Volume 9: Leadership
Cloud of Witnesses offers theological reflection on youth ministry. It brings together scholars, pastors, lay people and youth to support church leaders in their ministry. This journal is for anyone concerned with reaching young people with the good news of Jesus Christ.
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| 1. | Introduction (1:42) |
| 2. | Moses, Manna, and Leadership (11:20) Dennis Olson is professor of Old Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary. An ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, he is the author of several books, including theological commentaries on the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. Interviewed by Joicy Becker Richards. |
| 3. | Service Learning and Youth Leadership (9:03) Tonya Burton is director of the Perkins Youth School of Theology (PYST)at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. PYST is funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. and engages youth under pressure in social service and theological reflection on the practice and theory of Christian Faith. Interviewed by Dayle Gillespie Rounds. |
| 4. | More Than Expected: Leadership for Transformation (10:45) Tony Robinson is an author, speaker, and consultant to congregations and clergy. His publications include Transforming Congregational Culture. Tony preached this sermon at the April 2005 Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry. The text is 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. |
| 5. | In Ministry: Bruce Maine on the Youth Leaders of Urban Promise (9:10) Bruce Maine is executive director of Urban Promisein Camden, NJ. We spoke with Bruce about The StreetLeader Program, which enhances the social, spiritual, educational and occupational development of teens, providing jobs and leadership opportunities in the community. |
| 6. | Street Leaders (9:13) These young people were part of The StreetLeader Program at Urban Promise in Camden, NJ during their high school years. Today, they continue to serve as leaders with Urban Promise and on their college and university campuses. Interviewed by Bruce Maine. |
| 7. | Choosing Church: The Importance of Leadership in Youth Ministry (13:08) Carol Lytch is a sociologist of religion who coordinates Lilly Endowment grant programs and teaches congregational studies at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She is the author of Choosing Church: What Makes a Difference for Teens. Interviewed by Amy Scott Vaughn. |
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