Empowering Young Christians


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In today's competitive landscape, brains alone won't get you very far. Truly successful students and young professionals live according to God's plan, and they also exhibit skills that make them really stand out. They honor God, communicate well, dress and act professionally, solve problems, and seem to be natural leaders. If you're wondering how you can tap into God's power and acquire these important leadership and soft skills, this book is for you. Author Cary J. Green, PhD, draws upon years of teaching and mentoring students in college and Sunday School to show you how to thrive in your education, career, and life. Green expands his solid advice contained in "Leadership and Soft Skills for Students: Empowered to Succeed in High School, College, and Beyond," and adds nearly 190 scriptural references and Biblical principles to deepen your Christian faith and enhance your professional growth through application of the three Rs: Readiness, Relationships, and Results. Readiness teaches you self-awareness. Relationships teaches you to communicate effectively and connect with others in your personal and professional life. Results teaches you to be future-oriented, solve problems, and to set and achieve God-given goals. Whether you're in high school, college, or graduate school, or are beginning your career, the scriptural references and Biblical principles, advice, and practical exercises contained in this book will empower you to succeed in whatever God calls you to do. "Christian parents will appreciate the author's consistent use of quotes from Scripture and basic, faith-based advice" "A well-executed self-help book for Christian teens." - Kirkus Reviews Cary J. Green, PhD, has been an educator and mentor for more than twenty years and has held academic leadership positions for more than ten years. Now a full-time author, speaker, and life-skills coach, Green has taught undergraduate and graduate students at three different universities. He has taught leadership and academic success classes, and has provided countless hours of mentoring on academic success, leadership, soft skills, and career navigation. Green has received numerous awards and honors for teaching and mentoring. As a Christian, Green has taught high school Sunday School and has worked with church youth groups. Although he has enjoyed success as a researcher, educator, and leader in higher education, his true professional passion is mentoring young people to grow as Christians and to develop leadership and soft skills that empower them to succeed. For more information on personalized academic and life-skills coaching, visit his website at www.Leadershipandsoftskills.com.




Chosen and Confident


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"CHOSEN AND CONFIDENT: Empowering Youth in Christ" is a beacon of inspiration and empowerment for young Christians navigating the complexities of today's world. Through heartfelt insights, practical guidance, and powerful biblical truths, this book equips readers to embrace their identity as chosen children of God and live with unshakeable confidence. From overcoming doubt and insecurity to discovering purpose and stepping out in faith, each chapter offers valuable wisdom and encouragement to help readers thrive in their faith journey. With compelling stories, thought-provoking reflections, and actionable steps, "Chosen and Confident" inspires readers to boldly pursue God's plan for their lives and make a lasting impact in their communities. Whether you're struggling with self-doubt or seeking to deepen your relationship with God, this book is a transformative guide to living with purpose, passion, and confidence in Christ.




Evangelism Remixed


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What Matters Most


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What if we taught young people that they can measure success by how they follow Christ rather than by how much money they make or where they go to college? In What Matters Most, University of Notre Dame theology professor Leonard J. DeLorenzo urges youth ministers, teachers, and parents to help young people redefine success in light of their call to discipleship—completely saying yes to God. In Luke's account of the Annunciation, Mary offers a true model of discipleship for young people to follow. Her example will empower them to make choices about how to live their lives as a courageous yes to God in everything they choose—just as she did. DeLorenzo, who served as the long-time director of Notre Dame Vision—a program designed to help young Catholics find their true calling as disciples of Jesus—shows how Mary exhibited four habits that will guide young people to make important life decisions: Listen carefully and practice patience. Remember who we are and what we value most. Respond with compassion to choices we face. Embrace sacrifice for the sake of love. DeLorenzo includes personal stories from his experience as a father and working with youth and young adults with spiritual wisdom to equip teachers, mentors, pastoral ministers, and parents to reexamine the way they encourage and help form young Catholics approaching significant life choices such as college and jobs. He presents ways to remedy spiritual deficits in these young people created by cultural realities such as the fast pace of tech-driven lives and the looming pressure to succeed with worldly accomplishments.




