Description: Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry: From a Strategy of Influence to a Theology of Incarnation by Andrew Root Root reviews the history of relational/incarnational youth ministry in American evangelicalism and recasts the practice as one of "place-sharing," not so much "earning the right to be heard" as honoring the human dignity of youth and locating God in their midst. (Ministry & Pastoral Resources) FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Andrew Root reviews the history of relational/incarnational youth ministry in American evangelicalism and recasts the practice as one of place-sharing, not so much earning the right to be heard as honouring the human dignity of youth and locating God in their midst. Author Biography Andrew Root is assistant professor of youth and family ministry at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN). He is the author of Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry: From a Strategy of Influence to a Theology of Incarnation (IVP, 2007). He has worked in congregations, para-church ministries and social service programs. He lives in St. Paul with his wife Kara, two children (Owen and Maisy), and their two dogs (Kirby and Kimmel). When not reading, writing, or teaching, Andy spends far too much time watching TV and movies. Table of Contents PrefaceIntroduction Part One1 The Historical Ascent of Relational Ministry: The Early Twentieth Century2 The Historical Ascent of Relational Ministry: The Late Twentieth Century3 Our Relational Motivations: A Sociological Examination Part Two4 Who Is Jesus Christ? The One Who Is Incarnate and Much More5 Where Is Jesus Christ? Relational Ministry as Participation in God?s Presence6 What Then Shall We Do? A Ministry of Place-Sharing7 Person and Culture: How Place-Sharing Works8 Picturing Relational Transformation: Transcendence Revelation9 Rules of Art for Place-Sharing in Community Appendix: Bonhoeffer as a Minister to Young People Index Review Root has established himself as a leader in a theological renewal for the practice of youth ministry. Engagement with this book will prove fruitful in rethinking your ministry with young people wherever it is. It already has for me.--Erik C. Leafblad, Word World, Summer 2008 . . . The theological and philosophical ideas provide the groundwork for anyone seeking to develop a healthy congregational youth program.--Jason Lief, Pro Rege, June 2008 Root challenges youth pastors to go beyond doing mere jobs and live the incarnation of Christ with youth.--Chris Maxwell in Ministry Today, March/April 2008 Root urges readers to adopt a "being with" ministry to students, encouraging them to stand with people in need. Put this on your "buy now" list.--L. E. in The Journal of Student Ministries, March/April 2008 Roots book is a valuable asset to the field of youth ministry. In calling for an incarnational perspective of relational ministry, Root provides a biblical and theological foundation from which youth leaders can establish meaningful relationships with young people.--Jason Lief, Pro Rege, June 2008 Too often we abandon teenagers when our relationship does not produce our predetermined results. Thankfully, Andy Root has brilliantly laid before us an essential course correction for relational ministry that is faithful to the incarnation of Jesus.--YouthWorker eJournal, August 2007 Long Description Relational youth ministry, also known as incarnational ministry, can feel like a vicious cycle of guilt: "I should be spending time with kids, but I just dont want to." The burden becomes heavy to bear because it is never over; adolescents always seem to need more relational bonds, and once one group graduates there is a new group of adolescents who need relational contact.It may be that the reason these relationships have become burdensome is that they have become something youth workers do, rather than something that youth workers enter into. In Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry, Andrew Root explores the origins of a dominant ministry model for evangelicals, showing how American culture has influenced our understanding of the incarnation. Drawing from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, whose work with German youth in troubled times shaped his own understanding of how Jesus intersects our relationships, Root recasts relational ministry as an opportunity not to influence the influencers but to stand with and for those in need. True relational youth ministry shaped by the incarnation is a commitment to enter into the suffering of all, to offer all those in high school or junior high the solidarity of the church. Review Text . . . The theological and philosophical ideas provide the groundwork for anyone seeking to develop a healthy congregational youth program. Review Quote Too often we abandon teenagers when our relationship does not produce our predetermined results. Thankfully, Andy Root has brilliantly laid before us an essential course correction for relational ministry that is faithful to the incarnation of Jesus. Details ISBN0830834885 Author Andrew Root Short Title REVISITING RELATIONAL YOUT Pages 221 Publisher IVP Books Language English ISBN-10 0830834885 ISBN-13 9780830834884 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 259.23 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-10-31 Subtitle From a Strategy of Influence to a Theology of Incarnation Place of Publication Illinois Country of Publication United States Birth 1974 Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,US DOI 10.1604/9780830834884 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2007-10-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161171445;
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Book Title: Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry: from a Strategy of Influence to a Theology of Incarnation
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