Books & More

Recommended Book Resources

    • ROOT, Andrew. Taking the Cross to Youth Ministry. ISBN: 978-0310670780.2012.
      “Andrew Root has undertaken the arduous task of writing a four-volume theology for youth ministry. Youth workers everywhere will benefit from Root’s meticulous study by reading these four works and journeying with Root and his fictional narrative of a young female youth worker, Nadia.” This title is volume 2. (from Amazon/Joseph T. Cochran’s comments, Amazon.ca).Note: Andrew Root has written many terrific books on youth ministry.
    • ZIRSCHKY, Andrew. Beyond the Screen: Youth Ministry for the Connected But Alone Generation. “ Beyond the Screen reveals for the first time why teenagers use technology: in a desperate bid for intimacy that is largely absent from face to face society – and the church. A clear-headed examination of the latest research on adolescence and digital media through the lens of theological reflection, Beyond the Screen charts a compelling new direction for youth ministry in the digital age.
    • FRENCH, TOM. Talks that Don’t Suck. How to Write and Give Bible Talks For Teenagers.
    • McGARRY, MIKE. Lead Them to Jesus: A Handbook for Youth Workers Do you feel overwhelmed at the thought of serving in youth ministry? What about the tricky theological questions that keep you and your fellow volunteer youth workers on your toes? Help is here! Veteran youth pastor Mike McGarry offers a practical, comprehensive tool to equip and encourage everyone involved with the youth of your congregation for fruitful, gospel-centered ministry to students.
    • McGARRY, MICHAEL. A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry: Teenagers in the life of the Church. In this contemplative and well-researched book, Michael McGarry considers the role of local congregations in discipling children and teens for the Kingdom of God.
    • Group Publishing: The 13 Most Important Bible Lessons for teenagers.
    • MORGAN, BROCK. Youth Ministry 2027 
    • DUGGAN, HANNAH. A Space Prepared: Refresh Your Soul, Re-Envision Your Student Ministry: A Book for Youth Leaders.  If you’re leading students – as a volunteer, teacher, small group leader, or pastor – you’re spiritually forming the up-and-coming – kingdom of God. In these pages, we will explore what it means to lead our students with confidence, creativity, and clarity.
    • YARHOUSE, MARK A. Understanding Sexual Identity. Teenagers today struggle with difficult questions of sexual identity. How can a youth worker offer wise counsel on such a controversial and confusing subject? Mark Yarhouse, director of the Institute for the Study of Sexual Identity, helps youth ministers faithfully navigate the topic of sexual identity in a way that is honest, compassionate and accessible.

Recommended Digital Resources

ALLISON, Travis. Building a Smart House: Social Media and Tech Tools for Youth Ministry. 2018.
Prepared for Canada Youth 2018, this online resource provides links to different resources such as:
– Current research on kids / teens and social media
– Remedial information on social networking apps
– Youth-positive articles on the value of social media tools
– Resources and Useful things.
Online resource

TAPSCOTT, Don. Grown Up Digital: How the Net Generation is Changing Your World. ISBN: 978-007150863.2008
“A MUST READ … if you understand the Net Generation, you will understand the future.” (from Amazon/The New York Times Amazon.ca)”(amazon.ca).”

If you know of other resources that you have found useful, please let Rev. Cheryl know.