Raising Up Young Heroes: Developing a Revolutionary Youth Ministry

by Efrem Smith

How can you move beyond youth group? You already know that youth ministry is about much more than Sunday night Bible study and lock-ins. It's about changing the lives of youth and empowering young heroes to change their world. In this book Efrem Smith provides you with a model for holistic ministry that addresses all the needs of youth--body, soul and spirit. Powerful stories from Smith's urban multiethnic context shape the content of Raising Up Young Heroes. He shows how the fashion, music and lifestyle of the hip-hop culture are permeating youth culture and how you can enter that culture to help your youth meet Jesus. The principles that are the foundation of Raising Up Young Heroes are designed to serve the whole body of Christ. So whatever your own youth group context, you can benefit from the Smith's rich storehouse of experience and his huge heart for today's youth.

125 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

About the author

Efrem Smith is an American pastor who is the co-pastor of Midtown Church and co-owner of Influential LLC. Smith has spoken on the subjects of leadership, multi-ethnic issues and development of the Christian community. Smith is considered to be an advocate for urban ministry and reaching out to the marginalized.

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read while at Crown. Love Efrem Smith.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good encouragement for the work I am doing in the inner city. Had some thoughtful ideas for youth ministry

[Kaylenn Gomez · Rating 5 out of 5]

OKAY, so this book is MY FAVORITE book so far! For any leaders out there working in the youth ministry, this is a MUST READ! I promise you'll love it!!!