Books We’re Grateful For: 2023 Edition
Here are some books that YPT readers are grateful for, and a few sentences about why. Maybe a few of these will bless and encourage you, too.
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.
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.