Jesus at Twelve
A Mandate for Youth Ministry
- Children & Youth
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2023
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Publisher's Description
The story of Jesus in the temple, at age twelve, is essentially a story of "teenage rebellion"--leaving parents, doing self-planned activities. The end of the story is that he "grew in stature and wisdom." This demonstrates an element in the process of developing from a child into an adult. This inevitable process of development from child to adult is a physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual process that should result in self-identity. This is not an information-related intellectual process. It is inevitable and a divinely designed developmental human process. This book explains how such a developmental process can, and should, be the fundamental basis for a youth ministry program.
Endorsements (1)
“This insightful book is the result of many years of ministry with young people. John Edward Rawlinson makes a compassionate and compelling case for creating conditions whereby young people can thrive within congregations and beyond. The book is filled with practical advice and theological reflection.”
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