Fraser Keay

I received a mobi.file copy of this book from its editor/author, Fraser Kaey, through a giveaway he recently had on LibraryThing, and the following is my honest opinion.
These days we hear all too often about teenagers getting involved with the wrong crowd of friends, drugs and the like. So, it’s refreshing to read about young people who’d rather get involved with more of the things which can nurture themselves, their family and others; like the religious component of a wholesome family life.
While having young people being involved in their church, regularly going to services, etc. is wonderful; it’s even more spiritually uplifting when they decide to share their beliefs by ministering to others.
However, when one ministers to their own flock in their own country they’re limited to their effectiveness since these days countries are no longer homogeneous the way they were in the past; these days they’ve been infused with individuals from other countries with a diverse set of cultural values.
The basic impact in reading this collection of articles written by successful, experience young pastors from around the world is the wealth of knowledge [denominational, theological, and cultural] being shared, and thereby improving the way other pastors handle the basic issues facing their churches on a day-to-day basis. This book is not only for the leaders of our churches, or those who are highly supportive of them; this book is for anyone who is committed to their church and desires it to better serve the entire congregation. Readers of this book can reflect on the differences and have a better understanding of their church and its goals when others have been brought into the light of their knowledge. [For it is better to light one candle, than to “curse” the darkness.]
For having brought together 12 youth pastors from 11 countries to share their wisdom regarding the core issues faced by their congregations, I’m giving this book and all those making it possible the 5 STARS it so richly deserves. AMEN.… (mais)