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Most youth ministry is simply too small. Or too time- or fad- bound. Or based on a model of some sort but without solid biblical foundations.
The author is passionate about growing youth ministry that can outlive the youth worker. He deplores particularly the call for 'something' for youth. Something just won't do.
Tim Gough seeks to redress the balance. He takes us on an expositional journey through the Bible as he sees it relating to youth work, pulling out purposeful themes through key stories and passages. He offers guidelines which can be used by any leader as he casts this strong, healthy biblical vision to inspire us. Here is youth leadership training for the long haul.
'May this book contribute to the revival of biblical youth ministry.' Ajith Fernando
'Essential reading for every Christian youth worker.' Andy du Feu
'Combines a vast knowledge of the Bible and youth ministry with an easy-to-read and witty style.' Ruth Jackson
'An important read and worth reading for the sake of our young people.' Phil Moon
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction: reclaiming the foundation 1
1. Teach everything (Pentateuch) 17
Sidebar 1: A biblical beginning for supporting
parents 37
Rachel Turner
2. Disciple everyone (History Books) 39
3. Connect authentically (Wisdom Literature) 63
Sidebar 2: Using the Bible when giving talks
to teenagers 84
Mark Oestreicher
4. Cultivate people (Psalms) 86
Sidebar 3: The importance of educating
young people in the Bible 103
Dr Sam Richards
5. Prioritize participation (Prophets) 106
Sidebar 4: Why it's essential to train youth
workers how to read their Bibles 120
Andy du Feu
Foreword by Glen Scrivener ix
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction: reclaiming the foundation 1
1. Teach everything (Pentateuch) 17
Sidebar 1: A biblical beginning for supporting
parents 37
Rachel Turner
2. Disciple everyone (History Books) 39
3. Connect authentically (Wisdom Literature) 63
Sidebar 2: Using the Bible when giving talks
to teenagers 84
Mark Oestreicher
4. Cultivate people (Psalms) 86
Sidebar 3: The importance of educating
young people in the Bible 103
Dr Sam Richards
5. Prioritize participation (Prophets) 106
Sidebar 4: Why it's essential to train youth
workers how to read their Bibles 120
Andy du Feu