Contemplative Youth Ministry - book review - word-on-the-web

So what is it about?	This is more than your run of the mill youth ministry handbook. Refreshing rain for dry youth workers- a journey of self-discovery rooted in the acclaimed Youth Ministry and Spirituality project led by the author.
Who is it for?	This is the book you need if you are a youth worker at the end of your tether, floundering in practices rooted more in babysitting than ministry. Youth ministry isn’t about what to say, what to do or how to be; it’s about serving the needs of the students God has put in your life. A must read for church youth workers who are looking for an attitude overhaul.
Does it do what it says on the label?	It’s a challenging read because it’s honest and does pull any punches. It’s a real how to book about creating a more organic approach to youth ministry, and well worth sticking with. The book also includes helpful guidelines for both prayer and liturgy in the appendices
Enjoy or endure?	One minister is quotes as saying “it gives principles and practices to soak in God’s grace, love and power. I wish I had read it 15 years ago.” So do I and so will you!
Any other comments?	The author is a true spiritual pioneer and reminds us of the value of being called back to the contemplative practices that bind our lives to the life of Christ. Read this for a radical approach anchored firmly in the fertile soil of Christian tradition, in the mess and grind of day-to-day life and share in the explosive and marvellous transformation of the love of Christ.