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Youthanize: The Death of Traditional Youth Ministry
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781940727271
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: May 31 2017
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.41 Width: 5.98 Depth: 9.02
Language: English
After seeing the cover of this book, you may be asking yourself, Why would a Pastor write a book about killing off youth ministry?
We lose 60% to 90% of all church-raised kids upon graduation. These stats were enough to keep Rob Cook up at night, on his knees. How did we get so good at turning kids off from God? Alienating Youth 101 or Quitting Church for Teens isn't taught in seminary. Where have we lost our way? He prayed, God answered.
After 20 years of ministry to teens in Greater Philadelphia through 252 Underground, Rob offers fresh, street-proven ways to equip young lives for eternity through a lifelong vibrant walk with Christ.
If you have a heart for unchurched teens, and are passionate about exchanging the old ineffectual ways for ways that will impact young lives for eternity, Youthanize is the guide that can help make that happen.
About the Author: Robert Cook lives in Philadelphia with his wife Stephanie, son Christian, and several beloved pets.
What Others are Saying...
I have deplored the shallow pseudo-Christian nature of most American youth ministry my entire adult life. The fact that so many youth have left the church is no surprise. So I'm delighted that Rob Cook has blessed the church with this book, especially as it rises from the authority of his gritty, hands-on ministry. Whether you're a teen or care about teens, Rob will tell you what you need to hear and show you what to do about it.
Peter Lundell, D.Miss., M.Div.
Author, missionary, pastor, Bible college instructor
Go, was never a Suggestion. Rob Cook understands what it takes to follow God's Call down a path few are willing to travel. His book is a blueprint to help you navigate the Journey.
Rev Chuck Kieffer
Pastor, The Foundry Church
Evangelism Catalyst, North American Mission Board
Host, Up at Night Radio
At first I thought, oh another youth ministry book. Wow, Robert Cook. You just never cease to amaze me. It was page after page and I just kept going with the out-of-the-box thinking that you shared. I've been in ministry for 39 years. I think we pastors all have cut our teeth in youth ministry, and I thought I was innovative and clever in my efforts to reach the youth of our community. Then I read Youthanize.
I love how you break all the rules. As I read your book on the plane, I wanted to show it to everybody and tell them what a brilliant piece of literature this book is. It needs to be shared with everybody-in ministry and out of ministry. You show so many great ways to connect with youth and keep them coming back wanting more.
This book is a winner, brother, Thank you for letting me share and encourage you to keep going strong, because you've inspired me in my writings. God bless you Rob.
Bob Ossler
co-author of Triumph Over Terror: Ground Zero Chaplain
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