Growing Souls: Experiments in Contemplative Youth Ministry

Growing Souls: Experiments in Contemplative Youth Ministry

The Youth Ministry and Spirituality Project was formed in 1997 to participate in the renewal of youth ministry in the Christian church. Its mission is to foster Christian communities that are attentive to God's presence, discerning of the Spirit and who accompany young people into the way of Jesus. Our mission is founded on the biblical vision of the human person who is created in the image and likeness of God and whose deepest longing is for communion with God and others in love. In response to Christ's invitation to abide in him (John 15:4), we believe that the central purpose of youth ministry is to open the minds and hearts of young persons to an intimate relationship with God in Christ through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. We seek to fulfill our mission through retreats, workshops, training events, written materials, and relationships that promote a contemplative approach to youth discipleship. The contemplative approach to youth ministry is based on a Christian community's commitment to cultivate attentiveness to God's Presence in the lives of young people and is supported in the following seven ways: SABBATH, PRAYER, COVENANT COMMUNITY, ACCOMPANIMENT, DISCERNMENT, HOSPITALITY, AUTHENTIC ACTION.

Country	USA
Author	Mark Yaconelli
Binding	Hardcover
EAN	9780310273288
ISBN	0310273285
Label	Zondervan/Youth Specialties
Manufacturer	Zondervan/Youth Specialties
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	288
PublicationDate	2007-05-15
Publisher	Zondervan/Youth Specialties
Studio	Zondervan/Youth Specialties
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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