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Welcome to thESource Review Library!
Here you'll find an archive of resource reviews and book suggestions. Is there a book you would like us to review? Or a book you would like to suggest that others read? Send an email to thESource editor using the form at the bottom of the page, and let us know what you'd like to see here. Happy browsing!
 
 

Can I Use It? Curriculum Reviews
from Group
Reviewed by Megan Barone
 
by Kevin Johnson
Reviewed by Katie Thomas
 
by David Olshine
Reviewed by Laura Fusilier
 
by David Rogers
Reviewed by Loretta Moerbe
 
Youth Ministry Book Reviews
edited by Peter L. Benson, Eugene C. Roehlkepartain, and Kathryn L. Hong
Reviewed by Alaina Kleinbeck
 
Youth Ministry 3.0 by Mark Oestreicher
Reviewed by DCE Alaina Kleinbeck
 
Reviewed by DCE Alaina Kleinbeck
 
Growing Souls by Mark Yaconelli
Reviewd by DCE Alaina Kleinbeck
 
Reviewed by DCE Alaina Kleinbeck
 
Be the Change by Zach Hunter
Reviewed by DCE Alaina Kleinbeck
 
Partnering with Parents in Youth Ministry by Jim Burns and Mike DeVries
Reviewed by DCE Alaina Kleinbeck
 
Reviewed by DCE Alaina Kleinbeck
 
Reviewed by Rev. Terry Dittmer
 
Reviewed by DCE Alaina Kleinbeck
 
Deep Ministry in a Shallow World by Chap Clark and Kara Powell
Reviewed by DCE Alaina Kleinbeck
 
A review by Rev. Terry Dittmer of Blue Like Jazz: Non Religious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality by Don Miller and Velvent Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith by Rob Bell
 
Reviewed by DCE Alaina Kleinbeck
 
The Emergent Church by Dan Kimball
Reviewed by DCE Alaina Kleinbeck
 
A review by Rev. Terry Dittmer of Listening to the Beliefs of Emerging Churches: Five Perspectives edited by Robert Webber
 
A review by Rev. Terry Dittmer of The Book of Uncommon Prayer: Contemplative and Celebratory Prayers and Worship Services for Youth Ministry by Steven Case, The Book of Uncommon Prayers: Prayers and Worship Services for Youth Ministry by Steven Case, and For All the Saints: Involving Youth in Worship by Rev. Terry Dittmer
 
Reviewed by DCE Alaina Kleinbeck
 

Recommendations

From DCE Micah Steiner
McKee, Jonathan. The Top Ten Resources Youth Workers Want. Gospel Light, 2002. Or visit his website for hundreds of free games, mixers, and video clip ideas for Bible study at www.thesource4ym.com.

 

All Star Games from All Star Youth Leaders. Group Publishing, 1998.

 

Christie, Les. Best Ever Games for Youth Ministry. Group Publishing, 2005.

 

Johnson, Kurt. Game On! Volumes 1 & 2. www.simplyyouthministry.com. (This is a reproducible CD that you can download to your computer and email everything a volunteer or parent helper will need to plan, set-up, and run a game!)
 
Mark Sengele of Concordia Publishing House recommends Youth Ministry Basics from Concordia Publishing House, Real Teens by George Barna, Junior High Youth Ministry: A Guide to Early Adolescence for Youth Workers by Wayne Rice, The Gigantic Book of Games for Youth Ministry: Volumes 1 & 2 from Group Publishing, and Real Deal Bible Study Series from Concordia Publishing House.
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January 4-6, 2011

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