The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry
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The Godbearing Life is a practical guide for adults who work with young people in churches and faith communities. Written by Kenda Creasy Dean and Ron Foster, it draws on the church's long tradition of spiritual practices to reshape how youth ministry is approached. Its central claim is that teenagers are most likely to respond to God in particular places: families, congregations and close mentoring relationships. The authors frame these as holy ground where young people can say yes to faith. The book serves as both an introduction to the field and a resource for those who care for teenagers in their spiritual lives.
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