The Battle For A Generation [Paperback]

Ron Hutchcraft (Author), Lisa Hutchcraft Whitmer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 9, 1996

Our kids are bombarded daily with choices we never had to make. They are surrounded by gangs, kids with weapons, and teen-age cocaine dealers, not just on the city streets at night, but at school! Teenage sexual activity has become a fact of life. Abortion a 'necessary evil.' And many kids are making these life-altering decisions without the benefit of wise biblical counsel. They don't know their Creator as the Shepherd of their Heart, and are dying because of it emotionally, spiritually, and sometimes even physically. But you can do something about it. Ron Hutchcraft and Lisa Hutchcraft Whitmer recognize the urgent needs of our kids and know exactly what will help them - a relationship with Jesus Christ and spiritual encouragement to make their beliefs match their behavior. Take a look into the world of today's teens: Relationships matter most to them. Music is their language. Sex is expected . . . and confusing. They are very lonely, wounded, and lost. Sin is not an issue for them, but the results of sin are. The Battle for a Generation explains how to meet the needs of today's young people right where they live - to bring the realities of Christ to them and then to encourage them to reach others.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

RON HUTCHCRAFT is a 35-plus-year veteran of youth and family work and president of Ron Hutchcraft Ministires. His books include The Battle for a Generation and Called to Greatness.  He hosts "Realtime," "A Word With You" and "Threshold" which are heard on hundreds of radio stations in the U.S. and internationally.  Ron is a visiting faculty member for the Billy Graham Schools of Evangelism.  He and Karen, his wife, are the parents of three grown children.
9/03

LISA HUTCHCRAFT WHITMER is a ministry relations coordinator.  Lisa and her husband, Rick, focus their evangelistic ministry by reaching young people, parents, singles, professionals, and Native Americans with the gospel.  Lisa co-authored Letters from the College Front: Girl's Edition.
c.1996

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers (September 9, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802471315
• ISBN-13: 978-0802471314
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,460,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A youth worker primer, February 9, 2000

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David Hunter - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Battle For A Generation (Paperback)

I first heard of this book from the head youth guy of our state. Hutchcraft is well known for his radio ministry, and his book reflects his years of front line experience. Great illustrations and motivational sections alongside real practical advice. I think the "Four Deadly Decades" and the "12 Sentences That Define a Generation" alone are worth buying the book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for anyone who works with teenagers, July 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Battle For A Generation (Paperback)

I absolutely believe this is one of the best books in dealing with our current trend of teenagers. Hutchcraft gives specific ideas on how to reach this new generation of teenagers. I put this book above Boshers and Fields as the top three in student ministry.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the book on youth evangelism, September 21, 2001

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Mark LeHew (Dunkirk, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Battle For A Generation (Paperback)

I am a 9 year veteran of youth ministry and I have read hundreds of books on youth ministry, but this book tops my list. It is the only book that I feel shares my philosophy for evangelism in youth ministry. I use it as a training tool for my youth staff. Whenever I get burnt-out or discouraged or some adult has complained to the senior pastor that a teen has green hair or an earing, I always go and reread this book and it lights the fire again. GET THIS BOOK!...