| Christian Youth Work in Theory and Practice: A Handbook Contributor(s): Nash, Sally (Author) |
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ISBN: 0334046432 ISBN-13: 9780334046431 Publisher: SCM Press OUR PRICE: $40.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Youth - Religion | Christian Living - General - Religion | Christianity - General |
| Dewey: 259.2 |
| Physical Information: 0.62" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.76 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Churches today face unique challenges as they seek to help young people engage with the Christian faith and youth workers, whether employed or volunteer, play a key role in supporting this process. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Christian youth work, drawing together practice, theory and theology in a format which is both engaging and informative. Serving as both a text and workbook, it brings together key youth ministry thinkers and grass-roots practitioners to explore significant themes and issues. It will be invaluable to those thinking about youth work at a strategic level as well as youth work practitioners. Each of the sixteen chapters is followed by a response written from a different perspective, modelling reflective practice and theological reflection. Topics covered include mission, church, adolescent identity, appropriate relationships, spiritual practices, youth culture, pastoral care, work with families, education, leadership and management, inclusive youth work, theology, lifelong learning, ethical dilemmas and the Kingdom of God. |
Contributor Bio(s): Nash, Sally: - Sally Nash is the Director of the Midlands Institute for Children Youth and Mission (MCYM) at St John's College Nottingham and a Curate in Hodge Hill in Birmingham. Whitehead, Jo: - Jo Whitehead is the Assistant Director of MCYM and is an experienced youth worker, church leader, facilitator and writer. |