http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/ YouthWorker.com - Books en-us Copyright 2008 - YouthWorker.com Salem Publishing - RSS Generator rss@YouthWorker.com rss@YouthWorker.com Tue, 13 May 2008 06:14:41 GMT Tue, 13 May 2008 06:14:41 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/ http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/ http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/ywj/system/gr/ywj_logo_rss.jpg 250 51 http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11564388/ A look at the latest books on pop culture. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:46:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11564388/ Steve Rabey A look at the latest books on pop culture. http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11564350/ Our reviewers evaluated nearly 400 books, curricula, movies, music CDs and other products in 2007. Here are their picks for the best of the batch. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:40:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11564350/ Our reviewers evaluated nearly 400 books, curricula, movies, music CDs and other products in 2007. Here are their picks for the best of the batch. http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11563382/ Quick: Who was the most famous and successful artist of the 20th century?If you said Picasso or Warhol, you may have forgotten about a cartoonist named Charles Schulz, who at his peak of popularity... Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:12:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11563382/ Quick: Who was the most famous and successful artist of the 20th century?If you said Picasso or Warhol, you may have forgotten about a cartoonist named Charles Schulz, who at his peak of popularity... http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11564039/ Dave Ramsey’s Generation ChangeThis 4-session DVD study package is aimed squarely at teens. Ramsey is famous for going ballistic about people who max out their credit cards. Unfortunately, millions... Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:25:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11564039/ Dave Ramsey’s Generation ChangeThis 4-session DVD study package is aimed squarely at teens. Ramsey is famous for going ballistic about people who max out their credit cards. Unfortunately, millions... http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558329/ Brad Powell joins the herd of other church leaders creating a list of dos and don’ts on changing the culture of a church. What makes this book unique is that the author discusses his personal failings... Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:59:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558329/ Brad Powell Brad Powell joins the herd of other church leaders creating a list of dos and don’ts on changing the culture of a church. What makes this book unique is that the author discusses his personal failings... http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558328/ Can the estimated 340,000 declining and/ or plateaued churches in America rebound from their malaise? Ed Stetzer and Mike Dodson each have led the way for “comeback churches,” which have been restored... Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:57:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558328/ Ed Stetzer and Mike Dodson Can the estimated 340,000 declining and/ or plateaued churches in America rebound from their malaise? Ed Stetzer and Mike Dodson each have led the way for “comeback churches,” which have been restored... http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558327/ Craig Gross and J.R. Mahon are no strangers to controversy, being the founder and direc­tor, respectively, of xxxchurch.com. In Starving Jesus, they push the envelope yet again with their critique of and... Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:55:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558327/ Craig Gross and J.R. Mahon Craig Gross and J.R. Mahon are no strangers to controversy, being the founder and direc­tor, respectively, of xxxchurch.com. In Starving Jesus, they push the envelope yet again with their critique of and... http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558326/ This devotional vol­ume’s lack of signifi­cant depth or required preparation makes it ideal as a “fly by the seat of your pants” resource. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:53:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558326/ Jeffrey E. Meinz This devotional vol­ume’s lack of signifi­cant depth or required preparation makes it ideal as a “fly by the seat of your pants” resource. http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558325/ Preventing Ministry Failure is a practical workbook designed to address many of the issues that have contributed to the situation, such as burnout, loss of joy, moral failure, depres­sion or doubt. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:50:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558325/ Michael Todd Wilson and Brad Hoffman Preventing Ministry Failure is a practical workbook designed to address many of the issues that have contributed to the situation, such as burnout, loss of joy, moral failure, depres­sion or doubt. http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558324/ One of the reasons Doug Fields and Duffy Robbins have become such prominent leaders in their field is because of their ability to com­municate with unri­valed clarity to both youth workers and teenagers.... Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:48:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558324/ Doug Fields and Duffy Robbins One of the reasons Doug Fields and Duffy Robbins have become such prominent leaders in their field is because of their ability to com­municate with unri­valed clarity to both youth workers and teenagers.... http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558323/ McLaren takes a penetrating, unsettling look at the state of our world and offers hope through a renewed vision of the Kingdom of God. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:46:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558323/ Brian D. McLaren McLaren takes a penetrating, unsettling look at the state of our world and offers hope through a renewed vision of the Kingdom of God. http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558322/ Reaching Single Adults is a comprehensive work that would help churches and leaders to develop vibrant and theologically sound ministries with singles. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:40:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558322/ Dennis Franck Reaching Single Adults is a comprehensive work that would help churches and leaders to develop vibrant and theologically sound ministries with singles. http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558321/ If your church is looking for a way to engage members out­side of Sunday in a per­sonal way and give unchurched folks in your community a glimpse into what you’re all about (and do it all for free), then... Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:37:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558321/ Brian Bailey with Terry Storch If your church is looking for a way to engage members out­side of Sunday in a per­sonal way and give unchurched folks in your community a glimpse into what you’re all about (and do it all for free), then... http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558320/ After years of speaking at outreach events whose attendance didn’t live up to the hosts’ expectations, Jonathan McKee has released this planning guide full of practical ideas. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:33:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558320/ Jonathan McKee After years of speaking at outreach events whose attendance didn’t live up to the hosts’ expectations, Jonathan McKee has released this planning guide full of practical ideas. http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558314/ Mike Calhoun and Mel Walker collected con­tributions from 16 authors to create this anthology of youth ministry issues. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:26:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558314/ Larry Lindquist Mike Calhoun and Mel Walker collected con­tributions from 16 authors to create this anthology of youth ministry issues. http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558330/ With the goal of presenting “prayer in honest, naked form,” Writing on the Wall is a compilation of prayers written by people from around the world, all apart of a genera­tion searching for this reality... Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11558330/ Brian Heasley With the goal of presenting “prayer in honest, naked form,” Writing on the Wall is a compilation of prayers written by people from around the world, all apart of a genera­tion searching for this reality... http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11551425/ In the struggle to find a way to fit Bible reading into our daily schedule, many of us have turned to audio, trying to squeeze in devotions at the gym or in the car. GoBible, the latest Bible audio player,... Tue, 01 May 2007 03:03:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11551425/ In the struggle to find a way to fit Bible reading into our daily schedule, many of us have turned to audio, trying to squeeze in devotions at the gym or in the car. GoBible, the latest Bible audio player,... http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11551424/ Highlighting both the stories of the Bible and its truth, The Bible from Scratch will be enjoyable for teens (or even adults) who might be intimidated by the Word or are just starting their faith journey.... Tue, 01 May 2007 03:01:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11551424/ Simon Jenkins Highlighting both the stories of the Bible and its truth, The Bible from Scratch will be enjoyable for teens (or even adults) who might be intimidated by the Word or are just starting their faith journey.... http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11551422/ Building on the belief that “stories help us to make sense of this thing called living and encourage us to face the challenges and glories of another day,” Jo Kadlecek breathes fresh life into the biblical... Sun, 01 Jul 2007 02:58:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11551422/ Jo Kadlecek Building on the belief that “stories help us to make sense of this thing called living and encourage us to face the challenges and glories of another day,” Jo Kadlecek breathes fresh life into the biblical... http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11551421/ A brilliant, fourth-year med student leaves Harvard Medical School to work with street children in La Paz, Bolivia. He spends the next year learning lessons in frustration, despair, and—finally—hope from... Sun, 01 Jul 2007 02:57:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/reviews/books/11551421/ Dr. Chi Cheng Huang with Irwin Tang A brilliant, fourth-year med student leaves Harvard Medical School to work with street children in La Paz, Bolivia. He spends the next year learning lessons in frustration, despair, and—finally—hope from...