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The Inside Out Youth Worker
(Discovering the Art Work of Making Disciples) Kent Julian
From start to finish, The Inside Out Youth Worker is about making disciples of Jesus Christ among Teenagers
Continuing Education for Youth Pastors and Sunday School teachers
As a youth leader, volunteer youth leader, or youth pastor, continuing education is a must.
Your personal spiritual growth should never stop.
I recommend you always have a book read in progress.
Here are my book recommendations for Christian youth leaders.
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Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey-- Book and CD-ROM By Bill T. Arnold & Bryan E. Beyer / Baker This illustrated study is designed to make learning the Old Testament achievable for everyone. Written on an undergraduate level, this second edition has been revised throughout, including updated bibliographies and focus boxes addressing contemporary concerns. The interactive CD-ROM has been thoroughly revised to increase its value to students. It also features abundant illustrations, photographs, tables, and charts--all in full color, sidebars addressing ethical/theological concerns, learning objectives and a chapter outline, and end-of-chapter study questions, review questions, and chapter summaries. This series is related to the Engaging Biblical Studies series which is written on a graduate level. |
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How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided Tour By Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart / Zondervan Reading the Bible need not be a haphazard journey through strange and bewildering territory. Like an experienced tour guide, How to Read the Bible Book by Book takes you by the hand and walks you through the Scriptures. For each book of the Bible, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its key elements and how it fits into the grand narrative of the Bible. Written by two top evangelical scholars, this survey is designed to get you actually reading the Bible knowledgeably and understanding it accurately. In an engaging, conversational style, Dr. Gordon Fee and Dr. Douglas Stuart take you through a given book of the Bible using their unique, progressive approach. Features include:
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How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth By Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart / Zondervan Understanding the Bible isn't for the few, the gifted, the scholarly. The Bible is accessible. It's meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers to seminary students. A few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your 21st-century life. This third edition of How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth features substantial revisions that keep pace with current scholarship, resources, and culture. Changes include:
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Encountering the New Testament, Second Edition with CD-ROM By Walter A. Elwell & Robert W. Yarbrough / Baker This highly readable, four-color, beautifully-illustrated survey is designed to make studying the New Testament less daunting and more rewarding. The second edition has been revised throughout, including updated bibliographies and focus boxes addressing contemporary concerns. The CD-ROM has been thoroughly revised to increase its value to students. Other distinguishing features include:abundant illustrations, photographs, tables, and charts, all in full color, sidebars addressing ethical/theological concerns, focus boxes isolating key issues, learning objectives and a chapter outline end-of-chapter study questions, review questions, and chapter summaries. |
Luke 7:47 Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” (NIV)
Have you ever felt like you want to love Jesus more? Read Dr. Larry Crabb's book, Inside Out. It will really change the way you view sin and forgiveness. You will grow in your depth of gratitude towards Jesus.
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Inside Out By Dr. Larry Crabb / NAV Press "Why do things go so wrong when I'm trying so hard to be right?" If you've ever asked yourself this question, Crabb has a few answers. "Far too many Christians do not deal honestly with their lives. The pathway to change is more often discussed and debated than displayed." In his warm, engaging style, Crabb helps you venture inside yourself where Christ is waiting to heal, restore, and fulfill. Real wholeness and real change are possible---if you're willing to start from the inside out. This updated edition of Crabb's classic and best selling work includes a 12-week study guide. |
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First Two Years of Youth Ministry By Doug Fields / Youth Specialties In this sequel to his bestseller Purpose-Driven Youth Ministry, Fields offers 10 valuable steps to beginning a successful program. You'll learn the importance of going before God, focusing on relationships, communicating your desires, identifying your personal values, developing and teaching your purpose, pursuing leaders, evaluating and creating programs, and more. Ideal for veterans or first-timers. 208 pages, soft cover from Zondervan. |
Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations, by Alex & Brett Harris.
This is a book by two remarkable teenagers who debunk the idea held by many adults, and believed by teens, that the years of a person life age 13 to 19 are the least productive. I actually heard a 7th grade teacher (who is now a youth P\pastor!) say this. How can we possible expect our youth to excel if we believe this of them.
Hear Alex and Brett explain their opposing thoughts with this video link: Click here.
Come back to use the link below to buy the book.
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Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations By Alex & Brett Harris / Multnomah Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility, the authors weave together biblical insights, history, and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life and map a clear trajectory for long-term fulfillment and eternal impact. Written by teens for teens, Do Hard Things is packed with humorous personal anecdotes and stories of teens in action. |
Inside the pages of this book, you’ll discover the place where your God-given passions and strengths intersect, and you’ll find the way you’re designed to serve.
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Shattered Dreams: God's Unexpected Pathway to Joy By Dr. Larry Crabb / Random House, Inc If God loves me, why is life so painful? Exploring the biblical account of Naomi, Crabb explains how God longs to awaken his children to the dream beneath the rubble of tragedy---changing lives for good and forever. Encounter your closest Friend in the midst of difficulty and learn to live beyond life's deepest pain. 224 pages, soft cover from Waterbrook. |
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The Complete New Testament Resource for Youth Workers, Volume 1 By Youth Specialties Teaching teens about the New Testament can be a daunting task. Here's help! Experienced youth ministers provide more than 100 easy-to-implement lessons featuring topic overviews, games, message outlines, study questions, and ideas for media presentations or real-life experiences. A searchable CD-ROM helps you find exactly what you need to help your kids explore life-changing Scriptures. 432 pages, softcover from Zondervan. |
This page contains my book recommendations for Christian youth leaders. Some of the books suggested are used as text books by Colorado Christian University, and highly recommended in the book Encountering the Old Testament.
