"Contemplative Youth Ministry is refreshing rain for dry Youth workers and barren Youth ministries.
It\'s a book about creating for our students places of silence and opening up spaces for God to speak."- Duffy Robbins, professor of Youth ministry, Eastern University; author of Enjoy the Silence and This.
He shares with us in these pages his own journey as a Youth worker who actually believes that God\'s still small voice speaks louder than the roaring windstorm of our busy Youth ministry calendars.
This book has about it the unique air of authenticity.
D., associate professor of youth, family, and culture, Fuller Theological Seminary "Mark Yaconelli was experimenting with Contemplative Youth ministry practices before Contemplative Youth ministry practices became cool.
I especially appreciate Mark\'s optimism in his perspective of today\'s kids, for his insights are grounded in God\'s view of them."- Chap Clark, Ph.
I heartily endorse Contemplative Youth Ministry as a rich encounter with the souls of Youth and adults whoselives have been transformed by our very present God."- Bill Kees, director of Youth ministries, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) "Mark Yaconelli not only reminds us of some of the long-forgotten pathways of faith, he shares with us how it actually looks when men and women who love God practice it with young people.
The book is filled with the honest stories of different kinds of Youth ministries representing the breadth of Christianity in the United States.
This book is transparent about the challenges that churches and families face as they desire to be effective in Youth ministry.
D., executive director, Center for Youth Ministry and Family Ministry, Fuller Theological Seminary "Mark invites readers to be encountered by the Presence of Jesus who is always near.
I wish I had read it 15 years ago."- Kara Powell, Ph.
More than the same old Youth ministry tips and tricks, it gives principles and practices to soak in God\'s grace, love, and power. "Contemplative Youth Ministry is refreshing rain for dry Youth workers and barren Youth ministries
