Jeffrey Jensen Arnett

A First Step into a Much Larger World

Discipleship & Christian Education

“How can a morally and spiritually serious emerging adult make it through college, and not only survive but thrive? John Hawthorne provides the answer in this wise, insightful book. Drawing on sources ranging from the Bible to The Wizard of Oz to current research in psychology and sociology, Hawthorne has constructed an invaluable guide for students, parents, and college personnel.”

Big Questions, Worthy Dreams

Discipleship & Christian Education

“Making meaning is a challenge at all stages of life, but perhaps most of all during the emerging adult years, when most young people leave their family home and then have to find a new place in the world. In this book, Sharon Daloz Parks explores with insight and empathy the many ways that today’s emerging adults struggle to answer their big questions and reach their dreams—and how, as mentors, we can help them get there. This book will be a valuable resource for parents, professors, professors, administrators, employers, and all others who care about emerging adults and want to see them thrive.”

Spiritual Formation in Emerging Adulthood

Church Leadership & Ministry

“A thoughtful, well-informed analysis of the spiritual lives of today's emerging adults, this book provides a smooth integration of social science research and Christian insights. The authors go beyond the data to offer helpful suggestions for engaging these young people in religious life. Everyone who cares about guiding the spiritual development of emerging adults will benefit from reading this book.”