Dave Rahn

Editing Jesus

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“While devouring this book I subjected myself to occasional social-media visits, where Jesus is misrepresented in grievous ways. As I read Editing Jesus my heart was simultaneously heavied with conviction and enflamed in hope. Lovingly relentless, the Spirit is gently tutoring me to enjoy Jesus, my Lord. Contemplating my journey through the lens of this book deepens what my heart yearns for most.”

Exploding Stars, Dead Dinosaurs, and Zombies

Science & Faith

“Early appetizers in this book whet my appetite for a main course that was immensely satisfying to both mind and soul. I’ve long held that too many persons positioned to shepherd young people do not think faithfully or critically about their practices. With E xploding Stars, Root offers next-level nutrition to so many who are still desperately undernourished as thoughtful ministers.”

Models and Methods for Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Children & Youth

“This book is a thoughtfully constructed offering to all of us who are invested in seeing adolescents well formed as followers of Jesus Christ. It’s a fresh resource that will enhance my own efforts to develop the leadership potential in others. With exemplary humility and zeal for Christian unity, Art Canales led me to enrich my perspective about youth ministry practice by exploring four different models.”

Reciprocal Church

Children & Youth

“Sharon Galgay Ketcham is a brilliant, winsome, and attentive teacher. Her observational skills rival those of many standup comics, and she can trade youth ministry war stories with anyone. But it's her richly informed theological thinking about current church practices and their impact on young people that had me appreciatively slow clapping one minute and clenching my jaw in conviction the next. God is stirring among his people, calling us to live like the reconciled people we claim to be. Reciprocal Church is the latest evidence of this hopeful movement, and I pray it will especially benefit the youth ministry wing of the church.”

Shaping the Spiritual Life of Students

Children & Youth

“What a great time to be a youth minister! Shaping the Spiritual Life of Students is the latest indication that we're getting serious about this stuff. Rick Dunn's skillful storytelling and personal authenticity reveal a gifted and creative leader, grounded by his love for God and teens, pacing with us as he leads us into some of the deepest waters of youth ministry. This book draws effortlessly from Rick's cultural savvy, theological acumen and expertise in adolescent development. And what a great new contribution! 'Pacing, then leading' will become a test of youth ministry literacy for years to come.”

Sticky Faith, Youth Worker Edition

Children & Youth

“The world of youth work is desperate for reliable pylons of truth to which we can anchor our ministries. Fuller Youth Institute's work with Sticky Faith provides such rare value to our Youth for Christ staff around the country. Our mission calls us to "...reach young people...engaging them as lifelong followers of Jesus Christ." Sticky Faith research helps our ministry staff all over the country to understand what they can do NOW to help these young people--initially distant from local churches--develop a faith that lasts for a lifetime. I'm so grateful for FYI's rich contribution to our mission.”

Teenagers Matter

Church Leadership & Ministry

“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.”

The Self-Aware Leader

Church Leadership & Ministry

“A few ministry leadership tours of duty convinced me that too many otherwise gifted people hit ineffectiveness walls because they were unable (or unwilling) to carefully consider the cracks in their foundations. As Terry Linhart points out, we've all got them. But when we're deluded into thinking that it's more important to give others what we think they want than to give them what we know we can offer, the temptation to 'act the part' gains a foothold in our hearts. This book is written by a friend who has become comfortable in his own skin and wonderfully fruitful as a leader, in part because he is fully committed to staying on the same journey he so carefully describes as necessary for the authentic, self-aware leader.”

The Youth Worker's Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis

Children & Youth

“This book is conversationally encyclopedic, comfortably competent, and warmly professional… just like Rich and Jim. It’s what you would hope for from friends who are wonderfully gifted to help us minister to teens in crisis.”

Dr.

Youth Ministry 3.0

Church Leadership & Ministry

“My first contact with Youth Ministry 3.0 was when Marko read me a short excerpt to punch up a point he was making during a lively dialogue. I was immediately sure that this book would contribute something unique and provocative to contemporary conversations about youth ministry. Marko is a gifted writer with a sharp eye for detail, a well-stamped passport testifying to a worldwide perspective, and a network of future-thinking power brokers—I can’t imagine seriously considering the direction and practice of youth ministry without engaging this book.”