For too many years, youth ministry was about keeping young people entertained in order to keep them out of trouble. Making Room contends that the primary purpose of youth ministry is to integrate young people into the body and mission of Christ. A lifelong youth ministry practitioner and researcher, Michael A. Kipp shares the narrative of his and others' experiences in order to help the church embrace and understand youth ministry more fully in practice, not just in theory. Kipp dares to dream beyond the normal youth ministry template to develop a whole-church system that grafts young people into a body they will want to be part of well into adulthood. Making Room shares research on adolescent development, the history of youth ministry, ideas for development of a robust, whole-church ministry that includes youth, and tips for effectively communicating this vision to the entire faith community.

Making Room: The Purpose and Practice of Youth Ministry

Michael A. Kipp

Religion & Spirituality

The Foundry Publishing

Imagio DeiIgnatius ExamenSpiritual PilgrimagePrayer BeadsLectio DivinaThese ancient Christian practices might not be well known or commonly practiced in your local church. You may have never heard of some of them before, but these spiritual disciplines have been a vital part of the Christian faith for centuries.As a handbook to the spiritual practices and prayers of the early Church, Sacred Life will challenge you to take part in an experiment in discipline. These spiritual disciplines will allow you to experient God’s grace in new and profound ways, moving you forward in the journey to become more like Christ.

Sacred Life: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Living (Ancient Faith)

Children's Books

Mike Wonch

Mike King

Mickey Cox

Brooklyn Lindsey

Josh Kleinfeld

Religions

Barefoot Ministries of Kansas City

You don’t have to be an expert in Biblical history or have a PhD in Religion to share Christ with your world. It’s not about having every scripture memorized or reciting the perfect prayer to lead your friends to the Lord.So why does it seem that we struggle to share Christ with those we care about? Maybe it’s because we have the wrong approach ingrained into us. Being Real is not a guide to evangelism. Instead, it addresses the act of reaching others the way Jesus did, with grace and love.Discover how to make your Christian life so contagious that people around you are drawn to the Lord simply by being your friend.

Being Real: Sharing Your Faith without Losing Your Friends (Undercurrent)

Kenny, Wade

Are you worried about Surviving Your First Year of College? Or are you so excited about new friends, new freedom, and dating that you haven’t even begun to think about classes, all-nighters, and ten-page papers? Whichever side of the spectrum you fall on-or maybe somewhere in between-this book is for you.Author Michael A. Kipp, who attended four different universities in four years and now teaches at a private Christian university, has seen it all and is here to help you navigate the worst parts of college and succeed at the best parts. With help from his wife, Sandy, he covers everything from roommate troubles to class attendance to cash flow to visiting the campus nurse. Whatever you’ve got a question about, this book covers it-because nobody wants more than us (except your parents, maybe) to see you not only survive college but actually thrive during your first year. So put down that summer reading, take a break from packing, get your mind off that upcoming goodbye to your significant other-and settle in for a few laughs and a lot of great tips about Surviving Your First Year of College.Your college years have the potential for the heights and depths of human experience which is what can make this experience such an exhilarating and exciting adventure. Welcome to the journey of entering college!

Surviving Your First Year of College

Sandy Kipp

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