Theological rocks : first things first / Kenda Creasy Dean -- Fessing up : owning our theological commitments / Kenda Creasy Dean -- The changing face of adolescence : a theological view of human development / Chap Clark -- Growing up postmodern : theological uses of culture / Don C. Richter -- Youth ministry's historical context : the education and evangelism of young people / Mark W. Canniste…
Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-131) and index.
A new concept -- Matching word with deed -- A theology of enough -- A new manner of thinking -- Churches -- making the connection -- A church relations department -- A theology of unity -- A theology full of partnerships -- A well-built theology -- A theology for the world.
Talking about sexuality / Sylvia Thorson-Smith -- Why is homosexuality so hard to talk about? / Karon A. McClintock -- Explosive issues require special handling / Carl S. Dudley and Hugh F. Halverstadt -- Rules for talking about a difficult issue / Marc Kolden -- First Congregational Church of Fresno, Fresno, California / Frank Baldwin -- Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church, Saint Paul, Minnesota…
Seize the moment / Randy Phillips -- A man and his God : Setting a sure foundation / Jack Hayford ; Why men must pray / Wellington Boone ; Your word is your bond / Edwin Louis Cole -- A man and his mentors : A mandate for mentoring / Howard Hendricks ; Strong mentoring relationships / E. Glenn Wagner -- A man and his integrity : Spiritual purity / Tony Evans ; Black-and-white living in a gray w…
The best of news : a reason to get up in the morning -- In the hands of the Redeemer -- Do we really need help? -- The heart is the target -- Understanding your heart struggle -- Following the Wonderful Counselor -- Building relationships by entering their world -- Building relationships by identifying with suffering -- Getting to know people -- Discovering where change is needed -- The goals o…
Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-216).