Book Review: Superheroes Can’t Save You, by Todd Miles
Superheroes Can’t Save You provides youth workers with an outstanding resource to teach students theology (Christology, in particular).
Book Review: Being Young, by Paul Kelly
In “Being Young: A Biblical Theology of Youth,” Dr. Paul Kelly shares some valuable insights on how we might do this as student leaders. Kelly explores the places throughout the Old and New Testament where God used young people to further his kingdom.
Book Review: The Death of Porn, by Ray Ortlund
Ray Orlund’s new book is a blessing to youth workers who are trying to help students overcome sexual temptation. Rather than coddling students or berating them into self-discipline, Ortlund rightly lifts the reader’s eyes to behold Jesus.
Book Review: Deeper, by Dane Ortlund
Read Deeper first for your own soul. Then consider how to bring its message to your students. Slow down, give up, and grow in Christ. He is more than enough, and more than capable to lead us home.
Book Review: Cannabis and the Christian
As an increasing number of states legalize marijuana, youth workers will need to engage in conversations with students wondering if it’s ok for Christians to smoke pot. Todd Miles’ book offers excellent biblical and pastoral help.
Book Review: 5 Views on the Future of Youth Ministry
The Youth Cartel brought together five different youth ministry leaders to anticipate the future of youth ministry and to offer their suggestions about how we can begin preparing for that future today. You’ll agree with many statements and disagree with some, but learn from them all. Read this book.
Book Review: What God Has to Say About Our Bodies
Will Standridge reviews a new book by Sam Allberry that presents a robust biblical anthropology. Youth workers will be better equipped to discuss matters of gender and sexuality with students after reading “What God Has to Say About Our Bodies.”
Youth Ministry and the Means of Grace
The practices we perpetuate in our youth ministries teach and form our students in their Christian walk. What we teach as important, and what we demonstrate as vital, shapes our students in powerful ways. Because of this, we want to make sure we’re thinking holistically and critically about the different methods and practices we use in our ministry to students.
Gravitate Towards the Bible
There is nothing more powerful than opening up the Word of God to hungry people, showing them how it all points to Jesus, moving them through the Gospel and calling them to respond. The Bible is not limited to discipleship, its words bring life, and should be used when calling young people to God.
Book Highlight: Lead Them to Jesus
Youth ministry is theological ministry. Students ask hard questions and being a youth worker can be overwhelming. Lead Them to Jesus was written to help volunteer youth workers to navigate these significant conversations and to equip them with the practical skills that benefit every fruitful youth worker.