Starting Right: Thinking Theologically About Youth Ministry is the first academic textbook that introduces youth ministry students (whether undergraduate or graduate level) to a marriage of solid research, real life, and accessible design. Whereas most college-level texts may reflect a thorough (though impenetrable) mastery of the field, they tend to expect readers to plow through unnecessarily thick prose and bland design because 'it's good for them.' Youth Specialties doesn't agree. In this debut title to a continuing academic book line, college and seminary students will be introduced to real-life research, real-life youth ministry dilemmas, and real-life solutions. Contributing writers represent a spectrum of Christian Education thought and practice, as well as widespread recognition in their field...transdenominational, yet the perfect background to ministry in any denomination or ministry organization This text includes thorough indexes, design, and graphics that compel readers from page to page (now that's a first for a college text!); organization that permits professors to use any part of the text, in any order, rather than plod through the entire book from beginning to end; a perfect primary text that gives students a rich, academic, and readable (though not 'popular') grasp of every aspect of youth ministry a typical Intro course touches, while also serving as an ideal secondary text.
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Kenda Creasy Dean (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) teaches at Princeton Theological Seminary, where she is assistant professor of youth, church, and culture, and director of the School of Christian Education.
Chap Clark, PhD (Univ. of Denver), is Associate Provost for Regional Campuses and Special Projects and Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. Chap's extensive books, articles, and videos focus primarily on relationships. Among his many books are Hurt and Hurt 2.0; Disconnected: Parenting Teens in a MySpace World (coauthored with his wife, Dee); and Deep Justice in a Broken World. Chap and Dee live in Gig Harbor, Washington. SPANISH BIO: Chap Clark lidera el programa de maestria del ministerio juvenil y familiar del Seminario Teologico Fuller. A la vez, es miembro del grupo de recursos de Especialidades Juveniles. Chap es autor de una tonelada de libros, articulos y videos enfocados en las relaciones interpersonales. Entre ellos se encuentran Sexo del bueno y Lo que nadie te dira acerca del Sexo. El y su esposa Dee residen en Gig Harbor, Washington.
Dave Rahn is the vice president and chief ministry officer for Youth for Christ/USA and continues to direct the MA in youth ministry leadership (www.youthministryleadership.com) for Huntington University. A youth ministry researcher, author, and leadership strategist, Dave now guides a team whose focus is to coach, train, resource, and serve Youth for Christ men and women from all over the country who lead nearly 2,100 community-based relational outreach ministries among teenagers. He and his wife, Susie, are empty nesting and cheering on the youth ministry careers of both recently graduated children, Jason and Alison.
Chap Clark, PhD (Univ. of Denver), is Associate Provost for Regional Campuses and Special Projects and Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. Chap's extensive books, articles, and videos focus primarily on relationships. Among his many books are Hurt and Hurt 2.0; Disconnected: Parenting Teens in a MySpace World (coauthored with his wife, Dee); and Deep Justice in a Broken World. Chap and Dee live in Gig Harbor, Washington. SPANISH BIO: Chap Clark lidera el programa de maestria del ministerio juvenil y familiar del Seminario Teologico Fuller. A la vez, es miembro del grupo de recursos de Especialidades Juveniles. Chap es autor de una tonelada de libros, articulos y videos enfocados en las relaciones interpersonales. Entre ellos se encuentran Sexo del bueno y Lo que nadie te dira acerca del Sexo. El y su esposa Dee residen en Gig Harbor, Washington.
Dave Rahn is the vice president and chief ministry officer for Youth for Christ/USA and continues to direct the MA in youth ministry leadership (www.youthministryleadership.com) for Huntington University. A youth ministry researcher, author, and leadership strategist, Dave now guides a team whose focus is to coach, train, resource, and serve Youth for Christ men and women from all over the country who lead nearly 2,100 community-based relational outreach ministries among teenagers. He and his wife, Susie, are empty nesting and cheering on the youth ministry careers of both recently graduated children, Jason and Alison.
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To be Christian at all is to be a theologian. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
theological rocks, youth ministry task, egocentric spirituality, practical theological reflection, ministry assessment, youth ministry models, most youth ministers, potent spirituality, foryouth ministry, many youth ministries, adolescent ministry, ministry with young people, adolescent journey, ministry with youth, youth evangelism, embedded theology, youth ministry programming, effective youth ministry, kid strategy, incarnational ministry, adolescent individuation, youth ministry resources, many youth workers, youth group community, youth ministry programs Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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theological rocks, youth ministry task, egocentric spirituality, practical theological reflection, ministry assessment, youth ministry models, most youth ministers, potent spirituality, foryouth ministry, many youth ministries, adolescent ministry, ministry with young people, adolescent journey, ministry with youth, youth evangelism, embedded theology, youth ministry programming, effective youth ministry, kid strategy, incarnational ministry, adolescent individuation, youth ministry resources, many youth workers, youth group community, youth ministry programs Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jesus Christ, New York, Holy Spirit, Grand Rapids, Christian Endeavor, New Testament, San Francisco, Young Life, Faith Church, Old Testament, United States, New Jersey, Dave Rahn, Harvard University Press, Princeton Theological Seminary, North American, Campus Life, David Elkind, Downers Grove, Youth Specialties, Horace Bushnell, Mark Senter, Princeton Lectures, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Fortress Press New!
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- Youth Education in the Church by Roy B. Zuck on page 85, page 86, and page 111
- Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard J. Foster on page 162, page 164, and page 269
- Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith by Kathleen Norris on page 30, page 37, and page 265
- In a Different Voice: Psychological Theory and Women's Development by Carol Gilligan on page 45, page 55, and page 308
- Christian Educator's Handbook on Teaching by Kenneth O. Gangel on page 334, page 335, and page 338
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- Hurt: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers (Youth, Family, and Culture) by Chap Clark in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Help! I'm a Small Church Youth Worker! by Rich Grassel on page 80, and page 81
- Help! I Teach Youth Sunday School: by Brian Foreman in Back Matter
- Liturgy and Justice: To Worship God in Spirit and Truth by Anne Y. Koester on page 153
- Impact: Student Ministry That Will Transform a Generation (Truth Quest) by Steven Patty on page 86
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