The Battle For A Generation Life Changing Youth Ministry that Makes a Difference

by Hutchcraft, Ron; Whitmer, Lisa Hutchcraft

• ISBN13: 9780802471314
• ISBN10: 0802471315
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-09-09
• Publisher: Moody Publishers

Summary

Our kids are bombarded daily with choices we never had to make. They are surrounded by gangs, kids with weapons, and teen-age cocaine dealers, not just on the city streets at night, but at school! Teenage sexual activity has become a fact of life. Abortion a 'necessary evil.' And many kids are making these life-altering decisions without the benefit of wise biblical counsel. They don't know their Creator as the Shepherd of their Heart, and are dying because of it emotionally, spiritually, and sometimes even physically. But you can do something about it. Ron Hutchcraft and Lisa Hutchcraft Whitmer recognize the urgent needs of our kids and know exactly what will help them - a relationship with Jesus Christ and spiritual encouragement to make their beliefs match their behavior. Take a look into the world of today's teens: Relationships matter most to them. Music is their language. Sex is expected . . . and confusing. They are very lonely, wounded, and lost. Sin is not an issue for them, but the results of sin are. The Battle for a Generation explains how to meet the needs of today's young people right where they live - to bring the realities of Christ to them and then to encourage them to reach others.

Author Biography

RON HUTCHCRAFT is a 35-plus-year veteran of youth and family work and president of Ron Hutchcraft Ministires. His books include The Battle for a Generation and Called to Greatness. He hosts "Realtime," "A Word With You" and "Threshold" which are heard on hundreds of radio stations in the U.S. and internationally. Ron is a visiting faculty member for the Billy Graham Schools of Evangelism. He and Karen, his wife, are the parents of three grown children. 9/03 LISA HUTCHCRAFT WHITMER is a ministry relations coordinator. Lisa and her husband, Rick, focus their evangelistic ministry by reaching young people, parents, singles, professionals, and Native Americans with the gospel. Lisa co-authored Letters from the College Front: Girl's Edition. c.1996

Table of Contents

1. The Battle for a Generation 2. 12 Sentences That Define a Generation 3. How to Rescue Lost Young People: The Imperatives 4. How to Rescue Lost Young People: The Weapons 5. Serious Business... Serious Leaders 6. Presenting the Gospel to Post-Christian Teenagers 7. The Bottom Line Is Harvest 8. Discipleship: Connecting Their Beliefs to Their Behavior 9. The Agenda for Discipling 10. Building an Effective Youth Group 11. Building Relationships with Teenagers 12. Waking the Sleeping Warriors 13. Conclusion: Just Before You Join the Battle