Presence-Centered Youth Ministry

February 26th, 2007 — Posted in Media

I just finished reading Presence-Centered Youth Ministry by Mike King, president of YouthFront.
This is a very good book that thought-fully addresses the need for a paradigm shift in youth ministry (and church ministry). I believe this work is helping to redefine youth ministry… here are a few excerpts that stood out to me:

“The notion of youth workers as entertainers and program directors must give way to youth workers as authentic shepherds, spiritual guides with a holy anointing to lead youth into the presence of God.” P. 25

“The way of the kingdom is through relationships, not events. Youth workers who serve as spiritual guides for youth nurture a presence-centered youth ministry by engaging in the hard work of creating an environment of authentic community.” P.69

If you are a student out there, let us know what you think about this!!

Michael