Contagious Faith


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Contagious Faith offers teenagers the ability to change their world for the better through Christ. This clear and practical guide reveals the power of student leadership in building an outreach-oriented ministry that truly is a force for reaching young people today. Help your teens catch the vision of what God can do with their lives, and make their faith contagious!




Empowering Young People


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Empowered


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Through the inspiring stories of eleven faithful women, Empowered will show girls that God is the true source of their power, strength, and purpose in life. In the pages of this book, girls will encounter women they may never have heard of and will learn some of the character traits that go along with the Christian walk. But they will also encounter a God who is faithful to complete the work He has begun in them. The stories in Empowered are about faithful women, but even more about a steadfast God. Girls don't have to do the things these women have done to live a life of purpose; by making a direct connection to their daily lives, readers will have a bigger and a more personal view of their Father and His love for them. The same God who was faithful to give Corrie ten Boom the love she needed to forgive her prison guard can help girls love the unlovable bullies at school. The love for Jesus that compelled Sophie Scholl to sacrifice her life for a higher cause can empower a young girl who sees injustice in the world around her. In a culture where the youth see value in terms of Instagram likes and viral videos, the life of Pandita Ramabai will show the value of humble worship. Empowered flips the popular idea of what it means to be a strong girl on its head, showing that real power comes from our loving Father through His Son and removing the pressure girls may feel to conquer the world on their own.




Young, Anointed and Empowered


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In his seminal work, Young, Anointed and Empowered, Marcus L. Arrington presents an uplifting message of hope to teens and young adults worldwide. Through transparent articulation of his own journey and the journeys of well-known biblical figures, he confirms that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Some of his character highlights include David, Joseph and Daniel and his three friends. Arrington's introduction begins with a brief survey of the ills that inundate the landscape of youthdom. He ends on a glorious note of triumph by assuring youths and those that care for youths that the enemies that confront them and seek to destroy them aren't indestructible. In fact, Arrington informs some and reminds others that God Almighty is a timely deliverer who makes it His business to rescue the downtrodden, bruised and oppressed. After a riveting introduction, Arrington builds momentum in Chapter 1 where he asks poignantly, "whatcha lookin for?" He again informs and reminds youths that the "it" or "thing" their searching for is found in God through Jesus Christ. After examining the faith, commitment and courage of the aforesaid biblical figures in Chapters 4-6, Arrington continues his conversation by observing purity and the need to have a clean heart before God in chapter 7. He transitions from his emphasis on purity and addresses the politics of being called by God to do a work for God. In Chapter 8 Arrington, discusses empowerment. He creatively explains the ministry, person and work of the Holy Spirit and why all believers need His direction and help. Finally, Arrington concludes his conversation with a heartfelt observation of the truth that greatness in life is preceded by the tandem of humility and obedience to God.




Practicing Discernment with Youth


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Throughout history youth have been at the center of their communities' energy and creativity, including their efforts to seek faith and justice. However, today's adolescents have been relegated as passive learners and consumers, lacking full adult power for longer than any age cohort in history. This book traces the modern domestication of adolescence from its ancient roots through several key moments of its descent into passivity. Empowering youth as agents of Christian faith in the world is not only a social need, but is theologically warranted. The church and the broken world need the gifts of youth. This book elaborates four pedagogical movements--listening, understanding, remembering/dreaming, and acting--as key for noticing and nurturing the faith commitments of youth. Too much of contemporary youth ministry represents an attempt to pump energy into our youth--to get them excited about what we have to offer. This approach attends to energies already present in the lived experiences and hidden commitments of youth and connects them to God's mission in the world.




Empowering Teens Through God's Word!


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A God inspired book based on over 40 years of experience in working with teens. Filled with training modules and puzzles designed to capture their interest and teach important topics that help them to mature in Christ. Youth will learn about: 1- Assurance of Salvation 2- Baptism 3- Church and Membership 4-The Word of God (The Bible) 5-Prayer 6- Stewardship 7- Facing Dangers And Problems 8- Knowing What We Believe 9- Church Ordinances: Baptism And The Lord's Supper