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Young People's Work for Young People: A Handbook of Interpretation and Method for the Epworth League

Young People's Work for Young People: A Handbook of Interpretation and Method for the Epworth League

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General Christianity

ISBN10: 1026097851
ISBN13: 9781026097854
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 300
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Young People's Work for Young People serves as a comprehensive handbook of interpretation and methodology for the Epworth League, the primary youth organization of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the early 20th century. Written by Blaine E. Kirkpatrick, this guide provides a detailed framework for engaging young adults in spiritual development, community service, and church leadership.

The work outlines the core principles of the Epworth League, emphasizing a peer-led model of ministry where youth take an active role in their own religious education and outreach. It offers practical instruction on organizational structure, meeting formats, and the theological underpinnings of the league's mission. By focusing on the specific needs and potential of the younger generation, Kirkpatrick presents a system designed to foster both personal faith and social responsibility.

As a vital resource for understanding the history of Christian education and the evolution of youth-led movements within the Protestant tradition, this handbook highlights the strategies used to galvanize young people for religious service. It remains a significant historical text for those interested in Methodist history, the sociology of religion, and the foundations of modern youth ministry programs.

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