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Twists of Faith
Ministry with Youth at the Turning Points of Their Lives
By Marcey Balcomb & Kevin Witt
 Twists of Faith is a timely, provocative book that helps camp counselors, parents, youth workers, and mentors learn how to help youth connect more deeply with God through the changes and transitions of their own lives. This encourages adults to engage teenagers in experiential learning to deepen their faith. Making decisions, loss and crisis, finding meaning and purpose in life, sustaining healthy relationships, and so on, provide fertile ground for forming faith. Be there when it matters. Teachable moments occur with great frequency during adolescence; mentors with relationships of trust and respect among youth play essential roles
in helping them reflect on their experiences in light of God. We can walk with youth along pathways that transform "twists of fate" into "twists of faith."
Available from Discipleship Resources, 1-800-685-4370
$19.95; ISBN 0-88177-251-8
Also available from Cokesbury, 800-672-1789
Outdoor Ministries Program Leadership Manual
 Leaders of Christian camps and conferences need training in a variety of issues and skills. This manual is designed to help them in the task of training and facilitating the ministry of others. Topics include key theological, biblical, and educational issues. Three
educational modules follow every training article written by experienced practitioners in the field. Each module is designed for use with a different audience: counselors, program directors/deans, and camp/retreat professionals/
judicatory staff/boards. Training topics include: Christian Worship in Outdoor Settings, Meditation, Experiential Bible Study, Faith Formation, Sharing the Faith Story, Stewardship, Building Intentional Community, Enhancing Self-Esteem, Depression and Loneliness, Abuse Prevention, Serving Diverse People, Conflict Management, Leading Recreation Ministry, Environmental Education, Trip Camping, Initiative Games, High and Low Ropes Courses, Choosing and Using Curriculum, Human Development and Program Progression, Evaluation.
National Council of Churches of Christ Committee on Outdoor Ministries: $99.50 + $10 shipping & handling. Available from Cokesbury, 1-800-672-1789.
The Buck Stops Here
Legal & Ethical Responsibilities for
United Methodist Organizations
By Mary Logan
 In today's world, churches and church organizations (for example, camp/retreat centers) without a clear understanding of their legal and ethical responsibilities are very vulnerable. Lawsuits, taxation, insurance, and other issues can immobilize
a group and prevent it from being able to focus on its mission. The Buck Stops Here helps church groups operate in a safe, ethical, and legal way. This book is informative, to the point, and spiced with interesting examples from real-life situations. Avoiding dilemmas upfront is far easier than responding to them after the fact. Logan artfully blends fiduciary roles and tasks with Christian perspective. Great for training staff and boards.
Available from Discipleship Resources, 1-800-685-4370
$9.95; ISBN 0-88177-306-9
Also available from Cokesbury, 1-800-672-1789
Spiritual Preparation
for Christian Leadership
By E. Glenn Hinson
 In his insightful new book, Hinson convincingly demonstrates that there is no task more meaningful for people invited into leadership roles than spiritual preparation. His perspective, personal involvement, and engagement with the contemporary scene come together to make a provocative book and a clarion call. True wisdom, practical guides, and enlightening examples are included. Our relationship with God is key; the good we can offer flows from there. By emphasizing the need for balance in a healthy Christian spirituality, the book offers new ways to sustain a growing faith in Christ that will sustain us through the rigors of leadership.
Available from Upper Room Books, 1-800-972-0433
$17.00; 10 or more, $14.45
ISBN 0-83580-888-2
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