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Teenagers Matter: Making Student Ministry a Priority in the Church (Youth, Family, and Culture)
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Product Description Teenagers matter! When they are valued, they bring life to nearly every sector of society, including the church. Although student ministry has come a long way in the last century, few churches have made it a high priority. Veteran practitioner Mark Cannister brings together the latest ideas and research on adolescence to champion student ministry as integral to the life of the church. He shows how connecting teenagers into the church's larger intergenerational community enriches the entire congregation, casting a prophetic vision for what the church can become when it truly values its young people. This comprehensive yet accessible addition to the award-winning Youth, Family, and Culture series has been field tested and written in close consultation with youth pastors. It outlines the resources necessary for a vital student ministry and includes sidebars and discussion questions. From the Back Cover Why Teenagers Matter in the Life of the Church "Mark Cannister has given his career to cultivating space for love and commitment between budding youth workers and youth ministry, between academic discourse and the field of youth ministry, between the young people themselves and the church. This book is the manifestation of those many years of deepening skill and passion. On every page you'll see a wise teacher, devoted parent, and ferocious advocate for the young." -- Andrew Root, Luther Seminary "Many have sounded the alarm regarding the damage done by parents who choose to spend their time selfishly focusing on pursuits that have come to matter more than raising their children. But is it possible that in our congregations we've been selfish as well, isolating teenagers in age-segregated ministries without also integrating them in the full life of the church? Mark Cannister makes it clear that teenagers can, do, and must matter in the life of the church. Pastors, youth workers, parents, and church members who read Teenagers Matter will be challenged to re-think and re-structure youth ministry in ways that reflect biblical priorities and promote significant spiritual growth." -- Walt Mueller, Center for Parent/Youth Understanding "This book gives youth leaders well-conceived, user-friendly counsel for moving beyond ministry that is 'good enough.' I'm always on the lookout for books that combine biblical faithfulness and theological reflection with in-the-trenches relevance and Teenagers Matter is just such a book. It's thorough, thoughtful, challenging, and practical." -- Duffy Robbins, Eastern University "Reading this book was a profound and unexpected pleasure. Mark Cannister effortlessly connects the dots on behalf of comprehensive youth ministry. At last, here is a book that articulates why and how God's people can step up into a faithfulness that will make a difference for every kid in our communities." -- Dave Rahn, senior vice-president, Youth for Christ/USA; director, Huntington University's MA in Youth Ministry Leadership About the Author Mark Cannister (EdD, University of Pittsburgh) is professor of Christian ministries and chair of the Division of the Humanities at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. He has served as chair of the board of the Association of Youth Ministry Educators (AYME) and is currently executive administrator for the AYME. He has also served as president of the North American Professors of Christian Education and senior editor of the Journal of Youth Ministry. Mark and his family are members of Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he has served as an elder, adult education teacher, and student ministry consultant.
