The Gutter
Relevant Books, 156 pp., $12.99,www.relevantbooks.comThe premise of this book is simple: since Jesus came and lived with those whom we consider to be living “in the gutter,” then we also ought to se...
Worldview: Guatemala’s Central American Street Gangs
Henri Nouwen, reflecting on his extensive travel and ministry in Latin America wrote, “It is my conviction that the spiritual destiny of the people of North America is intimately connected with the spirit...
Walking the Parenting Tightrope: Raising Kids without Losing Your Balance
Baker, 2005, 223 pp., $14.99,www.bakerbooks.comI was relieved by the humility with which the author approached the subject; parents who seem to have it all together all of the time make me uncomfortable â€...
The Urban Take: Old School, New School Youth Ministry
For those who live in hip-hop culture, the term old school has major meaning. For someone like me who grew up in hip-hop, I can definitely say that I am “old school.” Old school refers to the pionee...
After You Drop Them Off
WaterBrook Press, 2005, 226 pp., $12.99,www.waterbrookpress.comI would love for every parent in my church to read this book. I thought it was a great explanation of what youth ministry is, examples of what it l...
Wicca’s Charm: Understanding the Spiritual Hunger Behind the Rise of Modern Witchcraft and Pagan Spirituality
Shaw Books, 2005, 233 pp. $13.99,www.randomhouse.com/waterbrook/shawDo you know teens and others who seem to be attracted to pagan practices? Have you wondered what Wicca is all about? In 10 chapters, this book...
10 Minutes in God’s Word: Where’s the Church?
What are some of the dangerous cliffs that our youth ministries almost inevitably begin to peer over when we neglect Paul and Peter’s teachings about the nature of the church? First, we begin to view chur...
Effective First-Person Biblical Preaching
Zondervan, 2005, 190 pp., $24.99,www.zondervan.comThis textbook introduces the concepts of sermons told in the first person from the perspective of a certain character. The book guides you through the process, ...
The Naked Christian – Taking Off Religion to Find True Relationship
Relevant, 2005, 197 pp., $12.99,www.relevantstore.comIf you’re so enmeshed in church life so that you only see unchurched folk when you have no choice, Borlase makes the argument that you need to get out ...
It’s Your Serve: Ideas for Involving Youth in Service Events
Concordia, 2005, 109 pp., $17.99,www.cph.orgService projects are among the most time-consuming events for youth workers, because they tend to be logistical nightmares. While this book will not save you much tim...