Awaken Your Creativity: Hearing Yes in the Midst of a Multitude of No's

by Les Christie

You know how tough it can be to come up with new and inventive student ministry ideas every school year. It can be infinitely more grueling to be that creative on a weekly basis! Whether you're developing a new message, a unique way to get students talking and interacting, or something different for the weekend retreat, most of us find ourselves tapped for creative ideas after a little while. Take You're not alone, and you're not necessarily out of creative steam. Everyone hits a block at some point, but you can find a way to tap into the creativity God placed within you. Les Christie has been doing youth ministry for decades, and he's not out of ideas yet! This practical book will help you explore the stumbling blocks, the tricks of the trade, and the catalysts to creativity. Les gives you opportunities to tap into your own creativity, and you'll find yourself looking at every aspect of your ministry in innovative ways.

Genres: Young Adult

160 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2009

About the author

Les Christie (DMin, Trinity International University) is a national speaker and youth ministry veteran. He chairs the youth ministry department at William Jessup University, in Rocklin, California where he has taught the Gospel of John for the last 15 years, and is also an adjunct professor at Western Seminary. Les is the author of more than a dozen books, including Awaken Your Creativity and When Church Kids Go Bad.

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about how to increase youth groups but can be applied to my school classroom.

The book gives excellent inspirations about helping students release their creativity. It also discusses what holds creativity back from us by our fears, fear of failure or success, bad attitudes, not enough motivation, and others.

We must be open to change and we are not failures unless you quit trying. Creativity takes what we already know, adapts it, and puts it in a new setting.

“Go confidently in the dir cation of your dreams! Live the life you imagined.” —Thoreau.

[Tim Beck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Les Christie has done his research. this book if filled with lessons and examples of the trials and successes of creative people.

he uses these stories to show the in's and out's of how creativity can fuel a youth ministry.

this book is very practical, as well. you will find numerous examples of ways to increase your creative energy and boost your imagination.

i would recommend this book to any youth leader - but i think it also applies to anyone, in ministry or not. it's inspiring.

if you are a creative type - you will no doubt enjoy this book immensely. if you are not - READ THIS BOOK and awaken your creativity!