Benson, Peter L. All Kids Are Our Kids. Search Institute, 1997.

Dean, Kenda Creasey. Practicing Passion: Youth and the Quest for a Passionate Church. William B Eerdmans Publishing, 2004.

Dean, Kenda Creasey and Ron Foster. The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry. Upper Room Books, 1998.

Jones, Tony. Postmodern Youth Ministry. Zondervan, 2001.

THE JOURNAL OF STUDENT MINISTRIES. Published bi-monthly by Develop Ministries. (www.developministries.com)

Lytch, Carol E. Choosing Church: What Makes a Difference for Teens. Westminster John Knox Press, 2004.

Parker, Evelyn L. Trouble Don’t Last Always. Pilgrim Press, 2003.

Roehlkepartain, Eugene C. Building Assets in Congregations: A Practical Guide for Helping Youth Grow Up Healthy. Search Institute, 1998.

Starting Right: Thinking Theologically about Youth Ministry. Dean, Kenda Creasey, Chap Clark, Dave Rahn. Zondervan, 2001.

Turpin, Katherine. Branded: Adolescents Converting from Consumer Faith. Pilgrim Press, 2006.

Warren, Michael. Youth, Gospel, Liberation - 3rd Revised Edition. Veritas Publications, 1998.

Wolpert, Daniel. Creating a Life with God: The Call of Ancient Prayer Practices. Upper Room Books, 2003.

Yaconelli, Mark. Contemplative Youth Ministry: Practiving the Presence of Jesus. Youth Specialties, 2006.

YOUTHWORKER. Published bi-monthly by Youth Specialties, P. O. Box 636, Mt. Morris, IL 61054. (www.ccmcom.com)

An Asset Builder’s Guide to Youth Leadership. Search Institute, 1999.

Burns, Jim & Mike DeVries. Partnering with Parents in Youth Ministry. Gospel Light, 2003.

Deffenbaugh, Terry. Youth Ministry Support Manual. Educational Ministries, 2000.

DeVries, Mark. Family-Based Youth Ministry. InterVarsity Press, 2004.

Holderness, Ginny Ward. Career and Calling. Geneva Press, 2001.

Holderness, Ginny Ward with Robert S. Hay. Teaming Up: Shared Leadership in Youth Ministry. Westminster John Knox Press, 1997.

Jones, Tony. Soul Shaper: Exploring Spirituality and Contemplative Practices in Youth Ministry. Zondervan, 2003.

Kimball-Baker, Kathleen. Tag, You’re It: 50 Easy Eays to Connect with Young People. Search Institute, 2003.

Losey, John. Experiential Youth Ministry Handbook: How Intentional Activity Can Make the Spiritual Stuff Stick. Youth Specialties, 2004.

McLuen, Dennis & Chuck Wysong. The Student Leadership Training Manual for Youth Workers. Youth Specialties, 2000.

Olson, Ginny, Diane Elliot and Mike Work Youth Ministry Management Tools. Youth Specialties, 2001.

Roehlkepartain, Eugene C and Margaret R. Hinchey. Youth Ministry that Makes a Difference. Search Institute, 1997.

Schultz, Thom and Joani. Kids Taking Charge: Youth-Led Youth Ministry. Group Books, 1991.

Trimmer, Edward A. Youth Ministry Handbook, Abingdon Press, 1994.

Yaconelli, Mike. The Core Realities of Youth Ministry. Youth Specialties, 2003.

Powell, Jayna E. GET DIRTY FOR JESUS! - A Handbook for Organizing Work Trips. Volunteers in Mission Office, Homeland Ministries, (888) 346-2631.

Cain, Jim & Barry Jolliff. Teamwork & Teamplay. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1998.

GroupBuilder Games and Activities for Youth Ministry. Group Books, 2000.

Rice, Wayne and Mike Yaconelli. The Best of Play It! Youth Specialties, 2000,

Bass, Dorothy & Don Richter, eds. Way To Live: Christian Practices for Teens. Upper Room, 2002.

Blythe, Teresa and Daniel Wolpert. Meeting God in Virtual Reality, Abingdon Press, 2004.

Essentials for Christian Youth Series. Abingdon Press:

Cannon, Ann B. Somethin’s Cookin’: 50 Easy-To-Do Youth Programs, 1994.

Gooch, John, ed. Is My Nose Growing?, 1992.

Harcey, Paul and The Edge Ministries Retreats From The Edge, 1998.

Marcum, Walt. Deepening Youth Spirituality: The Youth Worker’s Guide, 2001.

Generation Why? Bible Study Resources, Faith & Life Press (800-743-2484) and Brethren Press (800-441-3712):

How to Be a True Friend

How to Read the Bible

The Radical Reign: Parables of Jesus

You Can’t Make Me Go to Church!

Clueless & Called - Discipleship in Mark

Does God Fight? - Violence in the Bible

Plus Other Studies

Is It Sunday Night Again? Ed. by Michael E. Dixon, Christian Board of Publication, 1995.

Neufeld, Christine. PEACE: Just Live It! Faith & Life Press, 1995.

Oestreicher, Mark. Every Picture Tells a Story. Youth Specialties, 2002.

Reel to Real: Making the Most of the Movies with Youth. Quarterly series. Abingdon.

Soul Tending: Life Forming Practices for Older Youth and Young Adults. Abingdon Press, 2002.

Spangler-Dunning, Bill. Revolutions: Finding New Ways to Talk to Youth About Issues Revolving Around the World. The LTS Bookstore, 1999. Call LTS at (606) 252-0361.

YouthNet: News, Views, and How-Tos in Youth Ministry. Published qurterly by The United Methodist Publishing House (call Cokesbury).

Youth Programs That Matter: Another Year in the Life. Ed. by Michael E. Dixon, Christian Board of Publication, 1993.