Practicing Discernment With Youth: A Transformative Youth Ministry Approach

by David F. White

In this resource, David F. White calls for congregations to engage their own young people in practices of discernment that involve the gifts and problems of their unique context, bringing their lives more fully into partnership with God's work in their particular place. he models how to do this through historic discernment practices of Christian communities such Ignatian contemplative practices, Quaker clearness counsels, consensus decision making, and silence. Practicing Discernment with Youth is the first book in the series, Youth Ministry Resources of Theological Integrity Rooted in Real Congregations.

Genres: Theology, Young Adult

209 pages, Paperback

First published March 8, 2005

Reviews

[Ryan]

If you want an evocative book that seeks to transform understanding of youth as a part of the church then this is the book for you.

The vision set forth in this book breaks the boundaries of youth and inspires the church to new growth. It is a beautiful vision indeed.