ythology: The Study of Youth

ythology is the study of youth. Or YTH as we call it. It is no secret that YTH dominate culture in America. Young people in the Millennial and the Gen Z sets are natives to the top social and cultural issues of the 21st century. The sexual revolution, the information and social media phenomenon, the disintegration of the family, as well as causes such as anti-human trafficking, bullying, and humanitarian work have become the formative issues for adolescents. It is these teenagers and young adults who have become the creators and publishers of group think, generational code, and ultimately solutions to these issues and causes. Enter the church. The church was late to the party called Millennials. And if the church is not careful it may miss all together the party called Gen Z. I believe YTH leaders should become the greatest sociologist’s on the planet. To assist you to that goal, this book is a history, theology, and future of YTH ministry that includes chapters ranging from the beginnings of YTH ministry, a theology or reason why we do YTH ministry, current trends in YTH ministry, and how YTH ministry could bring The Next (Third) Great Awakening. The final chapter is a look at how YTH ministry could fail the church. During the last 36 years working with young people, Jeff Grenell has watched YTH culture through many shifts that range from the influence of the Jesus Movement in California, the impact of the racial tensions in the south, the fear of global terrorism that began the millennium, the breakdown of the American family, the tsunami of the social media and digital footprint, the sexual revolution, and now most recently the new millennial age of YTH ministry. How can YTH ministry of the 21st century become a player in the world of the Millennial and Gen Z? Whether volunteer or paid YTH leadership, this resource will position you to develop the next influential shift in the life of the YTH culture in your world today.
ASIN: 1097666514
VSKU: RDV.1097666514.G
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Author/Artist:Grenell, Jeff
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