YOUTH MINISTRY BOOKS

Youth Ministry Books

Welcome to our youth ministry book section where you'll find previews and reviews of the latest books for youth pastors, as well as youth devotionals, resources for parents and more!

Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church’s Mission

Mental illness is a reality in our world and in our churches. How do we begin talking about that and dealing with it in a manner of integrity rather than adding shame and silence?

By Todd Outcalt

Do These Things: Youth Ministry Best Practices

There are certain matters all youth ministries should be doing in order to be effective, and this resource puts several suggestions together in one place.

By Dan Istvanik

God’s Not Dead: Evidence for God in an Age of Uncertainty

Apologetics is the study of why we believe what we believe, and today's youth ministry members need help more than ever in outlining and articulating their faith.

By Nathan Cline

God Distorted: How Your Earthly Father Affects Your Perception of God and Why It Matters

One's perception of God generally comes from his or her father, but that's not always the case...and certainly not always accurate.

By Paul Turner

What a Son Needs from His Mom

Sons have unique needs from their mothers, and that's especially true when their mothers are single.

By Paul Turner

Ministering to Gay Teenagers

Increasingly, teenagers need appropriate counsel and ministry in regard to healthy sexuality. This resource will help youth ministers and parents broach the subject of homosexuality on behalf of those students who identify...

By Mike Kupferer

Finally Free

Sports figures and their faith make for great reading for fans and other readers who are interested in authentic stories of failure and triumph on and off the field or court.

By Dave Baker

Rewiring Your Preaching

Our brains hear and process certain information differently than it does other data. In this interview, the author of Rewiring Your Preaching talks about the psychology behind the sermon.

By Tony Myles

God's Graffiti: Inspiring Stories for Teens

God's Graffiti is a useful tool for youth ministry, but especially ministries in urban settings. The overall tone is geared toward reaching those who need to hear the truth about God's love for them in a non-threatening way.

By Panel Review

Have a New Kid by Friday

Having a different child by the end of the week depends on a parent's behavior more than the child's.

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