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Deaf Diaspora: The Third Wave of Deaf Ministry (Book for Sale)

By Bob Ayres, Posted on 11/18/10

This book provides a foundational understanding for ministry with deaf and hard of hearing teenagers in today's world. The author, Bob Ayres, is the President/CEO of DeafYouth Ministries and

Making the Grade:  The Influence of Religion Upon the Academic Performance of Youth in Disadvantaged

By Mark D. Regnerus, Posted on 11/18/10

From the executive summary of the article:
"Religious institutions are often the only, or at least the primary, institutions committed to the welfare of poor, inner-city neighborhoods. These

The Great Escape:  How Religion Alters the Delinquent Behavior of High-Risk Adolescents

By Byron R. Johnson and Marc V. Siegel, Posted on 11/18/10

From the executive summary of the article:
"Does individual religious commitment serve as a buffer in supporting high-risk youth (such as those living in poor inner-city areas) escape drug use and

Youthworker Journal

By Youthworker, Posted on 11/24/10

YouthWorker Journal brings you the best in youth ministry resources with youth ministry game ideas, fundraiser tools, insightful interviews with today's top youth ministers, independent reviews on

Widespread Prayer (City Life)

By Rahn, Rochester & Ringenberg , Posted on 11/27/10

Prayer is essential to our life and work in Christ. This is such a familiar truth that its strategic necessity can be neglected in how we see our work being accomplished. Read this short article

National Vital Statistics Reports

By National Vital Statistics Reports, Posted on 11/16/10

This report has several detailed tables which include information on teen births by state. Click on "detailed tables" to find links and descriptions of all the tables. Following this link will lead

Searching for God Knows What (Book)

By Donald Miller, Posted on 11/19/10

Hysterically funny, wryly provocative, and disquietingly insightful, Searching for God Knows What invites readers to examine their deep need for redemption, to feel it, know it, and live like it is

Relevant Magazine (Juvenile Justice)

By Relevant, Posted on 11/22/10

God. Life. Progressive Culture.
 

Reclaiming Our Prodigal Sons and Daughters

By Scott Larson, Larry Brendtro, Posted on 11/19/10

Reclaiming Our Prodigal Sons and Daughters offers a penetrating portrayal of the rootlessness of many of today s youth and a powerful, four-step plan for reaching them. This resource is based on

Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood (Book)

By William Pollack, Posted on 11/19/10

Based on William Pollack's groundbreaking research at Harvard Medical School over two decades, Real Boys explores why many boys are sad, lonely, and confused although they may appear tough,


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