{"product_id":"practicing-passion-youth-and-the-quest-for-a-passionate-church-paperback","title":"Practicing Passion: Youth and the Quest for a Passionate Church - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKenda Creasy Dean\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery stage of life brings out certain human characteristics, and according to Kenda Creasy Dean, adolescence is particularly characterized by passion. If the church is to speak meaningfully to youth and in turn reap the many benefits that young people have to offer, then its ministry must be predicated on passion -- the Passion of Christ, the passion of youth, and the passionate faith that results when these two things come together. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The uniqueness of Practicing Passion lies in its relocating youth ministry in practical theology rather than in educational theory or psychological or social development. While youth ministry has routinely capitalized on the passions of adolescents, little attention has been given to the theological mooring that youth need to connect with the church and hold firm amid the growing demands of popular culture. Focusing on the theological resonance between the Passion of Christ and adolescents' experience of passion, Dean develops a framework for youth ministry that draws on the historic practices of the Christian community as a \"curriculum of passion.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Offering a compelling new model for reaching, discipling, and empowering today's young adults, Practicing Passion is a vital resource for anyone already engaged in or preparing for youth ministry.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery stage of life brings out certain human characteristics, and according to Kenda Creasy Dean, adolescence is particularly characterized by \"passion.\" If the church is to speak meaningfully to youth and in turn reap the many benefits that young people have to offer, then its ministry must be predicated on passion -- the Passion of Christ, the passion of youth, and the passionate faith that results when these two things come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe uniqueness of \"Practicing Passion\" lies in its relocating youth ministry in practical theology rather than in educational theory or psychological or social development. While youth ministry has routinely capitalized on the passions of adolescents, little attention has been given to the theological mooring that youth need to connect with the church and hold firm amid the growing demands of popular culture. Focusing on the theological resonance between the Passion of Christ and adolescentsb experience of passion, Dean develops a framework for youth ministry that draws on the historic practices of the Christian community as a bcurriculum of passion.b\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering a compelling new model for reaching, discipling, and empowering todaybs young adults, \"Practicing Passion\" is a vital resource for anyone already engaged in or preparing for youth ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the theological resonance between the Passion of Christ and adolescents' experience of passion, the author develops a framework for youth ministry that draws on the historic practices of the Christian community as a \"curriculum of passion.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 9.34 x 6.18 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book of the Year (2005)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52752668426547,"sku":"9780802847126","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/GaZtRQNyvw9780802847126.webp?v=1764331350","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/practicing-passion-youth-and-the-quest-for-a-passionate-church-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}