Theological rocks : first things first / Kenda Creasy Dean -- Fessing up : owning our theological commitments / Kenda Creasy Dean -- The changing face of adolescence : a theological view of human development / Chap Clark -- Growing up postmodern : theological uses of culture / Don C. Richter -- Youth ministry's historical context : the education and evangelism of young people / Mark W. Cannister -- Reflections on youth ministry in a global context : taking seriously the least of these / Tony Campolo -- The myth of the perfect youth ministry model / Chap Clark -- Focusing youth ministry through evangelism / Terry McGonigal -- Focusing youth ministry through the family / Mark DeVries -- Focusing youth ministry through Christian practices / Mark Yaconelli -- Focusing youth ministry through student leadership / Dave Rahn -- Focusing youth ministry through critical consciousness / David F. White -- Focusing youth ministry through community / Kara Eckmann Powell -- Focusing youth ministry through innovation / Soren Oestergaard & Simon Hall -- Theological framework for youth ministry : repentance / Robin Maas -- Theological framework for youth ministry : grace / Rodger Nishioka -- Theological framework for youth ministry : redemption / Darrell W. Johnson -- Theological framework for youth ministry : hope / Evelyn Parker -- Seeing clearly : community context / Steve Gerali -- Seeing clearly : organizational context / Dave Rahn -- Seeing clearly : social context / Patricia Davis -- Thinking creatively : beyond a marketing approach to networks / Mark Dodrill -- Thinking creatively : beyond a warehouse mentality of resources / Ed Trimmer -- Thinking creatively : beyond schooling perspectives in curriculum / Duffy Robbins -- Acting wisely : programs, routines, and disciplines / Charles N. Neder -- Acting wisely : retreats, trips, and events / Karen Jones -- Acting wisely : counseling and crises / Marv Penner -- Assessing honestly : continuous improvement / Dave Rahn -- Assessing honestly : spiritual readiness / Chap Clark -- Thinking theologically as a right start / Dave Rahn. Abstract This is among the very few academic textbooks on youth ministry that blends solid research with real-life experience. It is an excellent resource for undergraduate or graduate courses in youth ministry or for youth workers who want to ground their ministry in solid theology. Published in: Grand Rapids, Mich. Physical description: 398 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

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