth Ministry The choices were … Continue reading
‘Blue Like Jazz’ offers an invigorating view
review by Michael Messenger 'I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn't resolve. But sometimes you have to watch somebody love something before you can love it yourself… I used to not like God because God didn't resolve. But … Continue reading
