Christian Youth Work in Theory and Practice by Sally Nash, Jo... - 9780334046431

Christian Youth Work in Theory and PracticeA Handbook\nAuthor(s): Sally Nash, Jo Whitehead\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: SCM Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: SCM Press\nISBN-13: 9780334046431, 978-0334046431\nSynopsis\nChurches today face unique challenges as they seek to help young people engage with the Christian faith and youth workers, whether employed or volunteer, play a key role in supporting this process. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Christian youth work, drawing together practice, theory and theology in a format which is both engaging and informative. Serving as both a text and workbook, it brings together key youth ministry thinkers and grass-roots practitioners to explore significant themes and issues. It will be invaluable to those thinking about youth work at a strategic level as well as youth work practitioners. Each of the sixteen chapters is followed by a response written from a different perspective, modelling reflective practice and theological ref.