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Essential Resources for Young Adult Ministry
How to Start and Sustain a Faith-Based Young Adult Group
by John Schroeder (Abingdon Press)
A basic resource which includes useful how-to's, suggestions, and solutions for problems common in young adult groups, and suggestions for adapting materials and creating options for young adult groups. Available from Cokesbury, (800) 672-1789 or www.cokesbury.com.
How to Start and Sustain a Faith-Based Small Group
by John Schroeder (Abingdon Press)
A specific resource of small groups that includes useful how to's: start a group; take the temperature of the group, prioritize and divide time along with useful tips and suggestions. Available from Cokesbury,(800) 672-1789 or www.cokesbury.com.
Young Adult Ministry
by Terry Hershey (Group Publishing)
This book remains a definitive resource with valuable perspectives on congregational approaches to young adult ministry, challenging leaders to examine motives for starting a young adult ministry and making clear distinctions between ministry from ministry programs. This resource is less of a how-to manual and more of a ministerial why-do resource for leaders and coordinators of ministry. The insights and program ideas are helpful and valuable. Available from Cokesbury, (800) 672-1789 or www.cokesbury.com
Relevant magazine is … GOD (Spiritual Growth, God in Culture, Revolution) — 
LIFE (Career, Relationships, Finances, Health, Choices) — PROGRESSIVE CULTURE (Music, Movies, TV, Books). Relevant Magazine is … fresh with a capital "F"! The primary themes shape both online and print versions of Relevant. Cameron Strang, Editor-in-Chief, believes young adult audiences are truly searching for faith, but the search must channel through relevant messages, sources, and resources. A subscription is well worth the cost to stay on top of issues and themes emerging from progressive culture alone. Check out the online version at www.relevantmagazine.com.
Foundational Resources for Young Adult Ministry
Big Questions, Worthy Dreams: Mentoring Young Adults in Their Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Faith
by Sharon D. Parks (Jossey Bass)
Helps readers unpack an array of common issues that challenge young people moving into adulthood. Parks focuses on the peculiar searches for answers and identifies these ventures as opportunities to engage meaningful guiding relationships with young people throughout their twenties. This resource can be used effectively as a "group reading" resource. Available from Cokesbury, (800) 672-1789 or www.cokesbury.com.
The Quest for Christ: Discipling Today's Young Adults
by Ken Baugh and Rich Hurst (Group Publishing)
This comprehensive guide offers practical and proven ways to reach and grow a whole new generation for Christ. The authors offer an overview of discipleship in the postmodern setting, effective approaches to relational ministry with young adults, and tools to help start a church-based program of discipleship. Available from Cokesbury, (800) 672-1789 or www.cokesbury.com.
Spirituality Resources for Young Adult Ministry
The Spiritual Formation Bible (New International Version and New Standard Revised Version) remains an effective study tool for young adults seeking deeper access to Scripture. Its design facilitates learning and reflection for both novice and more experienced seekers of God's Holy Word. "Entry Points" and "Ways to Meet God" are just two of the devices in this design which help lead to intimate knowledge and experiences with God through Scripture. This rich spiritual tool comes from a collaboration between the Upper Room and Zondervan Publishing. Order copies at www.upperroom.org.
The Message/Remix (the Bible in Contemporary Language) is the latest version of Eugene Peterson's The Message with verse-numbered paragraphs that help readers study and find passages. Peterson maintains that the Bible was meant to be read and understood. The narrative interpretation provides easy access to novice readers of scripture who are yet hungry for Truth in user-friendly form. Available through Cokesbury, (800) 672-1789 or www.cokesbury.com
